One of the unfortunate tasks to playing catch-up after returning from vacation is culling through some of the news reports regarding anything of substance for SciFi enthusiasts (such as myself) and sounding off on them, even though I risk appearing 'late to the game.' Still, important matters do need a bit of further discussion from time-to-time, so bear with me if any of this sounds more than a little redundant at this point.
Last week, Trek fandom got up on its haunches with the news (Variety.com) that Star Trek: Discovery has cast no less than international sensation Michelle Yeoh for the new streaming program, perhaps a bright spot on the horizon following the news of showrunner Bryan Fuller's kinda/sorta departure from the property. Yeoh certainly brings with her a track record of interesting accomplishments: while most fans know her best for her work in the more popular films like Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) or Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), I tend to like her more thoughtful performance in the oft-misunderstood SciFi sleeper, Sunshine (2007).
I will, however, reiterate my lack of faith in Star Trek: Discovery; and this stems not so much from any knowledge I may have with plot and/or character points that have leaked onto the Information Superhighway. Rather, I'm just not thrilled with the fact that I have to pony-up extra cash via CBS's web portal to view the show. I -- like your father and grandfather -- am an old-school Trek enthusiast; and that means I prefer it best on the perennial boob tube instead of streaming.
What can I say other than "get off my lawn"?
I'll remain optimistic about the franchise, but I do hope they suffer an epiphany and decide to put it back on the TV dial at some point.
As always, thanks for reading ... and live long and prosper!
Last week, Trek fandom got up on its haunches with the news (Variety.com) that Star Trek: Discovery has cast no less than international sensation Michelle Yeoh for the new streaming program, perhaps a bright spot on the horizon following the news of showrunner Bryan Fuller's kinda/sorta departure from the property. Yeoh certainly brings with her a track record of interesting accomplishments: while most fans know her best for her work in the more popular films like Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) or Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), I tend to like her more thoughtful performance in the oft-misunderstood SciFi sleeper, Sunshine (2007).
I will, however, reiterate my lack of faith in Star Trek: Discovery; and this stems not so much from any knowledge I may have with plot and/or character points that have leaked onto the Information Superhighway. Rather, I'm just not thrilled with the fact that I have to pony-up extra cash via CBS's web portal to view the show. I -- like your father and grandfather -- am an old-school Trek enthusiast; and that means I prefer it best on the perennial boob tube instead of streaming.
What can I say other than "get off my lawn"?
I'll remain optimistic about the franchise, but I do hope they suffer an epiphany and decide to put it back on the TV dial at some point.
As always, thanks for reading ... and live long and prosper!
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