Kirk Archive

  • Dr. Rothenstein talks Trek with Mr. MacMahoth

    Dr. Rothenstein talks Trek with Mr. MacMahoth

    Mr. MacMahoth: So, Dr. Rothenstein you are a movie buff; did you get to see the new Star Trek movie? Dr. Rothenstein: Yes, I did Billy. Mr. MacMahoth: What did you think?

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  • Forget What You Know: Star Trek is Dead

    Forget What You Know: Star Trek is Dead

    I, however, am displeased with the film. I am actually sad about the direction the film has gone. Let me explain. I am a die hard Star Trek fan. I have enjoyed and loved all of Star Trek with the exception of the ST: Enterprise, the death of Kirk, and the destruction of the Enterprise in Star Trek III. I am mostly forgiving of the Star Trek flaws over the years because I realize, that a franchise as large as Star Trek, is going to have continuity and consistency errors. The freaking franchise has over 715 hours of play time. That is massive.

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  • Star Trek Eleven is the Worst Trek Yet

    Star Trek Eleven is the Worst Trek Yet

    I was born two years after the original Star Trek show hit the air waves. So I grew up with the original Star Trek series. I do not speak Klingon and I have never dressed up as one either. I did dress up once as a Star Fleet Cadet for a Halloween party once. I was in high school when the Next Generation hit the airwaves and was pleased with the Star Trek revival even though it did not have the original crew. And I am not a virgin. But I am a proud die hard Trekkie.

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