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2019/01/25 13:29:10
Subject: The 20 year anniversary Deep Space Nine appreciation thread
I never can sit down and watch the Firefly series, but I did watch Serenity in the cinema and thought it was good. Wild west in outer space and all that jazz.
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2019/01/25 18:34:03
Subject: The 20 year anniversary Deep Space Nine appreciation thread
I think DS9 stands out as a show that tackles it's themes intelligently. It wasn't edgy to be edgy, or dark to be dark. It didn't present it's characters with crappy choices for the sake of making drama, but because there was somewhere smart to go with it and best of all it utilized it's serial story lines to build unclosed problems into new problems. Everyone is happy to root for the Cardassian's overthrowing their dogmatic military government until it starts a war between the Federation and the Klingons and drives an egomaniac to make a deal with the devil. Then that little win suddenly doesn't seem so great anymore.
I'd contrast it with the Blacklist. I really like the Blacklist in a lot of ways. Reymond Reddington is a golden character acted by the perfect man for the job. Except all the damn senseless drama between the characters, the dumber than balls global conspiracy, and the the constant "dramatic reveals" soils the tension and coolness of the premise with an endless barrage of character stupidity.
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We are elated to share the THEATRICAL release trailer and news for Ira Steven Behr‘s Star Trek: Deep Space Nine documentary, What We Left Behind.
Just last month, it was announced that SHOUT! Factory had picked up the worldwide distribution rights for the docu, and that plans for “multiple format release” were in play.
What We Left Behind is co-directed by DS9 showrunner Behr and David Zappone (For The Love of Spock). It boasts some of the most in-depth interviews with cast and crew from the series, as well as a look at the third Star Trek series in HD, as promised by Behr back in December of 2018.
SHOUT! Studios VP Marketing Michael Ribas said in a statement to Deadline:
“Deep Space Nine has a passionate fanbase—as shown by the successful crowdfunding campaign that brought this movie to life—and we’re thrilled share their love of and dedication to the show by bringing the What We Left Behind to an even wider audience.”
Fathom Events will be bringing the docu to theaters for “one night only”, on May 12th. Tickets will go on sale for the event on April 12th.
“Deep Space Nine is described as ‘dark,’ ‘edgy,’ and ‘the black sheep’ of the Star Trek family – a show that did not fit in Gene Roddenberry’s vision of the future. 20 years after it left the airwaves, fans all over the world continue to watch Deep Space Nine with the same affection they feel for the other Star Trek series.
Through extensive interviews with cast and creators, show footage presented in HD for the first time anywhere, and brand-new animated storyboards showing what could have been and what still might be, directors Ira Steven Behr (showrunner of the original series) and David Zappone (Star Trek docs The Captains and For the Love of Spock), bring you What We Left Behind: Looking Back at Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, an in-depth look at this beloved show, its fans, and its ongoing appeal to Trekkies of all ages.
This one-night event will include an exclusive two-sided poster (11×17, limited quantities) as well as a roundtable discussion on the making of the documentary.”
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2019/04/09 18:53:13
Subject: Re:The 20 year anniversary Deep Space Nine appreciation thread
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LordofHats wrote: I think DS9 stands out as a show that tackles it's themes intelligently. It wasn't edgy to be edgy, or dark to be dark. It didn't present it's characters with crappy choices for the sake of making drama, but because there was somewhere smart to go with it and best of all it utilized it's serial story lines to build unclosed problems into new problems. Everyone is happy to root for the Cardassian's overthrowing their dogmatic military government until it starts a war between the Federation and the Klingons and drives an egomaniac to make a deal with the devil. Then that little win suddenly doesn't seem so great anymore.
I'd contrast it with the Blacklist. I really like the Blacklist in a lot of ways. Reymond Reddington is a golden character acted by the perfect man for the job. Except all the damn senseless drama between the characters, the dumber than balls global conspiracy, and the the constant "dramatic reveals" soils the tension and coolness of the premise with an endless barrage of character stupidity.
I just feel DS9 was politically more authentic in its approach.
As you mentioned about the Cardassian Revolution, and how revolutions rarely work out as planned. To see and be able to follow cause and effect years into the future was very new at the time.
Yes, Babylon 5 did it, and did it brilliantly. But DS9 had the benefit of us seeing it happen in a setting we were more familiar with. To see The Federation’s utopian facade pealed back and exposed was compelling viewing. It gave the Maquis a real sense of, well, justification, whilst equally portraying elements as overly extreme, and no better than those they fought. I empathised with their struggle, but not their means.
Just a ridiculous amount to enjoy. I for one can’t help but wonder if it would’ve been better received overall if it aired in the day of the DVD boxed set. If you view it as an episodic affair, it’s easy to lose sight of how tight the overall plot was. That’s not clearly revealed until you can give it a proper binge?
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DS9 fanboi here. Having watch the entirety of DS9/Voyager/TNG It is easily the best Startrek ever for me. Watched 1 episode of enterprise and decided I'd rather watch seaquest over again than watch that BS. Discovery? OMG...Get out of here with that nonsense.
DS9 is probably the best because there is a real progression from episode to episode. It feels like a story rather than piecemeal episodes that have nothing to do with each other. Voyager tries this but IMO fails...because the story can get boring. DS9 characters are also the best. Outside of picard Sisko is my favorite character in ST followed by Worf and Ducat so....like I said I am a fanboi. Love me some DS9.
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2019/04/10 01:16:20
Subject: Re:The 20 year anniversary Deep Space Nine appreciation thread
I need to hit the ole Netflix and watch DS9 again, especially if it's been 20 freaking years since I used to watch it on TV..
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