Wistful Writings and Wonderings

Starlog IV-VII. Stardate 2.29.2020 Hello friends! I've gotten a little behind due to life things, but I am determined to finish this course within the allotted time. So here we are! I thought I would put all the Starlogs I'm behind on into one post STARLOG IV "What star trek technology is on your list of must haves? could the star trek universe exist without this type of tech? Would it be better or worse with or without this tech. I have to agree with the video- I would really love to have a transporter. It would be the best thing to be able to transport across thousands of miles in a matter of seconds. I think the Star Trek Universe could exist without this tech- there have been a few instances where they have had to, if I recall correctly. It does undoubtedly make their jobs better and easier- while other methods of transport are possible, this tech makes it so that they don't have to land a massive star ship on every planet they come to. It also significantly...

Starlog 3. Stardate 2/4/2020 The Question: In your opinion, what are the benefits of adhering to canon? What creative potential exists in jumping off from it? Where has Star Trek (or other similar franchises) done it well or poorly? It seems that continuity is one of the biggest benefits from adhering to canon. For a universe so broad at this point, it's also genuinely pretty impressive that, for the most part, you sort of get an understanding of what to expect from that universe. That way, when new shows and movies pop up, it's both coming back to this amazing world but also looking forward to new adventures. I remember it being fun when I started watching Next Gen, when there was an episode called "The Naked Now" that had a similar plot to one of the ST:TOS episodes, "The Naked Time," in which some substance, passed through the skin, made people act erratically and out of character. In that episode, it gave audiences the opportunity to get a better und...

Starlog 2. Stardate  2/3/2020. The question:  To what extent did the business model of network television enable  Star Trek: The Original Series  to appeal to such a wide range of audiences? In what ways did that same model constrain it? The model for network television benefited Star Trek because what they were asking for was what made it such a compelling show. It was started at a time when the goal of networks was to air content that would appeal to a wide audience, and which would keep that audience interested so they didn't switch the channel during a commercial break. That, combined with Lucille Ball, owner of Desilu productions, supporting the show herself, gave it the space to create something that people really responded to.  The way the show was relaunched after the initial pilot was action-packed and exciting- content that viewers were willing to sit through commercials for. It was also engaging to look at, with brightly colored uniforms and vis...