Mission: Impossible

Commentary: Trek Stars 172: The Citizen Kane of Mission: Impossible by Mike Schindler

Abrams II, Part 7: Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation. John and Mike are joined by Krissy of Educating Geeks to discuss J.J. Abrams' production of Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation.

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Commentary: Trek Stars 130: The Women! by Mike Schindler

Nimoy, Part 5: Recap.

Leonard Nimoy had an extremely diverse career. He was photographer, a writer, a director, a producer, and even a singer. But of course, he was best known as an actor. Specifically, a television star.

In the fifth season finale of Commentary: Trek Stars, Mike and John recap their series on Nimoy's work as a television actor. We look at each of the shows he starred in, including Star Trek (TOS), Mission: Impossible, Star Trek (TAS), In Search of…, and Ancient Mysteries. We also remember the writer of "Court Martial," Don Mankiewicz

Running Time: 36 minutes 58 seconds


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Mike Schindler and John Mills

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Fiction (00:01:12)
Non-Fiction (00:14:25)
Wrap-up (00:23:35)

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Commentary: Trek Stars 127: The Best Movie Ever Made by Mike Schindler

Nimoy, Part 2: Mission: Impossible.

When Star Trek was cancelled in 1969, Leonard Nimoy wasted no time jumping onto another television series. The very next season, he joined the cast of another Desilu production, Mission: Impossible as Paris, a master of disguise.

In this episode of Commentary: Trek Stars, Mike and John look at Nimoy's second starring television role. We discuss Mission: Impossible as a series, why it was a perfect fit Nimoy after Star Trek, how the movies stack up to the show, and the series' life-long connection to Star Trek. We also explain why Ant-Man should be the more anticipated than The Avengers: Age of Ultron.

Running Time: 1 hour 6 minutes 16 seconds


Hosts

Mike Schindler and John Mills

Editor and Producer

Mike Schindler

Production Manager

Richard Marquez

Content Coordinator

Will Nguyen

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Chapters

Mission: Impossible (00:01:47)
Nimoy's Performance (00:12:58)
The Movies (00:24:13)
The Star Trek Connection (00:34:45)
Feedback (00:44:00)
Wrap-up (01:01:26)

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Commentary: Trek Stars 93: A Giant Group of Talented Weirdos by Mike Schindler

Abrams, Part 2: Mission: Impossible III.

Before relaunching Star Trek, J.J. Abrams adapted another Desilu television show for the big screen with Mission: Impossible III

In this episode of Commentary: Trek Stars, Mike and Max are joined by Tysto to look at Abrams's first feature. We discuss why Tom Cruise gave him the job, how it differs from the other Mission: Impossible films, and how it influenced his work in Trek. We also debate the merits of the script.

Running Time: 49 Minutes 38 Seconds


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Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

 

Guest

Tysto
 

Topics

Mission: Impossible III (4:22)
The Show (10:21)
The Movies (14:13)
Similarities to Alias (23:43)
The Writing (28:07)
Final Thoughts (38:06)
Wrap-up (39:19)

 

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Commentary: Trek Stars 26: Brannon Braga, Philanthropist by Trek fm

Braga Part 3: Recap.

Max and Mike began the first season of Commentary: Trek Stars by looking at Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry’s other television creations. So it’s only fitting to end the season by looking at the work of the last Star Trek series creator, Brannon Braga.

In our first season finale, we discuss the two shows that Braga has created, Enterprise and FlashForward, as well has his upcoming work, Cosmos: A Space Time Odyssey and Malice. We also look at the other shows he has written for, including Threshold (no, still not that one), 24, and Terra Nova, as well as the two non-Trek movies he has contributed to, Mission: Impossible II and Freddy vs. Jason. And yes, we connect the dots to reveal how Brannon Braga is responsible for getting President Obama elected.

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Hosts

Mike Schindler and Max Hegel

 

Chapters

President Obama
Enterprise and Flashforward
Cosmos and Malice
Threshold, 24, and Terra Nova
M:i-2 and Freddy vs. Jason
Final Thoughts


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