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Commentary: Trek Stars 159: Scraping at the Door /  by Mike Schindler

Pegg, Part 3: Hot Fuzz.

Commentary: Trek Stars 159: Scraping at the Door
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Running Time: 39 minutes 56 seconds

In 2007, Simon Pegg re-teamed with Edgar Wright to create the second film in the Cornetto Trilogy, Hot Fuzz. Much like its predecessor Shaun of the Dead is to Zombie movies, Hot Fuzz is an homage to Cop movies, in all their forms.

In this episode of Commentary: Trek Stars, Mike and John look at Pegg's second screenplay, which he co-wrote with Wright. We discuss how the film compares to Shaun of the Dead, how it utilizes sub genres, and how it was promoted with Hot Fuzztivals. We also debate the merits of Nicolas Cage movies.

Chapters

Hot Fuzz (00:00:45)
Sub Genres (00:19:03)
Wrap-up (00:30:44)

Hosts

Mike Schindler and John Mills

Production

Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager)

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Commentary: Trek Stars 158: Hey, Siri! /  by Mike Schindler

Pegg, Part 2: Shaun of the Dead.

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Running Time: 52 minutes 25 seconds

In 2004, the movie world was formally introduced to Simon Pegg. Not only did star as the title character in Edgar Wright's beloved film, Shaun of the Dead, he also co-wrote the screenplay.

In this episode of Commentary: Trek Stars, John and Mike examine the first picture in the Cornetto Trilogy, and Pegg's career. We remember our first impressions of Pegg, discuss what we think about the film today, and try to determine why Pegg has become a geek icon.

Chapters

Shaun of the Dead (00:00:48)
Impressions Today (00:23:06)
Wrap-up (00:38:31)

Hosts

John Mills and Mike Schindler

Production

Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager)

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Commentary: Trek Stars 157: Mola Ram's Flaming Heart /  by Mike Schindler

Pegg, Part 1: Trek.

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Running Time: 1 hour 3 minutes 38 seconds

Over the past few days, many of us here at Trek.fm have been discussing the news of a new Star Trek TV series, coming in January of 2017. But who is it that's making this show?

In the final season premiere of Commentary: Trek Stars, Mike and Johndiscuss the series, specifically looking at executive producer Alex Kurtzman and his career in television and film. We discuss his previous work, what his role on the show may be, and speculate on who may write the series.

In this episode, we also begin a new series on Simon Pegg in which we look at his work as a writer. In Part 1, we discuss his portrayal of Scotty in the JJverse films.

We also remember TOS visual effects artist, Howard A. Anderson, Jr.

Chapters

Howard A. Anderson, Jr. (00:01:04)
New Trek Series (00:08:04)
Our Thoughts (00:25:47)
Simon Pegg (00:43:42)
Wrap-up (00:56:49)

Hosts

Mike Schindler and John Mills

Production

Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager)

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Commentary: Trek Stars 156: Riker's Brain /  by Mike Schindler

Eric A. Stillwell.

Every fan has dreamed ofworking on Star Trek. Few have made that a reality. Eric A. Stillwell is one of those few.

In the sixth season finale of Commentary: Trek Stars, John and Mike are joined by Eric to look at his career working in Star Trek. We discuss how he got a job as a production assistant on The Next Generation, the work he did as a script coordinator on the series, and how that led him co-writing one the best episodes of the franchise, Yesterday's Enterprise.

In this episode, We are also joined by Voyager writer/producer James Kahn, who gives us glimpse at his new movie, Wrongside Bob.

Running Time: 1 hour 38 minutes 23 seconds

Hosts

John Mills and Mike Schindler

Guests

Eric A. Stillwell
James Kahn

Editor and Producer

Mike Schindler

Executive Producers

Charlynn Schmiedt, Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C Bryan Jones

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Will Nguyen

Chapters

Eric Stillwell (00:01:36)
The Writing Process (00:17:07)
Yesterday's Enterprise (00:42:57)
Prime Factors (00:59:03)
James Kahn & Wrongside Bob (01:13:32)
Wrap-up (01:25:51)

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Commentary: Trek Stars 155: Second-Run D-Box /  by Mike Schindler

Bloch & Stefano, Part 4: Psycho Comparison.

You never know what might happen while recording a podcast. Your cat might run by your setup and rip your external hard drive out of your laptop. You might crack a tooth on a Nutri-Grain Bar. Or you might have to drive across town to purchase Star Wars tickets. If you're lucky, you will capture the unexpected on mic.

Such is the case on this episode of Commentary: Trek Stars. Mike and John try to recap their look at Psycho by comparing Robert Bloch's novel to Joseph Stefano's screenplay. But in the process, tickets for Star Wars: Episode VII--The Force Awakens went on sale. This podcast is the result.

Running Time: 59 minutes 19 seconds

Hosts

Mike Schindler and John Mills

Editor and Producer

Mike Schindler

Executive Producers

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Chapters

Psycho (00:01:15)
Star Wars (00:07:02)
The Trailer (00:34:45)
Psycho Again (00:43:22)
Wrap-up (00:50:29)

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Commentary: Trek Stars 154: Gearshifting /  by Mike Schindler

Bloch & Stefano, Part 2: Psycho (Film).

One year after the release of Robert Bloch's novel, Alfred Hitchcock adapted Psycho for the big screen. To complete this task, he enlisted the help of Joseph Stefano to write the screenplay. The result is one of the best movies ever made.

In this episode Commentary: Trek Stars, John and Mike take a look at Stefano's movie. we discuss the impact the film had on the culture, the similarities between the movie and Stefano's Star Trek work, and the validity of Gus Van Sant's remake.

Running Time: 1 hour 7 minutes 19 seconds

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John Mills and Mike Schindler

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Mike Schindler

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Chapters

The Movie(00:02:07)
Gearshifting (00:18:42)
Star Trek Comparison (00:38:30)
The Gus Van Sant Film (00:45:10)
Wrap-up (00:57:49)

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Commentary: Trek Stars 153: SPOILER /  by Mike Schindler

Bloch & Stefano, Part 2: Psycho (Novel).

Everyone thinks of Psycho as a film by Alfred Hitchcock. But in fact, the story originated as a novel by future Star Trek writer, Robert Bloch. The book tells the story of a man who runs a secluded motel, and his relationship with his very controlling, and sometimes murderous, mother.

In this episode of Commentary: Trek Stars, Mike is joined by Grace Moore from Women at Warp to look at Bloch's novel. We discuss point of view, character motivations, and connections between the novel and Bloch's Trek work. We also take a look at James Kahn's upcoming feature film, Wrongside Bob.

Running Time: 49 minutes 19 seconds

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Mike Schindler

Guest

Grace Moore

Editor and Producer

Mike Schindler

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The Novel (00:02:40)
Comparisons to Trek (00:22:15)
Wrap-up (00:35:37)

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Commentary: Trek Stars 152: Piglet the Ripper /  by Mike Schindler

Bloch & Stefano, Part 1: Trek.

In 1959, Robert Bloch wrote his novel, Psycho. One year later, Joseph Stefano adapted that novel into a screenplay for Alfred Hitchcock. The rest is history. Years later, both Bloch and Stefano would go on to write for Star Trek.

In this episode of Commentary: Trek Stars, Mike and John are joined by Grace Moore from Women at Warp to begin a new series looking at both Bloch and Stefano, and their work on Psycho. In Part 1, we examine their contributions to Trek, including Bloch's original series episodes, What Are Little Girls Made Of?, Catspaw, and Wolf in the Fold, and Stefano's Next Generation episode, Skin of Evil.

Running Time: 1 hour 5 minutes 31 seconds

Hosts

Mike Schindler and John Mills

Guest

Grace Moore

Editor and Producer

Mike Schindler

Executive Producers

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Chapters

Bloch & Stefano (00:02:08)
What Are Little Girls Made Of? (00:08:22)
Catspaw (00:16:03)
Wolf in the Fold (00:23:58)
Skin of Evil (00:34:12)
Final Thoughts (00:43:06)
Wrap-up (00:46:44)

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Commentary: Trek Stars 151: Love is Made of Wildfire /  by Mike Schindler

Piller, Part 5: Recap.

Michael Piller was a master of many things. But one particular area in which he excelled was as a writer of pilots.

In this episode of Commentary: Trek Stars, John and Mike recap their look at Michael Piller's pilots. We discuss the first episodes of all five of his creations, including Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, Star Trek: Voyager, Legend, The Dead Zone, and Wildfire. We also discuss the merits of young adult fiction.

Running Time: 47 minutes 20 seconds

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John Mills and Mike Schindler
 
Editor and Producer

Mike Schindler

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Star Trek Pilots (00:00:49)
Non-Trek Pilots (00:11:09)
Final Thoughts (00:32:45)
Wrap-up (00:35:58)

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Commentary: Trek Stars 151: Love is Made of Wildfire
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