Therapist Reacts to GALAXY QUEST

[@CinemaTherapyShow]

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[@Buffy8Fan]

Alan realizing Jonathan's acknowledgment this movie was _The Three Amigoes_ in space was perfect.

[@Marahute0]

@cinemaTherapyShow Have you noticed how "Guy" doesn't die once in this movie too? Everyone around him on the bridge does, he alone survives. The movie is filled with little jokes in the background

[@fabulousfamily564]

Do 27 Dresses! The sister relationship is toxic, and please discuss codependency. Also, both romances are weird.

[@kitmarston5976]

"Veronica Mars", please!

[@mak3yasmiil3]

@cinematherapyshow it’s even deeper if you think about it historically we have made theater in our early days as representatives of what we perceived to be gods but then we made theater of ourselves and that shows we saw ourselves as deities

[@katemiller4084]

Every time I watch a cinema therapy episode that focuses on a movie that had Alan Rickman in it, makes me miss him all over again. He was such a great actor and one of my favourites.

[@Nimelennar]

Just that scene where he has to make multiple attempts to say "By Grabthar's Hammer, what a savings," is perfect. The back and forth on his face between, "I'm a professional, I need to deliver the line," fighting with, "I'm a professional, I can't possibly say anything so stupid."

[@adammross4982]

Then theres the one time he says you will be avenged and means it. I cried last time i watched it after he died.

[@cappinjocj9316]

Miss him. Pretty sure he could have even made Rings of Power watchable.

[@ayabeth5176]

I was about to comment the same thing

[@trinaq]

Rest in Peace, Alan Rickman, he'll be forever missed. Now, let's all turn to page 394 in his honour.

[@BrainBubbled]

The story of Alan Rickman really disliking Tim Allen for his antics and not taking anything seriously throughout the filming is legendary. Until they came upon filming the scene where Tim Allen has to tell Mathazar the truth. Story goes that Tim Allen was distraught after filming the scene, and Alan Rickman turned to someone and said, "He's just experienced real acting."

[@barbaradace7952]

"My God...I think he just experienced *acting*!"-delivered with that inimitable Rickman sneer...but with a tinge of genuine admiration behind it. Rickman was initially unimpressed by Allen's tendency to be a cut up on set, and not always be ready for his scenes, but by the end of filming everybody had bonded with each other

[@StubbyandShifu]

He was surrounded by so many great actors that helped him level up. And comic acting is unrated.

[@rottensquid]

@@barbaradace7952 That sounds more likely. I think it's always good, when the legend behind the scenes matches the actual movie a little too closely, to take that legend with a grain of salt.

[@suzannehydes8843]

So catty, so Alan....

[@NobodyC13]

Metatron/Alan Rickman: "Good Lord! The little stoner's got a point!"

[@jbearclowater]

What really makes Galaxy Quest so good, in my opinion, is that this movie isn't just a love letter to Star Trek, it's a love letter to fans of Star Trek. The fans (the kids led by Justin Long) are the ones who really end up saving the day in this. The excitement Justin Long has when he says "I KNEW IT!" When they tell him it's all real is something I bet all Trekkies wish they could say. Imagine Captain Kirk or Picard calling you up and telling you it's all real. You can't tell me you wouldn't react with the same excitement.

[@charlayned]

I can tell you I would 100% be excited. Even near 70 years old. I'd be "Tell Scotty 2 to beam up, Captain" (because my husband would be mad if I didn't include him. :)

[@MossyMozart]

As a kid I used to dream that I was a member of the crew. I was convinced that Mr Spock was too wonderful a character _not_ to exist somewhere in the Universe.

[@LittleHobbit13]

This, absolutely. It did a really respectful job of showing the passion of the fans without making it out to be a "loser" interest. These kids didn't just know random facts; they had ship schematics, they knew timing, they understood conceptual technology theories, etc. When Galaxy Quest was made, we still used to characterize that as a bad, nerdy interest, but if you take a step back....what is the difference between the knowledge these kids have and the knowledge of the Production crew on the show? Is the latter a bunch of losers too for having that knowledge? Of course not. And I love that Galaxy Quest specifically nods to the time and energy fans spend feeling on loving what they love and how great it is.

[@charlayned]

@@MossyMozart I was in 4th grade when I was watching the show 1st run. I actually learned to write by taking the books and writing my "Mary Sue" character into them. I was like you, I could see it existing.

[@sarahhopper8891]

It’s all real AND we need your help!!!

[@liljabee]

Yes! So excited for this one! I love that Galaxy Quest perfectly satirically roasts Star Trek but also captures all the best stuff about the Star Trek vision of humanity. It is self aware fanfic.

[@CinemaTherapyShow]

Absolutely!

[@juliastrawn2113]

When the Stark Trek cast saw it, they loved it so much they didn't care how many jabs the film makes at the franchise

[@JeffKelly03]

@@juliastrawn2113 Patrick Stewart has noted that he initially refused to see it because he thought it would be viciously mocking them, until Jonathan Frakes called him and said, "You have GOT to see this movie." And then Patrick wound up going to watch it multiple times in the theater and absolutely adores it.

[@jbearclowater]

@@JeffKelly03 similarly, Brent Spiner has said that he loves the movie and wishes they did something like this.

[@JeffKelly03]

@@jbearclowater And George Takei has said "It's not a movie, it's a documentary" or something to that effect.

[@darby2314]

I always felt that Alexander Dane's arc (Alan Rickman) was about him ending his obsession with playing characters that inspire him, and recognizing that he has created a character that inspire others. As Quelleck is dying, he sees a person whose life was shaped by his work. The character he brought to life inspired an alien to goodness and heroism, just as he was inspired by the great characters and actors in his past. In that acceptance he has put aside his youthful need to prove himself as an actor, and accepted that he has accomplished his true dream of inspiring others.

[@videoket]

Patrick Stewart, essentially!

[@kevinedw2002]

I seem to remember an old interview with Peter Cushing, who, when asked if he regretted doing so many Hammer horror movies instead of 'real' acting, replied that he was happy and privileged simply to have brought joy to peoples lives. Sometimes, it's not about ego.

[@santos8468]

​@@kevinedw2002And what the heck is "real acting" anyway? Not every role has to be worthy of awards to connect with people.

[@kevinedw2002]

@santos8468 Exactly. I remember being dragged off to see an off-season old-school vaudeville show in a run-down seaside theatre. At the time felt it was rather sad. But thinking about it sometime later, I realised the performers were doing it out of a passion for their craft. It's similar to something comedian Greg Davies said about the making of his TV series 'Man Down' - he wanted the experience to be fun and enjoyable for all the cast and crew as for many this was their dream. People put too little stock in passion and dreams

[@JacquelineViana]

This comment is so beautiful it makes me wanna cry!

[@supersasukemaniac]

i heard a story that Patrick Stewart originally didn't want to see GalaxyQuest, he was afraid they would just make a joke out of Star Trek, one of his co-starts from STTNG told him about how great the movie actually was, so he went to see it. And was blow away by how much they cared.

[@CinemaTherapyShow]

Yes, such a wonderful story!

[@Lucifronz]

Jonathan Frakes told him to, if I recall.

[@celticsaga]

If I remembered correctly, in a Galaxy Quest 2019 documentary film, Brent Spiner was interview in it and he said that the story was great and "why didn't they (the Star Trek cast and crew) think about that first?!" was a truly high compliment for a simple spoof film.

[@ohkaygoplay]

It is truly a love letter to Star Trek. The Orville is up there, too. You can see how the creators of both love Trek.

[@jbearclowater]

I love that no one seems to love Galaxy Quest more than people who were involved with Star Trek through the years. George Takei hilariously once described Galaxy Quest as a "chillingly realistic documentary"

[@wesleycolvin7158]

I love how well this movie straddles the line between 'parody of' and 'homage to' Star Trek. The story leans perfectly into either theme exactly when it needs to.

[@BlamBlamTheMonkey]

It's what happens when the parody is made by those who love what they are mocking. "The call is coming from inside the house!"

[@tracyroweauthor]

well, parody is most often homage

[@DirkGently04]

​@@tracyroweauthor a parody must be done in love to truly land

[@DeRockMedia]

The best parodies still have a love for what theyre parodying, I make fun of the things i love all the time because when you love something, you know all the best qualities and all the worst. Lord of the Rings has always been my fav and i get a kick when ppl come up with clever roasts.

[@BoomGiggity]

I like that Alan Rickman's character hates his alter ego so much, but he never *EVER* takes the headpiece off, even when he's home alone.

[@AnnaB22]

I think that he hates it but, it is also his security blanket because without it he may not be acting at all anymore. Remember he did the show because he wasn't getting called for those epic Shakespearean roles anymore - he needed the money. He is mad at himself for selling out but he also deep down knows where is bread is buttered.

[@biocapsule7311]

@@AnnaB22 Aside from that I think it's simply because he needed the job. And it can't be easy to put that back once you taken it off. So he ends up keeping it on most of the time just to save him the trouble and maybe money.

[@uekernas]

By Grabthar’s Hammer, what a movie (and what an episode)!

[@BatAmerica]

Something I always admired about Galaxy Quest was matching Star Trek's sincerity. That scene where Mathesar learns about the truth is so heartbreaking. We have all been forced to confront a harsh reality in our lives, and his childlike reaction to learning how that trust is broken makes the emotion more powerful.

[@tylerferron9019]

It's what I love about the Orville too. It makes fun, but it also realizes where the heart is.

[@BatAmerica]

@@tylerferron9019 Interesting. Would you recommend that show?

[@tylerferron9019]

@@BatAmerica I've only seen the first 2 seasons, but they were very enjoyable. So yes I'd recommend.

[@BatAmerica]

@@tylerferron9019 Thanks for the recommendation!

[@korganrocks3995]

@@BatAmerica What I've heard is that it starts out quite joke-heavy, but that it turns into something more Star Trek than any of the recent Star Trek shows or movies, so it's probably worth powering through the Family Guy type humor of the first season if you're a fan of real Star Trek.

[@MoroVanator]

It still gets me, that one line, "It is a concept we are beginning to learn at some great cost..." that little moment. Thirteen words. A glimpse of the real stakes.

[@anathardayaldar]

I fear for their remnant civilization as they go forth into that cold dark forest.

[@reniefuwa]

That is the experience of every autistic person learning to navigate social situations. That's what I love about Roddenberry Trek: every series has their autistic coded character, usually an alien (TNG it was Data).

[@pebblebrookbooks4852]

​@@reniefuwawhat about Barkley? Or are you anti-Barkley?

[@jerryfick613]

​@pebblebrookbooks4852 I thought Barkley coded for antisocial narcissist more than autism to me. I am not a professional by any means, but that's my read.

[@pebblebrookbooks4852]

​@@jerryfick613oh like a covert narcissist?

[@spicymemes7458]

At the 2013 Star Trek Convention in Las Vegas, fans ranked Galaxy Quest as the seventh best Star Trek film among the 12 Star Trek films that had been released at that time. That's the highest compliment for a parody. It's like if Spaceballs was one of the best Star Wars movies ever made. 1999 was an amazing year for movies.

[@charoleawood]

Spaceballs IS one of the best Star Wars movies, and i wish that were saying a lot...

[@bertimusprime7900]

At this point Spaceballs is better than most Star Wars movies that exist.

[@korganrocks3995]

It's better than any Star Trek film I've ever seen, I know that much!

[@jbearclowater]

And frankly, I think there's a solid argument to rank it even higher!

[@MossyMozart]

​@@korganrocks3995 - I wouldn't go that far, although Dark Helmet and the Maog were great.

[@lorig-ski]

Thank you for including "by Grabthar's hammer, what a savings" as your end line! I have seen Galaxy Quest an unhealthy amount of times, but the way Alan Rickman delivers that line, just dripping with disdain, misery, and sarcasm, makes me laugh out loud every time! 😂

[@WahleeUT]

I always think he's trying very hard not to throw up.

[@lorig-ski]

😅​@@WahleeUT

[@AnnaB22]

My favorite scene in the entire film - I howl with laughter every single time. He was a genius. RIP Alan Rickman you are truly missed.

[@chrysa9]

This is one of my favorite movies. My boyfriend and I were watching it in the theater and at the end when that fan group was holding flares for the ship to come in, he turned to me and asked, "Does that actually happen at conventions?" Totally straight faced, I replied, "Yes." I'd been going to conventions for years at that point and quite frankly, I could easily see people pulling together like that to get that ship home. It was a wonderful love letter to scifi shows and their fans. Some of my best friends I met at conventions.

[@teresasevy1563]

Sigourney Weaver's character complained that she had "a stupid job" but they couldn't have done anything without her. She was the only one who talked to tube computer.

[@CrazyKungfuGirl]

I like how it's implied by Seris immediately understanding what he's looking at when the "historical documents" start playing that they DEFINITELY have TV on his planet 😂

[@PhoenixVic21]

I NEVER thought of this and I just broke 🤯

[@KayleighBourquin]

Or at least some sort theatre, fiction, entertainment...

[@codystork3008]

​@@KayleighBourquin I am head cannoning they are big into puppet shows.

[@cpob2013]

"Oh my space lobster God these nerds worship a TV show"

[@7thsealord888]

This might also explain how and why Serris turned evil. :)

[@ignacnovotny2808]

The ending reminded me of my favourite quote from anything lord of the rings related "Mithrandir, why the Halfling?" "I don't know. Saruman believes that it is only great power that can hold evil in check. But that is not what I have found. I've found it is the small things, everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay. Simple acts of kindness and love. Why Bilbo Baggins? Perhaps it is because I am afraid, and he gives me courage." btw. It would be really great if you made psychology of hero episode about Bilbo. He is absolutely great and I'd say even better than in the book.

[@LittleHobbit13]

Tolkien was nothing if not a believer in the power of ordinary good people and good deeds.

[@JobvanderZwan]

Samwise resisting the Ring because his grandest ambition was a happy family life and a garden comes to mind. The "small" ambitions of being a good person and being willing to stand up for that is what saved the day.

[@ignacnovotny2808]

@@JobvanderZwan yeah I'd say this is why hobbits tend to be more resistant against ring (and why I think sam should carry it), hobbits don't think like sauron, they don't think as powerful people, their desires are simple and ring has hard time corrupting them.

[@christinaglahn8036]

@@JobvanderZwan "There's good in this world, Mr. Frodo. And it's worth fighting for."

[@claudiag8823]

Oh yeah, an episode about Bilbo would be great!

[@moonbeamsun9066]

I really like how Alan Rickman’s character changes throughout the story. He goes from hating the role he played and only doing the appearance to make some cash to realizing how important his role is to so many people and, moved by it, begins to see it differently than before. It goes to show how we never know how much our actions truly mean to others.

[@feliciab2]

Exactly. He goes from hating that line and never wanting to say it again, and then for the first time he’s saying the line and really meaning it.

[@DeRockMedia]

i see that with a lot of celebrities that loath their characters theyve played, even though their characters mean so much to fans.

[@sameaston9587]

That scene of Quellek's last words, and Alexander opening up his heart to the boy, never fails to make me cry.

[@supersasukemaniac]

and it also helps Alexander with his problems. His issue is a feeling of a lack of motivation , which is why he hates the Grabthar's Hammer line, being a classically trained thespian, he never understood the motivation. Now here he is, swearing to avenge his friends death, and now he understands why people grab on to that line so much. it's a heartfelt oath. In the following scenes everyone literally has to pull him away from fights because he is willing to die to avenge Quellek.

[@anathardayaldar]

Quellek's last words "I am shot." is a reference to Shakespearian Iambic Pentameter. Not the exact words but the syllables. Sometimes Shakespear's lines end like that so script can stay within the poetic pattern. Something Allen Rickman's character would appreciate.

[@cindilouwho8681]

I have watched this movie a bunch of times and this scene makes me cry every single time 😭

[@Tolly7249]

That scene is so beautiful, and Rickman's intense sincerity combined with the awkward but heartfelt smile on Quellek's face absolutely make it. I would genuinely put it up there with Spock's death.

[@meltingpointcreations1457]

The cast of this movie is seriously STACKED

[@CinemaTherapyShow]

It really is!

[@karabenomar]

Especially Sigourney Weaver. How do her boobs even fit into her costume?!

[@lwrncschmchr]

Enrico Colantoni gave the performance of his life in this movie and I need more people to acknowledge it.

[@deanospimoniful]

Yeah. He's great. For more of his work, I recommend Veronica Mars and Just Shoot Me.

[@xzonia1]

Acknowledged. Love Enrico! :)

[@scottjs5207]

I also loved him in Person of Interest... His character, while cliche was always a joy on screen.

[@zztopz7090]

Yeah. Scifi really gives an actor an opportunity to show their range. This movie brought out the best in everyone, but Enrico's performance stood out.

[@erin2535]

Acknowledged!

[@WizardOfCause]

Seeing the convention scene reminded me of being 9 or so years old. My dad brought me to a Star Trek convention (I remain a loyal Trek nerd to this day) and I got to meet Jame Doohan (Scotty from TOS) and get an autograph. It was upon meeting him I noticed he was missing a finger on his right hand. Watched TOS more carefully after that as a kid and noticed they always framed his hand out of the shot and the one or two times Scotty's right hand was on screen, it was clearly a double. Only years later did I learn he lost the finger killing Nazis in World War frikken Two. Rest in peace, you absolute legend. And thanks for even doing the accent for 9 year old me, way back in the 90s.

[@AnnaB22]

This is an aside but do you know who else had a damaged hand that was always shot out of frame? "Radar" from the TV series M.A.S.H. I only found out recently, the magic of camera positioning.

[@sarahhopper8891]

@@AnnaB22 radar o Reilly on mash. Chandler Bing is also missing the first digit of a finger. Someone else??

[@jakefisher3328]

Thank you for bringing attention to Enrico Colantoni. In this awesome movie with this amazing cast, he absolutely steals every scene he's in.

[@jbearclowater]

He's the reason the aliens behave the way they do! According to the Galaxy Quest documentary 'Never Surrender' (which is a really good watch, honestly!) the production team didn't really have a plan for how the aliens would act/speak/move etc, until he came along and they all loved what he did. He was tasked with training all the extras in 'alien school' to create the mannerisms of the Thermians, and it clearly worked perfectly.

[@rog2224]

Indeed - Elias' arc in Person of Interest wouldn't have been as compelling without him.

[@lotsamoxie]

@@jbearclowaterYes! Never Surrender is a must for anyone who loves Galaxy Quest. 🥰

[@queenannsrevenge100]

I've often seen Galaxy quest described as the greatest love letter to Star Trek ever. I tend to agree with that. The entire cast was so spot on, the script so well done, it is really one of my favorite movies of all time, definitely top 10.

[@icywinterof88]

I think the characters in this movie are so great because everyone takes their characters and roles seriously. The aliens in particular take it so seriously, those characters aren't in on the joke. That sincerity shines through.

[@jbearclowater]

One amazing detail related to that is that there wasn't really a plan for how the aliens would speak/act/move etc until Enrico Colantoni was cast as Mathesar. Everyone loved what he did so much they basically had him teach the rest of the cast and extras in an 'alien school' to come up with all the mannerisms for the Thermians.

[@UNSCPILOT]

Makes it more than just a good parody, it's a great movie and definitely a personal favorite

[@MarkSoupial]

This movie shows that even a "lie" can inspire greatness; They built an entire ship capable of all those things based on christmas lights and a positive message, ultimately TRULY saving their civilization.

[@rog2224]

I once had an exchange with someone about why people deny horror has a negative societal impact, whereas science fiction is lauded as having a positive one. I pointed out that, if it's physically possible, humanity has pretty much already done every nasty thing we can try to write or put on film. Dig deep enough, and you'll find something close. Science fiction - hard, soft, or straight up space opera - posits things not previously imagined, from geostationary satellites, to non-invasive medical scanners. Not necessarily central to a plot, but prominent enough for someone to wonder "How would we do that?"

[@andreaguillade7120]

I miss Alan Rickman so so much... this movie is amazing, it's done with so much love and respect. That line that Sigourney says at the chompers, "that episode was badly written", she cracks me up every time!

[@Hollyberrystreats]

"It doesn't make sense, WHY IS THIS HERE?!?" She makes an excellent point!

[@journeygentil1512]

"This movie is 'The Three Amigos' in space." I just about died!!!!!

[@coreyroberson4550]

I mean, it's one of the most recycled stories with surprisingly good adaptations. Seven Samurai went western in The Magnificent Seven, western comedy in Three Amigos, sci-fi in Battle Beyond the Stars, sci-fi comedy in Galaxy Quest, animated comedy in A Bug's Life, etc.

[@chrissterling5950]

... Tropic Thunder

[@rcschmidt668]

The Three Amigos connection was GOLDEN! 😂😂😂

[@matthewcrome]

@@chrissterling5950 I was going to say Tropic Thunder as well! It's that same kind of story - I kind of see it as "R-Rated Galaxy Quest"

[@achimdemus-holzhaeuser1233]

@@matthewcrome No never go Full Klingon !

[@craigmiller4199]

I recently introduced my kids to Galaxy Quest after not having watched it for years. Alan is right, it is a perfect movie. It is hilarious, knows its source material well enough to lampoon every silly trope, while also clearly loving that source material and knowing why people connect with it

[@darkecofreak23]

“I am not this character, but this character inspires me.” I think that’s what we expect when we admire actors, that because they did so well making us believe they were that character, they must have some aspect of that character inside them, and it inspires them like it inspires us. And it’s disappointing when the actor behaves entirely opposite of the person who inspired us.

[@charleston1789]

That’s a very good point

[@MossyMozart]

Yes. The advice to never meet your heroes is valuable.

[@AuDHD_Mom]

But I think the onus is on us fans to recognize that humans are imperfect and multi-faceted, too. Whenever I hear stories about actors who are jerks in real life, I always just wonder if the actor is going through something and trying to do it alone and failing. I feel like fame must be so lonely. (Edited to correct an auto-incorrect. Fame can be lovely, too, I suppose. But I wanted to say it must be so lonely.)

[@MossyMozart]

​@@AuDHD_Mom- Fans also need to realize that the actor is _not_ the character.

[@tracyroweauthor]

@@AuDHD_Mom as someone who was a part of that world, I think we need to understand that yes, actors are human. Imagine constantly being followed around by photographers capturing EVERY moment of your life, of having to worry that every time you're in public people you don't know are going to approach you and expect you to be a charactor, of having to be someone you're not all the time to live up to an image. That would break anyone at some point. Maybe a bad interaction with an actor is when they just wanted to eat a meal in peace, or have a conversation without being interrupted or just walk down the street in grubby clothes without being photographed or accosted. I used to meet famous people every day for my job and, with a few exceptions, I NEVER did the fangirl thing. I got to know the actors as people and realized they are just like us, but with an ability we don't have. (ok, yeah, I fangirled when I met David Cassidy, and yes, I am that old).

[@tracyroweauthor]

Galaxy Guest is correctly, one of the best movies of all time. It captures perfectly not only the Star Trek cons, the fans and the show, but also actor dynamics while paying a more than loving tribute to all of the Star Trek universe and honoring the fans. And let's not forget the incredible cast and amazing acting.

[@BOBXFILES2374a]

By Granthar's Hammer, you are 100% right! (Was it made of Uru metal?)

[@reinrose82]

Appreciate the shout out to Enrico Colantoni ❤ Love him and he does not get enough attention

[@tamrasmith1744]

Veronica Mars’ dad ❤️

[@nancyomalley6286]

He's also in "Contagion"

[@reinrose82]

Flashpoint and Person of Interest are my favorites

[@anathardayaldar]

Quellek's last words "I am shot." is a reference to Shakespearian Iambic Pentameter. Not the exact words but the syllables. Sometimes Shakespear's lines end like that so script can stay within the poetic pattern. Something Allen Rickman's character would appreciate.

[@nathankosanke2093]

I love how Fred is the only one who doesn't actively resent Jason, and his whole reaction to 80% of the events of the film is just rolling with it.

[@Flutterbutt225]

in the original draft of the script Fred was high throughout the whole ordeal and Tony Shaloub just ended up playing him like that for the cut-down PG-rated version lol it's why he's so calm throughout and you can even see him eating snacks in at least one scene

[@julietardos5044]

Yeah, because he's stoned the whole time.

[@InexplicableInside]

In a scrapped scene he literally takes a hit before they get teleported up. He is 100% stoned, they just couldn't directly state it without getting the movie into problematic hand-wringing.

[@Wishbone1977]

@@InexplicableInside Yeah, a lot of changes were made in order to achieve the coveted PG-13 rating, including the _very_ obvious overdub of Sigourney Weaver's "Well, _fuck_ that!" It _would_ be interesting to see the original cut of the movie, but honestly the final result turned out so well that I don't really mind not having the opportunity to do so.

[@maskedmallard537]

​@@Wishbone1977I'm pretty sure she says fuck that! PG13 movies are allowed one f bomb. It's just that tv censors it out.

[@charlayned]

OMG. This is my life. My husband and I saw this at the theater, sitting there giggling like a couple of kids. We KNEW this was a Trek movie and all the inside jokes are the funniest part of the show, something people who weren't Trek fans missed out on. They wondered what those stupid old people were laughing about. Thing is, we've done conventions since 1980, met (finally) after being in all the same circles, in 1993. We've been on more con committees than anything and we're still both huge Trek fans. We're also both original series first-run fans, (so we ARE old). Your discussion of the characters is so spot on and when you said "Yep, like Shatner" I lost it. I met him, the last of the cast I had to meet, one HOT Houston July afternoon (100+ degrees) and when I got up to him, he was an ass. I expected that, after hearing all the stories, so I wasn't disappointed (well, maybe a bit). I had a great relationship with Jimmy Doohan, we spent about 3 hours in the middle of the night, sitting in a hotel hallway talking about our lives, medical things, and families. Walter Koenig brought my oldest daughter, age 4, back to the dealers table to meet me after she charmed him at the costume contest. I've been blessed to meet all the regular cast except Nimoy and Kelly. So Galaxy Quest was, for us, one of those great movies we have basically lived. Both of us used to be shy as heck. Then we got into conventions, we did all the jobs from security to registration, to...whatever was needed. Later, we were in another organization and ended up on the board and in front of folks. Leadership was uncomfortable, but I learned that the best leaders aren't the boss, they're the shepherd, they show the way but they don't force, they lead by service. And that's what I saw in Galaxy Quest when they finally owned up to the actor's thing: they were now free to do the service they were meant to do, and Nesmith found that out in a very personal way and it showed by the end of the film. The writers/producers/directors only missed one thing. When the ship comes roaring in, crashing into the hotel ballroom where everyone was, there should have been a group of people with staff/director/con-com badges wide eyed, looking at each other saying, "I don't think our insurance covers this" and when they zap the bad guy, "OMG, we absolutely can't cover that; someone find that guy's name in the registration and we'll try to figure out what to tell the cops when they...(sirens)....too late. Oh NO!!!" So yeah, loved your descriptions of the characters and the love you guys have for the movie. And no, we've faced our inner Saris a LONG time ago, now it's all just for fun and grins.

[@Lillyluri]

A great story to read! Just, while I agree about the staff looking at the end scene: I don't think anyone there thought that the bad guy had actually been killed. With such a sparkle show, anyone would have thought it was a magic trick of sorts?

[@judithstrachan9399]

Thank you so much for sharing. What a life!

[@rizahawkeyepierce1380]

To be fair, I'm pretty sure I wouldn't be at my best if I was signing autographs for hours in 100+ degree weather.

[@carrieschutrick8550]

@@Lillyluri But the con staff would've known that such a thing wasn't planned. Though their reaction might well have been "OH GOD WHY DIDN'T THEY TELL US THEY WERE GOING TO DO THIS?" rather than "Shit, some guy just got really killed."

[@carmickael42]

This is one of those rare films that is perfectly cast. Every one of them owns their part and brings a unique spin to it. Even the minor characters are just great.

[@eaglescout1984]

This is one of my favorites. It's considered a cult film because it didn't perform well at the box office, and one of the reasons it didn't was because the marketing team just dropped the ball, playing it up more as a goofball comedy than a film with actual heart and emotions. But, despite that, I actually saw it in theaters when it came out and it blew me away. So glad to see your take on it, and acknowledging that moment when Alexander (Alan Rickman) realizes what his character means to those around him, that's just an amazing scene.

[@TobiasTurkelton]

100% agree about he marketing. My (then) boyfriend and I had bonded over TNG and Quantum Leap (in their original runs) when we were in school and we were leery of seeing Star Trek mocked I Galaxy Quest - the trailers made it look pretty goofy. Of course, we fell instantly in love with this film and went to see it again the next day with as many geeky friends as we could round up in short notice. Saw the 2019 documentary "Never Surrender" in a packed theater and their wasn't a dry eye in the house. It's time for a 25th anniversary Galaxy Quest re-release in theatres, guys!!

[@datheamore6395]

Jono, that impersonation of the alien was spot on and I love you for it!

[@supersasukemaniac]

my favorite bit is during the space fight and the communication between Sirus and Jason. While their ships are too close for Sirus' ship to maneuver. "What you fail to realize 'Commander', is my ship can rip through yours like tissue paper." "No, you failed to realize something... my ship is dragging mines."

[@TynamM]

I love that you can hear the quote marks around "Commander" in Sariss's delivery.

[@Taquitoman138]

I love the scene where the rock creature's tossing Tim Alan around, because if you watch when he's hanging upside down you can see him pulling off his shirt purely for the bit with Alan Rickman saying "I see you managed to get your shirt off"

[@asmariamoon]

Holy moly, I never made the "This movie is The Three Amigos in space" connection, but it absolutely is!

[@paramitch]

Colantoni was magnificent as Mathazar, and deserved not just an Oscar nomination, but an Oscar. I will die on this hill. Also, I treasure my DVD copy for many reasons -- not least because it has an option to watch the entire movie dubbed in Thermian. (I lasted about 15 minutes, but it was awesome.)

[@wilsoncpuGmail]

And he basically invented most of the Thermian mannerisms, including the laugh and how they walked: their left arm and leg, then the right arm and leg, rather than left-and-right, right-and-left. Hard to say, unmistakable to see.

[@5Gburn]

😂💀

[@emix1010]

Enrico Colantoni came up with the Thermian’s language and physical oddities, during his audition IIRC, and then coached the other actors. His interpretation is masterful, as all the turmoil of emotions and mind-shattering revelations about his idols and his beliefs comes through, gut-wrenching, unaffected by all the oddities of his character. In that scene, Tim Allen takes us into the real drama, and Colantoni delivers the killing blows. This movie sits amongst our favourites, on glorious DVD! Interesting take on movies, btw 👍

[@MichaelSiegel14]

As you said in the video: this is one of the best Star Trek movies ever made. Easily top three for me. The best satire is a loving satire and these filmmakers "got" Star Trek in a way many filmmakers never did and never will.

[@QW3RTYUU]

NO WAY! MY DAD'S FAV MOVIE. NEVER EXPECTED THAT HERE!! I SAW THAT THING SO MANY TIMES ON VHS!!!

[@larissalind2872]

This was literally my reaction too. 🎉

[@supersasukemaniac]

I forgot this movie was old enough to be on VHS. I thought it was one of the first to be on DVD only.

[@DeRockMedia]

@@supersasukemaniac i remember there were 5 DVDs when my dad worked at a studio that got a DVD player, Twister was one of the original i recall.

[@rosejones8058]

I am so pleased you did this. I love the cut scene where the engineer - who knows nothing - tease the answer to an engineering problem out from a group of aliens by 'what do you think the answer might be' trick.

[@j.munday7913]

And then they hugged it out after. ♥

[@Desert-Dweller]

My favourite scene. 😂

[@broEye1]

Thing about those that think "I'm a Shakespearean actor, I shouldn't be doing this crap", I'd say about 40% of why people think Shakespeare's work is so elegant is the language and cultural norms. It's still brilliant work, but it's also full of the sort of crude humor and dumb conventions you'd see today. It just slips by because most people don't catch it through all the style. If you're not watching a play full of sex jokes and bodily function humor, you're not watching Shakespeare. So yes, this is a step down for the guy, but not as big as he tells himself. And yeah, even if it's silly, there are people out there who find themselves deeply moved by the BS lore to the point that someone shouting an oath in Klingon carries a great deal of weight.

[@charleston1789]

Blow winds and crack your cheeks

[@magnusprime962]

It’s worth noting that Patrick Stewart said that performing Shakespeare prepared him for Star Trek. The best episodes were always the ones that found the humanity in the characters anyway.

[@StubbyandShifu]

Shakespeare loved Dick jokes.😂

[@slimmccoy8863]

" If you're not watching a play full of sex jokes and bodily function humor, you're not watching Shakespeare." When we did a deep dive into Shakespeare in HS Lit class, and I started to get a grasp of the meanings behind some of the archaic language... it was an eye-opener. And then we covered "Canterbury Tales", Chaucer was a real potty-mouth, LOL

[@charleston1789]

@@broEye1 blow winds and crack your cheeks 🍑 💨

[@NotAFanOfHandles]

"This is... a perfect movie." Yes, yes it is. I'm so glad you guys finally reacted to this. By Grabthar's Hammer, you did it! ETA: It transcends genres by playing a Star Trek parody so sincerely. They showed great love for Star Trek, the actors, the fans, old and new, and that's why it works. While I loved this movie as soon as I saw a commercial for it (big Trekkie and Star Wars fan), I even got someone who absolutely hated all sci-fi - especially Star Trek and Star Wars - to watch it and she loved it. Heck, my sis and her future husband originally refused to watch it one time when I put the DVD on (they were movie snobs at the time after taking some classes on cinema history) but then recognized Alan Rickman, sat down to watch it with me, and they loved it.

[@Lucifronz]

I barely even want to call it a parody, because to most people that word implies mocking. If I were to describe it, I'd call it a comedic homage to Star Trek.

[@elizabethpalladino8301]

I saw this move when it first came out. I expected a "Star Trek" parody and instead experienced a very moving character study with exciting space battles. Great examination of the power of this film.

[@beyvieques]

I remember going in the movie theater not knowing what to expect and coming out of one of the best experiences ever!!! Loved this movie!

[@carolineben-ari2798]

I only went to humour my husband, and I found one of my favourite movies.

[@CinemaTherapyShow]

What a great movie to see in theaters!

[@beyvieques]

@@CinemaTherapyShow I was a 20 year old college student in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷… it was a blast!

[@Nerd_of_Anarchy]

Xmas night. We piled in the car & went to the movies. Everything that the others wanted to see was sold out. Someone said we should try our luck at the next theater. I stood firm, said, "we are here, Galaxy Quest is available, let's go see it." I still get thanks from my family for "forcing" them to see it.

[@marieroberts5664]

"This is not a parody, this is a chilling documentary," as per someone who should know, George Takei. Thanks for this one...as Alan says, a perfect movie. "Forward, Tebbs!"

[@JaneXemylixa]

There's a quote I saw somewhere, I forgot how it began but it ended with: "doing great things not because you want to, but because you want to be the sort of person who wants to"

[@SergioLeRoux]

One of the funny bits that's implied but never said outright is that apparently Tony Shalhoub's character lied about being chinese-American (or having a chinese surname) so every time he "acts" he squints his eyes to appear more "foreign", basically doing a David Carradine impression.

[@celticsaga]

You've covered therapy from Sense and Sensibility, Die Hard, Love Actually, Severus Snape in Harry Potter series, and now Galaxy Quest! I'm gonna put these in playlist! Cinema Therapy: Alan Rickman edition!

[@charlayned]

We really need them to do Quigly Down Under too. Rickman steals that movie too.

[@ChristineNighting]

​@@charlaynedI would love for him to do that movie. Such a good example of his wide skill

[@phoebegilliland8897]

Several years ago, I made my mother watch Quigley Down Under with me. I didn't realize Alan Rickman was playing Elliott Marsden, and she doesn't notice too many actors. When we got to the climax and Marsden was monologing, she commented "He sounds like he would be a great Disney villain."

[@judithstrachan9399]

@@phoebegilliland8897clever mother!

[@emilyrln]

Regarding Fred's external motivation for saving Jason, sometimes we just need to see ourselves the way other people see us, and to trust that they're right to have faith in us. Love this movie, and love your wisdom in finding so many important lessons in it! 💕

[@meltingpointcreations1457]

I've got one job on this lousy ship, and it's stupid but I'M GONNA DO IT!

[@matthewcrome]

The way Sigourney emphasizes words is one of the most hysterical parts of the movie to me. That and the "SCREW THAT!" dub.

[@BOBXFILES2374a]

That describes my whole office work life!

[@DeRockMedia]

@@matthewcrome ive noticed that dub since the first time watching, i find it funny how obvious it was, maybe it was obvious on purpose

[@matthewcrome]

@@DeRockMedia It might have been on purpose, although it's important to note that it originally was an R-rated movie that had a much darker and "adult" tone. (Some of the more "adult" stuff still made it in there.) So she very much could have originally said "F_CK THAT!" and they had to dub it in post when they decided to change the rating.

[@PhantomQueenOne]

Evey Hammond: My father was a writer. You would've liked him. He used to say that artists use lies to tell the truth, while politicians use them to cover the truth up. V: A man after my own heart. V for Vendetta

[@KaliSakai]

Jon's impression: 10/10. It's uncanny how good it is.

[@joreyn7656]

I clicked so fast. One of my fav Alan Rickman performances.

[@carynfisher9463]

Never give up, never surrender! I'm not gonna lie, those words have kept me alive on occasion. If telling the truth hurts someone, you weigh that by asking which is going to hurt worse, a lie, or them finding out that *you* lied. To quote a source I don't clearly recall, "The truth sometimes hurts, but it cuts clean."

[@charleston1789]

That’s an excellent quote

[@carynfisher9463]

@@charleston1789 It's why I remember the quote, but not where I got it from. A book, I think. 🤔

[@MossyMozart]

It depends on circumstances. On the Altzheimer organization forum, the advice was sometimes to lie. The example was a woman who wanted to know when her son was coming. Her daughter would explain again that he wasn't - he was in prison. The mother would become distraught and sundowned heavily. So that daughter began to tell her mother that the son was coming "on Saturday". It gave her mother something to look forward to until she forgot all about it. Sometimes lies are a kindness. And sometimes lies can save your life in a dangerous situation.

[@carynfisher9463]

@@MossyMozart Yes indeed. In the Alzheimer's example you gave, telling a lie is going to hurt less than the person finding out you lied, if for no other reason than they are extremely unlikely to ever find out. The instances in which a lie will save your life and the truth will not are few and far between, and sometimes, you should still choose the truth. But that's a helluva conversation and this isn't the time or place for it.

[@3countylaugh]

​@@carynfisher9463I'm not securely employed enough to give truthful feedback to many a manager who has asked for it. Work for a spiteful egotistical enough person and lying to save your livelihood us saving your life. It's not always the big lies that are life saving.

[@HalloweenYearRound]

Just met Shatner about a month ago at a con. He seemed pretty chill and he was polite with me and my friend. Although, I did hear he left early that day because he was pissed that other celebrities had longer autograph lines than him.

[@danielleking262]

I guess he still has that ego in him. 😂

[@MarlinMay]

I swear, from the time I first saw it in the theater, to seeing clips in your video, this movie makes me cry every freaking time. It truly is a love letter not just to Star Trek fandom, but to all of F&SF fandom.

[@TobiasTurkelton]

Me too!!! This movie means a lot to me ❤ Also saw the 2019 documentary - in a packed theater - and there wasn't a dry eye in the house. This is SUCH a beloved movie because it was made for the fans at a time when geeks/nerds were still the butt of jokes, not the stars of the show like they are now (eg: Big Bang Theory).

[@incogneato790]

I asked Shatner at ComicCon if he had seen Galaxy Quest and if so what did he think of it. He went on some 5 minute riff about Sci-Fi being the modern day incarnation of mythology and he never answered the question.

[@danielyeshe]

The story I heard (citation needed I know) was that when Shatner saw Galaxy Quest he apologised to his co-stars.

[@culliganman]

Yessir this movie is and was supposed to be a silly spoof on star trek that ended up being an awesome movie with a great story and exceptional lessons to be learned.

[@TNHawke]

The year this came out, my family ran a firework stand. One of the little fountains we sold, the "small happy fountain", went off pretty much just like Serris's destruction. We sold so many!

[@creamygoodness2310]

Love this! Love you guys. One note: the space gun kill at the end, don’t forget, it’s like that because it’s tech based on an old tv show special effect of how it should work! Some people think it’s just bad special effects but it’s playing right into the story because ALL tech was based on the “historical documents.” P.s. you guys inspired me to finally get therapy for past trauma. I’m hoping it helps!

[@DarrolandTracey]

Good on you!!

[@judithstrachan9399]

I agree. Go for it.

[@PamelaRuddyUKart]

I love this movie, I mean, I didn't get my 12 year old son into StarTrek only so he would appreciate Galaxy Quest, but sharing both with him this year has been awesome. ❤

[@Travelling_with_my_dog]

I first saw this movie at our little neighborhood theater, which allowed my daughters' school to use it as a fundraiser to send kids to Space Camp. The audience was packed with middle-schoolers and elementary-aged kids, and OMG, the crowd response was WILD.

[@laurencewinch-furness9450]

A couple of recommendations for future videos: Brazil - when escapism becomes dissociation The Death of Stalin - group psychology in an atmosphere of fear

[@PassiveSmoking]

I remember reading somewhere that they made this film under the working theory that if the situation the crew found themselves in was goofy, then nobody would take their peril seriously and the film would flop. The more realistic the situation is, the more out of their depth the crew would seem, and the funnier it would be. So they did things like mount the bridge set on a gimbal so it could be shaken violently from outside, allowing the actors inside to be flung around the set in a way that looked like the ship really was being pummelled, as opposed to how such things were handled on the original series of actual Star Trek with the actors just throwing themselves around as best as they could and never looking entirely convincing. I guess it's the same idea as that behind Shaun of the Dead. That film wasn't about the zombie outbreak, it was about the characters' reactions to it. Therefore the zombie outbreak itself is played entirely straight, and all the comedy comes from how the characters deal or fail to deal with it.

[@josiprakonca2185]

That scene about acting and lying affected Tim Allen. He went to his trailer because he was getting too emotional to continue. Alan Rickman said that Tim Allen experienced acting.

[@danieloconnell695]

One of my favorite silly details in this movie, on the rock planet Tim Allen's character is rolling around from rock to rock. And he's asked is that necessary, because he looks like an idiot and there is currently no threat that would necessitate the rolling. He responds matter of fact, "Yes, it helps". And it could be a complete throw away, but it's brought back at the end when he defeats the Saris.

[@FATE522]

A quintessential Cinema Therapy episode that shows why we need movies like Galaxy Quest that challenges us to be something more than we already were. Never Give up Alan, Never Surrender Jonathan. Thank you for bringing the therapeutic and technical journey in cinema of why it means so much to you and connecting it with your fans like me.

[@JacquelineViana]

6:45 scene reminded me of how the Futurama writer’s room was full of STEM people who actually used their knowledge to include technical jokes that only the science geeks fans would get without actually hurting the general understanding of the stories and I think this is beautiful.

[@ElladanKenet]

NEVER GIVE UP, NEVER SURRENDER!

[@elizabethmartin6707]

Funny story, I had to help go through my family’s stuff when we were moving a few years ago, and I was in charge of going through our DVDs. I found not one, not two, but THREE copies of this movie! I knew we loved it (it’s definitely one of my favorites) but it was still funny to know we unwittingly bought it that many times 😂

[@HeidiVieceli]

I would love to see you watch the original 12 Angry Men. There is just so much to dive into about people, relationships, and prejudice.

[@juliahenriques210]

One of the best movies of all times. They really should make an episode about it.

[@davidkent5626]

By Grabthar's Hammer... What an episode!

[@JohnSmith-jh6ey]

The scene in the bathroom stall was based on something shatner actually heard

[@DeRockMedia]

iheard that fact too before

[@CleoVonGem]

Wait.. okay, I've never seen this movie, so I didn't know the cast. You're telling me... Severus Snape, Minion from Spy Kids, Veronica Mars' father, and Santa Claus are all in it?? Also the disembodied voice of Pleakley from Lilo & Stitch at the end? Oh my GOD, okay, adding to my "must watch at least once" list!

[@rebeccajesse4604]

lol you’ll watch it way more than once! It’s fantastic and great fun.

[@DarrolandTracey]

Oh it’s a must watch for sure!!

[@cameronjadewallace]

I can't wait until you come back and tell us how much you loved it

[@REALmikegordan]

A shame we barely got anything from Guy. He, along with Fred, was easily the funniest character in the whole movie, particularly his last name rant midway through the movie.

[@Justanotherconsumer]

His absence is part of the joke though.

[@korganrocks3995]

"Is there air? You don't know!" is my favorite joke in the whole movie. 😄

[@charlayned]

Guy was the perfect symbol of the Red Shirt (who much always die).

[@LittleHobbit13]

Every time he's the voice of common sense though.... "Did you guys even watch the show??!?!" XD

[@WahleeUT]

I've never seen anyone confirm it, but Guy's new named role on the reboot just screams that's it another very clever inside joke to me. Because Guy, the one who kept worrying about being the redshirt and having his character killed off, is now playing the security chief. Guess what happened to the first security chief in the Star Trek reboot. . . (granted, it was because the actor wanted to quit, but still.)

[@riaglitta]

The way I went to see Dogma and this multiple times in the theatre in 1999 - they were right after each other. So much Alan Rickman that year

[@SynchronizorVideos]

Dogma was such a brilliant film.

[@charlayned]

I write a vampire/angel series. I have Metatron in the books and when I write it, I see Rickman and hear his voice. Love and miss that guy so very much.

[@INKSTARS1138]

Enrico Colantoni is in Person of Interest too... he's so good I almost didn't recognize him even though he doesn't wear makeup or anything. His character is SO different... it's kind of amazing. ALso I love this movie and I'm glad to see you reacting to it!

[@JdeeGeekyGao]

I haven't watched this movie in years, but I grew up as a trekkie in the 90's. Even so, every now and again I catch my bro watching this movie still loving it all these years later.

[@sarahhopper8891]

OMG- I didn’t even know I wanted to see this!!! And Allan Rickman reciting that hated catchphrase with such sincerity and pathos to the alien as he DIES…. Just, tears….Buckets!!

[@piercewise1]

So excited for this reaction, Galaxy Quest is literally my favorite movie of all time! As someone who grew up a HUGE Star Trek nerd, every scene has a beat, joke, or line that hits home.

[@ChubsTheOwl]

I'd love to see a react episode about the friendship between Shawn and Gus in Psych.

[@seantlewis376]

I totally would have been Brandon when I was young. I changed my name as a teenager, and my T middle initial stands for Tiberius, same as James T. Kirk.

[@cameronjadewallace]

I honestly had a friend whose middle name is Thomas, and I know this.... But because he always spelled it with a singular T. I always went "mm, yes, Tiberius, of course". He found it hilarious and allowed it, never got mad when I called him (first name) Tiberius (last name) while I was pretending to be mad at him. It's a fond memory...

[@aceofaces0007]

Alan and Jon's mimicry of the aliens just sounds like Hedonism Bot from Futurama

[@danielleking262]

omg it does!!! 😂😂😂

[@SailorYuki]

The thermian imitation is spot on. I was watching this reaction and my son asked what I was watching so I had to pause and explain all about the movie, you and star trek. We are now going to wach Star Trek, starting witgh TOS because we "start at the begining". Galaxy Quest has done more for Star Trek than Star Trek itself has ever managed to do. The whole ideology of Trek is condensed into a 1h 42 min long movie, making it less scary for non fans to embrace. Many go on to see more and thus Star Trek keeps getting new fans each time.

[@marieknight9385]

I really wanted to see your reaction to Laredo first flying the protector, I hope you do a comprehensive breakdown of each character because they all go through their growth while stuck in space, plus this is one of my favorite comedy movies ❤ “LOOK, I have ONE job on this lousy ship, it’s stupid but I’m going to do it, OKAY!!!” 😂😂 Classic

[@tay-dor7147]

When I had a position of some authority at a job, one of the best pieces of advice I ever got was, "You need the people under you more than they need you." And something I decided to do, since I had to assign who would do which task each day, to never make someone do something I wouldn't do. Always made sure I assigned myself to do the tasks nobody liked from time to time.

[@mUriegas26]

Yall idk how yall do this but I needed this episode today. I’m going through it and this movie is one of my faves. Also one of my dad’s faves, who has been gone for 14 years now and watching movies like this are comforting. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@RohanAppaloosa]

This is one of the best Star Trek movies ever made.

[@audreygose8090]

It has been 31 years since The Rocketeer, and only watching this video have I understood for the first time that CONSENT is the difference between acting and lying.

[@santos8468]

I often wonder if naming Tim Allen's character "Jason Nesmith" is a reference to Toy Story ("I am Mrs. Nesbit").

[@seantlewis376]

Galaxy Quest is one of my favorite Star Trek movies. It has been viewed at several Star Trek conventions over the years. Great concept, great script, great acting with perfect casting. The character arcs and relationships develop in such a weird and wonderful way, and as a whole, the movie is a love letter to the fandom that surrounds the big franchise shows like Star Trek, Star Wars, Babylon 5, etc.

[@PhoenixAurelius-138]

I LITERALLY watched this last night after not seeing it for several years. The irony is beyond amazing. Lol Great episode!

[@ParkityParkPark]

to what Alan said at 24:37, there's also a Mathasar out there for you. There's someone who will be important to you and whose image of you will be important to you, and your lies will absolutely break their heart

[@snorpenbass4196]

I will always love the fact that Fred, Tony Shalhoub's character, shows efficiently without a single line of exposition about it that in the 80's (while shooting the original show) he was very much on Bolivian nose candy, whereas now he's partaking of the devil's lettuce. You see like, two *seconds* of his coked up face on the original show, and just *know* he was getting nose bleeds a lot. Then him struggling with remembering basic things in the present, and constantly munching on cookies and snacks...

[@snorpenbass4196]

Patrick Stewart has a story about how Jonathan Frakes told him to go watch this movie - Stewart refused, feeling it would be meanspirited parody. When he finally went to watch it, he was shocked at how much he loved it, how much the creators Got It. Also, the villain was voice-acted by Robin Sachs, who was amazing.

[@TynamM]

The movie was originally planned to be r rated and the weed would have been explicit. But the studio wanted teen Trek fans to be able to go see it and told the production to tone it down and cut for PG. I think it was the right call; the movie is so pitch perfect in its understanding of Trek that being able to go into more adult jokes Trek can't would actually have hurt it.

[@thelordofhellaz]

Tony Shalhoub did a spot-on David Carradine impression in this movie, a constantly stoned white dude who played an Asian character. You even see him every now and then slip into his Asian persona when he squints his eyes thin. Subtly hilarious throughout the movie.

[@sarahhopper8891]

@@snorpenbass4196 My favorite bit with Tony Shaloub in GQ is how unfazed he is by being sucked out into space in the transport pod. This movie is SO good that just about every time I watch it, I’m low key surprised that maybe my favorite actor- Sam Rockwell (he’s definitely in the top five) is in it. If we’re drawing parallels to Star Trek, he’d be the “red shirt” crew member who exists solely to die at the hands of the alien of the week. I like that they have a nice blend of references to TOD and TNG but I’m so happy that I didn’t have to see Sam Rockwell die!!

[@judithstrachan9399]

@@sarahhopper8891, even Guy thought he was a red-shirt. Edit But no, he was the plucky comic relief.