tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400152815785368447.post7014204272677216947..comments2024-03-15T07:28:47.064-05:00Comments on Treknobabble: The Next Generation, Season 4: FamilyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400152815785368447.post-78503769502434575132018-08-17T10:56:40.511-05:002018-08-17T10:56:40.511-05:00I like the idea of this episode more than the actu...I like the idea of this episode more than the actual execution of it. I can't agree that Picard's breakdown here was better than Sarek, because it wasn't "enough" considering what he'd been through. His breakdown while carrying Sarek's emotions was awful to see. His breakdown over what amounts to being violated on a scale we can't imagine is precipitated by an argument with his brother, a punch, a little wrestling... And then he sovs for 45 seconds, his brother helps him up and now the mindrape is all good and we get drunk and sing? It was too easy. I agree that something needed to happen to cover Picard's recovery, but I don't think this hit it, and given the significance of what has happened to him I think it came in small enough that it makes it lack credibility. <br /><br />In thinking about what the appropriate scene(s) would be to cover Picard's having that level of breakdown and being carried through it, the only thing I can think of is Crusher. She's the only person that has been successfully built up as a potential love/support/family to this point that could be credible as an outlet for that grief. Of course that doesn't come to fruition... But you could certainly see how going through all of this might lead to him finally taking that chance and reaching out and finally going for it with Crusher and healing in the process.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12892367633984292438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400152815785368447.post-74913188355577609862016-02-03T00:17:51.371-06:002016-02-03T00:17:51.371-06:00Apparently, Worf's chair is his special "...Apparently, Worf's chair is his special "stare at myself in the mirror and twirl my hair" chair. He has a six foot tall mirror stand right next to it.matthewweflenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07540521459703556959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400152815785368447.post-6515859063855131062011-07-13T23:26:58.716-05:002011-07-13T23:26:58.716-05:00Is there a Klingon word for comfort? "Unifica...Is there a Klingon word for comfort? "Unification Part 1" seems to indicate not.matthewweflenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07540521459703556959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400152815785368447.post-63871814379417132172011-07-13T23:11:27.534-05:002011-07-13T23:11:27.534-05:00I will be honest and admit that I have never seen ...I will be honest and admit that I have never seen this episode in its entirety until today. Thank you Netflix(also F*** You for the new pricing plan). I have to say I loved this episode. I totally agree about Worf's parents. The scene where his father quickly changes the subject with Geordi was so heart warming. And also loved how Worf asks his mom to bake him a Klingon pie was also great. It made Worf well seem human. But I agree what is up with that chair of his:-) How is that even comfortable.sirkatzalothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01196996609340706645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4400152815785368447.post-59593189117513980402011-07-13T10:16:48.445-05:002011-07-13T10:16:48.445-05:00I love this episode! That should be no surprise, s...I love this episode! That should be no surprise, since I care more about characters than about sci-fi stories. :) It has always bothered me a little that we get so much focus on some families and very little on others, but I think it works since we've already had stories about Troi's and Riker's families. Poor Geordi, though, whose family isn't really discussed until later.<br /><br />In defense on my tears, I am 29 weeks pregnant and cry at the drop of a hat. But, I will say that the Jack Crusher scene was SO MUCH more poignant for me now than it had been in previous viewings. I just really connected to the idea of what you would say to your kid, and I actually don't find the setup forced at all because I could totally imagine making a recording like this (and in fact might start writing letters to our kid now). <br /><br />I agree that some payoff on the Riker storyline would have been nice, but that doesn't detract from this episode for me.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08447483088054283298noreply@blogger.com