And seeing as that was a massive terrorist attack by a Romulan ship, however unaffiliated, and I think we're going to see a Federation driven by fear that's a lot more war-mongering than the one we know. (Hmmm...sound familiar?)
I never considered those parallels. I'm hoping they don't go there, personally. Half the fun of the movie was how absurdly hopeful it was, but you're right about the allusions and they probably can't be denied forever. As for the changes to Spock, again, spot-on-the-money. Which goes hand-in-hand with his moving more towards human in this reboot. Maintaining his Vulcan aloofness in this universe would be exceedingly lonely.
I had not noticed the Archer call out!
I confess darkling1 was the one who noticed it, not I. I never made it past episode one of Star Trek: Enterprise.
Fandom already seems to be embracing Spock/Uhura. I've already seen speculation about writing fic detailing Uhura's long looooong undertaking of seducing Spock, cause you know how reluctant he'd be at such an illogical undertaking. But he really seems tender toward her. I also love that he just sucks at relationships. He needs Uhura to kick his ass when he's being too logical.
Even without their history, I'd have thought Kirk/Spock would still be the dominant ship given their hostility within the movie. That's like slash fanfic gold, isn't it? I'm glad to see the thoughtful fanficcers are actually trying to make something of what seemed (to me) a very different, awkward, yet intriguing direction to take those characters. I mean, I am slightly pissed that Uhura becomes a supportive girlfriend trope, but I am willing to excuse that for the fact that she was assertive and talented. Granted, she didn't have much to do, but that could be expanded. Poor thing had to carry the entire female representation of the whole movie, practically, so she's not doing too bad, considering.
Be sure to pass along any finds, by the by. I'm so thoroughly charmed by this reboot that I'm entirely ready for more. Until such time, fanfic!
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Date: 2009-05-11 03:41 am (UTC)I never considered those parallels. I'm hoping they don't go there, personally. Half the fun of the movie was how absurdly hopeful it was, but you're right about the allusions and they probably can't be denied forever. As for the changes to Spock, again, spot-on-the-money. Which goes hand-in-hand with his moving more towards human in this reboot. Maintaining his Vulcan aloofness in this universe would be exceedingly lonely.
I had not noticed the Archer call out!
I confess
Fandom already seems to be embracing Spock/Uhura. I've already seen speculation about writing fic detailing Uhura's long looooong undertaking of seducing Spock, cause you know how reluctant he'd be at such an illogical undertaking. But he really seems tender toward her. I also love that he just sucks at relationships. He needs Uhura to kick his ass when he's being too logical.
Even without their history, I'd have thought Kirk/Spock would still be the dominant ship given their hostility within the movie. That's like slash fanfic gold, isn't it? I'm glad to see the thoughtful fanficcers are actually trying to make something of what seemed (to me) a very different, awkward, yet intriguing direction to take those characters. I mean, I am slightly pissed that Uhura becomes a supportive girlfriend trope, but I am willing to excuse that for the fact that she was assertive and talented. Granted, she didn't have much to do, but that could be expanded. Poor thing had to carry the entire female representation of the whole movie, practically, so she's not doing too bad, considering.
Be sure to pass along any finds, by the by. I'm so thoroughly charmed by this reboot that I'm entirely ready for more. Until such time, fanfic!