Comments on: We Have Ways Of Making You Watch The ‘Patterns Of Force’ Preview

By: Christopher Seeley

Christopher Seeley — Sat, 19 May 2007 14:55:31 +0000

Frank-

Thanks for the Nazi HQ photo!

By: John Cocktoastin

John Cocktoastin — Sat, 19 May 2007 12:18:32 +0000

#29″The subject matter and premise also require an extreme suspension of belief. Who in their right mind would emulate ANYTHING originated by Nazi Germany??? ”

Wake up and look at the scary world around you. There are still factions of this kind of thing all over the place.

By: Lord David

Lord David — Mon, 14 May 2007 06:27:07 +0000

Well it’s not only the fact that Nazism is put into place, but also as I have stated the numerous errors, likewise a Fascist type like society could be indeed implemented without the negative effects created by Nazi Germany, nor is there any need for the use of the Swastika as a national symbol (in the manner that Nazi Germany did of course, not unlike other societies or cultures) Likewise, wouldn’t the Ekosians have had their own symbols prior to contamination?

Anyhow, the main problem (aside from it Nazi tones) as most people see with this episode, is the discrepancies amongst varying technology… unless of course John Gill happened to *really* like WW2 era weapons and vehicles…

By: mrregular

mrregular — Mon, 14 May 2007 00:45:56 +0000

I don’t place this episode high on my list. Why?
This is one of the episodes that involves torture of the Enterprise crew.
In this case Kirk’s back was whipped by a Nazi b*str*d.
I think Spock got the same punishment. It isn’t fun to watch.
The subject matter and premise also require an extreme suspension of belief. Who in their right mind would emulate ANYTHING originated by Nazi Germany???

By: Shaye - a trekgirl

Shaye - a trekgirl — Sat, 12 May 2007 23:13:41 +0000

Was this meant as part of the pilot for Hogans Hero’s…along w/Stalag-17?

it’s just a question….

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H02iwWCrXew

By: Shaye - a trekgirl

Shaye - a trekgirl — Sat, 12 May 2007 23:10:15 +0000

I like the …’”OOOOF!” ……..LOOK, Dr Sevrin/Melicon has his face… when he’s shot near the end!

Excelsior!

;-)

By: Frank

Frank — Sat, 12 May 2007 21:08:07 +0000

That Nazi headquarters was located on the Paramount lot. Here’s what it looks like today (hope this link works)…

Just a bit of trivia…

As many know, the Nazi headquarters building that was used in “Patterns of Force” was located on the Paramount lot…Here’s what it looks like today. I hope this long link works…

http://maps.live.com/default.aspx?v=2&cp=ppdqdq5464mq&style=o&lvl=2&tilt=-90&dir=0&alt=-1000&scene=3599080&sp=Point.ppdjc3545vwr_Paramount%20Studios%2C%20Los%20Angeles%2C%20California%2C%20United%20States___~Point.ppdrvh5464c4_%22Nazi%20Headquarters%20Star%20Trek%22___&encType=1

By: Lord David

Lord David — Sat, 12 May 2007 17:49:20 +0000

Although I am yet to see this episode (haven’t seen the original) I do wonder why such a society would have discrepancies amongst varying technologies (as pointed out, why are they using antiquated machine guns, if they have the capabilities to produce nuclear armed V-2 rockets, or why use primitive 20th century radio, if they can track the Enterprise in orbit, let alone guide a V-2 rocket at a specific target on the rival planet Zeon)

Anyhow that aside, I hear they’re replacing the shot of a V-2 rocket launching (if they are indeed doing so, not really sure, the original was mere WW2 footage) By the looks of the trailer, they have not replaced the military parade footage (of course it would have been very costly to film such a scene in the original version, but now surely they could have implemented a new color scene for the remastered, maybe a colorization of the original WW2 footage? Acquire new color WW2 footage? Or even go the easy way and merely take several scenes from a WW2 Paramount film!)

By: Old School Zone

Old School Zone — Sat, 12 May 2007 17:10:43 +0000

#17 As far as a parody for this weekend “Errand Of Mercy” I’t would be nice if you to use the song “Pure Energy” by Information Society since this is the episode they got that famous line said by Spock and was a huge hit for the english group in the 80’s Keep the parodies flowing guys, they’re great . Love em.

PURE ENERGY!

By: Cervantes

Cervantes — Sat, 12 May 2007 13:12:19 +0000

#15 Anthony

Agreed…though it’s a pity they couldn’t have even “smudged” up some of the smaller “crinkled” Bridge screens while they were at it…