Star Wars is science fiction. The only fantastical element is the Force, and it’s no more fantasy than Spock’s mind meld or Deanna Troi’s telepathy. It feels less like science fiction because the plot doesn’t get into the scientific details. We never (or rarely) hear SW characters discussing anything regarding how hyperdrive works, or using technobabble, and the films themselves are shot and produced with more of an eye toward and epic, sweeping feel that somehow makes them kin to Lord of the Rings. But when you get down to it, Geordi and Data use technobabble in a kind of magical, hocus-pocus fashion that really resembles something like what you’d expect Gandalf to say.

A lot of Isaac Asimov’s early stories are undoubtedly science fiction, but he no more gets into the scientific details than they do in Star Wars. Read his early Robot or Foundation novels and tell me where it differs (with respect to the “sciencey” stuff) from Star Wars.

Also liked it when you asked Bob what’s the site name and he’s said “startrekmovie.com” and you said “your fired Bob!”.

Great work allthough Bob did seem a tad nervous on stage.

Actually it was more in the middle. John did 7 movies. 1941 was his 4th.

In order they were Animal House, Goin’ South, Old Boyfriends, 1941, The Blues Brothers, Continental Divide and Neighbors. He was slated for other things, including Ghost Busters but that of course tragically never happened.

Janice –

Anthony answered this in part in his new thread today. Nimoy was defending and explaining about Kirk not being in the movie. He went on record about how awful he thought Kirk’s death was in Generations and it was one of the reasons he wasn’t in the movie. (That and the fact it was only a cameo really.) He was offered the director’s chair and turned that down as well. He joked that if he’d been there; Kirk would still be alive. He also defended Bill as director in STV which I thought was sweet. He repeatedly mentioned that he and Bill were friends, even using that line in STII — I have been and always shall be…. I got all misty!

” I am surprised no one has mentioned my comedy routine pointing out all the ‘errors’ on the image of the new Enterprise on the big screen. I got big laughs from that one…and I couldnt have done it in a chair since i was
running around pointing at things on the screen.”

Anthony –Even as one of the canonistas you were mocking, I laughed. You were funny and very comfortable on stage. (I’d rather play in traffic than stand in front of a con audience!) I was wondering about the chairs thing. Look forward to seeing you in Vegas later in the year.

“krikzil#111- Quinto was in total control the entire time, wasn’t he – bodes well for his future Vulcan characterization. Would never have guessed it was his first con. He was intelligent, funny and thoughtful – also really felt the chemistry between himself and Mr N.”

Denise — Yes, I totally agree. He was great on stage. I don’t think it’s going to go to his head or wig him out in the future. He mentioned he’d done a lot of theatre and it really showed. I loved his chemistry with Nimoy. Nimoy was so gracious and Quinto so respectful.

Crazy 8 hasn’t kicked in yet.

Peace. Live long and prosper.
The Vulcanista }:-|

Good news on the “Heroes” scene, though. More deliciously evil Sylar next season! Yay!

Looking forward to the video of the Spocks, Anthony!

Peace. Live long and prosper.
The Vulcanista }:-|