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diff --git a/content-org/star-trek.org b/content-org/star-trek.org index 2e3e768..d81e7b5 100644 --- a/content-org/star-trek.org +++ b/content-org/star-trek.org @@ -614,7 +614,7 @@ I hover was very fond of him as his adventures - even if a lot of problems aboar :EXPORT_HUGO_MENU: :menu st-voy :END: ** DONE Incidents (Episodes) -closed: [2023-02-01 wed 23:00] +CLOSED: [2023-02-01 Wed 23:00] :PROPERTIES: :EXPORT_FILE_NAME: episodes :EXPORT_HUGO_CUSTOM_FRONT_MATTER: abstract List of Star Trek: Voyager episodes @@ -738,7 +738,7 @@ Voyager - S05E06 [[/star-trek/stv/05x06-timeless/][Timeless]] ★ - S05E07 [[/star-trek/stv/05x07-infinite-regress/][Infinite Regress]] ★ - S05E08 [[/star-trek/stv/05x08-nothing-human][Nothing Human]] ★ -- S05E09 Thirty Days +- S05E09 [[/star-trek/stv/05x09-thirty-days/][Thirty Days]] - S05E10 Counterpoint - S05E11 Latent Image - S05E12 Bride of Chaotica @@ -816,7 +816,7 @@ Voyager :EXPORT_HUGO_MENU: :menu st-voy-episodes :END: ** DONE star trek: voyager 05x01 - night -closed: [2023-02-12 wed 23:00] +CLOSED: [2023-02-12 wed 23:00] :properties: :export_file_name: 05x01-night :export_hugo_custom_front_matter: abstract my opinion on star trek voyager 05x01 - night @@ -1163,6 +1163,70 @@ Finally, a rare Doctor-focused episode, and they nailed it. #+begin_img-c The in-between-names doctor in full glory #+end_img-c +** DONE Star Trek: Voyager 05x09 - Thirdy Days :@update:@st_update: +CLOSED: [2023-12-22 Fri 23:19] +:PROPERTIES: +:EXPORT_FILE_NAME: 05x09-thirty-days +:EXPORT_HUGO_CUSTOM_FRONT_MATTER: abstract A good Paris episode +:END: +We start where it ends: Paris is locked in Voyager's brig, locked for 30 days. +A really welcome narrative mechanism! +The entire episode is a retelling of the story of how he got there. + +In a series of flashbacks we learn about on ocean planet on the brink of doom and of Paris, who yet again disobeys orders to follow his call of ethics. + +*** Impressions + +Paris should have been a much more interesting character. +He is to be the cool guy in the crew[^kim]. +Handsome, intelligent, rebel. +But as most of Voyager's crew, the writers somehow fall short of those expectations. +[^kim]: but, deep inside, we all know that Kim is the coolest. + +This is one of the few episodes where they succeed. + +Yes, the start is over the top. +Kim and Paris are on a double date in the holodeck where they pretend to be in a 50s SciFi flick - with superpowers and mad scientists. +I am fully aware the Star Trek is a direct descendant of those shows. +But I had never watched them[^twilight], and, at the same time, I am so tired of Marvel, so I didn't enjoy it. +There has to be some nostalgia (even misplaced) to like this sort of things. +And yes, I am watching a 30-year-old show, thank you for noticing. +[^twilight]: except for few episodes of Twilight Zone. I will *need* to return here, as they were amazing + +#+attr_shortcode: "star-trek-voyager-thirty-days-1.jpg" "https://voy.trekcore.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=177&page=3" +#+begin_img-c +Complete with black and white filter +#+end_img-c + +I also found Paris dressed up as a sea captain a but goofy. + +But they are FINALLY letting the characters have fun. +Last time it was not Moriarty level of fun, and this time it's still not. +But finally something nice is happening and are witnessing it. +Most of goofy scenes up to recently were strictly Neelix centered, but what we needed was exactly this. + +I am always happy when we to know the crew outside their duty, as this is (always) my primary issue with the show. +Bring back the fun! + +As for the primary plot, I also enjoyed it. +Not loved it, but it was very enjoyable. +Paris refusing orders from Jenway was, at the same, expected, and thrilling. +What Chakotay fails at, Paris delivers. +We've got one character on the entire crew who is not afraid to go against his captain's if it means following his instinct. + +This is not a must-see episode, but what is, is one of those where you start valuing the show more. +Paris is cool, end of story. + +And, once again, the CGI is breathtaking. +#+attr_shortcode: "star-trek-voyager-thirty-days-2.jpg" "https://voy.trekcore.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=177&page=3" +#+begin_img-c +We deserve more underwater SciFi shows. +#+end_img-c + +*** Doctor factor + +Unsatisfactory + * Picard :@star_trek: :PROPERTIES: :EXPORT_HUGO_SECTION: star-trek/picard |