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How are you? How was your weekend? Yesterday, within an hour of each other, Ben and I were invaded by what I imagined to be a ghost from ghostbusters.....a mean one. We were so sick, so fast and so miserable! We both could.not.move. It should NOT be allowed for both parents to get sick at the same time. Our poor kids. Our oldest had to make dinner for all of them, bless his heart because we could not stand up. It was a terrible 24 hours. The demons have left but we are still recovering. We are praying our kids don't get it with Thanksgiving and family visiting being two days away!
This week we have the poor, keep-being-pushed DDA finally, the YT MEMBER HEIST poll winner. I'm afraid I might have influenced that poll ("did I do that?" Urkel voice) I said what my vote was and threw it on the poll even though it didn't win its previous poll, and then it won! I think I'll watch the other two top ones too though (A Fish Called Wanda and Sneakers) HEIST WEEK? AND STAR TREK (finger sign thingy) I am not exactly sure what to expect of the TV show episodes (I'm watching 2 or 3) but going in with a mind as open as the galaxy!
We also have a Martial Arts Poll going up today, watch for it! This poll was so hard for me to make, because I know NOTHING about this genre, but got all of them from your comments and suggestions.
Don't forget the Butter Babes LIVE will be 11/28!
Well I hope the Americans in here have a wonderful T-Gives this week, I am unexpectedly-ish hosting and am a bit overwhelmed but we'll pull it together I think!
I am thankful for this amazing community, today and every day. It is not lost on me the privilege that it is to have this space and know all of you through this crazy thing! LOVE you!
Cassie
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I should have explained. Sarek is Spok's dad. Interesting he plays the Romulan commander in Balance of Terror...Romulans are the enemies. And the actors name is Mark Lenard. He reprises his role as an old man in Next Generation's Sarek. TNG started 18 years after the original series ended. DeForest Kelly played McCoy and that actor makes a cameo on the 1987 TNG pilot as a 137 year old McCoy. If Shatner makes it to next March he'll be 93. Only Walter Koenig and George Takie are still alive...they are in their middle to late 80s.
Walter and Jack were lifelong best friends, and they were also performing together in a number of excellent movies such as: The Fortune Cookie, Front Page and the Odd Couple
Star Trek finger sign thingy... Comes from Leonard Nimoy's childhood memory growing up in Boston. His parents were immigrants from a village in the Ukraine. Leonard grew up as an Orthodox Jew. The V shaped gesture comes from the Rabbi's blessing. The V shape is the Hebrew letter Shin...it is the first letter in many Hebrew words such as Shaddai - the name of God or Shalom the word for Hello, goodbye and Peace. Leonard wanted a special greeting for Vulcans. He drew upon a childhood memory. His father told him to close his eyes, but he peeked and watched the Rabbi give the blessing and it inspired him decades later.
And please consider the following Voyager episodes for a good Cassie reaction... First: Drone Second: Scorpion Part 2 Third: Year of Hell parts 1 and 2 Fourth: Endgame pats 1 and 2.
And Cassie of you're going to look at Star Trek The Next Generation, the following episodes will bring a good reaction. First: The Best of Both Worlds Second: Measure of a man Third: DejaQ Fourth: Sarek Fifth: Yesterdays Enterprise.
As someone who watched all the original Star Trek episodes when he was a boy of 8, in 1966...Please don't watch Tribbles. Its a terrible episode. I'll give you a short list of episodes which are much better. First: City On The Edge of Forever Second: Amok Time Third: Space Seed...especially if you plan on watching the rebooted second movie from JJ Abrams, with Chris Pine. Fourth: Where No Man Has gone Before - the 1965 Pilot. Fifth: Balance of Terror Sixth: Doomsday Machine Seventh: The Enemy Within.
So very sorry you are/were sick. We never want that for you or your friends and family. One of your fans suggested it might be something picked up on your vacation. Let's hope it was just a one time fluke wherever it came from.
Really looking forward to the "Inside Man" reaction!
I feel it necessary to mention Desilu/Lucille Ball thing, but I'm not because I think I would have to explain Lucille Ball first and that would make me sad.
Ah yes, Lucille Ball (Desilu productions) saved Star Trek from being dropped because she liked the way it saw the future, and advanced some roles for women.
Are these recommendations from your dad's dad?
Original Star Trek episode: THE TROUBLE WITH TRIBBLES MUST be one of them. Yes, I know I was yelling. It is the funniest and still gives you the flavor of Star Trek.
As a lifetime Trekker, may I suggest some worthy Star Trek episodes: “The Corbomite Manuever” was the first produced episode (after the two pilot episodes — skip those) and is the ideal introduction to the Kirk, Spock & McCoy characters and the overall themes of the series. Highly recommend you start there. Also, “Space Seed” introduces a major villain who shows up again in the movies. And “The Trouble with Tribbles” is a classic episode with a lighter, comedic tone. Finally, “City on the Edge of Forever” is often rated as the very best episode by Star Trek fans. I’m looking forward to your reactions! Live long and prosper!
What I hate about your comment is you're absolutely correct, but I have to say Tribbles is such a dumb episode. Its almost funny, and light and perfect for Carly and Cassie who are getting their feet wet. But its so dumb.
Gee-wiz, like I said during your BLAST FROM THE PAST preimere, I'm so sorry you got sick Cassie, let alone Ben did too? Hmm🤔I wonder, do you think it might have been something you two caught during your anniversary trip to Mexico, it's a possibility! That's so cool of your oldest child making dinner for the rest of the siblings, bless his heart indeed, I hope he made dinner for you and Ben as well, hope y'all will be feeling better on time for Thanksgiving coming up🤗 I unfortunately won't be able to participate in the Butter Babes LIVE on 11/28, work that day😭 Oh and BTW Cassie, "(finger sign thingy)" 🤣 that's the Vulkan sign for Live Long and Prosper LOL🤣🤣🤣 I voted on the Martial Arts poll, there's some good ones on that poll, unfortunately none of the ones I recommended made it onto that poll, oh well, another time perhaps! One last thing, might as well say, my Christmas package for you and Carly is almost complete, I'll be sending it soon! Anyway, if I don't see you on another premiere this Thursday, then all I can say is Happy Thanksgiving to you and the family! If I may be so bold to speak from my heart, I'm so thankful to be a fan of such a sweet and amazing person such as you Cassie and Carly too! You two have done so much for me in many ways, you two have cheered me up whenever I was feeling down about my problems countless times, I'm so blessed to have y'all in my life, the sisters I never had lol! Thank you for everything Cassie, you're the absolute best, [as a friend] love you too hehe😁 Love and support always, [virtual hug🤗] God bless you, Carly, and your family🥰😁😉😇🙏👍🌹
Yes! Inside Man. Another check on the list. Frequency The Quick and the Dead Thirteen Days Frailty The Cell Spy Game Training Day Fallen (1998) Sicario The Blind Swordsman Zatoichi The Devil's Advocate When We Were Kings Kingpin Tootsie Dark City Inside Man ✔️ The Abyss ✔️ Enemy At The Gates ✔️ The Game ✔️ Seabiscuit ✔️ Cinderella Man ✔️ Contact✔️ Ford v Ferrari ✔️ Outbreak ✔️
She's seen Outbreak. She mentioned seeing Patrick Dempsey in it.
Dog Day Afternoon! Get in there! One of the best told true stories ever. Happy Thanksgiving Americans.
Every single one of the heist movies is worth watching. Dog Day Afternoon has some superb acting by Pacino. You'll like Little Miss Sunshine as well.
While I have never gotten into Star Trek except for the movies I watched when I was a kid. I will keep an open mind for you Cassie if you like it then it must be somewhat decent. Also I am sorry to hear about you and Ben. My prayers are definitely with you guys. I love hearing about your family. It's like food for the soul. I am thankful for you and Carly and Ben as we remember who to be thankful for at this time of year. Although I think American Thanksgiving has horrible roots. I do like the coming together of families. So I wish you a very happy Thanksgiving for you and your entire family. Godspeed
"Although I think American Thanksgiving has horrible roots." ??? Because of people working together? Or because of the war about 70 years later?
If you wanted good star trek, perhaps the 3 newest movies with Chris Pine. I love all the series, but it's hard for a lot to get into. My favorite was Next Generation followed by Deep Space 9.
Thank you Cassie for a martial arts poll with mostly great choices (Last Dragon? who's bad idea was that?). Now all I need is a Classic Horror poll (had to ask) and I can di.....live to a ripe old age a happy man.
You've reminded me of Blackadder: "... Or tomorrow we die. Which I have no intention of doing, because I want to be young and wild, then I want to be middle-aged and rich, then I want to be old and annoy people by pretending that I'm deaf." What's that you said, sonny? :-)
Star Trek: "Strange New Worlds" is Thee Ultimate Star Trek of All Time! And I grew up watching TOS! Do not forget the Original Series Episodes: "Empath" or "Let That Be Your Last Battlefield" edge cutting stories! :«) <- My Bajoran Smilie! [Except Patreon won't let me wear my Bajoran earring! BOO!] OH! I used to be pretty good with ASCII art lol
Is Space Seed the one with Rich Corinthian Leather?
Yes it is! And years after the commercials, Ricardo Montalban admitted there was no such material, but the advertisers felt it sounded appealing.
I wish you could do The Bucket List with Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. ❤️
"The Martial Arts Poll ... was so hard for me to make" But you nailed it! :-)
Last Dragon on the poll caused me literal pain but I made a full recovery.
I am so giddy about Star Trek i'm totally overlooking the "finger sign thingy" comment. Hoping you love it as much as I!
Glad to see y'all are on the mend. I turn into Sheldon when I get sick 🤒🤧🐈⬛ So excited for Trek. my grandma got me into it when I was but a wee lad
For Star Trek, please start with The Naked Time (one of the contenders for the pilot) and The Corbomite Maneuver. After those, check any remaining episodes with an IMDB score of 7.5 or higher.
Get well soon to you both. Maybe some (or lots!) of cough medicine, orange juice/vitamin C, and/or some alcohol might do the trick! I meant to post this anecdote on The African Queen (1951) reaction; According to Katherine Hepburn's autobiography, almost the entire cast and crew got sick while filming that movie on location...except for Humphry Bogart and the director John Huston. She said "Those two had so much alcohol in their system, no germ could possibly survive in there!"
:-) And let us not forget this advice from The West Wing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OAnwYfEUtLw [first twenty seconds]
The Star Trek episodes are standalone episodes (except for 1 two part episode). It doesn't matter which order you watch the episodes in.
Trek is love, Trek is life.
Truer words have never been spoken my friend 🖖
Did Cassie say "Some Key Episodes" (of the original series)? My girl is doing it right!!! I hope those "key episodes" feature Kirk kissing a lot of girls. I know Cass digs romance!
I was looking for your name specifically after she mentioned “Star Trek.” lol. It’s happening, ‘zilla! It’s happening!
Mexico. Hope you guys are feeling better (but yeah, Mexico). lol
Dog Day Afternoon and Inside Man.... awesome!
I pray for your health. There is ALWAYS at least 1 sick person in that house.
Wow! So sorry you and Ben were so sick. It is awful when both parents are sick. I'm glad you're feeling better especially with the holiday so close.
Are the Star Trek episodes already picked out?
Space Seed is a lock according to her. I've suggested others that I think would be great options but she's still deciding on the rest.
Oh my goodness! God bless! If we lived in Utah we'd bring some food over. Hopefully you both rally soon!
So excited for the Inside Man watch! Like off the charts excited!
Yup, this, 100% 😂
PAR WRECK time! All right!! Love that she will watch some episodes! Space Seed is a must!
Cassie said Space Seed will be one of them for sure
So is DDA tonight? Tomorrow? Or what? Also, the Martial Arts poll has been requested for a while, mostly by one guy, but still. So will it take 6-12 months before we can entertain the prospect of a Basketball poll? I mean, that's at least a sport you're somewhat familiar with.
No need for a poll. THE iconic basketball movie is White Men Can't Jump! :-P
Excited to see you starting on Star Trek it's a big haul to get into so I'm glad you are doing key episode of the original,before starting the movies, I hope you will do the same with Next Gen as one you get thru the first 2 seasons it really does get good but that is coming from someone who turns on next gen just to relax.
I've always told people to skip the first two seasons of TNG and start with season three. That show didn't real gel together till Riker grew a beard. I personally feel that Cassie would appreciate Deep Space 9 the most because of the story arch and heavy character development. Strange New Worlds is also heavily character driven which has given the show a much wider appeal
I don’t know if you drank water in Mexico, but that could be the problem. They don’t have the same water treatment. It is always recommended when you go to Mexico to drink bottled water and avoid things that are made with local water.
YES! Inside Man and FINALLY STAR TREK!!!!!!!
Inside Man, yippee!
WOW! I read the post after I posted my first comment and it looks like you guys are having about as bad of a week as we are. I'm glad you and Ben are feeling better and hopefully your kiddos don't get sick. Hoping you have a great rest of your week and enjoy all the time with your family that you can while they're visiting.
Live long and prosper. 🖖😁
It would make more sense just to watch the Star Trek movies.
None of which were as good as the series
Hope you both feel better
I would think 1 indispensable ST:TOS episode is Space Seed... because it obviously ties in with the films.
Among the best episodes, that one was easily the weakest
do Dog Day Afternoon before Inside Man!
Best key episodes are: The City on the Edge of Forever S1 E28, Space Seed S1 E22 (this episode leads directly to one of the movies), Amok Time S2 E1, and Mirror, Mirror S2 E4. Those are easily the top 4. I'd also like to recommend The Doomsday Machine S2 E6, & Journey to Babel S2 E10 (introduces 2 key characters who will appear in the movies by the same actors). I hope this helps a little. If you would like a few more I already have others in mind. Can't wait for you "to boldly go......"
Sorry to hear you guys were so ill. I’m glad you’re feeling better. Looking forward to Inside Man. Also Star Trek 🖖😉 I hope you and your family have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Clive Warren is amazing in INSIDE MAN
So happy you’re both feeling better and to quote one of my favourite horror films “This house is clean”. Can’t wait for you to enter the Star Trek universe been waiting ages for it lol. Also another fantastic week with Dog Day Afternoon & Inside Man both brilliant films and imo Inside Man is seriously underrated. Hope you all have a great Thanksgiving.
Should be interesting for Cassie to see Michael and Fredo under very different circumstances
When you mentioned Sneakers in the middle of this post my PiB bingo card lit up brightly. I can't imagine you watching 1960's Shatner Star Trek, so I will definitely be tuning it. Whatever happens, you'll expand your old school TV culture quite a bit. I'm proud of PiB.
A Fish Called Wanda and Sneakers would be fun ones :) Can't wait to see what the options are for the Martial Arts poll!
Looking forward to Star Trek this week. I'm curious to see what episodes you're watching. The Original Series was in the 60's so the effects and budget wasn't huge for it but it made up for that with great characters. I enjoyed the movies more than the series. The first one came out in the late 70's and then 2-5 where in the 80's and 6 in the early 90's. I personally prefer The Next Generation but that's what I grew up with along with the original movies so that's what I feel the most nostalgia for. My mom was always watching Star Trek from as far back as I can remember and it's the piece of media that I associate the most with her. No Pressure😆. Seriously though, I hope you enjoy it but I'd understand if you didn't. It's not for everyone but there is Trek spanning every generation so even if you don't care for one you might like another.
Hey Cassie! I don’t know if it’s too late to make suggestions regarding which Star Trek episodes to watch, but I’d recommend the following: 1) Balance of Terror - demonstrated Captain Kirk’s military genius 2) Space Seed - the second movie in the franchise, Wrath of Khan, has its roots in this episode 3) Amok Time - gives the viewer real insight into the relationship between Captain Kirk and Spock, which is needed to fully appreciate their actions in the movie franchise As for the films themselves, I hope you’re going to watch the entirety of the films featuring the original cast. If not, I really believe you should at least watch parts 2 (Wrath of Khan), 3 (Search for Spock), 4 (Voyage Home) and 6 (Undiscovered Country). IMO, the remakes are a blight on creativity, relying on CGI in place of good, original storytelling and ripping off far superior original films, with NONE of the emotional impact.
All great episodes. Have to throw in The City on the Edge of Forever. It's a must IMO. Cassie would love it I think.
I do hope you enjoy Star Trek! I will say that although I'm a huge Trekkie, I do acknowledge that the original series is very cheesy and it's not my favorite of the Trek shows (That honor goes to Next Generation) but the original series is still fun and has some great episodes. Just don't go into it expecting something like FireFly or Star Wars. I do hope you watch at least some of the movies they made with the original cast. Specifically Star Trek 2-4 since those form a trilogy of a continuing story. I do hope one of the episodes of the show you're watching is "Space Seed" since that episode ties into Star Trek 2:Wrath of Kahn. Anyway, live long and prosper Cassie!
OG is objectively the best among the series. And i’m always puzzled why people compare star trek to star wars. One is almost entirely based on a mixture of witty camp and social commentary, while the other is just juvenile pulp. And tng doesn’t incorporate as much camp as they did with ogs, so a lot of it was also a little humorless.
It was Mexican food wasn’t it? It’s always the Mexican for me but I still go back to it 😂
I hope we see "The 36th Chamber" on the martial arts poll.
A big thumbs up for the Heist Week idea! Also, Spike Lee had great respect for Lumet and Inside Man is him paying homage to Dog Day Afternoon in some ways, so watching one right after the other will be a treat. Two cracking movies from two of the great New York filmmakers.
Heist week sounds like a great idea.
get feeling better! love ur polls! I wanna try to get a request in for an old Jack Nicholson movie where he plays a good cool guy. Movie is "Psych-Out" 1968. I dont have the DVD to send but the directors cut is on YouTube. This movie will make you say "man" alot. It is about the summer of love in San Francisco in 1967. Get well!
You two get sick a lot. I can count on one hand the amount of times I've had a cold and been sick in the last five years lol
those dang kids bring it home I swear hah
So, Cassie, are you saying that you are thankful for us? ;) Here's to you and Ben being healthy and may USA Thanksgiving be a great stress-free time for you and your loved ones.
Happy Turkey Hosting Day to you! Also found Kaiielle from your Hook reaction. She's cool people and I am catching up on her channel too. Sharing the love. Have a safe and healthy holiday! 💜💜💜💜
Thank you for Star Trek. It’s been what I’ve been waiting for. Hope you enjoy
STAR TREK? Nice. There's quite a few episodes from the original series that you should enjoy.
The privilege is all ours!
Get well soon. 🥵🤢🤒
Ooh exciting. Is the Star Trek watch a path to the new films? I hope so.
I think they are trying to get her to watch the old films...cross your fingers it doesn't turn her off ti the rest of the Trek series/movies