SOME IMPORTANT STUFF
Hope everyone had a great week. Almost all of you were understanding of our week off and wished us a relaxing break; thank you for that. Another reminder of how amazing this community is. Here is some stuff to note:
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We are finishing TNG season 3 this month. The UNCUT finale reaction will post Sunday, July 28th. We are not watching it live. There will be a 3 week break, and then TNG Season 4 UNCUT reactions will start on Patreon Thursday, August 22nd. UNCUT reactions for GOT, BSG & other content will still be posted during those 3 weeks.
We plan to have a LIVE stream on YouTube in August where we will do tier lists and Q&A regarding season 3. We will be going back to pre-recorded & produced videos for our season 3 top episode lists & recap.
Fan Mail video is coming... apologies for the delays. We planned to do it during the last movie lottery recording day, but then the winning movie was a 3-hour drama. We should be able to get it done this month.
July's Movie Reaction Lottery Drawing is THIS WEDNESDAY at 6pm! TARGET DEMOGRAPHIC tier patrons - if you have not gotten your entry submitted, please do so ASAP by commenting on this post or messaging us here on Patreon. Attached is the current list of entries. If you do not see your name, WE DO NOT HAVE YOUR ENTRY! I have also attached a list of frequently requested movies and marked which ones we have seen in case you need some help in deciding. Over 100 patrons in this tier have not entered. IT COMES WITH YOUR MEMBERSHIP! Might as well take advantage.
I thought it may be helpful for those who only usually watch Star Trek with us to get a better idea of our movie tastes. Here is a short summary for each of us.
ALEX
Loves psychological thrillers, 80s-2010s horror, and character dramas. Enjoys complex narratives, multi-layered plots and intense atmospheres. Has a preference for isolated films that take place in one location and depend on character acting. He also appreciates well-crafted dramas and action films. While he will enjoy slower-paced movies with a strong narrative and payoff, he tends to dislike those that fail to engage him with a strong hook. TOP 3 MOVIES - Shutter Island, The Shining, The Thing
JOSH
Interested in most genres, but specifically loves horror, psychological thrillers, musicals, & comedies. He appreciates imaginative storytelling and engaging characters, often gravitating towards films with strong emotional beats and unique premises. He seeks out movies with innovative concepts and film techniques as well as a sense of wonder that blends humor and heart. However, he tends to dislike movies that feel thematically outdated, lack a compelling narrative, have flat/static characters, or fail to deliver on their premise. TOP 3 MOVIES - Arrival, Inception, Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory
If you haven't seen it, here is our video discussing our TOP 10 MOVIES OF ALL TIME
Comments (55)
BUMMER I was really hoping to see a live reaction to the season 3 finale
Are you sure you can wait that long to see season 4 episode 1????
That 3 week break, though standard is going to be extremely painful. Better than several months when the show was running, but it's gonna hurt.
Love to see you guys tackle some old school universal monsters or Hammer Harry gotta respect the past to appreciate the future
Big fan of The Wolf Man, just got it on 4K!
Since it’s a lottery, the same movie selection across multiple people increases the odds, right? If so, I’ll add my vote with those who picked “Master and Commander.”
Beverly Hills Cop (1984)!
I really enjoy that film 👍👍👍
Hey I have an idea how about you give me the list of 100 patreon members who haven't submitted an entry and I'll just submit my pick 100 times? What do you 🤔 think? Anyway just a thought. You guys are doing a bang up job Cheers 🍻
Nevermind, I actually checked the lists and you've both seen it. Voting for Halloween (1986) then.
Can’t see it on the list anywhere. If not seen already I’ll go with Se7en (1995)
So many great movies on your list you haven’t seen, but definitely Kalifornia! It’s the only movie I ever liked Brad Pitt’s performance (besides Fight Club) and for spoilerish reasons I can’t say, you’ll find a reason to really enjoy it.
Are Trekkies (1997) and Trekkies 2 (2004) on your radar? Both are official theatrically released documentaries, distributed by Paramount - and are fascinating & often funny looks at Trek fandom culture. Would be amazing if you reacted to them at the appropriate times in the release order timeline.
We will do that!
I say 13th Floor as well. It was an underwatched, but ahead of its time concept film.
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Not for the movie lottery because I'm not TD tier. I just want to make sure you saw my comment on the YT Twilight Zone video about the movie "Free Enterprise". Two guys who are good friends and been Star Trek fans since they were kids, one day they meet William Shatner and somehow become friends. William Shatner plays (a version of) himself in the movie. Whether you do a reaction to it or watch it in your own time, I just want to make sure you knew this movie existed. Take care!
The problem with free enterprise is there is no good version of it available. Robert Meyer Burnett REALLY wants to redo it and put it out in 4k but he can't the rights to do it which is a shame. BTW it's always fun to watch Rob rage about modern Trek, worth checking him out if you haven't.
I'm not in the TD tier, but reading the description of your tastes in movies, I find myself wondering if either of you have ever seen "Arlington Road"?
Nope!
A three week break? Oh you're gonna regret that. I finally wrote up my expected schedule for your viewings the rest of the year, now I'm gonna have to change it. 😀
We always take a 2-3 week break between seasons, you should've had that built in!!
My vote is Warrior (2011).
We have you down for Courage Under Fire, would you like to change? I believe Alex has seen Warrior
Hmmm.. I'll take a shot with John Sayles's 'Lone Star' (1996).
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I vote for "Solaris (1972)".
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Can I suggest Victor/Victoria for Josh. Musical and one of the funniest movies I've ever seen with an amazing cast.
I vote alfred hitchcock's lifeboat
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If you haven't seen the movie "Identity" I highly recommend that. If you have, then "Dark City." If you have seen both...well done! Then I would suggest "Frailty."
Movie Lottery is a benefit for TARGET DEMOGRAPHIC tier patrons, but thank you for the recommendations. We both LOVE Frailty! Don't be surprised to see a TA commentary for that film one day!
I have to submit a vote for my personal favorite horror movie of all time…”The Exorcist”! Josh and Alex, you guys don’t know me from Adam, but after watching TA for some time now…in another reality, I could have called you both friends! If you love good psychological horror, an Oscar-worthy cast, and excellent 1973 practical effects that still are unmatched by today’s CGI…and assuming you haven’t already seen it…this one will make one HELL of an impression! There’s a reason it’s been often copied but never duplicated!
Thanks Raphael! We have both seen The Exorcist! We both appreciate it with Josh enjoying it quite a bit. We haven't watched it together though. We could add this movie, or you could pick another, let us know!
Hi Josh and Alex. After reading your likes. I would like to submit Fallen with Denzel Washington. But if you seen that one. Conspiracy Theory with Mel Gibson and Julia Robert’s. Both great movies in my humble opinion.
Movie Lottery is a benefit for TARGET DEMOGRAPHIC tier patrons
Those 3 weeks between watching the end of TNG season 3 and starting 4.......should be interesting......(obviously this is spoiler territory).
Well 3 weeks are better than us OG’s had to wait
Can we put in more than one movie entry?
Only one, but you can change it whenever you want.
You're awake from cryo-sleep! Hope it was nice to unplug for a while.
I vote for Highlander. There can be only one.
Movie Lottery is a benefit for TARGET DEMOGRAPHIC tier patrons
My favorite psychological thriller is also Willy Wonka.
The tunnel of terror scene is unmatched to this day
Appreciate the info, and the info about your movie tastes! In that spirit, please might I change my film choice? I did have samurai cop but would like to change it to Primer
Done!
I vote for Master and Commander
Movie Lottery is for TARGET DEMOGRAPHIC tier patrons, but there actually are several who have chosen Master and Commander!
"Kirk likes long walks on a beach. Picard prefers a trip to the combination coffee/tea bar and library."
I believe Kirk actually prefers walks in the town of Mayberry.
Exciting times to come! :)
I vote for "the 13th Floor"
Already got you on there Eric!