Star Trek vs. Star Wars

**Tartan Shortbread Jock** · 9th May 09, 03:33 PM

Bring back Larry Buster Crabb, he'll sort them all out....Flash..ah ah..saviour of the universe.

**Navyguy** · 9th May 09, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by MartinW

Which reminds me - I must buy a mini light sabre for my sporran!

LOL I was just thinking today of constructing a light saber sgian dubh.

Funny video though, there is one out there that combines Star Wars with Pulp Fiction, search youtube for it.

**bikeolounger** · 10th May 09, 04:21 AM

I saw the new Star Trek movie last night. I won't spoil it for those who plan to see it.

I will say, however, that the special effects credits included a rather large mention of a company called Industrial Light and Magic, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lucasfilm.

**klingon warrior** · 10th May 09, 05:59 AM

It's ALL great. But then I still have a thing for the Duras sisters.

**arrogcow** · 10th May 09, 07:17 AM

Originally Posted by Roderick

I used to feel that way. Then Lucas made the Star Wars prequels.

Lucas finally made the prequels that he has talked about for 25 years. When. I mean the first 3 are fantastic movies, but promising to continue the series and then waiting 25 years is a bit much. But you say they're here, I can't wait to see how Vader became Vader. It'll be great.

Adam

**Flag Folder** · 10th May 09, 07:36 AM

Beam me up Scotty, as soon as I gather up me tribbles.

**Nick** · 10th May 09, 10:51 AM

Originally Posted by bikeolounger

I will say, however, that the special effects credits included a rather large mention of a company called Industrial Light and Magic, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lucasfilm.

Industrial Light and Magic also worked on Star Trek II, III, IV, VI, VII, and VIII (not sure about V, IX, and X). ILM is a special effects company, and they're good at what they do.

I like both Trek and Wars, but there can be no question in my mind about which is better.

Live long and prosper,
Nick

**drobin** · 10th May 09, 10:57 AM

Sorry to rain on some posters parade; but we know which is the best- BSG! (can't go into details 'cause I know not everyone has seen season 4.5)

so say we all.

**ronstew** · 10th May 09, 11:02 AM

The new Star Trek movie is better than the three most recent Star Wars movies put together. (Admittedly, Trek had been pretty lame for the last decade.)

I agree; the two Skywalker men are, and always were, pathetic whiners.

The audience for the 6:30 pm Friday Star Trek showing must have had an average age of about 45. A very appreciative audience.

BP - good video. Thanks for posting.

**YoungMan** · 10th May 09, 11:21 AM

I think the two series might appeal to slightly different groups (both geeky of course). Star Trek to me is about futuristic exploration, so it pulls people who have wanderlust/want to get away, see the world, have adventures, and of course find hot alien women. Star Wars feels more aimed towards a history, medieval kind of geek, even though it's based in the future. They made a knight/samurai movie for the future. And of course the Force, which I think most people want because it gives them power. Ironically, that thirst for power leads to the Dark Side. (takes a deep breath and forces the geekiness back down)

The new Star Trek movies was pretty good though.