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Creator/Writer of the web-venture "Star Trek (Reborn)", a bold re-imagining of the original series.
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http://www.startrekreborn.net

An unorthodox fan got to thinking...

In 2004, inspired by the success of Jonathan Demme's remake of The Manchurian Candidate, I began considering the same potential for reinterpretation as regards to Star Trek; and by 2005 (still well before anyone knew the intent of J. Michael Straczynski's pitch or JJ Abrams' film), I acted upon this notion, setting out to craft a new vision (or 're-imagining') of TOS in the form of a web-based 'virtual series'. My goals were simple and lofty:

* Treat it like an occupational drama, not a sci-fi piece

* Exhibit characters that have flaws, that grapple with their demons

* Use the ‘future technology’ to facilitate the stories, not be the stories

Sound familiar? They should, since they’re similar to the goals that defined TOS. And that’s the point. The original Star Trek set the standard for which all subsequent sci-fi/fantasy would be judged (including its own posterior incarnations); and this re-envisioning of The Original Series meets it's goals faithfully and sincerely, because it’s about human drama, not space ships and technology.

Some may feel this new version is edgier than The Original Series. Some might consider it 'low-tech', more realistic ("earth-tones" was a phrase coined by one fan), while still others may just believe it's simply different. And they’re all right. It is different. But rest assured, it's Star Trek, from stem to stern.

Most importantly, this new vision manages to capture the soul of Star Trek. It takes to heart the best of what makes this modern myth so compelling, and showcases it for all to re-experience through a new prism. It honors The Original Series, but it takes it in a different direction. And different is good. Come explore this new universe...as "The Human Adventure" begins again.

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JJ Abrams, the Actor

Guare's Six Degrees of Separation is one of my favorite films of all time; and, yesterday, I popped in the DVD as I was folding laundry. Anyway, I happened to look up and, to my surprise, the face of one the main character's over-privileged drama-queen college-aged kids suddenly had a different meaning to me: It was JJ Abrams (circa 1993), current creator/producer of Lost and Cloverfield, as well writer/producer/director of the upcoming 'Star Trek (2009)'. These are all his scenes in the movie… Continue

Posted on August 7th, 2008 at 11:00pm — No Comments (Add)

"Where We Stood: Chicago's Resistance to the U.S. War on Iraq"

This is a local Chicago (not-for-profit) indie documentary about a protest in Chicago I was a part of. Click here for video. It's a playlist, so just click on each part in sequence. In 2003, I was especially active in Chicago's progressive movement, and I wear it like a badge of honor that I helped shut down Lakeshore. Oh...and the really cool part? My manager at the time (a right… Continue

Posted on August 5th, 2008 at 1:00am — No Comments (Add)

Captain Jack's Rum Mill

Jack's back in the Mill. I haven't gotten around to reading it all yet, but it has something to do with cheerios, piss and a butterfly playing with a baby duck.

Posted on August 4th, 2008 at 11:44pm — No Comments (Add)

McCain resorting to the only thing he has left: "working the refs"

John McCain’s campaign is floundering and desperate. He is bankrupt both financially and intellectually. And nothing illustrates this more than his pathetic attempts at media manipulation. Rather than present his policies and personal attributes to convince the electorate to vote for him, McCain has opted to beg for more attention from the press, and hope that might work. Much of the time that Barack Obama has been overseas, McCain has been complaining that he is being ignored. He is whining th… Continue

Posted on July 30th, 2008 at 5:51pm — No Comments (Add)

Electing Obama is but a beginning

Bush has dug this country into a hole. A supermassive black hole. And we're right at the bottom. That applies to the financial system (broken), the economy (broken), the middle classes (broken), the trust in government as a solution to problems (broken), the military (broken), Western values (broken), the trust of the world (broken), the willingness to see America lead (broken). However, electing Obama does not magically repair any of that. It simply starts the process of merely dealing with al… Continue

Posted on July 27th, 2008 at 8:00pm — No Comments (Add)

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At 2:49am on August 20th, 2008, Gary Barclay (a.k.a.) Mr. Spock said…
I had a great time at the 2008 Gen Con in Indianapolis Indiana.











Live long and prosper!
CMDR Gary Barclay Chief Security Officer USS Endeavour @ www.ussendeavour.net
Starbase 06 Co @ http://sb06.starfleet-command.com
Starfleet Command Deputy Chief of Public Affairs @ http://www.starfleet-command.com
www.myspace.com/garyfitness
At 7:44pm on August 11th, 2008, Jacqueline said…
Hope You Have a Breakin Week :)

At 7:33am on August 9th, 2008, BechoUno said…
You got me. I have seen that flick a million times and never put the two together. Good call!
I hope you have a smooth ride through the weekend! :-)



BTW, spent last week checking out your webpage...your baby. Nice work! I like it!
At 6:59am on August 9th, 2008, Dr. David Knight Of The U.S.S. Challenger (NCC-21967) said…
HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND!!!
Comments for myspace
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At 12:25am on August 8th, 2008, Jade said…
Hahahah. Cool.
You gave away my shirt that you gave to me for my new body!!
Haha
At 9:58pm on August 5th, 2008, Dr. David Knight Of The U.S.S. Challenger (NCC-21967) said…

At 4:26pm on August 5th, 2008, Fleet Admiral Kathryn M. Janeway *the original* said…
No problem. Good day.
-Fleet Admiral Janeway *the original*
At 4:51pm on August 2nd, 2008, BechoUno said…
I hope you have a swimmingly great weekend!

Just make sure there is water!! :-)
At 6:28pm on July 29th, 2008, Jacqueline said…

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At 5:51pm on July 29th, 2008, Jacqueline said…
lol funny
 
 

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