3 KomentáÅe. Taglines Mel Brooks - Film director, screenwriter, comedian, actor, producer, composer and songwriter, is a huge fan of the series (according to Brent Spiner in the documentary Trekkies). ... trekkies⦠Denise Crosby takes a first look at the huge fans of "Star Trek" and how the series from around America has affected and shaped their lives. Clips from the documentary Trekkies: Starbase Dental, Klingon Language School, Klingons visit Carl's Jr., Gabriel Koerner's uniform, Commander Barbara⦠And I've sensed a certain tone of awe about it in the voices of many cast members I've interviewed, from Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner on down, or up. Number of Movies: 2; Revenue:-Featured Cast. Interviews with fans and former cast members alike reveal their false hope for a better tomorrow. As Adams is making these statements in "Trekkies," a new documentary, I was looking closely for any sign of a smile. Denise Crosby of Star Trek: The Next Generation hosts this often-hilarious documentary about the Star Trek "fan-nomenon". Soul! Plus, she was setting a good example: "I don't want my officers to ever be ashamed to wear their uniforms." Genre(s): ... Trekkies talk at length about how the world would be a saner and more peaceful place if the "Star Trek" philosophy ruled our lives. Trekkies is a set of two documentary films directed by Roger Nygard about Star Trek fandom. Buy Movies. Fandom began the tradition of dressing in the costumes of sci-fi characters, and "Star Trek" fandom is deeply involved in such things--to the degree that the dentist and his wife cheerfully hint that many different species play roles in their fantasy lives. What convinced her? Jul 1, 2002 #1 I recently read Shatner's book "Get a Life", and just this evening I came across the 1997 documentary Trekkies. Directed by: Roger Nygard. Trekkies Collection. The production team of the DS9 documentary and For the Love of Spock now bring you the Voyager Doc! Get ready to beam up to a galaxy where autograph hounds abound, dentists drill in Federation garb and the debate over "Trekkies" vs. "Trekkers" rages on. It is the first film released by Paramount Vantage, then known as Paramount Classics, and stars Denise Crosby (best known for her portrayal of Security Chief Tasha Yar on the first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation). TREKKIES is a humorous, insightful movie that explores the obsessive behaviors and minutiae of the world of STAR TREK and its fans. Roger Ebert was the film critic of the Chicago Sun-Times from 1967 until his death in 2013. Trekkies is a 1997 documentary film directed by Roger Nygard about the devoted fans of Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek. As Adams is making these statements in "Trekkies," a new documentary, I was looking closely for any sign of a smile. Trekkie is a term that originated around 1970 as a way to describe fans of the TV show Star Trek who go above and be⦠Directed by Roger Nygard. Joined Jun 13, 2001 Messages 3,500. Summary. | Trekkies 2 2004 sequel to the 1997 documentary film Trekkies. Rack up 500 points and you'll score a $5 reward for more movies. Trekkies AZ Movies. Both starred Denise Crosby and contain interviews with Star Trek fans. I was going to say "good, clean fun," but was reminded of an attractive woman in the movie who, as Mistress Janeway, pens popular sadomasochistic fantasies with a "Star Trek" theme. Old soldiers get their dress uniforms out of mothballs to prove the point that "formalwear" can mean either a tuxedo or a military uniform. Not everyone in "Trekkies" is as serious about the long-running series of TV programs and movies. Then there is the Canadian man who has designed a motorized life-support chair like one seen in the series, and drives around town in it, only his head visible above what looks like a steam cabinet. It is the first film released by Paramount Vantage, then known as Paramount Classics, and stars Denise Crosby (best known for her portrayal of Security Chief Tasha Yar on the first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation). The lucky bidder drinks the rest of the water, so he could have the virus, too. To a much larger degree, it is probably just good fun. To some degree, dressing up and role-playing in an "ST" context may be a cover for cross-dressing impulses in general. Just click the "Edit page" button at the bottom of the page or learn more in the Synopsis submission guide. Rated the #127 best film of 1997, and #8959 in ⦠Denise Crosby of Star Trek: The Next Generation⢠hosts this often hilarious documentary about the Star Trek ⢠"fan-nomenon." Mr. Summary This documentary uses interviews with fans and Star trek cast members to create a portrait of the series that has touched the lives of people around the world. Plot Keywords "He told me I had to." If you are not, then I'm not sure why you would want to watch this. Trekkies is a 1997 documentary film directed by Roger Nygard about the devoted fans of Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek. But most of them are as obsessed. It's probably not a good idea to offend your target audience, which is why the makers of "Trekkies" may not live long and prosper after all. Summary Trekkies is about the world of Star Trek and its many fans. Nominated for Three NAACP Image Awards, Debuts Exclusive Music Video for Show Me Your Soul by Robert Glasper and Lalah Hathaway, On the Graceful Work of Composer Emile Mosseri, Book Excerpt: This is How You Make a Movie by Tim Grierson, Paramount+ Launches with New Shows, Deep Catalog. As societies change, new cultures and avenues of expression have formed. When the judge demurred at her costume and she made national news, she refused to back down: "If the president himself were on trial," she said, "I would still wear the uniform. Trekkies is a documentary about these fans and sellers, hosted by Denise Crosby (Pet Sematary, 48 Hrs.) Learn more Fans of the shows are truly dedicated and follow the series feverishly. | Check out 'The Star Trek Voyager Documentary' on Indiegogo. Sinclair Lewis, who I believe invented the term boosterism, would appreciate a uniquely American strain in Trekdom, which feels compelled, like so many popular movements, to cloak its fun in do-gooderism. "Star Trek" is her life. Be the first to contribute! After she worked with director Roger Nygard in his television film High Strung (1991), former Star Trek: The Next Generation actress Denise Crosby suggested that they should work together on a documentary regarding Star Trek fandom. Trekkies 2 is the 2004 sequel to the 1997 documentary film Trekkies.. Over the past few years, the media has started to become a critical part of our lives. "Star Trek" is her life. A hilarious look at the universe's most fervent fans. Denise Crosby takes a first look at the huge fans of "Star Trek" and how the series from around America has affected and shaped their lives. We currently have thousands of free thought-provoking documentaries for you to ⦠Genres: Documentary, Movie Documentary. Check out its IMDB entry. Synopsis It's not so much a hobby, more of a way of life. | The Movie Trekkies is a feature-length documentary film that explores not only the frightening world of Star Trek fans, but also the impact that the TV series and movies has had on people. The 2004 sequel, Trekkies 2, travels throughout the world, mainly in Europe, to show fans of Star Trek from outside the United States. Subject headings Star trek (Television program) Star trek, the next generation (Television program) Documentary films. Consider Denis Bourguinon, a dentist in Orlando, Fla., whose Star Base Dental is an office completely designed around a "Star Trek" motif. Not the people who say, "Oh, I like 'Star Trek,' but the people who spend $1,400 on a hairpiece worn on the original series. indiegogo.com. I am an officer in the Federation universe 24 hours a day." David A. Goodman - Family Guy executive producer, is a major fan of Star Trek. Trekkies and Trekkers evolved from the older, broader-based science-fiction fandom, which began with mimeographed magazines in the 1940s and went on to sponsor gigantic WorldCons and influence the Web (many Web pages are mutated fanzines). If you are a fan, then nothing in this documentary will surprise you. Trekkies is a 1997 documentary film directed by Roger Nygard about the devoted fans of Gene Roddenberry's Star Trek. The documentary film travels throughout the world, mainly Europe, to show fans of Star Trek commonly known as Trekkies. Due to the increasing presence of technology into our social world, our society has slowly adapted to a new lifestyle. Reveals the desperate lengths people will go to find a sense of meaning and community in their lives: here entertainment becomes a surrogate religion. Summary: This documentary takes a serious look at the amazing cultural and decade-spanning phenomenon of Star Trek fandom. She was dead serious. One says she held out for a year before putting on the outfit. I am an officer in the Federation universe 24 hours a day." | One example is the emergence of Trekkies. "Trekkies," a documentary relative unknown Roger Nygard and hosted by The Next Gen's own Denise Crosby, examines the phenomenal effect that Star Trek has had not on society, not on science fiction, but on the score and scores of Star Trek fans in the world. Trekkies talk at length about how the world would be a saner and more peaceful place if the "Star Trek" philosophy ruled our lives. This phenomenon is due to the series' legions of rabidly devoted fans, popularly known as "Trekkies". Several members of the series' cast and creative team also describe what the series and its fans mean to them. Herself. It is the first film released by Paramount Vantage, then known as Paramount Classics, and stars Denise Crosby (best known for her portrayal of Security Chief Tasha Yar on the first season of Star Trek: The Next Generation). And Lt. Cmdr. Or the father-and-son team whose pickup looks like a lunar lander, and sports a laser beam that "might someday be able to shoot a 1,000 foot beam." fittingly enough from "Star Trek: The Next Generation". Trekkies is a well crafted documentary that takes a look at the fan base of the famed TV show Star Trek. Thread starter Tabitha; Start date Jul 1, 2002; T. Tabitha Save Angel! Denise Crosby. Trekkies is a hoot, the biggest laugh generator since Thereâs Something About Mary.â â Bonnie Britton, The Indianapolis Star and News ââTrekkiesâ is a disarming documentary that takes a good-natured look at the hold that the 1966 television series and its sequels and ⦠Documentary. Trailer of "Trekkies" ( documentary about the fans of "Star Trek" )http://www.trekdoc.com Plus, she was setting a good example: "I don't want my officers to ever be ashamed to wear their uniforms." The Star Trek Voyager Documentary. Trekkies Paramount Classics | Release Date: March 12, 1999 Summary: This documentary takes a serious look at the amazing cultural and decade-spanning phenomenon of Star Trek fandom. Earn 125 points on every ticket you buy. Interviewing hundreds of devoted fans and such Star Trek cast members as Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, Nichelle Nichols, Walter Koenig, Kate Mulgrew and Brent Spiner, the film creates an entertaining and endearing portrait of the landmark series that has touched the lives of people around the world. www.startrekknihy.cz pÅed 3 dny. Director: Roger Nygard. The first was released in 1999. From a television series that barely lasted three seasons in the 1960s, Star Trek has grown into a multibillion-dollar industry involving several spin-off series, numerous movies, and countless merchandise items. And consider the "Star Trek" auction where someone bids $40 for a half-filled water glass used by a cast member with a virus. Star Trek actress Denise Crosby provides an affectionate and humorous look at some of these people, who demonstrate how Star Trek has affected and even shaped their lives. Even his aides and hygienists are in uniform. This pair of documentary films creates an entertaining and endearing portrait of the landmark series that has touched the lives of people around the world. Denise Crosby of Star Trek: The Next Generation hosts this often-hilarious documentary about the Star Trek "fan-nomenon". Parents Guide. It looks like we don't have a Synopsis for this title yet. I've been vaguely aware of the further shores of "Star Trek" fandom through my mail and contact with audiences at screenings. "Trekkies," opening today, is a documentary about "Star Trek" fans. Trekkies. Get ready to beam up to a galaxy where autograph hounds abound, dentists drill in Federation garb and the debate over "Trekkies" vs. "Trekkers" rages on. Notes Originally released in 1998 as a motion picture. Trekkies (1997) - Documentary. It also revisits memorable fans featured in the previous film. In 1975, he won the Pulitzer Prize for distinguished criticism. She was dead serious. Adams honors her uniform in the same spirit. "Somewhere in the world," Denise (Tasha Yar) Crosby, the film's narrator, informs us, "there is a `Star Trek' event every weekend."