Ep. 07-02: Star Trek (2009)

STAR TREK (2009), directed by J.J. Abrams, is a reboot of the iconic sci-fi franchise. The film follows young James T. Kirk and Spock as they join the crew of the USS Enterprise to combat the vengeful Romulan, Nero, who threatens the Federation with a powerful weapon. With time travel altering their destinies, the film attempts to blend action, humor, and character-driven drama, to revitalize the series for a new generation while honoring its legacy.

Join us as we boldly go where (doubt it) no podcast has gone before, venturing into the reboot of Star Trek (2009). In this episode, we dive into the pros and cons of the film, examining the screenplay, the visual effects, and the fresh yet familiar performances by the cast. Listen as Johnny Has the Keys embarks on a cosmic journey, crossing paths with iconic characters and exploring the uncharted territories of this revitalized sci-fi universe.

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Ep. 03-35: Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982)

Admiral James T. Kirk (William Shatner) and Captain Spock (Leonard Nimoy) are monitoring trainees at Starfleet Academy. The United Federation of Planets is experimenting with the planet-creating Genesis Device. Meanwhile, two of Kirk’s officers are captured by Khan, long-marooned on a desolate planet. Khan forces these two to commit treasonous acts and steal the Genesis Device. Now, with the assistance of a novice Enterprise crew, Admiral Kirk must stop Khan from using the life-generating Genesis Device as the ultimate weapon.

Episode 35 – Star Trek II – The Wrath of Khan

This one’s a landmark and in both Tim and David’s top 20 of all time. Nicholas Meyer captured the magic that IS Star Trek with this incredible movie… and it has never been fully captured like this again. Join us as we discuss the minute details, motifs, tropes, and scenery-chewing acting that makes this movie a Science Fiction classic. Listen, as Johnny Has the Keys takes you to the Mutara Nebula for a Moby Dick-inspired showdown between two of the universe’s ultimate badasses.

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Warp Speed Ahead

Autumn is here, and I know many of you are anxiously awaiting cooler weather, delicious comfort food, and the latest spooktacular movies for October and Halloween. Normally, I’d be right there with you, gearing up for classic films… AMC’s Fear Fest, TCM, and all the horror lurking on DVDs in my swelling media closet.

But no… right now I am fixated with a different kind of comfort food, one that has been with me since I was a child and that I often turn to for nostalgic cravings—a rock-solid show that never ceases to delight me for myriad reasons. I am talking about the original Star Trek.