Search Results for: leonard nimoy before they were stars

Before They Were Stars: Zachary Quinto on “Charmed”

Posted on March 7, 2015 by robin

As you’ve probably noticed, The Back Row has been posting tributes to the late Leonard Nimoy for the entire past week, so I think it’s about time to pass the torch and do a “Before They Were Stars” feature on … Continue reading →

Posted in Before They Were Stars, TV | Comments Off on Before They Were Stars: Zachary Quinto on “Charmed”

Before They Were Stars: DeForest Kelley on “Science Fiction Theatre”

Posted on March 4, 2015 by robin

The death of Leonard Nimoy last week has compelled me to keep digging up early footage of the original Star Trek cast before they set foot on the Enterprise. You may recognize the title, Science Fiction Theatre, because George McFly … Continue reading →

Posted in Before They Were Stars, TV | Comments Off on Before They Were Stars: DeForest Kelley on “Science Fiction Theatre”

Before They Were Stars: William Shatner as a Blonde Billy Budd

Posted on March 3, 2015 by robin

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfQ4NzQhHHA Because of the passing of Leonard Nimoy a few days ago, we’ve done quite a few “Before They Were Stars” features on him, but I think it’s time for William Shatner to get his turn. Here’s your rare chance … Continue reading →

Posted in Before They Were Stars, TV | Comments Off on Before They Were Stars: William Shatner as a Blonde Billy Budd

Before They Were Stars: Patrick Stewart in “Lifeforce”

Posted on September 22, 2011 by robin

Since today’s Shouts From the Back Row podcast will be covering the phenomenon we know as Star Trek, this will be a Star Trek-themed week on “Before They Were Stars”. I shall be showcasing early roles for the cast members … Continue reading →

Posted in Before They Were Stars, Movies | Comments Off on Before They Were Stars: Patrick Stewart in “Lifeforce”

The Reviewinator: Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)

Posted on November 3, 2016 by Rob

I first saw Star Trek 12 on The Simpsons back in 1992. This one is, obviously, quite different. After 2009’s Star Trek successfully revived a franchise that was so very much past its prime, everyone assumed the 2nd movie (technically the … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Reviews, The Reviewinator | Comments Off on The Reviewinator: Star Trek Into Darkness (2013)

The Reviewinator: Star Trek II – The Wrath of Khan (1982)

Posted on October 16, 2016 by Rob

“KHAN!!! KHAN!!! KHAAAAAAAAN!!!” And now every TV show and movie that ever quoted that line suddenly makes sense. I first heard about The Wrath of Khan from Seinfeld, when Kramer was learning Karate, so I was really looking forward to this … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Reviews, The Reviewinator | Comments Off on The Reviewinator: Star Trek II – The Wrath of Khan (1982)

The Reviewinator: Star Trek – The Original Series (1966-1969)

Posted on October 12, 2016 by Rob

Space, the final fron—nope, not doing that! After 50 years, we all get it: Star Trek is a space show, with fast ships and quirky aliens and exotic new worlds, and the kind of visionary technology that would later inspire things like cellphones … Continue reading →

Posted in Movies, Reviews, The Reviewinator | Comments Off on The Reviewinator: Star Trek – The Original Series (1966-1969)