Shatner, Part 4: Showtime. 

One week after the release of Festival in Cannes, the third film in the Shatner Cinematic Universe made its way to the silver screen. Showtime features Robert De Niro and Eddie Murphy as two cops are forced to work together as part of a reality television show. Along the way, they receive tips on how to become TV cops, by none other than T.J. Hooker himself, William Shatner. 

In this episode of Commentary: Trek Stars, Mike, Max and John look at William Shatner as himself in Showtime. We discuss the quality of the movie, how Shatner's performance elevates the entire picture, and what the film adds to the mythology of the Shatnerverse. We also reveal Mike and Max's unhealthy obsession with William Shatner in the workplace. 

Running Time: 39 minutes 57 seconds

Hosts

Mike Schindler, Max Hegel and John Mills

Editor and Producer

Mike Schindler

Production Manager

Richard Marquez

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Will Nguyen

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Chapters

Showtime (00:04:15)

Shatner's Performance (00:17:49)

Final Thoughts  (00:30:27)

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Shatner, Part 3: Festival in Cannes.

In 1999, William Shatner attended the Cannes Film Festival to promote his work in Free Enterprise. While there, he ran into his old friend Maximillian Schell, who was filming the largely improvised film, Festival in Cannes. Their reunion appears in that film, making it a part of the Shatner Cinematic Universe.

In this episode of Commentary: Trek Star, John and Mike take a look Festival in Cannes. We discuss the film on the whole, Shatner's performance, and how it fits into the Shatnerverse. We also wonder why Entrapment opened the festival in 1999.

Running Time: 43 minutes 14 seconds

Hosts

John Mills and Mike Schindler

Editor and Producer

Mike Schindler

Production Manager

Richard Marquez

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Will Nguyen

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Chapters

Festival in Cannes (00:01:00)

Shatner's Appearance (00:18:38)

Wrap-up (00:33:44)

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Shatner, Part 2: Free Enterprise.

In 1999, the "Shatnerverse" was created with the release of Free Enterprise. The film is about two Star Trek fans who are struggling to make it in Hollywood. During a time of personal crisis, they meet their idol, William Shatner (played by William Shatner), who may not be all that he appears to be. 

In this episode of Commentary: Trek Stars, Max, John and Mike look at the first film in which Shatner plays himself. We discuss our thoughts on the film, Shatner's performance, and whether or the movie successfully launches the "Shatnerverse". We also debate whether or not the film played at the Biograph Theater in Chicago.

Running Time: 44 minutes 39 seconds

Hosts

Max Hegel, John Mills and Mike Schindler

Editor and Producer

Mike Schindler

Production Manager

Richard Marquez

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Will Nguyen

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Chapters

Free Enterprise (00:00:57)

Shatner's Performance (00:15:33)

The Shatnerverse (00:22:49)

Wrap-up (00:32:06)

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Shatner, Part 1: Trek.

William Shatner is excellent at what he does, which is everything. But one thing which he is the absolute best at is playing himself.

In this episode of Commentary: Trek Stars, Mike, Max and John begin their new series which looks at the films of the "Shatnerverse," movies in which William Shatner plays himself. These include Free Enterprise, Festival in Cannes, Showtime, Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, and Fanboys. In the first part of the series, we look at Shatner's work in Star Trek, as both an actor and director. We also get Max and Mike's opinions on the hiring of Simon Pegg and Doug Jung as writers of STAR TR3K.

Running Time: 52 minutes 34 seconds

Hosts

Mike Schindler, Max Hegel and John Mills

Editor and Producer

Mike Schindler

Production Manager

Richard Marquez

Content Coordinator

Will Nguyen

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Chapters

William Shatner (00:02:05)

Captain Kirk (00:12:36)

Directing Star Trek V (00:24:51)

Simon Pegg & Doug Jung (00:35:57)

Wrap-up (00:45:16)

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Mulgrew, Part 2: Orange is the New Black.

Up until recently, Kate Mulgrew was best known for her portrayal of Captain Janeway on Star Trek: Voyager. But in recent years, she has gained newfound popularity and acclaim for her role as Red on the hit series Orange is the New Black. 

In this episode of Commentary: Trek Stars, John is joined by Charlynn of To the Journey to look at Mulgrew's Emmy-nominated performance. We discuss the female-centric nature of the show, how Mulgrew's performance differs from that on Voyager, and the sympathetic nature of Red. We also discuss the new STAR TR3K writing team of Doug Jung and Simon Pegg.

Running Time: 52 minutes 9 seconds

Host

John Mills

Guest

Charlynn Schmiedt

Editor

John Mills

Producers

John Mills and Mike Schindler

Production Manager

Richard Marquez

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Will Nguyen

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Chapters

Orange is the New Black (00:02:15) 

Mulgrew's Performance (00:13:58)

Sympathetic Red (00:23:21)  

Trek News (00:39:30) 

Wrap-Up (00:47:57)

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