Tue, 26 February 2019
The Lost Episodes, Part 6. There are many scripts, script outlines, and episode and movie concepts that never made it onto the screen on The Next Generation. These lost episodes can provide a fascinating window into what might have been, what characters and concepts ended up being modified and used later, and into the behind-the-scenes writing process. In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Richard Marquez, Amy Nelson, and Justin Oser discuss the never-produced episodes "Ferengi Gold" by Gene Roddenbery, “See Spot Run" by Michael Halperin and “The Legacy" by Paul Aratow. The Lost Episodes is a continuing series that will cover many unfilmed episodes and movie concepts over the course of the seven seasons and four movies of The Next Generation. Chapters Intro (00:01:11) Babel Conference Feedback (00:02:16) Lost Episode “See Spot Run” Guesses (00:04:31) Lost Episode “See Spot Run” (00:12:36) Lost Episode “The Legacy” (00:27:06) Lost Episode “Ferengi Gold” (00:35:29) Preview for Next Week (00:51:07) Closing (00:52:06) Total Run Time: 1 hour 4 minutes 2 seconds Hosts Richard Marquez, Justin Oser, Amy Nelson Production Richard Marquez (Editor and Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) |
Tue, 19 February 2019
"Masks." |
Tue, 12 February 2019
Troi's Dishonor. Star Trek never shies away from an issue - usually tackling things such as racism, sexism, the evils of war, and human rights violations, with assault and rape being no exception. The way Counselor Troi's assaults were portrayed on The Next Generation as a psychic rape instead of a physical rape brings the issue to the forefront of conversation of the issue. In this episode of Earl Grey, host Amy Nelson is joined by Zach Moore of Standard Orbit to discuss the character of Troi and her violations within specific episodes as well as the movie Nemesis. We debate the issues of consent and intent of a perpetrator. We also consider if Troi's empathic ability is a vulnerability or disadvantage which therefore makes her a victim. Chapters Intro (00:01:14) Cleavage Character (00:05:31) "Hollow Pursuits" (00:10:25) "The Survivors" (00:15:02) "The Loss" (00:21:27) "Man of the People" (00:24:24) Definition of Rape (00:29:37) "The Child" (00:34:07) "Violations" (00:43:07) Nemesis (00:48:47) Final Thoughts(00:58:41) Closing (01:03:40) Runtime: 1 hour 11 minutes 15 seconds Host Amy Nelson Guest Zach Moore Production Amy Nelson (Editor and Producer) Richard Marquez (Producer) Justin Oser (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) |
Tue, 5 February 2019
Durinda Wood Interview. Durinda Wood was the costume designer for the second season of The Next Generation, a pivotal season that saw the introduction of Guinan and the Borg (among a number of other changes) and a huge range of costumes for the 22 episodes of the season. Durinda Wood is an award-winning costumer designer who was also nominated for an Emmy for Best Costume Design for the episode "Elementary Dear Data." In this episode of Earl Grey, hosts Justin Oser, Amy Nelson, and Richard Marquez interview Durinda Wood about her role as the costume designer for the second season of The Next Generation. The discussion includes the process of designing costumes for Guinan, the Borg, K'Ehleyr, and the episode "Elementary Dear Data" as well as re-designing Worf's sash, and much more! Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Babel Conference Feedback (00:02:07) Welcome, Durinda! (00:06:41) Starting in Costume Design (00:07:34) Designing TNG Costumes (00:11:39) The Work Schedule (00:13:28) Designing The Borg (00:15:01) Creative Control and Worf's Sash (00:20:28) Uniforms, Cast, and Crew (00:23:37) Guinan (00:29:51) Conventions (00:33:26) Deanna Troi (00:35:08) "Elementary Dear Data" (00:37:14) Seeing the Episodes Now (00:40:43) K'Ehleyr (00:42:49) Chris Guest Movies (00:46:06) Leaving Star Trek and Bob Blackman (00:47:57) Hobbies and Interests (00:51:03) Final Thoughts (00:57:21) Closing (01:04:08) Runtime: 1 hour 12 minutes 50 seconds Hosts Justin Oser, Amy Nelson, Richard Marquez Guest Durinda Wood Production Justin Oser (Editor and Producer) Richard Marquez (Producer) Amy Nelson (Producer) Tony Robinson (Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Michael E Hueter (Associate Producer) Thomas Appel (Associate Producer) Justin Oser (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Tony Robinson (Show Art) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager) |