Science fiction allows the writer to create situations that we wouldn’t normally expect in the normal run of things. This in turn allows us to stretch our thinking beyond the normal and into these situations and to think about. The battle between good and evil and the struggles faced by the characters stands out in all these stories.
This is a collection of a few that came to mind.
Do or do not – There is no try.
Yoda is one of the greatest characters in the Star Wars universe. His powerful knowledge and wisdom is delivered with such a gentle and even amusing method it really cuts to the core.
In this scene Luke Skywalker doubts his abilities say that he will try. Do or do not he is told…
This is where I fall
Peter Capaldi in my view was a great doctor and had some really great speeches to deliver. His powerful presence brought something into them that is quite unique.
He he’s trying to convince his arch nemesis The Master (Missy) to stand with him, not becasue it’s easy or even becasue it will work, just becasue it’s the right thing to do.
Time is like a predator
In this clip, Captain Picard is trying to talk around Dr Soran, planning on destroying a star to enter the Nexus and gain an immortal life one of the most insightful speeches on time and humanity makes you think about the truth of our existence as Picard puts it.
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I think a lot about that “time is a predator” thing from Generations. Picard’s follow up at the end of the movie is truly profound: time is a companion reminding us to value the moment.
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It’s perspectives, could be the same thing.
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Oh, i LOVED Capaldi as the Doctor. I don’t think I’ve actually disliked a Doctor yet!
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I know I haven’t but they all have their own special something they bring to it.
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Great selection Simon (Yea I did defeat WP’s Spam Filter!!)
In the meantime here’s my favourite…..
Glad to see you’re keeping up the good work
Roger
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Hi Roger, I see you’ve defeated the spam filter. I think it’s a bit extreme for WordPress to do that to you but it’s good to see you.
Have you tried importing your old posts yet?
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Hi Simon.
I dare not, lest Inquisitor Spam-Filter spy them and deciding they are unholy, start the whole blasted thing again!
I shall build from scratch.
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I can’t see why they would but I see why you’re concerned.
Shame you have to start again.
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In the history of Humanity ’twas ever thus.
(Pause to gaze in vaguely philosophical manner, in no particular direction)
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Picard, my Star Trek hero! So if you could be the one to pick an actor to play a young version of Picard, who would it be?
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I’ve tried hard to think about this and I can’t come up with much – the best I can do is Benedict Cumberbatch. He has that air and quality but he doesn’t look much like him.
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Hmm good choice, I think I’d choose (this is going to sound odd, but I love him) Noel Fielding. I think he’d make a great younger Picard, I mean if he’d be interested in a serious, dramatic role that is.
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Noel Fielding?? I get what you’re saying kinda. But I couldn’t watch him without laughing all the time. 😂😂
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I know, but if he really put his heart into a dramatic role, I think he could pull it off. I love him, he’s my second next to Keanu Reeves, lol.
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I don’t think Keanu would suit…
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Picard has SO many wonderful speeches!
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He does… He’s great.
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