In which the season doesn't start until Spock's made his move

I really didn't intend for this blog to turn into a YouTube love fest, but there are so many goodies on there, that I can't resist!




There are some clips that I haven't seen before, which are really cute, especially the ST behind the scenes. I found it most appealing when LN is standing talking to someone, notices the camera on him and then throws up the Vulcan gang sign! Westsssssiiiiiiiiiiidddddddeeee!

I would love to see more of those, actually... to watch them all clowning around. :)

I did get my hands on season 4 of Mission Impossible *yay*, but I haven't had the opportunity to watch it yet. If I can venture a guess as to how Paris is, just from watching the little bits and bobs of him in fanvids, I'd say that he's definitely trouble in a geeky/dangerous sort of way. I wonder if he gets beaten up a lot. *ponders* That would sweeten the pot for me ;D

I've also been going through re-watching Star Trek and taking notes on the scenes that I find most striking... in regards to Spock, of course. Taking notes of all things! I surprised myself when I grabbed for my little notebook and jotted down the first memorable scene. I think I'd like to keep track of it here as well. Ooo and screen grabs... well, maybe not, maybe just one to head the episode. I don't want to get carried away and then peter out when I get bored! It's bound to happen, so I'm running with it while I can.



From The Corbomite Maneuver


Exhibit A: The Enterprise and her crew are facing imminent destruction by the alien du jour. Kirk is out of options and his crew is tense and distraught. He turns to his first mate, in search of solace and answers. Spock has none and he's quite apparently contrite that he has nothing to contribute, to make things better. Spock's almost utterance of "I'm sorry" is bleedin' adorable, but he catches himself.

Kirk: there must be something to do, something I've over looked.

Spock: Chess, when one is outmatched the game is over. Checkmate.

Kirk: Is that your best recommendation?

Spock: I'm s-- I regret that I can find no other logical alternative"

He drops his head and his shoulders at this moment, seeming to want to scuff his toe. Look how disappointed Kirk is. As the series went on, and I can only guess that there was an ongoing process of tweaking Spock's character (he was projecting awfully loudly in this episode!) we saw less and less of his "human side" slipping out. Although it was there on those rare pleasurable occasions, most times, it was not. But, Spock wouldn't be Spock if he let his emotions rule him and that's why I like him. :D