Commentary: Trek Stars: The Work of Star Trek Creators Outside of Star Trek

Pegg, Part 6: The World's End

Running Time: 43 minutes 4 seconds

Six years after the release of Hot Fuzz, Simon Pegg finally reteamed with Edgar Wright on the screenplay for the final film in the Cornetto Trilogy, The World's End.

In this episode of Commentary: Trek Stars, John and Mike take a look at the film, which is last script to be penned by Pegg prior to the release of Star Trek Beyond. We discuss how Pegg has grown as both a writer and an actor, how this film fits in with the other two films in the Cornetto Trilogy, and how the Cubs haven't won a World Series in 107 years.

ChaptersThe World's End (00:00:48)The Coda (00:14:54)Wrap-up (00:30:47)

HostsJohn Mills and Mike Schindler

ProductionMike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager)

Pegg, Part 5: Paul.

Running Time: 47 minutes 13 seconds

In 2011, Simon Pegg teamed with his on-screen partner, Nick Frost, to write his fourth screenplay, Paul. The film, directed by Greg Mottola, stars Pegg and Frost as two British sci-fi geeks who take a road trip across America to visit UFO hotspots. Along the way, they meet Paul, an alien played by Seth Rogen, who is on the run from government agents.

In this episode of Commentary: Trek Stars, Mike and John take a look Paul. We discuss why the humor did or did not work for us, whether or not the character of Paul is likable, and how well Pegg fares without Edgar Wright.

ChaptersPaul (00:00:44)Worlds Collide (00:14:52)Wrap-up (00:35:26)

HostsMike Schindler and John Mills

ProductionMike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager)

Editor and ProducerMike Schindler

Executive ProducersCharlynn Schmiedt, Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C Bryan Jones

Pegg, Part 4: Run Fatboy Run.

Running Time: 56 minutes 33 seconds

After the success of Shaun of the Dead and Hot Fuzz, Simon Pegg became a sought-after commodity for both his acting and writing. David Schwimmer's Run Fatboy Run featured both of those talents.

In this episode of Commentary: Trek Stars, John and Mike take a look at Pegg's third screenplay, which was co-written with Michael Ian Black. We discuss how accurately the film portrays a marathon, the changes that Pegg made to Black's original script, and why it's ultimately not very good.

ChaptersRun Fatboy Run (00:00:43)John's Marathon (00:19:19)Wrap-up (00:41:38)

HostsJohn Mills and Mike Schindler

ProductionMike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager)

Pegg, Part 3: Hot Fuzz.

Running Time: 39 minutes 56 seconds

In 2007, Simon Pegg re-teamed with Edgar Wright to create the second film in the Cornetto Trilogy, Hot Fuzz. Much like its predecessor, Shaun of the Dead, is to Zombie movies, Hot Fuzz is an homage to Cop movies, in all their forms. 

In this episode of Commentary: Trek Stars, Mike and John look at Pegg's second screenplay, which he co-wrote with Wright. We discuss how the film compares to Shaun of the Dead, how it utilizes sub genres, and how it was promoted with Hot Fuzztivals. We also debate the merits of Nicolas Cage movies.

Chapters

Hot Fuzz (00:00:45)

Sub Genres (00:19:03)

Wrap-up (00:30:44)

Hosts

Mike Schindler and John Mills

Production

Mike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager)

Pegg, Part 2: Shaun of the Dead.

Running Time: 52 minutes 25 seconds

In 2004, the movie world was formally introduced to Simon Pegg. Not only did star as the title character in Edgar Wright's beloved film, Shaun of the Dead, he also co-wrote the screenplay.

In this episode of Commentary: Trek Stars, John and Mike examine the first picture in the Cornetto Trilogy, and Pegg's career. We remember our first impressions of Pegg, discuss what we think about the film today, and try to determine why Pegg has become a geek icon.

ChaptersShaun of the Dead (00:00:48)Impressions Today (00:23:06)Wrap-up (00:38:31)

HostsJohn Mills and Mike Schindler

ProductionMike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Charlynn Schmiedt (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Executive Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Will Nguyen (Content Manager)

Pegg, Part 1: Trek.

Over the past few days, many of us here at Trek.fm have been discussing the news of a new Star Trek TV series, coming in January of 2017. But who is it that's making this show?

In the final season premiere of Commentary: Trek Stars, Mike and John  discuss the series, specifically looking at executive producer Alex Kurtzman and his career in television and film. We discuss his previous work, what his role on the show may be, and speculate on who may write the series.

In this episode, we also begin a new series on Simon Pegg in which we look at his work as a writer. In Part 1, we discuss his portrayal of Scotty in the JJverse films.

We also remember TOS visual effects artist, Howard A. Anderson, Jr.

Running Time: 1 hour 3 minutes 38 seconds

Hosts

Mike Schindler and John Mills

Editor and Producer

Mike Schindler

Executive Producers

Charlynn Schmiedt, Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C Bryan Jones

Associate Producer

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Production Manager

Richard Marquez

Content Manager

Will Nguyen

Chapters

Howard A. Anderson, Jr. (00:01:04)

New Trek Series (00:08:04)

Our Thoughts (00:25:47)

Simon Pegg (00:43:42)

Wrap-up (00:56:49)

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Eric A. Stillwell.

Every fan has dreamed of working on Star Trek. Few have made that a reality. Eric A. Stillwell is one of those few.

In the sixth season finale of Commentary: Trek Stars, John and Mike are joined by Eric to look at his career working in Star Trek. We discuss how he got a job as a production assistant on The Next Generation, the work he did as a script coordinator on the series, and how that led him co-writing one the best episodes of the franchise, Yesterday's Enterprise.

In this episode, We are also joined by Voyager writer/producer James Kahn, who gives us glimpse at his new movie, Wrongside Bob.

Running Time: 1 hour 38 minutes 23 seconds

HostsJohn Mills and Mike Schindler

GuestsEric A. StillwellJames Kahn

Editor and ProducerMike Schindler

Executive ProducersCharlynn Schmiedt, Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C Bryan Jones

Associate ProducerBecome one! Support Trek.fm and Commentary: Trek Stars at the $25/month level or plus! Visit http://patreon.com/trekfm http://patreon.com/trekfm

Production ManagerRichard Marquez

Content ManagerWill Nguyen

ChaptersEric Stillwell (00:01:36)The Writing Process (00:17:07)Yesterday's Enterprise (00:42:57)Prime Factors (00:59:03)James Kahn & Wrongside Bob (01:13:32)Wrap-up (01:25:51)

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Bloch & Stefano, Part 4: Psycho Comparison.

You never know what might happen while recording a podcast. Your cat might run by and rip setup and rip your external hard drive out of your laptop. You might crack a tooth on a Nutri-Grain Bar. Or you might have to drive across town to purchase Star Wars tickets. If you're lucky, you will capture the unexpected on mic.

Such is the case on this episode of Commentary: Trek Stars. Mike and John try to recap their look at Psycho by comparing Robert Bloch's novel to Joseph Stefano's screenplay. But in the process, tickets for Star Wars: Episode VII--The Force Awakens went on sale. This podcast is the result.

Running Time: 59 minutes 19 seconds

HostsMike Schindler and John Mills

Editor and ProducerMike Schindler

Executive ProducersCharlynn Schmiedt, Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C Bryan Jones

Associate ProducerBecome one! Support Trek.fm and Commentary: Trek Stars at the $25/month level or plus! Visit http://patreon.com/trekfm http://patreon.com/trekfm

Production ManagerRichard Marquez

Content ManagerWill Nguyen

ChaptersPsycho (00:01:15)Star Wars (00:07:02)The Trailer (00:34:45)Psycho Again (00:43:22)Wrap-up (00:50:29)

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Bloch & Stefano, Part 2: Psycho (Film).

One year after the release of Robert Bloch's novel, Alfred Hitchcock adapted Psycho for the big screen. To complete this task, he enlisted the help of Joseph Stefano to write the screenplay. The result is one of the best movies ever made.

In this episode Commentaty: Trek Stars, John and Mike take a look at Stefano's movie. we discuss the impact the film had on the culture, the similarities between the movie and Stefano's Star Trek work, and the validity of Gus van Sant's remake.

Running Time: 1 hour 7 minutes 19 seconds

HostsJohn Mills and Mike Schindler

Editor and ProducerMike Schindler

Executive ProducersCharlynn Schmiedt, Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C Bryan Jones

Associate ProducerBecome one! Support Trek.fm and Commentary: Trek Stars at the $25/month level or plus! Visit http://patreon.com/trekfm http://patreon.com/trekfm

Production ManagerRichard Marquez

Content ManagerWill Nguyen

ChaptersThe Movie (00:02:07)Gearshifting (00:18:42)Star Trek Comparison (00:38:30)The Gus Van Sant Film (00:45:10)Wrap-up (00:57:49)

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Bloch & Stefano, Part 2: Psycho (Novel).

Everyone thinks of Psycho as a film by Alfred Hitchcock. But in fact, the story originated as a novel by future Star Trek writer, Robert Bloch. The book tells the story of a man who runs a secluded motel, and his relationship with his very controlling, and sometimes murderous, mother.

In this episode of Commentary: Trek Stars, Mike is joined by Grace Moore from Women at Warp to look at Bloch's novel. We discuss point of view, character motivations, and connections between the novel and Bloch's Trek work. We also take a look at James Kahn's upcoming feature film, Wrongside Bob.

Running Time: 49 minutes 19 seconds

HostsMike Schindler

GuestGrace Moore

Editor and ProducerMike Schindler

Executive ProducersCharlynn Schmiedt, Norman C. Lao, Matthew Rushing, and C Bryan Jones

Associate ProducerBecome one! Support Trek.fm and Commentary: Trek Stars at the $25/month level or plus! Visit http://patreon.com/trekfm http://patreon.com/trekfm

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ChaptersThe Novel (00:02:40)Comparisons to Trek (00:22:15)Wrap-up (00:35:37)

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