Stage Nine: A Podcast about the People Who Make Star Trek

Run Silent, Run Deep. Even before he directed Star Trek: The Motion Picture, Robert Wise influenced the franchise with his 1958 film, Run Silent, Run Deep. The submarine movie inspired episodes such as "Balance of Terror," and films such as The Wrath of Khan. It also shares some interesting parallels with The Motion Picture itself. In this episode of Stage Nine, Mike and John discuss Wise's 1958 film. We also touch on the Olivier Award nomination for Kemp Powers' One Night in Miami. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) News (00:00:42) Run Silent, Run Deep (00:07:24) Closing (00:26:28) HostsMike Schindler and John Mills ProductionMike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Jeff Sutter (Associate Producer) Chris Stenftenagel (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Discovery Director Picks. Star Trek: Discovery is currently in production, but at this point in time, few of the directors are known. Who would we like to see added to the team? In this episode of Stage Nine, John and Mike discuss the addition of director Lee Rose to the crew, and give their dream picks for Discovery directors. We discuss both realistic and unrealistic choices. Who would you like to see direct Discovery? Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Lee Rose (00:00:39) Realistic Picks (00:04:53) Unrealistic Picks (00:35:03) Closing (00:46:55) HostsJohn Mills and Mike Schindler ProductionMike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Jeff Sutter (Associate Producer) Chris Stenftenagel (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Clockstoppers. After making a couple of successful Star Trek films for Paramount, Jonathan Frakes was given the chance to direct an original sci-fi movie, Clockstoppers. The film is a family-friendly action movie about a high school kid who uses the watch his dad invented to slow down time. In this episode of Stage Nine, Mike and John take a look at Frakes' first non-Trek movie. We discuss talented filmmakers directing kids movies, the trend of family-oriented action films, and what Frakes' style looks like outside of a pre-established franchise. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Clockstoppers (00:01:15)  Visual Effects (00:15:20) Closing (00:30:43) HostsMike Schindler and John Mills ProductionMike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Jeff Sutter (Associate Producer) Chris Stenftenagel (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Jonathan Frakes. While Jonathan Frakes is best known for his portrayal of Commander Riker on Star Trek: The Next Generation, his influence on the franchise extends well beyond his acting. As a director, he worked on some of the best episodes of the franchise, including TNG's "Cause and Effect" and DS9's "Past Tense, Part II," not to mention two of the feature films, First Contact and Insurrection. In this episode of Stage Nine, John and Mike are joined by Star Trek expert Larry Nemecek to discuss Frakes' work as a director. We look at his directing origins, the qualities which led him to the features, and his work outside of Trek. In news, we cover the latest Discovery casting announcements, and what they tell us about the show. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Discovery Casting (00:00:41)  Jonathan Frakes (00:11:34) Closing (00:59:23) HostsJohn Mills and Mike Schindler GuestLarry Nemecek ProductionMike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Jeff Sutter (Associate Producer) Chris Stenftenagel (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Pacific Rim. The pilot for Star Trek: Discovery is currently shooting in Toronto. A key member of the crew responsible for creating the look of the show is Oscar-winning cinematographer Guillermo Navarro. In this episode of Stage Nine, Mike and John take a look at one of Navarro's movies, Pacific Rim, a film about giant robots fighting giant monsters. We discuss the sure-fire premise, Navarro's cinematography, and what it tells us about the look of Discovery. In news, we ponder the possibility of Jonathan Frakes directing Discovery. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Frakes on Discovery? (00:00:57)  Pacific Rim (00:09:46) Closing (00:33:40) HostsMike Schindler and John Mills ProductionMike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Jeff Sutter (Associate Producer) Chris Stenftenagel (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Alias: The Box. Alias was the television series which launched J.J. Abrams into super-stardom. He continues to collaborate with many crewmembers who worked on that show, including Michael Giacchino, Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci. In this episode of Stage Nine, John and Mike take a look at the two-part Alias episode, "The Box," co-written by Jesse Alexander. We discuss the show's place in television history, this episode's connection to Die Hard, and the performance of guest star Quentin Tarantino. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Alias (00:05:05)  The Box (00:15:45) Final Thoughts (00:30:23) Closing (00:31:42) HostsJohn Mills and Mike Schindler ProductionMike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Jeff Sutter (Associate Producer) Chris Stenftenagel (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

New Discovery Writers and Cast. In this episode of Stage Nine, Mike and John take a look at all the news regarding Star Trek: Discovery! As the latest incarnation of the franchise begins production, we discuss the new writers, Ted Sullivan, Bo Yeon Kim and Erika Lippoldt, and the new Sarek, James Frain. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) New Writers (00:00:41)  James Frain (00:14:06) Disco Delay (00:23:17) Closing (00:32:50) HostsMike Schindler and John Mills ProductionMike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Jeff Sutter (Associate Producer) Chris Stenftenagel (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Craig Sweeny & Guillermo Navarro. As Star Trek: Discovery nears production, new people have been added to the team behind the scenes. Among these are writer/producer Craig Sweeny and Oscar-winning cinematographer Guillermo Navarro. In this episode of Stage Nine, John and Mike take a look at the newest members of the Trek family. We discuss Sweeny's work Limitless and The 4400, and Navarro's work on films such Pacific Rim, Desperado, Jackie Brown, and From Dusk Till Dawn. Chapters Intro (00:00:00) Craig Sweeny (00:00:39)  Guillermo Navarro (00:29:36) Closing (00:32:13) HostsJohn Mills and Mike Schindler ProductionMike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Jeff Sutter (Associate Producer) Chris Stenftenagel (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

People Like Us. Alex Kurtzman has written some of the biggest blockbusters in recent years. Whether it's J.J. Abrams' Star Trek or Michael Bay's Transformers, Kurtzman's screenplays play out on an epic canvas. But when it came time for his directorial debut, Kurtzman chose to make a much smaller movie. People Like Us tells the semi-autobiographical story of a man who finds out that he has a half sister, and tries to connect with her. In this episode of Stage Nine, Mike and John look at Kurtzman's directorial debut. We discuss the visual style, which parts of the story work and which don't, and how the film differs from his other work. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  People Like Us (00:00:40) Closing (00:29:52) HostsMike Schindler and John Mills ProductionMike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Jeff Sutter (Associate Producer) Chris Stenftenagel (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)

Batman Forever. Star Trek: Discovery's newest executive producer is a writer many genre fans are familiar with. Prior to winning an Oscar for A Beautiful Mind, Akiva Glodsman wrote Joel Schumacher's Batman Forever. In this episode of Stage Nine, John and Mike look at the third film in the Tim Burton Batverse. We discuss our original thoughts on the film, how those thoughts have changed over the past twenty years, and what Goldsman brought to the franchise. Chapters Intro (00:00:00)  Batman Forever (00:01:03) Does it Hold Up? (00:18:34) Closing (00:37:04) Hosts John Mills and Mike Schindler ProductionMike Schindler (Editor and Producer) C Bryan Jones (Executive Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Ken Tripp (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer) Jeff Sutter (Associate Producer) Chris Stenftenagel (Associate Producer) Richard Marquez (Production Manager) Brandon-Shea Mutala (Patreon Manager)