vindication

We watched the first three episodes of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy before rejecting it as Not For Us, primarily on the basis of the writing. (And the set dressing – what were you people thinking? Glare-and-darkness does not make a comfortable working environment or viewing experience. And the FX – do you even know how lens flares work? They are not necessary in every shot. But mostly the plot, which is anti-Trek.) There was a very nice moment, though, clearly set up just for the fans to talk about. I refer, of course, to the business where 800 year old Starfleet Captain whatever her name is, played by Holly Hunter, comes to the bridge of the Athena and sits down in the command chair for the first time. Ms Hunter is 5’2” (157.5cm), which is considerably shorter than many of her coworkers. As Captain, she walks up to the chair, climbs up into it, and verbally commands it: “Lower.” “Lower.” “Lower.” “Higher.” “Bah.” And then she sprawls sideways into the chair, which is still too big…