William Shatner Up Again
358877
William Shatner has a way of writing that is entertaining, funny, and uniquely his.  I throughly enjoyed this book.  I have read all his non fiction books and enjoyed everyone of them.  This is definitely a winner.
486794
this particular song is sung by someone else other than shatner and, not joking, worse than shatner. i wanted shatner's song when he sang at that convention some years ago, but it's not. some random dude who sings even worse.
1599578
Oh, William Shatner, you smoove old dawg! How many hats does Bill Shatner wear? Actor. Author. Priceline pitchman. Singer. No, not singer. Say, rather, a raconteur, a sensei of the spoken word. And prop him up with a head-bopping musical track and you've got something. I wasn't sure what to expect with this CD, but I've listened to it all the way thru for about a dozen times now, and I guess the verdict is that I enjoy the hell out of HAS BEEN. This album, shockingly, oozes sincerity.

I dig the rock & roll drive-bys and jazz lounge riffs and even that whiff of country music when Brad Paisley comes in. Yes, HAS BEEN trespasses on the kitschy, but that's part of the fun. You get drawn in. There are songs here which will get your toe tapping. Several will make you smile. And some are surprisingly affecting and emotional. How do you reconcile artistic merit with a novelty act? What you do is you get Ben Folds to steer the ship, to produce and to arrange the tracks. You also coax bonafide musicians like Aimee Mann, Joe Johnson, and Brad Paisley to work on the album, to provide vocals. So that right there automatically garners you a measure of respect. Then you tell Shatner to quit channeling "Mr. Tambourine Man."

I got love for Bill Shatner, so maybe I'm biased, and, okay, you can extract the "maybe" bit. He has one of the most distinctive voices in the biz and he knows how to make it work for him, even when he's being hammy. His playfulness and self-aware irony are on full display in several numbers. The title track exhibits elements of the Rawhide theme and, I think, Herb Alpert's "The Lonely Bull," and there's very much this tongue-in-cheek Spaghetti Western feel to it. It features Shatner getting his digs in at his retractors. Bill and Joe Johnson hike up the bravado as they gloriously cover Pulp's "Common People." In "I Can't Get Behind That," Bill engages Henry Rollins in an epic rant about things that cheeses them both royally. "Familiar Love," an ode to the comforts drawn from a longterm relationship, channels Bill's randy side, the song's catchiness riding on the honey-smooth hook ("My lady belongs here, and so do I...").

Regret is a theme which crops up more than once, as are wistfulness and melancholy and all other emotions sifting thru you as you float thru those twilight years. "That's Me Trying" - penned by Nick Hornby - certainly touches on all of that, as well as the doleful, sort of haunting "It Hasn't Happened yet." "That's Me Trying," with Ben Folds and Aimee Mann singing backup vocals, is redolent with regret. It tells of a deadbeat dad's long neglect of his daughter (now in her forties), and this is his way of reaching out, extending an olive branch, suggesting Cold Mountain as a book they could read separately so that they could have something to talk about should they have a reunion. This song has staying power with me. "It Hasn't Happened Yet" is a subdued Bill Shatner addressing his fears and shortcomings and failures. Country singer Brad Paisley wrote "Real" specifically for Bill Shatner. Listening to the lyrics - which explore the unreal expectations we place on actors who play bigger-than-life roles - one can't help but feel that this song resonates deeply with Shatner.

And then there's "Together" - Bill's collaboration with Lemon Jelly - which just sounds wicked good. In counting the ways in which William Shatner stays relevant, HAS BEEN is, like, number eighty nine. But check it out, anyway. You may find yourself baffled as to why you're listening to the entire CD again for the umpteenth time. It's just that some (if not most) of the tracks are captivating in their catchiness and their sheer oddity. Heck, now, I may even purchase a Priceline ticket.
2371595
After the long-dormant Star Trek franchise was revived with Robert Wise's widely anticipated but often slow-paced "<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/The-Motion-Picture/dp/6300216802/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">The Motion Picture</a>," a film that had a "sex with a computer" premise, everything was put right with this sterling follow-up effort.

In PARAMOUNT's second Star Trek film THE WRATH OF KHAN (directed by Nicholas Meyer), the decades seem to drop away and we're right back amidst those vintage Trek TV shows, thanks in great part to a spot on script and Ricardo Montalban's magnificent reprise of the evil superhuman of the "Space Seed" episode, marooned so long ago with 80 of his followers on Ceti Alpha V by Capt. (now Admiral) James T. Kirk.

Furthering the illusion of time stood still in this swashbuckling sci-fi adventure is Leonard Nimoy's recital of a revamped "Space... the final frontier" opening speech, also a self-admittedly aging Kirk's assignment to the equally high-mileage original USS Enterprise (NCC-1701), which has been reduced to an outmoded training ship.

Kirk and his crew of newbies, among them Vulcan/Romulan designated commander Lt. Saavik (Alley) are on a two-week milk run that includes the infamous Kobayashi Maru simulation, when barrel-chested Khan Noonien Singh and 15 other genetically engineered survivors take control of the USS Reliant and its commander, Pavel Chekov.

Khan and Reliant attack Space Station Regula 1, where Kirk's lover and adult son are developing a Genesis Device. After receiving Regula 1's SOS, Kirk relieves Saakik of command and warp speeds toward the station. While enroute, a surprise attack from Reliant cripples Enterprise and kills many of its green crew. Next comes a cat-and-mouse war sequence inspired by&nbsp;<a data-hook="product-link-linked" class="a-link-normal" href="/THE-ENEMY-BELOW/dp/6301662954/ref=cm_cr_arp_d_rvw_txt?ie=UTF8">THE ENEMY BELOW</a>&nbsp;(1957), a battle of wits between two old adversaries in which only one will survive.

Parenthetical number preceding title is a 1 to 10 IMDb viewer poll rating.

(7.7) Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan (1982) - William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy, DeForest Kelley, James Doohan, Walter Koenig, George Takei, Nichelle Nichols, Paul Winfield, Kirstie Alley, Ricardo Montalban
3478557
I enjoyed the first one and this one has some twists in it that refer to the old Star Trek TV show. It was great watching and I hope that they make more of them.
4570250
Always a fan  of Star Trek on this one a lot of Adventures and action.
1145694
Both Doug McClure and William Shatner  had the talent of HUMOR. I think they pulled it off really good. This is a different humor than today which I absolutely enjoy. I can not think of any thing I did not like..
4192606
This was one of the best TV series ever.  William Shatner, Adrian Zmed, Heather Locklear and James Darren are super actors.  James Darren is just as handsome as he was in the 60's movies he starred in.  He seems to be like a fine wine that improves with age.

The episodes were always interesting, with a lot of twists and turns that keep you guessing.  I wish there were more TV shows like this today, but unfortunately there is not.

One drawback is that the episodes listed on the box do not match the one's on the DVD, so you have to hunt for a certain episode.  Another reviewer mentioned this as well, but they are all included.

I hope season 3 will be available as it is long overdue.
3574143
A favorite that I always enjoy revisiting. Love watching Janeway as captain--strong, decisive, quick-witted, and compassionate. The rest of the cast is excellent and the stories are good. Favorite character: The doctor (a hologram with a prickly personality). What an original idea to have a hologram who has to outgrow his programming in much the way Data, an android, did in the earlier series. While Data was childlike, The Doctor is an annoyed adult with an adjustment problem. The Delta Quadrant is a wonderful place to escape!
1396917
It was just great seeing what I always felt was one the the more exiciting show of the time. The show always seemed to cover not only a moral thought but it was never preachy. It alway showed that anyone can make a mistake but could come back from it. Bill Shatner is the man, who could not fall in love with that boyish grin. The only thing I wish was on the dvd was coments from the stars and bloopers. I can't wait till the next season is out.
3513845
All the 'cool' and GROOVY  stars released an album in the 1970s. Even if they COULD not sing.  This clearly is one of those songs.  This is not a good song especially this version. but if you like William Shatner you will find it hilariously funny and worth the price for the song or cd and to think he released a whole album of this. What a joy and a hoot.

 Also I highly recommend PROUD MARY BY LEONARD NIMOY~ BEYOND HYSTERICAL.

if you say the words do not make any sense......I noticed lots of songs from my youth are that way.....LOL

4 STAR fun.
3870214
Since Cpt. Kirk and Spock I have enjoyed Star Trek adventures. The Next Generation was just as good. Now I get to revisit the series on Amazon Prime on HD which is a added bonus for me a fan. This is the kind of science fiction I enjoy suspense without all the horror that is confused for science fiction since Aliens and the like (my opinion).
1166059
A clever reboot and nod the original via Spock
1664188
What a bargain this one is! If you talk to [original series] Trekkies, you'll find that they rave about these two episodes, the third great one being "The Trouble with Tribbles".

In "Shore Leave," part of the Enterprise crew transports down for a little R&R on an interesting planet, only to discover that Lewis Carroll and others appear to have lined out the program. Each crew member experiences situations and people that existed earlier in their lives (or in their dreams). The "Alice in Wonderland" character theme continues throughout the episode. But Kirk quickly discovers that this seemingly joyful planet is NOT all in fun as death begins to plague his crew!

This entry is a really fun Star Trek romp, albeit it's serious at times, and is reminiscent of the much older "Bonanza" episode, "Hoss and the Leprechauns".

"The Squire of Gothos" is truly a unique episode. 'The Squire' is brilliantly played by William Campbell, a renowned actor who was an original contender for the spot of Captain Kirk. This is the only episode where a chief character had more speaking parts than Captain Kirk (William Shatner). The ego-driven Shatner, only realizing this too late, never allowed THAT to EVER happen again!

I've known Bill Campbell, ("Love Me Tender," where he played Elvis Presley's brother in the latter's first film, an American Civil War saga), for many years and consider him a good friend -- this Star Trek episode was one of his favorite acting experiences of all time. He really loved this memorable and fascinating role as the ornery Squire, "Trelane". And I have to say, Bill was a perfect, very dramatic  casting choice for the difficult role.

The story: On the Planet of Gothos, Kirk, Spock, and female crew members  are forced to 'play' The Squire's games, WHEN he wants to play, and by HIS rules. It doesn't take long for The Squire to get under Kirk's skin, big-time, but he finds himself helpless against the vast power of this pseudo-Gothic troublemaker.

If you were only ever going to own a single original Star Trek Series DVD, this would be the one to grab!
3110630
Ricardo Montalban is a bigger ham than William Shatner... together they could change the pork belly market on the NYSE!  Star Trek, Wrath of Khan is the best Star Trek movie ever made!!
1615485
I just truly LOVE this TV Show, I never ever miss it and if I am ever not home to see it live both my VCR and my DVR are programed to record it.  I currently have Seasons 1 and 2 on DVD and I just cannot wait to receive Season 3 on DVD which is currently on back order with Amazon.com.

I agree with a previous Reviewer; Why do we have to wait so long for it to be released on DVD?  Not good.  Truly one of the very best shows on regular TV.  I thought "LA Law" was good but this is much, much, much better by far.

To the entire cast especially to Candice Bergen whom I have always loved, to William Shatner whom I have always admired and followed from the days of Star Trek, and to James Spader whose "Closings" in court I have found to be the very best in any Law Show to date, to the directors, producers, writers, remaining cast and to the entire crew keep up the very excellent work.  I am looking forward to Seasons 4, 5, 6, 7...........may it never end.
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It is easy to poke fun at William Shatner and his interest in himself, but like the MIND MELD film, THE CAPTAINS is well worth watching. I just finished watching it and though it took a little while to get going, when it did - I was surprised; by Avery Brooks infectious joy, by Scott Bakula's down to earth honesty, by Kate Mulgrew turning the tables on Shatner and asking him the question she did, by Patrick Stewart sharing his feelings about being remembered as Captain Picard. This didn't feel staged. Instead, it felt like real people sharing themselves - both joys and sorrows. Yes, perhaps Bill Shatner began making this film as a self-reflection, but it ended up becoming something deeper and larger than that. Thanks Bill and all who participated.