Published on Wednesday, April 1, 2009 - 5:07am
Want to see a stunning print of STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN plus 10 exclusive minutes of the new STAR TREK here in Austin?
Hey folks, Harry here... We lost Ricardo Montalbahn relatively recently - and we never got to hold a memorial screening for all of us geeks that loved his films - and most importantly... KHAAAAAAN!!!!! Well, with STAR TREK coming up - we (us folks whats thinks ups this cool shit) decided it would be most excellent if we held a pristine awesome screening of STAR TREK II: THE WRATH OF KHAN - and if we had a wonderful sneak of some STAR TREK goodness what ain't ever been seen by the eyes of man... even those at ShoWest! That's right. Goodies, KHAN and your fellow Khan lovers - all on hand! Let's kick this event's ass! God I love this movie!!
Fantastic Fest and Ain’t It Cool News present
Consensus in fan circles is virtually unanimous. The best STAR TREK film to date is the second installment, THE WRATH OF KHAN. Whereas STAR TREK: THE MOTION PICTURE’s bloated budget and plodding pacing flatlined with audiences, KHAN charged out of the gates with an epic revenge duel storyline between an aging and vulnerable Kirk and one of his lifelong enemies, Khan Noonien Singh (Ricardo Montalbán).
J.J. Abrams comes to Star Trek in much the same way KHAN director Nicholas Meyer did in 1982. Both were not steeped in the legacy of the show before coming to their projects. They also both wanted to be respectful to the tradition, but needed to deliver a fresh reimagining of the franchise to make it relevant to young viewers again. In fact Abrams has named STAR TREK II as one of his main influences for the new film.
I say that KHAN is the best of the series... to date. Based on what I have seen thus far, however, I am holding out strong hope that KHAN, the undisputed champ of the STAR TREK movies, will be trumped by Abrams’ reboot.Fantastic Fest badge holders can RSVP at the Fantastic Fest Facebook Page , the remaining seats will be first come first serve.
J.J. Abrams’ STAR TREK opens in theaters everywhere on May 8.
Reader Talkback
Nice Apr 1st, 2009 Hahahahahaha Apr 1st, 2009 DerLanghaarige Apr 1st, 2009 Khan will NOT be trumped Apr 1st, 2009 This 10 minutes shit... Apr 1st, 2009 That's a GENERAL criticism, by
the way Apr 1st, 2009 Let's have cheery pie with a
scoop of Iced Shit on top Apr 1st, 2009 Also, what happened to not
spoiling films? Apr 1st, 2009 He tasks me..... Apr 1st, 2009 where did I say I thought that Apr 1st, 2009 Who wrote this Harry? Apr 1st, 2009 Trump Khan? Apr 1st, 2009 "From hell's heart I stab at
thee" Apr 1st, 2009 Oh wait a minute, it's April
Fool's Day Apr 1st, 2009 Yes we Khaaaaaaannnn! Apr 1st, 2009 Bloo Apr 1st, 2009 No, I want to see it in
Philadelphia! Apr 1st, 2009 Lay off, people... Apr 1st, 2009 Why not just screen TWOK on
its own? Apr 1st, 2009 Trailer Apr 1st, 2009 Hypothetically? Yes to the
former Apr 1st, 2009 One Question Apr 1st, 2009 Nemesis Hate Apr 1st, 2009 enderandrew Apr 1st, 2009 enderandrew Apr 1st, 2009 And actually... Apr 1st, 2009 Went to a screening of Khan
last year... Apr 1st, 2009 Psychic Rape Apr 1st, 2009 One Answer Apr 1st, 2009 Hot diggety damn Apr 1st, 2009 Khan is Great - Trek III Is
Right Next to It... Apr 1st, 2009 enderandrew Apr 1st, 2009 Nemesis was awful Apr 1st, 2009 Nemesis Apr 1st, 2009 enderandrew Apr 1st, 2009 Holy Geekgasm! Congrats to
anyone who sees this! Apr 1st, 2009 Next Gen Movies... Apr 1st, 2009 Now...about Khan... Apr 1st, 2009 Game, set and match . . . Apr 1st, 2009 Why? So we can be reminded as
to when movies had substance? Apr 1st, 2009 I meant... Apr 1st, 2009 ST movies Apr 1st, 2009 Orionsangels Apr 1st, 2009 Trek preference Apr 1st, 2009 Star Trek 5 can be enjoyable Apr 1st, 2009 Trek Preference Apr 1st, 2009 ST: V isn't as bad as 75% of
TNG's movies Apr 1st, 2009 There's nothing wrong with
hoping for the best. Apr 1st, 2009 Why would I want to see 10
minutes of a film? Apr 1st, 2009 Bones... Nemesis Apr 1st, 2009 Azlam... not possible Apr 1st, 2009 oh and preferences... Apr 1st, 2009 See, this is some cool shit.
I wish theaters near me did
this. Apr 1st, 2009 No Kahn Souphanousinphone, no
fun Apr 1st, 2009 SWEET!!!! Apr 1st, 2009 Abrams make Trek Film Better
than Wrath of Khan? Apr 1st, 2009 Nemesis redeemed Star Trek V Apr 1st, 2009 Star Trek V Apr 1st, 2009 Uh, I've seen more than ten
minutes Apr 1st, 2009 I liked IV or VI prob. the
best. Apr 1st, 2009 Khan Apr 1st, 2009 We Need A Movie Set In The
"Mirror/Mirror" Universe Apr 1st, 2009 Nemesis works best... Apr 1st, 2009 Wow..I totally lost half a
sentence when I wrote that... Apr 1st, 2009 Why can't anything cool like
this come to Dallas, GA Apr 2nd, 2009 KHAAAAAAN!!!!! - Best Ring
Tone in the World Apr 2nd, 2009 When Generations came out Apr 2nd, 2009 enderandrew Apr 2nd, 2009 I saw a fan edit of trek 5 Apr 2nd, 2009 Kirk and Uhura are Shagging
Like Jackrabbits!!!!! Apr 2nd, 2009 The only thing wrong with ST2
is Apr 2nd, 2009 Trek Preference Apr 2nd, 2009 JJ Abrams can go fuck himself. Apr 2nd, 2009 Pass Apr 2nd, 2009 Enderandrew Apr 2nd, 2009 Star Trek Phase II movie Apr 2nd, 2009 do me a fucking favour Apr 2nd, 2009 And yet--everyone who is
bitching... Apr 2nd, 2009 The Treks the way I see it... Apr 3rd, 2009 I know im going to get torn to
pieces for Apr 3rd, 2009 I saw Nemesis in the theater
and liked it Apr 3rd, 2009 Nemesis was average Apr 3rd, 2009 What's wrong with hoping for a
better film than Khan? Apr 3rd, 2009 The Summer of 1982... Apr 3rd, 2009 enderandrew>> Nemesis the
SAME film? Give me a break. Apr 3rd, 2009 Theater audiences will laugh
at these two lines... Apr 3rd, 2009 Khan/Nemesis Apr 4th, 2009 KHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNNNNNNN YOU
DIG IT?!? Apr 4th, 2009 "Wrath of Khan" = great film
"Wrath of Kahn" = no so great Apr 4th, 2009 Seth Rogan as Khan, in Abrams
remake part II Apr 4th, 2009 Shia LaBeouf as Joachim Apr 4th, 2009 Nemesis is utter Shiite Apr 4th, 2009 I thought nemesis was ok,
basically a lame Apr 5th, 2009 the first walkie-talkie
face-off on film? Apr 5th, 2009 Nemesis sucked and sucked hard Apr 5th, 2009 Kid Z Apr 5th, 2009 maximumbob Apr 5th, 2009 A&F pretty boy Apr 5th, 2009 When will we get word of the
new film? Apr 6th, 2009 re: Nemesis Apr 6th, 2009 OK, We've Beaten the nemesis
Point into the Ground Apr 6th, 2009 SHATNER CONFIRMED IN ABRAM'S
MOVIE Apr 6th, 2009 You lucky sons of bitches. Apr 7th, 2009 Why is there no posting about
seeing the ENTIRE FILM yet? Apr 7th, 2009 THEY SHOWED THE NEW
FILM!!!!!!!! Apr 7th, 2009 THEY SHOWED THE WHOLE FUCKING
MOVIE!?!?!?!! Apr 7th, 2009 First reviews coming in... Apr 7th, 2009 Lucky SOB I am, the movie
is.... Apr 7th, 2009 MUTHAAAA FUCKAAAAAAA Apr 7th, 2009 Wow. This rocks. Apr 7th, 2009 Harry and Mass quick reviews Apr 7th, 2009 My take (slight spoilers) on
JJ Trek Apr 7th, 2009 oh, and special mention for
Karl Urban Apr 7th, 2009 ATTENTION DAMIAN (SNICKER)
Lindelof Apr 7th, 2009 Harry...This movie will never
trump Khan or STIV Apr 8th, 2009 Class May 8th, 2009 heh? May 11th, 2009
