Answer: Probably one of the greatest scenes in cinema. Bold claim yes, but consider all that goes into this scene:
(For the above movie clip, All rights are reserved by Paramount pictures, copyright 1996)
Patrick Stewart and Alfre Woodard are both incredible actors. Herman Melville's book is a classic tail of obsession, revenge, and loss. Star Trek represents a positive, righteous image of the future. Put all those together and the emotional and cinematic energy is powerful. I love this scene.
Okay, that's my dork post for the week. Enjoy.
Also, ready Moby Dick. It's a good book.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to post. Thanks for reading, and watching!
(For the above movie clip, All rights are reserved by Paramount pictures, copyright 1996)
Patrick Stewart and Alfre Woodard are both incredible actors. Herman Melville's book is a classic tail of obsession, revenge, and loss. Star Trek represents a positive, righteous image of the future. Put all those together and the emotional and cinematic energy is powerful. I love this scene.
Okay, that's my dork post for the week. Enjoy.
Also, ready Moby Dick. It's a good book.
If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to post. Thanks for reading, and watching!
Ahh yes, this video clip brings back good memories. It was also the last decent star trek movie made.
ReplyDelete"And if his chest had been a cannon, he would have shot his heart upon him." I love that line!
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ReplyDeleteWe have small punk band here in Finland. We are planning to print t-shirts and I was wondering could we have a permission to use your drawing of Moby Dick.
We are not able to pay anything but if you would agree for us to use your drawing we would be most thankful!
Jaakko
Actually that picture of Moby Dick is from one of the many reprintings of Melville's book. It's not original art. I was just using it under fair use.
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