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[THIS VIDEO WAS UPLOADED TO YOUTUBE, SEPT. 21, 2020.] ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION: #StarTrek #LowerDecks [PART 2 of 3] Picking up from Part 1, old school Trekkie, Moonjumper, continues his fair review of "Star Trek: Lower Decks'" first five episodes, with a focus on Episode 3, "Temporal Edict." Showrunner Mike McMahan bravely bucks the "woke" tropes of modern sci-fi with a hilarious episode that brazenly flips the "Mary Sue" trope on its head. Moonjumper examines how this animated comedy sharply contrasts itself from the mistakes of "Star Trek: Discovery." TABLE OF CONTENTS 00:10 Opening Titles / Previously in Part 1 00:50 Opening Monologue: No, I Do Not Hate Alex Kurtzman 04:15 Mike McMahan is NOT Alex Kurtzman 05:30 Burnham and The Mistakes of Discovery 12:05 McMahan Sets New Course with Ensign Mariner 13:10 Mariner’s Chemistry with Boimler 14:40 Lower Decks Pokes Fun at “Mary Sue” Trope 17:50 Lower Decks is NOT “Kurtzman-Trek” 19:00 Closing Comments / Preview of Part III 21:00 Closing Credits (Sources/Works Cited) LINKS: Lower Decks Halftime Review (Part 1): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5ct-RuiDnk&t=1s Lower Decks Trailer Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JLk6feiWsE&t=319s Main Channel Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzXEcFRM8LxgZy5KujZLc8A DISCLAIMER AMENDMENT/FAIR NOTICE: The disclaimer at the beginning and/or end of this video regarding non-monetization of this video applies only to THIS video, directly, and shall not apply to the overall channel in general (such as accepting general donations for the channel or commentator), or to other future videos, including “sub-episodes” and other videos which may utilize excerpts and/or clips from this video.

[THIS VIDEO WAS UPLOADED TO YOUTUBE, SEPT. 5, 2020.] ORIGINAL DESRIPTION: #StarTrek #LowerDecks [PART 1 of 3] Wait! "Lower Decks" DOESN'T suck!? It's true! And that comes from the mouth of an old school Trekkie known online as Moonjumper. Indeed, Moonjumper is one of a handful of pre-TNG Trekkies whose very first exposure to any form of Star Trek was as a little boy in the early 1970's, watching Filmation's "Star Trek (The Animated Series)," on Saturday mornings on NBC. From there, Moonjumper became a fanatical addict of "The Original Series"--and the rest is history. Now, for the first time in 47 years, a second animated series set in the Star Trek universe has premiered on CBS All Access. In Part 1 of his detailed half-season analysis of "Star Trek: Lower Decks," Moonjumper examines how this animated comedy fits into Star Trek's overall continuity and canon--oh, and begs you...please, don't watch "Star Trek: Lower Decks" on your cellphone! Otherwise, you will miss a plethora of subtle, DEEP CUT canonical references and Easter eggs--some of which, Moonjumper points out in this video. But there are simply too many to name. It's not a perfect show, and Moonjumper calls it like it is...the good and the bad. And this is just Part 1. TABLE OF CONTENTS 00:02 Opening Title Sequence 00:45 Opening Monologue: Don’t Watch Lower Decks on Your Cellphone! 03:35 Where Does Lower Decks Fit on the Timeline? 07:40 Does Lower Decks Adhere to Continuity? 09:00 Does Lower Decks Suck? 09:20 The Pilot (Second Contact) Compared to Other Trek Pilots 10:55 A Star Trek Universe We Recognize 12:10 TAS Aliens Return! 13:05 More Easter Eggs! 14:30 The Argo is Back! 14:50 A History of Surface Vehicles in Star Trek 17:05 Mike McMahan is His Own Man 17:30 Moonjumper Previews Part 2 18:40 Closing Credits (Sources/Works Cited) LINKS Lower Decks Halftime Review (Part 2): https://youtu.be/pKXzxIc2QVM Lower Decks Trailer Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JLk6feiWsE&t=319s Main Channel Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzXEcFRM8LxgZy5KujZLc8A DISCLAIMER AMENDMENT/FAIR NOTICE: The disclaimer at the beginning and/or end of this video regarding non-monetization of this video applies only to THIS video, directly, and shall not apply to the overall channel in general (such as accepting general donations for the channel or commentator), or to other future videos, including “sub-episodes” and other videos which may utilize excerpts and/or clips from this video.

[THIS VIDEO WAS UPLOADED TO YOUTUBE, JULY 27, 2020.] ARCHIVAL NOTE: This was a trailer reaction/review for "Star Trek: Lower Decks," uploaded to YouTube a few weeks prior to the premiere of "Lower Decks" on CBS All Access. It's fair to say that, while I was keeping an open mind, you can easily pick up on my skepticism prior to the premiere of the series. After being so badly burned by Discovery, I'm now happy to report that stubbornly keeping an open mind actually paid off. Lower Decks ended up being (surprisingly) good! So, it's kind of interesting to hear what I said in this video, compared to what I would later say in my three-part review of Season 1. ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION: #StarTrek #LowerDecks “Moonjumper Reviews: Who Cares What I Think!?—That name is way too long!” says the great and mighty Anti-Trekker. Nonetheless, Moonjumper is here to tell you what he thinks about “Star Trek: Lower Decks,” the new upcoming animated Star Trek series from CBS All Access and one of the executive producers of “Rick and Morty”—premiering August 6, 2020. Moonjumper has his concerns, which he will share, along with ideas on what he might have done differently as far as concept, but he’s also intrigued by it—and is eager to see how it will play out. Join Moonjumper as he provides his full review and analysis of the “Lower Decks” official trailer and supplementary promotional materials—including his thoughts and breakdown of Star Trek’s latest hero starship, the U.S.S. Cerritos—namely, is it ugly ENOUGH for a crew of Starfleet misfits? TABLE OF CONTENTS 00:01 Teaser: Anti-Trekker thinks MY NAME IS TOO LONG! 01:15 Opening Title Sequence 01:50 Opening Monologue 03:00 A Shout-out to Anti-Trekker 03:45 So, What’s Mom Think of the “Star Trek: Lower Decks” Trailer? 04:00 How Will “Lower Decks” Compare to “Star Trek: The Animated Series?” 06:14 Will “Lower Decks” Suck? —Not Necessarily. 06:50 How Different Will “Lower Decks” Be? 09:45 Well-Written Comedy or Fart Jokes? 10:20 The U.S.S. Cerritos Isn’t Ugly ENOUGH! 11:45 “Lower Decks” Compared to “Space Quest” (1990’s Video Game Series) 12:15 “Lower Decks” Heroes Should be Enlisted—NOT Ensigns. 14:06 The Shared Dream of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Gene Roddenberry 20:10 A Return to “Canon” Star Trek? 22:50 Final Thoughts: Let’s Give “Lower Decks” a Chance! 24:45 Closing Credits (Sources / Works Cited) DISCLAIMER AMENDMENT/FAIR NOTICE: The disclaimer at the beginning and/or end of this video regarding non-monetization of this video applies only to THIS video, directly, and shall not apply to the overall channel in general (such as accepting general donations for the channel or commentator), or to other future videos, including “sub-episodes” and other videos which may utilize excerpts and/or clips from this video.

[THIS VIDEO WAS UPLOADED TO YOUTUBE, JULY 10, 2020.] ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION: #CancelCulture In the wake of national crises and heartbreaking tragedy, the Orwellian mob known as “Cancel Culture” has seized this opportunity to shut down all free expression (in some cases by force)—ragefully “canceling” every aspect of the Humanities: history, art, music, literature, television and film. Strangely, Hollywood, to its own financial and artistic detriment, seems eager to fall in line. Why is Hollywood canceling itself? TABLE OF CONTENTS 00:01 Teaser 01:00 Opening Title Sequence 01:40 Opening Monologue: The 2020 Apocalypse 05:45 I Warned You This Would Happen. 10:55 Variety Joins the Cancel Culture (and “Cancels” Forrest Gump!?) 13:35 Are There Any Rational People Left in Hollywood? 14:35 Should We Cancel Alfred Hitchcock’s “Psycho?” 16:00 WW2-Era Comedy “The Crystal Ball” (1943) Gets a Trigger Warning. 19:35 Japan is Alarmed by American Cancel Culture: (Anime and Manga Industry Endangered; Japanese Government Holds Emergency Hearings) 22:30 George Floyd is Not Dead Because of a Movie: (A City Plagued by Corruption) 25:10 Why Trigger Warnings are Insulting. 27:15 As Statues Fall, We Examine the Histories of both Christopher Columbus and the Vikings in North America. 29:55 What Will Hollywood Self-Cancel Next? (Will Hollywood Pull all Movies About Columbus? Will MGM and the History Channel Pull “Vikings?” Will CBS Pull “Star Trek: Enterprise” from CBS All Access?) 30:35 Final Thoughts: We Cannot Cower to Ignorance. 34:50 Closing Credits (Sources / Works Cited) DISCLAIMER AMENDMENT/FAIR NOTICE: The disclaimer at the beginning and/or end of this video regarding non-monetization of this video applies only to THIS video, directly, and shall not apply to the overall channel in general (such as accepting general donations for the channel or commentator), or to other future videos, including “sub-episodes” and other videos which may utilize excerpts and/or clips from this video.

[THIS VIDEO WAS UPLOADED TO YOUTUBE, MAY 30, 2020.] ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION: WAIT! WHAT!? "Mission: Impossible's" Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) shares a "cinematic universe" with "Touched by an Angel!?" It's true! LOOKS LIKE IT'S TIME TO BINGE! BUT, I WARN YOU: If you're a compulsive "completist" when it comes to continuity and canon, you've got your work cut out for you when it comes to the (shared) universe of "Mission: Impossible." Or is it a multiverse? It's hard to be sure, but it is all connected. Unless you've been living under a rock for the last twenty-five years, you probably know that Tom Cruise does the, well, IMPOSSIBLE as IMF secret agent Ethan Hunt in one of the biggest ongoing movie franchises in the world--"Mission: Impossible." However, if you're even slightly younger than me, you may only be vaguely aware--or not aware at all--that "Mission: Impossible" began as a long-running, extremely popular television series over fifty years ago! Back when comedy giant and high powered media mogul Lucille Ball, co-founder and head of Desilu Studios, was looking to produce some high profile TV dramas in the mid-1960's, she personally green lit three intriguing candidates around the same time. The most famous was "Star Trek." Another was private eye action drama "Mannix," which ran solidly for eight seasons. The third was a procedural spy drama called "Mission: Impossible"--which not only ran for seven seasons from 1966 to 1973, it spawned a 1980's sequel series (which I grew up with), and in 1996, a multi-billion dollar movie franchise starring superstar Tom Cruise...making it all the more baffling as to why CBS has, for decades, kept the original "Mission: Impossible" TV series so "quiet" and mysteriously absent from syndication until recently. (It's now quietly airing at 2 AM (3 AM Eastern) on MeTV and streaming on CBS All Access.) So, if you're at all surprised by the existence the original 1960's M.I. series (which the Tom Cruise movies treat as canon), let alone it's 1980s revival/sequel series (or if you're just old enough to be vaguely aware of them), you maybe even more surprised to learn that, through a spiderweb of canonical crossovers and spin-offs, the entire "Mission: Impossible" franchise is part of a shared "cinematic universe" of blockbuster movies and CBS-owned television series ranging from hard-driving crime drama "Mannix" and slapstick sitcom "Here's Lucy" through the 1970's to later series you may even be old enough to recognize, such as "Diagnosis: Murder" and "Touched by an Angel" in the 1990's and early 2000's. NOTE: A portion of this video does contain an excerpt from my previous episode for reasons of context. However, if you have already seen that portion, you can skip forward to my brand new rant--I mean, analysis--that continues immediately afterwards and is guaranteed to blow your mind! Here's a table of contents to help navigate your personal interests: TABLE OF CONTENTS: 00:01 Satirical Intro 01:50 Mission: Impossible, a 50+ year old TV series 02:41 Mission: Impossible, a multi-billion dollar franchise 05:02 Mission: Impossible vs. Mission: Impossible 12:33 Why has CBS kept the original series buried? (Updated thoughts) 15:31 M.I. “Cinematic Universe”?? 19:08 Closing Credits (Works Cited) DISCLAIMER AMENDMENT/FAIR NOTICE: The disclaimer at the beginning and/or end of this video regarding non-monetization of this video applies only to THIS video, directly, and shall not apply to the overall channel in general (such as accepting general donations for the channel or commentator), or to other future videos, including “sub-episodes” and other videos which may utilize excerpts and/or clips from this video.

[THIS VIDEO WAS UPLOADED TO YOUTUBE, MAY 17, 2020.] ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION: WHAT TO BINGE? Along with some new UPDATED thoughts and information, this video contains a re-uploaded portion of "Ep. 3: My Review of MeTV." However, this video focuses specifically on "Mannix"--a long running procedural crime drama / private eye series, which aired on CBS from 1967 to 1975--and is still owned and distributed by CBS. This is not some obscure one-season wonder, but a once wildly popular juggernaut on par with shows like "NCIS." From the creator of "Mission: Impossible," Mannix performed solidly for the "Tiffany Network" for eight seasons, and yet, until recently, has seemed oddly absent from syndication for decades. And as of this video, CBS has STILL not made "Mannix" available on CBS All Access (or ANY streaming platform that I can find). What gives, CBS? Mannix is, however, available on DVD, as well as currently airing on broadcast nostalgia networks, MeTV and Decades. Also, be sure to check out my full review of OTA network, MeTV, linked here: https://youtu.be/FKo92pjv7-U DISCLAIMER AMENDMENT/FAIR NOTICE: The disclaimer at the beginning and/or end of this video regarding non-monetization of this video applies only to THIS video, directly, and shall not apply to the overall channel in general (such as accepting general donations for the channel or commentator), or to other future videos, including “sub-episodes” and other videos which may utilize excerpts and/or clips from this video.

[THIS VIDEO WAS UPLOADED TO YOUTUBE, MAY 14, 2020.] ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION: This video (directed at nostalgic adults) contains an excerpt from Moonjumper's review of OTA network MeTV, a nationwide broadcast station featuring classic television series from the 1950's to 1980's. The clip contained herein focuses on the historical aspects of "Lost in Space," the 1960's sci-fi series which began as a serious black and white drama in its first season, only to evolve into a quirky, campy sitcom by its second and third seasons. "Lost in Space" would go on to seed a franchise, including a theatrical reboot, and a big budget, science fiction drama series from Netflix. This is just a short bite. Be sure to watch Moonjumper's full twenty minute review of MeTV (including more in-depth discussions of "Mannix" and the original "Mission: Impossible." That full length review is linked here: https://youtu.be/FKo92pjv7-U DISCLAIMER AMENDMENT/FAIR NOTICE: The disclaimer at the beginning and/or end of this video regarding non-monetization of this video applies only to THIS video, directly, and shall not apply to the overall channel in general (such as accepting general donations for the channel or commentator), or to other future videos, including “sub-episodes” and other videos which may utilize excerpts and/or clips from this video.

[THIS VIDEO WAS UPLOADED TO YOUTUBE, MAY 3, 2020.] ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION: Are you still shut in against your will and bored to tears with hours of grandstanding press conferences? Bored to insanity with popstars with bad hair and no makeup singing into their cell phones? Moonjumper shows you an alternative escape: Moonjumper reviews O.T.A. (Over The Air) broadcast network MeTV (Memorable Entertainment Television), an absolutely free source of nostalgic, and in some cases, rare classic television series you may not find anywhere else—featuring golden oldies from the 1950’s to the 1970’s (including some you may have never seen before). In this video, Moonjumper gives brief reviews of some of the station’s programming, including the long-running P.I. series, “Mannix,” the original “Mission: Impossible,” which launched a multibillion dollar franchise, “Alfred Hitchcock Presents,” which will deliver chills every time, and “Lost in Space,” the quirky 1960’s sci-fi series which actually began its run as a “serious” drama, bordering on hard science fiction, before reformatting into a “Bewitched” or “I Dream of Jeanie”-style genre sitcom. In this video, you’ll also see nods and shoutouts to other classic programing on MeTV, such as “Buck Rogers in the 25th Century,” “The Time Tunnel,” “The Rifleman,” “The Twilight Zone,” “Star Trek,” “Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (The Series),” and “Planet of the Apes (The Series),” starring film series star Roddy McDowall. And, no, this is not a shill piece or paid advertisement (unfortunately—Moonjumper could use the money). This is an unbiased, unsolicited review by a lover of great television—and, surprise! Yes, there really was great television before Netflix or HBO—some you may not even know about! (It’s not all Lost in Space!) And there’s no pricy streaming or cable charges involved if you have an antenna, which is great in tight times like these. MeTV is broadcast nationwide through local television affiliates, but is also included in cable packages as well. At the end, Moonjumper also previews some upcoming topics, including 70's sci-fi series, “Space: 1999,” starring Mission: Impossible alums Martin Landau and Barbara Bain, and the current day (and eerily topical) Starz prestige series (rated TV-M), “Counterpart,” starring J.K. Simmons, Olivia Williams, and James Cromwell. DISCLAIMER AMENDMENT/FAIR NOTICE: The disclaimer at the beginning and/or end of this video regarding non-monetization of this video applies only to THIS video, directly, and shall not apply to the overall channel in general (such as accepting general donations for the channel or commentator), or to other future videos, including “sub-episodes” and other videos which may utilize excerpts and/or clips from this video.

[THIS VIDEO WAS UPLOADED TO YOUTUBE, SEPT. 18, 2019.] ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION: Moonjumper Reviews launches a BRAND NEW channel/show, "WHO CARES WHAT I THINK!?" with a belated review of "Underworld: Blood Wars," as well as a retrospective look at the Underworld franchise overall. Moonjumper also takes a few minutes to introduce his new review series, with insight into what you can expect to see in future installments. 00:01 - Channel Introduction 04:45 - Underworld review and discussion [ARCHIVAL NOTE: The planned second episode regarding "Star Trek: Discovery vs. Star Trek: Picard" was delayed due more pressing issues Moonjumper wished to discuss at the time (i.e. Covid 19). The planned discussion regarding "Discovery" and "Picard" eventually became Episodes 12 and 19.] DISCLAIMER AMENDMENT/FAIR NOTICE: The disclaimer at the beginning and/or end of this video regarding non-monetization of this video applies only to THIS video, directly, and shall not apply to the overall channel in general (such as accepting general donations for the channel or commentator), or to other future videos, including “sub-episodes” and other videos which may utilize excerpts and/or clips from this video.