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Star Trek: Nemesis (2002)
Not as bad as the critics make out....
I must admit that initially, I was not too eager to view Star Trek Nemesis based on a great many reviews I had read concerning the film. But I must say, after viewing the film in question, I was pleasantly surprised.
Granted, it's not to the levels of Wrath of Khan, Voyage Home, Undescovered Country or First Contact, but Nemesis does have it's own little charms. Based around the theme of family, it's quite engrossing to see just how well the Next Generation team have gelled together over the years and this really shows in Nemesis. You're given the impression that it's their final voyage and the incidents that happen throughout the film to rip the family apart are interesting to watch.
Secondly, Nemesis got a lot of flack for being too 'Hollywood', but I disagree as this does add a new dimension to the film. We see incidents and situations that we wouldn't usually see, and that of course is always welcome.
My recommendation to anyone considering seeing this film is go with an open mind. Don't expect anything but closure to the series and you'll more than likely enjoy Nemesis.
Love Thy Neighbour (1972)
It's not that he's black, he's a tory!
A controversial, yet classic sitcom from the 70's. Based around the lives of Eddie (the proud British unionist), his wife Joan, Bill (the proud black ethnic tory)and his lovely wife Barbie. Often stereotyped by those who have never really watched the series as 'racist', Love Thy Neighbour was far removed from such a stereotype. Looking at the lighter side of the attitudes at the time, Eddie's and Bill's disagreements were perfectly balanced with friendship (who could forget the episode when Eddie drags Bill out on the town?!).
Eddie and Bill's characters are presented as equals, and both have different views on life (whether it'd be labour, tory, or black power!) but more often than not, when they argue and bicker, both come out looking as bad as each other.
Anybody faulting Love Thy Neigbhour for it's views should take a closer look at the series first. A show that positioned Bill (Rudolph Walker) in such a prominant powerful role, and presented him as such a strong upstanding character was way ahead of it's time (when other shows were still presenting ethnic minorities as 'comedy' characters).