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Live large and prosper Live large and prosper
An interview with Leonard Nimoy, whose new photography book, "The Full Body Project," brings Rubenesque nudes back into contemporary art.
By Nicole Pasulka Dec 12, 2007
Back to the mothership Back to the mothership
Spock's bride, T'Pring, has conjured fantasies for Trekkies for decades. Imagine their surprise when I tell them she's my mother.
By Jod Kaftan Oct 18, 2006
Where no TV show has gone before Where no TV show has gone before
With its hot, androgynous heroine leading the remnants of humanity against evil, God-fearing robots, "Battlestar Galactica" is boldly re-creating sci-fi TV.
By Laura Miller Jul 9, 2005
Letters
Readers debate "Enterprise" and mourn the Man in Black. And female horror fans say yes to nudity -- but wonder what's so sacred about the penis!
Sep 17, 2003
"Star Trek's" new moral frontier "Star Trek's" new moral frontier
UPN's "Enterprise," back for its third season, has saved the Trek franchise with messy, moving and ambiguous story lines torn from the 21st century.
By Sumana Harihareswara Sep 10, 2003
This week on DVD
A "Trek" geek's dream box set, John Ford's WWII propaganda classics, John Hughes' '80s teen angst, "The Addams Family," "Terms of Endearment" and its less endearing sequel.
May 13, 2003
This week on DVD
Baseball, bandleaders, submarines, a Jew in the Hitler Youth, the Osbournes' first season, Brad Pitt in Tibet. Plus: If you watch "The Ring" on DVD, does it still kill you?
Mar 4, 2003
Capt. Kirk's bulging trousers Capt. Kirk's bulging trousers
A touring exhibition of genuine "Star Trek" gimcracks reminds us of the virile greatness of the original Shatner/Nimoy series -- and the p.c. limpness of all the spinoffs.
By Mark Simpson Feb 26, 2003
Been there, done Iraq Been there, done Iraq
Recently discovered "Star Trek" scripts reveal Saddam-busting strategies.
By Barry Link Sep 27, 2002
"The Outer Limits" "The Outer Limits"
"We control the vertical. We control the horizontal." The creepiest series in TV history combined existential inquiry with a memorable monster menagerie.
By Mark Holcomb Apr 8, 2002
"Clockstoppers" "Clockstoppers"
Impressive sci-fi effects and cute actors can't save a trite, safe teen flick that should please Joe Lieberman.
By Damien Cave Mar 29, 2002
Where no geek has gone before Where no geek has gone before
"Star Trek" fans love to hate Ensign Wesley Crusher, but actor Wil Wheaton is a nerd hackers have come to respect.
By Damien Cave Dec 12, 2001
Blue Glow
Salon's TV picks for Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2001
By Joyce Millman Sep 26, 2001
Gay "Trek" Gay "Trek"
After three decades and four series, the Starship Enterprise has never seen a gay ensign. Will "Star Trek" ever cross the final frontier?
By Jonathan Kay Jun 30, 2001
Who owns fandom? Who owns fandom?
Independent Web sites devoted to pop culture icons like "The X-Files" and "Star Trek" used to flourish on the Net. Now they're an endangered species.
By Sarah Kendzior Dec 13, 2000
Heart of Stone, nerves of glass
Sharon Stone loses it at Glamour's Women of the Year awards. Plus: "Survivor" faces a cosmic wrinkle and Mr. Spock's ears go, logically, to the highest bidder.
By Amy Reiter Oct 25, 2000
Linux and the lady Linux and the lady
A hacker's tale of his infatuation with a high-priced, computer-literate escort. Or is she really an empathic metamorph?
By Caleb John Clark Sep 27, 2000
"Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan"
The greatest of all Star Trek movies comes to life -- and don't be surprised if your eyes water a bit at Spock's very Vulcan-like sacrifice.
By Stephanie Zacharek Aug 22, 2000
"Mission to Mars"
In space, no one can hear you jeer.
By Andrew O'Hehir Mar 10, 2000
Pols, guns and androgyny
A speed-of-light cultural flyover covering McCain, Koresh, guns, Hillary, "G.I. Blues," a heartfelt appeal to the Winslet Brigade, "Star Trek" and, well, you get the idea.
By Camille Paglia Feb 23, 2000
Coming clean
Is he or isn't he? Mr. Clean tells all; Randy on the set! Will & Grace & uncontrollable urges. And a helpful reminder from Liam: Oasis and the Beatles, different band.
By Amy Reiter Feb 7, 2000
Blue Glow
Salon's TV picks for
Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999
By Joyce Millman Dec 1, 1999
Sound bite for the apocalypse: "Read my gills"
Ex-prez part iguana? Jason Alexander goes on the "Star Trek" diet; Will Smith gets jiggy for the White House. Plus: Hot fun -- down the water slide with Dolly Parton!
By Amy Reiter Nov 22, 1999
The trouble with "Trek"
Plagued by falling ratings, rampant merchandising and a boss who hates the franchise legacy, the noble "Star Trek" faces the indignities of age.
By Robert Wilonsky Oct 29, 1999
Letters to the Editor
"Star Trek" is no more utopia than "Star Wars"; Cintra should try looking in the wrong places.
Letters to the Editor Jun 23, 1999
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