We Hate Movies S16: The Nexus #111 "Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country" [EXTENDED PREVIEW]
Nov 21, 2025
Dive into the captivating world of Star Trek VI as the hosts debate its significance, often heralded as the best film in the franchise. They explore memorable moments, from Captain Sulu's epic cold open to Shatner's unique prison break scene. The conversation touches on deleted scenes, uncredited characters, and the cultural impact of the film amidst Cold War tensions. With laughs over Christopher Plummer's love for Shakespeare and the evolution of Klingon design, this preview promises insights that will resonate with both fans and newcomers!
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Director's Cut DVD Treasure Hunt
- Unknown Host 0 recounts discovering a director's cut with extra scenes and joked about deleted lines like Scotty saying "that Klingon bitch."
- He and the hosts describe DVD-era obsession with special features and hunting hidden scenes on physical releases.
End-To-End DVD Ritual
- Unknown Host 2 and Unknown Host 1 share personal rituals of watching DVDs "end to end," including menus, trailers, and stills.
- They nostalgically compare obsessive DVD special-feature viewing to modern casual streaming habits.
Film Mirrors Geopolitical Change
- The episode interprets Star Trek VI as mirroring late-Cold War geopolitics and the Soviet Union's dissolution.
- They suggest modern Star Trek could mirror current geopolitical reconstitution themes, like a resurgent power.
