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"Galaxy Quest," a film that transcends the traditional boundaries of sci-fi comedy, cleverly satirises the tropes of classic science fiction television series while simultaneously paying heartfelt homage to them. Directed by Dean Parisot and released in 1999, the movie stars an ensemble cast including Tim Allen, Sigourney Weaver, Alan Rickman, Tony Shalhoub, Sam Rockwell, and Daryl Mitchell. It's a film that not only fans of sci-fi can appreciate but also offers plenty of laughs, excitement, and emotional depth for a broader audience.The premise of "Galaxy Quest" is both a parody and a tribute to the cult phenomenon of TV shows like "Star Trek" and their fervent fan bases. The story follows the washed-up cast of the fictional '80s television series "Galaxy Quest," who, decades after the show's cancellation, make their living through re-runs and sci-fi conventions. The twist comes when they are mistaken for real space heroes by an alien race, the Thermians, who have modelled their entire society on the "Galaxy Quest" TV series, believing the episodes to be historical documents.Tim Allen's portrayal of Jason Nesmith, who played the show's commander, Peter Quincy Taggart, is a standout. Allen captures the bravado and the vulnerability of a man struggling to reconcile his past glory with his present reality. Sigourney Weaver, as Gwen DeMarco, provides not only comic relief but also a strong and savvy presence, challenging the typical damsel-in-distress trope often seen in sci-fi. Alan Rickman, in the role of Alexander Dane, a classically trained actor who resents his typecasting as the alien Dr. Lazarus, delivers his lines with a delicious mix of disdain and despair, providing one of the film's most heartfelt performances.The brilliance of "Galaxy Quest" lies in its ability to poke fun at the clichés of the genre while also respecting the source material. The film cleverly uses the conventions of science fiction—such as teleportation, space battles, and alien encounters—to both parody and celebrate the genre. The Thermians, with their octopus-like true forms hidden beneath human exteriors, symbolise the sometimes awkward but genuine passion of the sci-fi fandom. Their naivety and earnestness in seeking the help of the "Galaxy Quest" crew to save their civilization from the malevolent warlord Sarris (played menacingly by Robin Sachs) add to the film's charm and humour.One of the movie's most significant achievements is its commentary on the nature of fandom and celebrity. "Galaxy Quest" depicts the actors' initial disdain for the conventions and the fans, seeing them as reminders of their failed careers. However, as the story progresses, they come to appreciate the impact their roles have had on their fans' lives, especially the Thermians. This evolution mirrors the journey many actors associated with typecast roles undergo, eventually embracing the love and adoration of the fan community.The screenplay, written by David Howard and Robert Gordon, balances the comedic and dramatic elements seamlessly, creating a narrative that is engaging and emotionally resonant. The dialogue is sharp, filled with memorable lines that have become quotable among fans. The visual effects, while not groundbreaking, effectively serve the story, adding to the film's charm rather than distracting from it."Galaxy Quest" also explores themes of identity, redemption, and the power of belief. Each character undergoes a personal journey, discovering their strength and value beyond their typecast roles. The film's climax, involving a "Galaxy Quest" convention, underscores the idea that belief in oneself and in others can lead to real-world heroism, a message that resonates well beyond the confines of the story.In retrospect, "Galaxy Quest" has grown from a cult classic into a beloved gem, appreciated for its witty satire, emotional depth, and loving tribute to the sci-fi genre and its fans. The film's enduring popularity is a testament to its quality, humor, and the universal appeal of its underlying themes. It serves as a reminder that, sometimes, to find our true selves, we need to embrace the roles we've been given, no matter how alien they may seem.In conclusion, "Galaxy Quest" stands as a pinnacle of sci-fi comedy, expertly blending satire, heart, and adventure. Its clever script, combined with strong performances from the cast, makes it a standout film that continues to entertain and inspire. Whether you're a die-hard sci-fi aficionado or simply in search of a film that offers laughs and a warm heart, "Galaxy Quest" is a journey worth taking. Its message of unity, understanding, and the transformative power of believing in one's self and others is as relevant today as it was at the time of its release. Please follow the Podcast and join our community at https://linktr.ee/borntowatchpodcast If you are looking to start a podcast and want a host or get guests to pipe in remotely, look no further than Riverside.fmClick the link below https://riverside.fm/?utm_campaign=campaign_1&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=rewardful&via=matthew

Never give up, never surrender! Analog Jones completes its adventure theme when they watch Galaxy Quest.  Quick Facts Directed by Dean Parisot Screenplay by David Howard and Robert Gordon Distributed by DreamWorks Pictures Released on December 25, 1999 Budget: $45 million Box Office: $90.7 million Rotten Tomatoes: 90% Tomatometer, 79% Audience score Starring Tim Allen as Jason Nesmith, who played Commander Peter Quincy Taggart, the commander of the NSEA Protector and main character of the series Sigourney Weaver as Gwen DeMarco, who played Lieutenant Tawny Madison, the ship's communications officer and the only officer aboard who can give orders to the ship's computer Alan Rickman as Alexander Dane, who played Dr. Lazarus, the ship's science officer and a member of the Mak'tar, an alien species known for their super intelligence and psionic powers Tony Shalhoub as Fred Kwan, who played Tech Sergeant Chen, the ship's chief engineer Sam Rockwell as Guy Fleegman, the cast's handler at conventions, who also played a "redshirt" (a short-lived minor character) in a single episode, simply referred to as "Crewman #6" (In the revival at the end of the film, he gains a part as Security Chief "Roc" Ingersol.) Daryl Mitchell as Tommy Webber, who played Lieutenant Laredo, a precocious child pilot Missi Pyle as Laliari, a Thermian and love interest for Fred (In the revival at the end of the film, she goes under the name of Jane Doe, playing a character called "Laliari".) Justin Long as Brandon, a dedicated fan of Galaxy Quest (Long's film debut) How to listen and reach Analog Jones and the Temple of Film Discuss these movies and more on our Facebook page. You can also listen to us on iTunes, iHeartRADIO, Podbean, Spotify, and Youtube! Please email us at analogjonestof@gmail.com with any comments or questions!

Charles Skaggs & Xan Sprouse watch Galaxy Quest, the 1999 science fiction comedy film directed by Dean Parisot and featuring Tim Allen as Jason Nesmith, Sigourney Weaver as Gwen DeMarco, Alan Rickman as Alexander Dane, and Sam Rockwell as Guy Fleegman! Find us here:Twitter:  @DrunkCinemaCast, @CharlesSkaggs, @udanax19 Facebook:  @DrunkCinema Email:  DrunkCinemaPodcast@gmail.com Listen and subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts and leave us a review!

We are taking the podcast back to the 1900s, but not by much. This week’s film was released in December of 1999, and none of us watched it until it hit on home video in the early 2000s. At least one of us got spoiled by one of the fancy features included with the DVD. All three of us find it difficult to believe that we’ve done 80 episodes and had not touched on this movie. Considering how much all of us love this movie. Galaxy Quest is rated PG and was released December 25 1999. The film stars Tim Allen as Jason Nesmith, Sigourney Weaver as Gwen DeMarco, Alan Rickman as Alexander Dane, Tony Shaloub Fred Kwan, Sam Rockwell as Guy Fleegman and Justing Long as Brandon. Hosts: Daniel Levain, Ian Sweetman, and Eric Sweetman. Subscribe thru: Apple Podcast Google Podcast Spotify Or your search for the show on your favorite podcasting software.

Computer, what topic is episode 54 on?"Galaxy Quest"Episode 54 is on Galaxy Quest!Pedal to the metal, and get ready for some vertical Thermian handclaps for the crew of the NSEA Protector with returning special guest Crewman #6..... aka Andy from Geek Salad! You may remember him from Episode 23 on Mystery Men. He's the plucky comic relief in this episode, and unlike Guy Fleegman's Crewman #6 on the show, he lives to the end of episode 54!Galaxy Quest's historical documents have been off-air for 18 years but the illustrious crew are still making appearances at conventions near you!We have Jason Nesmith, as the handsome, brave Commander Peter Quincy Taggart; Gwen (just how does she fit her boobs into her suit, though?) DeMarco as Lt. Tawny Madison; By Grabthar's Hammer, it's Alexander Dane as Dr. Lazarus; Tommy Webber, who's grown up so fast, as Lt. Laredo and Fred Kwan as the sardonic, sarcastic Tech Sgt Chen.It might have been off-air, but the fans still love the historical documents. Especially the Thermian people, who take cosplay to a whole new level and recreate the ship, from scratch, and even include an authentic "bad guy". These really are fans from another world!And if there's any movie that celebrates fan culture and appreciates fandom, it's Galaxy Quest.Never Give Up! Never Surrender!I would love to hear your thoughts on Galaxy Quest!SPECIAL THANKS.... to the out-of-this-world brilliant podcaster and all-round excellent human being, Andy for joining me to chat about Galaxy Quest. Give him a hand, he's (not) British.You can find his podcast Geek Salad on all good podcast apps, their website https://geeksalad.podbean.com/ and make sure you check out Episode 197 - We Can Remember It For You Wholesale (ft. me!), and the other 196 quality episodes on movies, video games, music, tv.... basically a veritable smorgasbord of great content!You can follow Andy on Twitter @geeksaladradio, check out Geek Salad on Facebook or watch Geek Salad's Retro Reviews on the Geek Salad YouTube channel!GET IN TOUCH....Twitter @verbaldioramaInstagram @verbaldioramaFacebook @verbaldioramaLetterboxd @verbaldioramaEmail verbaldiorama [at] gmail [dot] comWebsite verbaldiorama.comSUPPORT VERBAL DIORAMA....Leave a 5-star rating/review: Apple Podcasts or Podchaser Join the Patreon: patreon.com/verbaldioramaThank you to all the patrons Simon E, Sade, Jardiel, Claudia, Simon B, Laurel, Derek, Jason, Kristin, Cat, Andy, Mike and Griff!Theme Music: Verbal Diorama Theme SongMusic by Chloe Enticott - Compositions by Chloe FacebookLyrics by Chloe Enticott (and me!)Production by Ellis Powell-Bevan of Ewenique Studios. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Let’s Talk Through Galaxy Quest and Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary For the very first episode of Let’s Talk Through, Kyle, Mark, Ruthie and Lara discuss Sci-fi, Cons, Pop Culture influences that the movie Galaxy Quest beautifully portrayed and the behind the scenes shown in Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary. Send in your Pop Culture Topics you would like us to cover! We would love for our listeners to submit Pop Culture Topics, Suggestions, or every feedback on episodes going forward. You can send that in to our feedback page, on our Facebook group or email us at. One of the best ways to submit feedback is on our Facebook group. You can also send us an email to TalkThroughTTM@gmail.com or call our new voicemail at 630-474-3218. Subscribe and Support! Please remember to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or whatever is your podcast client of choice. Subscribing to us helps us move up in the rankings, so it’ll help us out tremendously! You can add our RSS feed directly: It’s https://talkthroughmedia.com/feed/podcast/letstalkthrough/ You’ll also get new episodes when released. And while you’re in there, leave us a rating or review! It only takes a few minutes and it also helps us out! And join our Facebook group! Follow us on Twitter! And like the network’s Facebook page! Listen to us on YouTube!

Let’s Talk Through Galaxy Quest and Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary For the very first episode of Let’s Talk Through, Kyle, Mark, Ruthie and Lara discuss Sci-fi, Cons, Pop Culture influences that the movie Galaxy Quest beautifully portrayed and the behind the scenes shown in Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary. Send in your Pop Culture Topics you would like us to cover! We would love for our listeners to submit Pop Culture Topics, Suggestions, or every feedback on episodes going forward. You can send that in to our feedback page, on our Facebook group or email us at. One of the best ways to submit feedback is on our Facebook group. You can also send us an email to TalkThroughTTM@gmail.com or call our new voicemail at 630-474-3218. Subscribe and Support! Please remember to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or whatever is your podcast client of choice. Subscribing to us helps us move up in the rankings, so it’ll help us out tremendously! You can add our RSS feed directly: It’s https://talkthroughmedia.com/feed/podcast/letstalkthrough/ You’ll also get new episodes when released. And while you’re in there, leave us a rating or review! It only takes a few minutes and it also helps us out! And join our Facebook group! Follow us on Twitter! And like the network’s Facebook page! Listen to us on YouTube!

Kyle, Mark, Ruthie and Lara discuss Sci-fi, Cons, Pop Culture influences that the movie Galaxy Quest beautifully portrayed and the behind the scenes shown in Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary.

Let’s Talk Through Galaxy Quest and Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary For the very first episode of Let’s Talk Through, Kyle, Mark, Ruthie and Lara discuss Sci-fi, Cons, Pop Culture influences that the movie Galaxy Quest beautifully portrayed and the behind the scenes shown in Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary. Send in your Pop Culture Topics you would like us to cover! We would love for our listeners to submit Pop Culture Topics, Suggestions, or every feedback on episodes going forward. You can send that in to our feedback page, on our Facebook group or email us at. One of the best ways to submit feedback is on our Facebook group. You can also send us an email to TalkThroughTTM@gmail.com or call our new voicemail at 630-474-3218. Subscribe and Support! Please remember to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or whatever is your podcast client of choice. Subscribing to us helps us move up in the rankings, so it’ll help us out tremendously! You can add our RSS feed directly: It’s https://talkthroughmedia.com/feed/podcast/letstalkthrough/ You’ll also get new episodes when released. And while you’re in there, leave us a rating or review! It only takes a few minutes and it also helps us out! And join our Facebook group! Follow us on Twitter! And like the network’s Facebook page! Listen to us on YouTube!

Let’s Talk Through Galaxy Quest and Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary For the very first episode of Let’s Talk Through, Kyle, Mark, Ruthie and Lara discuss Sci-fi, Cons, Pop Culture influences that the movie Galaxy Quest beautifully portrayed and the behind the scenes shown in Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary. Send in your Pop Culture Topics you would like us to cover! We would love for our listeners to submit Pop Culture Topics, Suggestions, or every feedback on episodes going forward. You can send that in to our feedback page, on our Facebook group or email us at. One of the best ways to submit feedback is on our Facebook group. You can also send us an email to TalkThroughTTM@gmail.com or call our new voicemail at 630-474-3218. Subscribe and Support! Please remember to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or whatever is your podcast client of choice. Subscribing to us helps us move up in the rankings, so it’ll help us out tremendously! You can add our RSS feed directly: It’s https://talkthroughmedia.com/feed/podcast/letstalkthrough/ You’ll also get new episodes when released. And while you're in there, leave us a rating or review! It only takes a few minutes and it also helps us out! And join our Facebook group! Follow us on Twitter! And like the network’s Facebook page! Listen to us on YouTube!

Kyle, Mark, Ruthie and Lara discuss Sci-fi, Cons, Pop Culture influences that the movie Galaxy Quest beautifully portrayed and the behind the scenes shown in Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary.

Kyle, Mark, Ruthie and Lara discuss Sci-fi, Cons, Pop Culture influences that the movie Galaxy Quest beautifully portrayed and the behind the scenes shown in Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary.

Kyle, Mark, Ruthie and Lara discuss Sci-fi, Cons, Pop Culture influences that the movie Galaxy Quest beautifully portrayed and the behind the scenes shown in Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary.

Kyle, Mark, Ruthie and Lara discuss Sci-fi, Cons, Pop Culture influences that the movie Galaxy Quest beautifully portrayed and the behind the scenes shown in Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary.

Let’s Talk Through Galaxy Quest and Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary For the very first episode of Let’s Talk Through, Kyle, Mark, Ruthie and Lara discuss Sci-fi, Cons, Pop Culture influences that the movie Galaxy Quest beautifully portrayed and the behind the scenes shown in Never Surrender: A Galaxy Quest Documentary. Send in your Pop Culture Topics you would like us to cover! We would love for our listeners to submit Pop Culture Topics, Suggestions, or every feedback on episodes going forward. You can send that in to our feedback page, on our Facebook group or email us at. One of the best ways to submit feedback is on our Facebook group. You can also send us an email to TalkThroughTTM@gmail.com or call our new voicemail at 630-474-3218. Subscribe and Support! Please remember to subscribe to us on Apple Podcasts or whatever is your podcast client of choice. Subscribing to us helps us move up in the rankings, so it’ll help us out tremendously! You can add our RSS feed directly: It’s https://talkthroughmedia.com/feed/podcast/letstalkthrough/ You’ll also get new episodes when released. And while you’re in there, leave us a rating or review! It only takes a few minutes and it also helps us out! And join our Facebook group! Follow us on Twitter! And like the network’s Facebook page! Listen to us on YouTube!

By Grabthar's Hammer, What A Podcast gives tribute to recently deceased and beloved theater and film actor, Mr. Alan Rickman. From his villainous breakout roles as Die Hard's Hans Gruber and Robin Hood's The Sheriff of Nottingham, to his charming turns in Sense and Sensibility and The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, Alan Rickman captivated audiences with his Shakespearean charisma and mesmerizing voice.By Grabthar's Hammer once again celebrate Rickman's hilarious turn as Alexander Dane in Galaxy Quest. The crew also somehow stumbles upon an analogy between Rickman's resurgence as a fan-favorite for a new generation as Severus Snape in the Harry Potter series and the band Green Day's equally interesting career trajectory. Hans Gruber is to Dookie as Severus Snape is to American Idiot. A bit of a stretch? You betcha.By Grabthar's Hammer, you shall be remembered, Alan Rickman.

In this episode of Flashback Flicks we review the 1999 historical document Galaxy Quest. Synopsis: The stars of a 1970s sci-fi show - now scraping a living through re-runs and sci-fi conventions - are beamed aboard an alien spacecraft. Believing the cast's heroic on-screen dramas are historical documents of real-life adventures, the band of aliens turn to the ailing celebrities for help in their quest to overcome the oppressive regime in their solar system.. In this review we discuss a number of things you didn’t know about "Galaxy Quest”, our nominations for proposed reboots of Galaxy Quest, but more importantly we pay tribute to Alan Rickman and discuss in depth about why we are impacted by his work and his passing. By Grabthar's Hammer, by the suns of Warvan, you shall be avenged - Alan Rickman as Alexander Dane as Dr. Lazarus NerdSync's Video about Parasocial Relationships: http://nerdsyn.cc/MsMarvelPSR Follow us on Twitter : https://twitter.com/flashbackflicks  

Today the world lost a great actor in Alan Rickman to cancer. So on this emergency edition of the 'Wasting Your Time' podcast Rob and John celebrate the life and career of Alan Rickman the only way they could with 'Dueling Rickmans'. Duelling Rickmans' is something that Rob and I have been doing for about 3 years which is our impression's of Mr. Rickman having a conversation with one another. We have wanted to do an entire episode of the show as Alan Rickman. So Rob texted me today and said we have to do this now. So here we are the first 30 mins is our Dueling Rickman's. Yes we do joke around while we look back at his career but we truly did this cause we loved the actor and this is our way of giving praise to Hans Gruber, Severus Snape, Alexander Dane, or however you want to remember Mr. Rickman. We did this by doing our terrible impression of him. #RIPAlanRickman Also on the show we have our first reactions to the Oscar nominations, as well as a sneek peek at the next episode which we will name our favorite movies of 2015, and fully breakdown the Oscars and give our picks for who will win. All this and more on this very special 'Wasting Your Time'

After discovering the horrific acts of sacrifice on the isle, Alexander Dane has decided he must fight back when the cultists return for the next full moon.  Can he survive another ritual upon the island, or will he become feasted upon by whatever lives inside that chimney?  Find out as we finish the final episode of the last Monophobia, Robinson Gruesome. Starring: Lucas as Alexander Dane   Like what you hear?  Want to leave a comment?  Email betweentwocrits@gmail.com and listen in to our new behind the scenes show, Between Two Crits.    Anyone interested in perusing the (free) Monophobia pdf can download it from the link below. http://www.unboundbook.org/?p=82

Alex Dane has found himself trapped on a deserted, un-mapped island with little food or water and almost no chance for rescue.  Yet the most horrific discovery is that he may not be alone.  Signs of human life on the island and the bizarre behavior of the shark only reinforce the unnatural peril he finds himself in.  Will Lucas find a solution to these bizarre troubles, or will this unnamed isle claim his soul?   Starring: Lucas as Alexander Dane   Like what you hear?  Want to leave a comment?  Email betweentwocrits@gmail.com and listen in to our new behind the scenes show, Between Two Crits.    Anyone interested in perusing the (free) Monophobia pdf can download it from the link below. http://www.unboundbook.org/?p=82

Alexander Dane, freelance journalist, has traveled to southeast Asia to cover several important news topics in the region.  Yet while investigating the islands of Micronesia, the auteur finds himself in a sticky situation.  Will the WWI vet be able to survive in harsh conditions, or will he find his way out of danger once more?  Join the Rancor's Brothel as we start the third Monophobia game, Robinson Gruesome. Starring: Lucas as Alexander Dane   Like what you hear?  Want to leave a comment?  Email betweentwocrits@gmail.com and listen in to our new behind the scenes show, Between Two Crits.    Anyone interested in perusing the (free) Monophobia pdf can download it from the link below. http://www.unboundbook.org/?p=82

"Galaxy Quest." - Not many people remember the ’80s sci-fi TV series “Galaxy Quest,” starring Jason Nesmith and Alexander Dane, let alone remember it with fondness. But we’ve assembled a panel full of Questarians who will change your mind. By Grabthar’s hammer, what a topic! Host Jason Snell with Erika Ensign, Glenn Fleishman, David J. Loehr, Scott McNulty and Joe Rosensteel.