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Star Trek (2009)
Set dressers
The plot, story line, acting, all were great, I think Gene Roddenberry would have been proud. However, since this was a tale about James T. Kirk and the crew of the original Enterprise NCC-1701, I think the set dressers should have used the original series' sets rather than modernize the Enterprise. Aside from that, I loved the reference to Captain Johnathan Archer's (Star Trek: Enterprise) "prized beagle" (Porthos). Set changes for NCC-1701-A through NCC-1701-D are okay as they are different ships, but there was only ever one NCC-1701. I also didn't like that the Romulans were all face-tattooed and beard-stubbled, kind of like Chakotay from Voyager with respect to the tattoos (Chakotay never had beard stubble). (Yes, I am a fan of all 6 Star Trek series'--Star Trek, Next Generation, Voyager, the animated series, Enterprise, and Deep Space 9 (I liked DS9 the least and am torn between Voyager and NextGen (Janeway v Picard). I liked them both.
Chef! (1993)
A Chef's point of view:
I have worked my way up in the kitchen brigade over the last ten years and am now Chef-Patissiere at a four-star (US system) establishment and must say that I see many similarities with my profession and this series. Granted, Gareth Blackstock (Lenny Henry) exaggerates the tension for the purpose of comedy, but truly good humour is rooted in truth. I only wish I were as quick-witted about my sarcastic comments and scathing remarks as he. It's a slightly exaggerated, comedic portrayal of actual kitchen antics, and I think it is well represented. The characters are all believable, with the exceptions of Cyril and Reneé. The only character lacking is the slow-witted scullion (dish machine operator). I love the show! I give it four and a half of five stars.