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Michael Stark

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Former Aspiring Philosopher. Wannabe Film Nerd. Accomplished Star Trek Trivia Guy. He/him Denver, Colorado

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Michael Stark @starktrek.bsky.social · Nov 27

For any of my Star Trek friends on here that might be interested, over on my @pt.letterboxd.social I have a running list of every movie I watch that has a Star Trek actor in it. It's a nice list if you need help picking something to watch & they all contain Trek actors
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Films I've Watched with Star Trek Actors

A list of films I've watched that contain main/recurring characters in the Star Trek series and films.

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Michael Stark @starktrek.bsky.social · 1d

I mean no disrespect to the Cubs and Brewers, but this makes me mad the Phillies are already out.

Jeff Passan @jeffpasan.bsky.social · 1d

Your starting-pitching matchup in Game 5 between the Cubs and Brewers: Drew Pomeranz vs. Trevor Megill. Leverage reliever vs. leverage reliever in a series that has seen 21 runs scored in the first inning. It’s going to be a festival of bullpenning to see who faces the Dodgers.

Michael Stark @starktrek.bsky.social · 1d

I want to support Terry Matalas and watch Visionquest, but the thought of watching two other whole ass Marvel shows to understand what’s happening sounds exhausting and is likely not to happen.

Michael Stark @starktrek.bsky.social · 1d

Happy to report that Roofman is a surprisingly fun time!

Sad to report that Smashing Machine is quite bad, which is a not so fun surprise given how much I enjoy Safdie movies.

Michael Stark @starktrek.bsky.social · 1d

I’ll be open minded and give this a shot for a couple episodes. But there’s almost nothing here that I find interesting.

TrekMovie.com @trekmovie.bsky.social · 1d

WATCH: New Trailer For ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’; Surprise New Casting And Release Date Revealed##startrek #starfleetacademy #nycc
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WATCH: New Trailer For ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’; Surprise New Casting And Release Date Revealed

The trailer debuted at New York Comic Con on Saturday.

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Michael Stark @starktrek.bsky.social · 2d

I listen to a LOT of podcasts through the week and yours and Tony’s is one of the best in terms of production quality

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Michael Stark @starktrek.bsky.social · 2d

I’m an avid podcast listener and agree with much of this. But my biggest pet peeve: not planning your ads! There’s one podcast I listen to with fairly prominent people and they just let ads go wherever, often cutting off dialogue mid sentence. It’s maddening

Charlynn Schmiedt @ohtheprofanity.com · 2d

Is it just me, or have podcasts in general gotten lazier about about maintaining quality? I mean this in every respect: clean audio quality, quality of information, presentation by the speakers, and especially editing. Holy fuck have I had it with podcasts that don't edit. Ready for a rant? 🧵

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Michael Stark @starktrek.bsky.social · 2d

I can't imagine anything of significance being announced for Star Trek at NYCC this weekend, given all the transition. But I can't wait for the day where there will be anticipation for these types of events again. Because that day will indeed come again for the franchise.

Michael Stark @starktrek.bsky.social · 2d

The display of Enterprises from First Contact with the Picard figure is a cool thing. I'll definitely be picking that one up

TrekMovie.com @trekmovie.bsky.social · 2d

Nacelle Reveals Wave 3 Spock Figure And More At NYCC; Opens Up Pre-Orders For Wave 2##startrek #toys #nycc #nycc2025
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Nacelle Reveals Wave 3 Spock Figure And More At NYCC; Opens Up Pre-Orders For Wave 2

We also got a shipping update for wave 1.

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Michael Stark @starktrek.bsky.social · 2d

The top image is what many Phillies fans will remember. For me, I want to remember the bottom one — the one of the leader of the team not letting one of his guys off the field after a mistake without knowing he’s got him. That’s some good leadership.

Michael Stark @starktrek.bsky.social · 3d

Me, too. Like I said, he’ll be the face of this end, and that’s entirely unfair to him. Even if he makes the play to first, the Phillies lineup gave little evidence they’d do anything with another chance to win. The loss was inevitable.

Michael Stark @starktrek.bsky.social · 3d

Kudos to Orion for owning up to things. He’ll be the face of this collapse, which is entirely unfair. The lineup failed the pitching the entire series. This is on the 1-9 lineup.

Tim Kelly @timkellysports.bsky.social · 3d

Orion Kerkering was very candid after his miscue.

Michael Stark @starktrek.bsky.social · 3d

Anyone who thinks Rob Thomson should be fired is nuts.

Changes certainly need to be made:

But I’m not sure what more a manager could do with a lineup they goes totally inept during the playoffs. Rob has made some mistakes. But this isn’t on him. #phillies

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Jay Jaffe @jayjaffe.bsky.social · 3d

The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat in one shot

Razzball @razzball.bsky.social · 3d

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Michael Stark @starktrek.bsky.social · 3d

I just rewatched that final play. JT was pointing dramatically for Kerkering to throw to first. He just froze and then panicked. Man. #phillies

Michael Stark @starktrek.bsky.social · 3d

I’m generally in agreement, Matt. But I don’t think they can run this same overall lineup out again. Castellanos needs to go. And there’s a conversation to be had about any of Bohm, Marsh, and Stott. They need some significant retooling around the core

Michael Stark @starktrek.bsky.social · 3d

If there’s one consolation, it’s that tonight is very likely the last time I have to see Nick Castellanos in a Phillies uniform. And that’s really great. Get him gone tomorrow.

Michael Stark @starktrek.bsky.social · 3d

Absolutely brutal way for this great season to end. Can’t believe it ended on a play like that.

I don’t know what happens from here, but absolutely no way this team can run this same core out another year. Changes must be made. #phillies

Michael Stark @starktrek.bsky.social · 3d

Last rites #phillies

Michael Stark @starktrek.bsky.social · 3d

I don’t understand Kerkering here over Tanner Banks. Banks has been excellent with runners on this season.

Michael Stark @starktrek.bsky.social · 3d

Save me or kill me, just make it stop #phillies

Michael Stark @starktrek.bsky.social · 3d

They could not even get 1 hit, let alone 1 run.

Michael Stark @starktrek.bsky.social · 3d

Dear Phillies. 1 run.

1 goddamn run.

Please.

Michael Stark @starktrek.bsky.social · 3d

Dear Phillies. 1 run.

1 goddamn run.

Please.

Michael Stark @starktrek.bsky.social · 3d

Annnnnd there it is

Michael Stark @starktrek.bsky.social · 3d

That blown strike 3 call is gonna haunt the Phillies this inning. It may end the series.

Michael Stark @starktrek.bsky.social · 3d

BRB. Gonna go pace the street and probably pace out. #phillies

Michael Stark @starktrek.bsky.social · 3d

That blown strike 3 call is gonna haunt the Phillies this inning. It may end the series.