tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post7482658724856900788..comments2024-03-28T14:49:36.133-04:00Comments on John Kenneth Muir's Reflections on Cult Movies and Classic TV: CULT TV BLOGGING: The Fantastic Journey: "A Dream of Conquest" (March 10, 1977)John Kenneth Muirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15629979615332893780noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-66703829811107941712013-04-17T02:16:51.833-04:002013-04-17T02:16:51.833-04:00Yes, I read somewhere, too, that the Networks had ...Yes, I read somewhere, too, that the Networks had problems with Varian doing the healing, so Fred was the only doctor. Although it's better to have a normal doctor try it first instead of "alternative" medicine given the charlatans in real life, it often goes against sense when the group is dealing with aliens who should have very different biochemistry - including green skin! previously - and Fred can only guess that his medicine hopefully will help not harm, where the non-invasive methods of Varian might be better.<br /><br />The fridge problem with the solution in this ep., however, is that the very structure - which you rightly noted is problematical - is left intact. Luthor is still frail and will die soon; so another leader will succeed him, and it's only a matter of time before another power-hungry despot rises to the top. (Restructuring society would take too long for an episodic format, but it should at least be hinted at). <br /><br />Moreover, during his infiltration attempt, Willoway has given accurate information that the children in the very next zone are unarmed and basically defenseless, but can provide very deadly, high-tech laser rifles worth taking. We don't hear him waving it off as a lie, so if (when?) the next despot rises, the children will be invaded because Willoway didn't lie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-23960737209291133822012-02-06T10:35:50.489-05:002012-02-06T10:35:50.489-05:00Hi George,
That scene is a nice one, a quiet one ...Hi George,<br /><br />That scene is a nice one, a quiet one that TV shows don't always make time for. But having the space shuttle there just ruins it. So bizarre...<br /><br />Varian's healing powers do seem varia-ble (varianble?), do they, depending on the whim of the writer. I wonder if you're right, if there was something too Jesus-like about Varian (a healer, peacemaker-type). He's my favorite character on the show, though. <br /><br />I'm glad you're enjoying the reviews, George. I always look forward to your comments here!<br /><br />best,<br />JohnJohn Kenneth Muirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15629979615332893780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12380553.post-18331543613022064182012-02-05T23:37:53.350-05:002012-02-05T23:37:53.350-05:00Nice touch in the episode when Scott and Nikki dis...Nice touch in the episode when Scott and Nikki discuss missing home. Yeah, the space shuttle model is just awful. And here we go with Varian no longer being able to heal anyone. Supposedly NBC was worried it would offend those in the 'bible belt'....like they would be watching this show. Good focus on animal rights long before the idea was topical. Really enjoying the reviews, John.G Eichlernoreply@blogger.com