When a longstanding franchise like Star Trek modernizes, or even goes off the beaten path a little bit, fans can get upset. And Quentin Tarantino, who’s promising an R-rated addition to the series, isn’t one to walk down familiar roads.
Understanding the man behind Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill, and Inglorious Basterds, what typically defines a Tarantino rating is a tremendous amount of profane language (though witty), and grotesque gore. Neither, as many point out, are typical characteristics of the Star Trek franchise.
But there’s one man who’s helping to calm the storm, and that’s legendary actor William Shatner. The guy behind the first Captain James T. Kirk took to Twitter early this morning to respond to a fan concerned by Tarantino’s proclamation, saying:
“Why are people plotzing about this?” Shatner asked. “It’s my understanding that Star Trek Discovery has used expletives in some episodes.
Understanding the man behind Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill, and Inglorious Basterds, what typically defines a Tarantino rating is a tremendous amount of profane language (though witty), and grotesque gore. Neither, as many point out, are typical characteristics of the Star Trek franchise.
But there’s one man who’s helping to calm the storm, and that’s legendary actor William Shatner. The guy behind the first Captain James T. Kirk took to Twitter early this morning to respond to a fan concerned by Tarantino’s proclamation, saying:
“Why are people plotzing about this?” Shatner asked. “It’s my understanding that Star Trek Discovery has used expletives in some episodes.
- 6/13/2019
- by Luke Parker
- We Got This Covered
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