Thursday, October 8, 2009

Interesting Quote: Leonard Nimony


Well, I'm concerned about the positioning of story in terms of importance. When I see a lot of explosions, a lot of chases, I'm not terribly impressed. I think there are three terribly important elements that must be given position — priority position — in science fiction as well as in any other kind of drama: the first is story, the second is story, and the third is story. Story, story, story, story, story. If the story is compelling and interesting, I think all the rest will find its place. We have great technology in our industry and that technology can be overused at the expense of story, and that's a problem for me. But when the story is in place, I think the special effects can find their proper place. I think Fringe uses the technology brilliantly, but in the service of excellent storytelling.


his views on the state of Science Fiction TV


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2 comments:

SteveA said...

interesting - I am noy a big fan of sci-fi really. But love X-Files - is that sci-fi or maybe sci-fi/drama?

Prince Todd said...

Excellent! No truer words. Take the first Terminator for instance. There were only one or two major explosions. However, it was the storyline and plot that sold it.
P.S.
Leonard Nimoy was really HOT!

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