master_q 0 Posted March 27, 2003 Frame of Mind Aired: May 3, 1993 Stardate: 46778.1 This is a relatively new episode the first time I saw it was on DVD (I think the only episode that I have not seen till I saw this one) for me I really liked it or that’s what I personally think. The show keeps you on your seat! The most important factor of the show and what makes it good is the frame of reference. The frame of reference is first person from the protagonist point of view. If it was not for that and if it was third person then the show would be in no way as good as this. Of course there are episodes that are better then this, but this goes on my ‘like list’. The show as I said gives you this point of view from the protagonist and tries to make you as confused as he is. What do you think of this episode? What are your opinions on this episode? Master Q StarTrek_Master_Q@yahoo.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takara_Soong 4 Posted March 27, 2003 It certainly is a powerful episode. I have always thought of it as one of Jonathan Frakes' best performances. The torment and uncertainty, the slipping closer and closer to madness - he was brilliant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
master_q 0 Posted March 27, 2003 It certainly is a powerful episode. I have always thought of it as one of Jonathan Frakes' best performances. The torment and uncertainty, the slipping closer and closer to madness - he was brilliant. I most definitely agree! I think it is his best episode in acting (for TNG). Master Q StarTrek_Master_Q@yahoo.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Celtic_Swimmer 0 Posted March 27, 2003 What do you think of this episode? What are your opinions on this episode? I thought that this episode was a very brillent episode.. it kinda tells of things that the militart would do to get informations out of people.. Jonathan Frakes is a VERY talented Actor and this just proves it.. *plus is was cute cuz when he yells he has lil monkey lips its so cute.. hehe* ~Lauren Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takara_Soong 4 Posted March 27, 2003 Another Riker episode I liked from that season was Schisms. The idea of alien abductions on Star Trek is fascinating. And of course it gave us that poetic masterpiece "Ode to Spot" too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsbs 0 Posted March 27, 2003 Yes. I think the crew were very rude to Data. I think I need to watch Frame of Mind again, though. I only saw it once and I was working so I didn't pay too much attention, but the plot made NO sense to me what-so-ever. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takara_Soong 4 Posted March 28, 2003 Yes. I think the crew were very rude to Data. I think I need to watch Frame of Mind again, though. I only saw it once and I was working so I didn't pay too much attention, but the plot made NO sense to me what-so-ever. Definitely watch Frame of Mind again. You really need to give it your full attention when watching it or it can seem very confusing. As to Schisms, we only heard the end of one poem and then Ode to Spot. The audience at the poetry reading had already listened to many, many more poems. I'll forgive them this time. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsbs 0 Posted March 28, 2003 Lol, fine, sure, I do too. But I seriously think that the poems were good (not just clever...) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yillara Skye 1 Posted March 28, 2003 Another Riker episode I liked from that season was Schisms. The idea of alien abductions on Star Trek is fascinating. And of course it gave us that poetic masterpiece "Ode to Spot" too. Yeah, and then his poem revisits everyone again in "Fistful of Datas", I still love that. . . I mean that Riker had to say several lines of the poem. As for the listeners being rude to Data, I guess it would get tiresome to hear so many poems. . .but, there was NOTHING wrong with his poem (OK, so maybe that is just me there). I thought it was good, vastly better than any of MY attempts at poetry :unsure: ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Celtic_Swimmer 0 Posted March 28, 2003 This is Mostly for the Soong Sisters: Ode to Spot by Data Felis Cattus, is your taxonomic nomenclature, an endothermic quadruped carnivorous by nature? Your visual, olfactory and auditory senses contribute to your hunting skills, and natural defenses. "I find myself intrigued by your subvocal oscillations, a singular development of cat communications that obviates your basic hedonistic predilection for a rhythmic stroking of your fur, to demonstrate affection. "A tail is quite essential for your acrobatic talents; you would not be so agile if you lacked its counterbalance. And when not being utilized to aide in locomotion, it often serves to illustrate the state of your emotion. "O Spot, the complex levels of behaviour you display connote a fairly well-developed cognitive array. And though you are not sentient, Spot, and do not comprehend, I nonetheless consider you a true and valued friend ~~just because it was Mentioned~~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yillara Skye 1 Posted March 28, 2003 This is Mostly for the Soong Sisters: Ode to Spot by Data Felis Cattus, is your taxonomic nomenclature, an endothermic quadruped carnivorous by nature? Your visual, olfactory and auditory senses contribute to your hunting skills, and natural defenses. "I find myself intrigued by your subvocal oscillations, a singular development of cat communications that obviates your basic hedonistic predilection for a rhythmic stroking of your fur, to demonstrate affection. "A tail is quite essential for your acrobatic talents; you would not be so agile if you lacked its counterbalance. And when not being utilized to aide in locomotion, it often serves to illustrate the state of your emotion. "O Spot, the complex levels of behaviour you display connote a fairly well-developed cognitive array. And though you are not sentient, Spot, and do not comprehend, I nonetheless consider you a true and valued friend ~~just because it was Mentioned~~ EEEEEKKK!!! Thank you Celtic Swimmer!!! :unsure: :) That is REALLY a good poem!!! :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsbs 0 Posted March 28, 2003 Hehe, thanks celtic swimmer. By the way, what season is Frame of Mind? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yillara Skye 1 Posted March 28, 2003 Season 6 or 7, I am not exactly sure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takara_Soong 4 Posted March 28, 2003 Frame of Mind, Schisms and Fistful of Datas are all season 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsbs 0 Posted March 28, 2003 Soong_girl, you changed your picture! If it's in season 6 I'll see it soon. I'm watching all the episodes in order and I just saw Fistfull of Datas. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yillara Skye 1 Posted March 28, 2003 Soong_girl, you changed your picture! If it's in season 6 I'll see it soon. I'm watching all the episodes in order and I just saw Fistfull of Datas. actually, in the short period of time I have been on the boards tonight, I think she has changed picture two or three times. . . .hee hee not that I'M complaining, when you think WHO the pictures are of!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tank 0 Posted March 28, 2003 When Frame of Mind first aired I thought it was one of the best episodes I had ever seen. I've always loved Riker and he was so good in this one. It also reminded me of Total Recall which I also have always loved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takara_Soong 4 Posted March 28, 2003 Fistful of Datas will be on tomorrow on TNN as well in the bonus Treks as one of the holodeck episodes. The other will be Ship in a Bottle - the other Moriarity episode. Yes, I changed the picture. I wish I could get it a little clearer though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsbs 0 Posted March 28, 2003 Soong_girl, you changed your picture! If it's in season 6 I'll see it soon. I'm watching all the episodes in order and I just saw Fistfull of Datas. actually, in the short period of time I have been on the boards tonight, I think she has changed picture two or three times. . . .hee hee not that I'M complaining, when you think WHO the pictures are of!!! Ya, I just noticed too. Soong_girl, where'd you get the picture? (it's a really good one) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yillara Skye 1 Posted March 28, 2003 Fistful of Datas will be on tomorrow on TNN as well in the bonus Treks as one of the holodeck episodes. The other will be Ship in a Bottle - the other Moriarity episode. Yes, I changed the picture. I wish I could get it a little clearer though. Oh, good I want to record that episode, since I can't get the DVDs yet. Love the pictures I have seen as your avatars, getting picture clarity is a big problem, since we are alloted such a small space! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yillara Skye 1 Posted March 28, 2003 dsbs - I know that I have seen it in numerous magazines, I know I have it in my collection! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takara_Soong 4 Posted March 28, 2003 Season 6 is one of the best season. Not only the episodes mentioned in this thread but also Chain of Command, Quality of Life, Relics, Birthright, Face of the Enemy and so on and so on. All excellent episodes. I got the picture from the Nemesis slide show on startrek.com and saved it to my hard drive and then cut some edges off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsbs 0 Posted March 28, 2003 Season 6 is amazing (and Data in the special features!!) Quality of Life is one of my favourite episodes of all Trek. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A l t e r E g o 9 Posted March 28, 2003 We have not watched any of the special features yet We are waiting until we finish watching the whole series first, we are up to, Reunification. Soon! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lubak10 0 Posted March 28, 2003 Frame of mind was such a good episode!! :lol: :lol: I loved how it was hard for even the viewers to tell what was real and what wasn't. It gave my little sister nightmears though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsbs 0 Posted March 28, 2003 I haven't whatched them yet either (and. coincidentally, I'm at Unification as well :lol: ) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dsbs 0 Posted March 28, 2003 lol...spooky. Where do you get these alternate smilies anyway?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Takara_Soong 4 Posted March 28, 2003 lol...spooky. Where do you get these alternate smilies anyway?? I've been wondering that too. Maybe it's a privilege of rank. :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A l t e r E g o 9 Posted March 28, 2003 I stole em from spammers at spammers paradise! Go ahead and feel free to make copies of any you see me use for your own use. Also, I found a site with over 1500 free gifs but if you copy the link they will disappear when the owner changes servers or something like that. I have not yet learned how to copy them to my hard drive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
