I sat next to Harve Bennet at a Houston theater to see Star Trek ll : The Wrath of Khan. This was the June premiere in June of 1982. I won two gifts and one would be to sit with the entire cast of Trek. Star Trek convention at the Houston Summit was packed And the movie was a masterpiece
By allowing Spock to die to save his fellow crew members, he made the hero bigger and shine bright into eternity. So from that dramatic viewpoint it was a brilliant move.
Well, did he or did he not create what most consider the best star trek film? Did he not have serious complaints about Spock dying before release and afterwards is it not seen as on of the great moments in Star Trek?
He's from New York City. I wouldn't say he's arrogant, but he's got that NY confidence and swagger to him. I love listen to him speak. Don't forget this is a 30+ year old interview.
I wouldn't say that. He's confident and projects that. It can be arrogance, which is possible, but it's also a kind of offensive/defensive way of projecting the image you want others to see. As a director, he needs to be seen as a leader and as someone with confidence in themselves and their ideas. He seems focused on explaining the process. He's also generous, including mentioning the full name of his writing partner on ST:VI, which makes me think he's collaborative and wants to give credit where credit is due. (I find that's rare, since people often feel like if others are succeeding they're failing.) I've always liked Meyer's bravado and wry sense of humor, so i don't tend to see him as arrogant.
How this guy didn't become one of the most prolific directors is beyond me. ST 2 and 6 are absolutely flawless.
I believe his wife died after he directed Star Trek 6 and he chose to focus on raising his kids.
Always love Nicholas's sense of humour and how he tells a story. Very underrated filmmaker and writer IMO. I really want to read his memoir.
I sat next to Harve Bennet at a Houston theater to see Star Trek ll : The Wrath of Khan. This was the June premiere in June of 1982. I won two gifts and one would be to sit with the entire cast of Trek. Star Trek convention at the Houston Summit was packed
And the movie was a masterpiece
Never seen this interview before, thanks for posting.
totally underrated
By allowing Spock to die to save his fellow crew members, he made the hero bigger and shine bright into eternity. So from that dramatic viewpoint it was a brilliant move.
ruined the fun of Spock became too serious & dry
I like this guy Nick Meyer--he's extremely intelligent.
Legend!!!!
Nick Meyer is the single biggest savior of Star Trek. Gene Roddenberry is a dupe compared to Nick
Arrogant guy isn't he? No complaints he says?
Well, did he or did he not create what most consider the best star trek film? Did he not have serious complaints about Spock dying before release and afterwards is it not seen as on of the great moments in Star Trek?
When you have accomplished the things that Meyer has accomplished, in the face of naysayers, you too can be arrogant.
He's from New York City. I wouldn't say he's arrogant, but he's got that NY confidence and swagger to him. I love listen to him speak. Don't forget this is a 30+ year old interview.
I wouldn't say that. He's confident and projects that. It can be arrogance, which is possible, but it's also a kind of offensive/defensive way of projecting the image you want others to see. As a director, he needs to be seen as a leader and as someone with confidence in themselves and their ideas.
He seems focused on explaining the process. He's also generous, including mentioning the full name of his writing partner on ST:VI, which makes me think he's collaborative and wants to give credit where credit is due. (I find that's rare, since people often feel like if others are succeeding they're failing.) I've always liked Meyer's bravado and wry sense of humor, so i don't tend to see him as arrogant.