Wholesome Star Trek Opening Weekend Nostalgic Story Comment
December, 1979, opening weekend. My (now ex) wife and I walked over to the nearby Red Rock Theaters complex (no longer there) on W. Charleston Blvd. in Las Vegas, NV., to see the film, after a decade wait since the original TV series had ended. We walked in and noticed the big screen's curtains were closed, and thought that was odd. The lights soon dimmed a little and this piece of music began. I thought then, and still think, it was one of the most beautiful pieces of music I had ever heard. When it ended, the curtains opened, the lights went dark, and the film began. That's the way to open a film, Old Hollywoodland-style! We loved the film. On the way home, she asked, "Do you think they'll make a sequel?" At that instant, a very bright meteor shot across the night sky above us and flared out. I replied, "I think there's your answer." And the rest, as they say, is history. Live long, and prosper.
Overview
This image is a screenshot of a social media comment thread, featuring a heartfelt, nostalgic story from user A. Thomas Finney II about seeing Star Trek: The Motion Picture on its opening weekend in December 1979. The comment details:
- Waiting a decade for the film after the original TV series ended
- Attending the screening at a now-closed theater in Las Vegas, NV
- The memorable, beautiful opening music and classic Old Hollywood-style curtain reveal
- A serendipitous moment with a meteor that felt like a sign for future Star Trek sequels
- Ending with the iconic Star Trek phrase "Live long, and prosper"
Above the comment, the official movie poster for Star Trek: The Motion Picture is displayed, featuring key characters Captain Kirk and Spock.
Origin notes
This image was sourced from the X.com (formerly Twitter) account @WholesomeMeme, which shares wholesome, heartwarming content. It is a direct screenshot of a user's comment posted one year prior to the screenshot being shared. The comment is an original, personal story shared by A. Thomas Finney II, reposted by the WholesomeMeme account to highlight its nostalgic, wholesome nature for Star Trek fans and general audiences alike.
