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On the heels of the one most overhyped, computer-generated movies of all time (Matrix Reloaded), "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines", rises to the occasion (no pun intended) and completes and possibly continues James Cameron's original vision. Fortunately, for everyone, "Terminator 3" doesn't ruin the credibility of a great story, not like how "Alien 3" destroyed most of James Cameron's vision of "Aliens." The story, though as as much of a central as in T1 and T2, still manages to be very compelling, as what would be expected from "The Terminator." The effects, though does make use of CGIs, isn't overdone, and relies heavily on Stan Winston's "Terminator Effects." Arnold Schwarzenegger's many one-liners, though may abdundant with cheese, still manages to keep credibility with the Terminator saga. The music could be the only fault of the movie, but at least Brad Fiedel's familiar Terminator theme sounds during the end credits. All in all, "Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines" manages to deliver on almost all levels, and returns Arnold Schwarzenegger back to his star role, after numerous clunkers over the past few years. ("End of Days", "The 6th Day", "Collateral Damage."

* * * 1/2 out of 4.

Why Voyager Sucks as `Star Trek'

Janeway- Too damn cocky. By about season 6 she just seems overbearing and overconfident. (`What I wouldn't give for a couple of Borg cubes about now, anything for a distraction') She imposes her will on any alien species and disregards the Prime Directive whenever it's an obstacle. She also seems bored in season 7 with her role as Captain. Maybe she should have died in `Equinox Part II'?

Chakotay- Filler material. He does nothing.

Torres- The only believable character on this damn ship.

Paris- Voyager's bad boy becomes Voyager's replacement first officer by season 7. Before he was defiant and cool to watch (especially to Tuvok) but by season 7 it's `Yes ma'am' this and `Aye, Captain' that. And what's the deal with the Captain Proton novels as a `historical study'? Holy Lord, Tom. Everyone has a had a comic book obsession at one time or another.

Neelix- Why couldn't he have found those Talaxians in the FOURTH season? Otherwise, Ethan Phillips could have taken three years off the show and be replaced by a highly detailed CGI and you wouldn't be able to tell the difference.

The Doctor- Holy Lord, if I have to hear one more reference to `photons be free' and `holograms are people too' and `I'm a hologram! I'm photonic! You organics are disgusting' I am going to scream. He would have been cooler if they never found that damn mobile emitter. And I also hate it when the Doctor disobeys orders all the time, (`Flesh and Blood Part I and II' `Virtuoso' and a couple others) puts Voyager and crew at risk, fails miserably at whatever he's trying to do, comes crawling back to Janeway and she just says `You're just trying to be like the rest of us'?! WTF? Tom Paris does the same thing and what does he get? 30 days in the brig and reduced to ensign? ECH? What the hell? Why not just program Data to do the same thing on TNG? How about Geordi's VISOR? Maybe that can take command if a problem arises!

Tuvok- Must we have a Data character on every `Star Trek'? Data was one of my favourite characters on `The Next Generation' but Tuvok is just BORING plain and simple. By season 7, he does NOTHING. He becomes a glorified Chakotay.

Seven of Nine- Nice body, female Tuvok. Next.

Harry Kim- See `Demon.' He becomes so Janeway-esque it's sad. He a Tom Paris poser and it's not a good thing. By season 7, he tries to become so individual to the crew, while at the same time, kisses Chakotay's Indian ass all the time. (`How did you sleep Commander?' `Good to see you Commander.')

Voyager The Ship- It's ½ the size of the Enterprise-D, yet it's as mighty as a Starbase for Christ's sakes! (Janeway: `We've beat the Borg before, we'll do it again') How can 1 ship defeat 3 Borg cubes, when 40 ships couldn't beat 1 in `The Best of Both Worlds'? And whenever a problem arises, say a shockwave that destroys planets comes along, what do we do? Enhance the shields with some Treknobabble! Use our convenient Borg/Temporal sensors! Whip out the Delta Flyer, it's a really small Enterprise! And how many times did they eject that warp core?!

The Borg- `I will be recognized as Borg.' `You underestimate the Borg.' `15 Borg vessel on an intercept course.' Good Lord. Now I'm glad that DS9 had no Borg episodes! It would have tarnished a great sci-fi series! Had Voyager never encountered the Borg, they'd probably still be out there! There are so many plot holes involving the Borg. (The transwarp hub, why is this here if they have transwarp drives on their ships?! The Raven sent to find the Borg by STARFLEET?! The Enterprise was the first to find the Borg about 7 years after STARFLEET supposedly sent the Raven after them. Everyone claims Seven of Nine was the only person to escape the Borg? Didn't Captain Jean-Luc Picard [someone VERY famous] escape the Borg?!) I guess it's very convenient to ignore facts when they get in the way aren't they Berman?

`Star Trek' died when `Deep Space Nine' left the air in 1999. It had a great 33 years. `Voyager' and `Enterprise' tarnish this once great series. Thanks Rick!

Louie Anderson was an OK host, but the "new" "Family Feud" with Richard Karn takes the cake. After fumbling and bumbling with "Family Feud" for three years, Fremantle Media has gotten it right in season four. Richard Karn is an excellent host. The new set is awesome. The music has been tweaked to make it good, (although no "Family Feud" theme will compare to the original) The new changes reminds me of when Ray Combs took over as host back in 1988.