You might have noticed that J.J. AbramsStar Trekfilms are filled withlens flares.
One Trekkie calculated721 instances in the first filmand826 in the second.
However, the director promised this effect wont be awakened forThe Force Awakens.
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Abrams joinedThe Late ShowhostStephen Colbertfor the Montclair Film FestivalsCelebrity Nerd-Offon Saturday in Newark, New Jersey.
Among the topics of conversation, Colbert challenged the filmmaker on his use of lens flares.
I was starting to get in trouble with people.
I showed it to my wife, and she said Okay, enough!
He continued to say how this reaction helped put things into perspective forStar Wars.
As youll see, Ive allowed lens flares to take a backseat.
Back in 2013,Abrams apologizedfor all the lens flares at theStar Trek Into DarknessBlu-ray release party.
I know its too much and I apologize, he said at the time.
I think admitting youre an addict is the first step towards recovery.
