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Queercoding villains to make them seem dangerous and deviant to the people of the time (and those that are still stuck in that time). Admittedly, the people making that decision probably weren't conscious of that being why they thought eyeliner made him look villainous.
For me it's a simple makeup effect to show unmitigated sleep loss from the intrusive voices.
It’s also a subtle change that you recognize but don’t really see, more feel.
It also makes him stand out more. Where regular/good Kirk has a spotlight on his eyes (like Morticia Addams), Evil Kirk has darkened eyes instead.
Is Ming the Merciless an example of this?
No but Ming the Fabulous is.
The abominable Dr. Phibes also loves his makeup.
Yeah, that what I was thinking as well.
Makes sense, tho as you said I wouldn't suggest bad intentions/faith of anyone in the team behind Star Trek (except fucking Berman, obsly), since I see it as a deeply progressive (not in the lib way) show