Re: [scifinoir2] Deja Vu

2007-05-03 Thread Astromancer
Actually, when someone mention Denzel in a sci-fi movie, I thought of Virtuosity... ravenadal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Someone brought up the movie Deja Vu on another black listserv to the usual tepid response. Imagine my surprise when I went to Box Office Mojo and discovered Deja Vu

Re: [scifinoir2] Sales soar for new Tolkien novel

2007-05-03 Thread KeithBJohnson
is that novel any good? -- Original message -- From: Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reminds me of the newer Dune novel written by Herbert's son, Brian, and Kevin Anderson... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, the sales are high and the reviews are favorable. And since I

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Sales soar for new Tolkien novel

2007-05-03 Thread KeithBJohnson
You mean the death of Captain America? I was never able to score a copy. Why didn't you like it? And, does anyone believe Cap is really dead for good? I don't see them offing him permanently, especially with a movie in the works. I mean, hell, they've resurrected Bucky, so why not Cap?

[scifinoir2] For Us Aspiring Writers

2007-05-03 Thread KeithBJohnson
I was reading some info on the newest Dresden Files book, having become a serious fan of the TV series. I'm hearing from several people that, while very good, the series isn't quite as fun as the books, so am considering adding them to my list of things to read. Wandered over to a site about

[scifinoir2] Honeybee die-off threatens food supply

2007-05-03 Thread KeithBJohnson
Fascinating. And past the natural causes of death in the animal and insect world, we always have to add the effects of humanity. I've noticed, for example, a marked decrease in butterfly populations, both here in Atlanta and back in my native Fort Worth, over the last couple of decades.

[scifinoir2] Star marriage sparks the great Bollywood divide

2007-05-03 Thread KeithBJohnson
Interesting. I've heard of the rivalries here in America when studio heads in Hollywood went at it, and I know that big stars like Tom Cruise or Tom Hanks could hurt the industry, I guess, if they had such feuds. I'm sure it has, but I wonder if Hollywood ever had a star feud on this level

[scifinoir2] OT: Imus Suing CBS over Firing

2007-05-03 Thread KeithBJohnson
The man's got a point. Even though I support his firing, I freely admit he's been able to say a lot worse over the years. So yeah, I can actually get his thinking What the hell? about this time. The thing is, Imus didn't change, and CBS didn't change. The world around them did, specifically in

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: Imus Suing CBS over Firing

2007-05-03 Thread Bosco Bosco
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Imus got fired because he went too far--again-- and simply got caught by a wider audience than heretofore. In part I think that's true but more to the point Imus got fired because the advertisers were caught in the middle of his remarks this time. Like the recent Rush

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: Imus Suing CBS over Firing

2007-05-03 Thread KeithBJohnson
Well, that's really my point. The advertisers only pulled out because of the public outcry. Imus has said, way, way worse about black people over the years, trust me. The networks and the advertisers know that too. What happened here was the Perfect Storm of comments, dissemination of the info

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: Imus Suing CBS over Firing

2007-05-03 Thread High Priest of Hi-Fi
Anyone's who has watched more than 2 episodes of Law Order will tell you that precedent will blow your case every time. Imus was fired once before -- for pretty much the same reason. He went over the line in something he said on the air. He will lose this case. His lawsuit is a pathetic

[scifinoir2] [Fwd: Honeybee die-off threatens food supply]

2007-05-03 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Original Message Subject:Honeybee die-off threatens food supply Date: Thu, 03 May 2007 12:32:25 + From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Keith Johnson) /Fascinating. And past the natural causes of death in the animal and insect world, we always have to add the effects of

Re: [scifinoir2] Sales soar for new Tolkien novel

2007-05-03 Thread Astromancer
There are several: A prequal trilogy leading up to the events of Dune: Dune-House Atreites, House Harkkonin (maybe I misspelled these names) and House Corrino...Then there are several more to include The Bukterian Jihad...I'm sure you can look them up...I have the trilogy in audiobook form

Re: [scifinoir2] Honeybee die-off threatens food supply

2007-05-03 Thread Astromancer
CLOVER HONEY IS PEOPLE! IT'S PEEEOPLEEE... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Fascinating. And past the natural causes of death in the animal and insect world, we always have to add the effects of humanity. I've noticed, for example, a marked decrease in butterfly populations, both here in Atlanta

Re: [scifinoir2] Some Pinky and The Brain Trivia

2007-05-03 Thread Astromancer
Yes, we would... Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Would anyone mind if I began singing the rousing theme song? (crickets) Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: * In the opening for the show, Brain is writing a complex formula about the Universe

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Minie Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

2007-05-03 Thread Astromancer
V was okay with me until the dumb ending and the dumber series... Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I loved V Back in the day, but I hate taken so much that I would not be surprised if or government is using it as an instrument of torture. Tracey High

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Minie Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

2007-05-03 Thread Martin
Same for me. Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: V was okay with me until the dumb ending and the dumber series... Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I loved V Back in the day, but I hate taken so much that I would not be surprised if or

Re: [scifinoir2] Honeybee die-off threatens food supply

2007-05-03 Thread Martin
LMNAO! Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: CLOVER HONEY IS PEOPLE! IT'S PEEEOPLEEE... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Fascinating. And past the natural causes of death in the animal and insect world, we always have to add the effects of humanity. I've noticed, for example, a marked

Re: [scifinoir2] Some Pinky and The Brain Trivia

2007-05-03 Thread Martin
So, that story about my auditiion for American Idol got out... Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, we would... Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Would anyone mind if I began singing the rousing theme song? (crickets) Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Sales soar for new Tolkien novel

2007-05-03 Thread Martin
It's more the whole cumulative thing I'm p*ssed off over. The story itself wasn't bad, a little more to stock than I would've liked (it was even billed as the director's cut!). As for his being dead, I just got back from the store today, and I was given a copy of CSN (Comic Store News, for

Re: SPOILERS!Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Mini Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

2007-05-03 Thread Martin
Exactly, Tracey. A collection of downers is too much for anyone to take. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Martin, Good point, but I think in an effort to do so, he went overboard. S P O I L E R S I think every major character over 4 generations had

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Minie Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

2007-05-03 Thread Gymfig
In a message dated 5/3/2007 6:23:38 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: V was okay with me until the dumb ending and the dumber series... I hated the ending. I wanted to see more. I hate the triangle between Elizabeth and her mother. **

Re: [scifinoir2] Some Pinky and The Brain Trivia

2007-05-03 Thread Astromancer
'fraid so... Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So, that story about my auditiion for American Idol got out... Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, we would... Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Would anyone mind if I began singing the rousing theme song? (crickets) Tracey de

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Fav B Movie - Worse B Movie - DOA

2007-05-03 Thread Astromancer
With my dirty mind, I aint going there... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: oh, I can definitely see that. Like I said, you can hardly beat me for watching scifi junk just to get a fix. Well, maybe Tracey can... :) -- Original message -- From: Astromancer Maybe not, but I

Re: [scifinoir2] Some Pinky and The Brain Trivia

2007-05-03 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
No we wouldn't. In fact I think we should aall join in. Zort! Tracey Astromancer wrote: Yes, we would... Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:truthseeker_013%40yahoo.com wrote: Would anyone mind if I began singing the rousing theme song? (crickets) Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L.

Re: [scifinoir2] Some Pinky and The Brain Trivia

2007-05-03 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
No. I would have loved to have seen that. Tracey Martin wrote: So, that story about my auditiion for American Idol got out... Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:cwbadie%40yahoo.com wrote: Yes, we would... Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:truthseeker_013%40yahoo.com wrote: Would anyone

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Fav B Movie - Worse B Movie - DOA

2007-05-03 Thread Martin
As long as the junk's not in a trunk...see, pal? It's *easy* Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: With my dirty mind, I aint going there... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: oh, I can definitely see that. Like I said, you can hardly beat me for watching scifi junk just to get a

Re: [scifinoir2] Some Pinky and The Brain Trivia

2007-05-03 Thread Gymfig
did you go own before or after Sanjaya? ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [scifinoir2] Some Pinky and The Brain Trivia

2007-05-03 Thread Martin
Who'd've thought that a classic could be so ill received? Bone Thugs 'n Harmony were fine with the tape I sent them of my cover of Crossroads...oops. That was *Clapton's* version I sent...might explain the death threats... Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 'fraid so... Martin

Re: [scifinoir2] Some Pinky and The Brain Trivia

2007-05-03 Thread Martin
Never made it to H'Wood. (sobbing) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: did you go own before or after Sanjaya? ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] There is no reason Good can't

Re: [scifinoir2] Some Pinky and The Brain Trivia

2007-05-03 Thread Astromancer
(groan) Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No we wouldn't. In fact I think we should aall join in. Zort! Tracey Astromancer wrote: Yes, we would... Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:truthseeker_013%40yahoo.com wrote: Would anyone mind if I

Re: [scifinoir2] Some Pinky and The Brain Trivia

2007-05-03 Thread Astromancer
Okay...I asked for that... Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Who'd've thought that a classic could be so ill received? Bone Thugs 'n Harmony were fine with the tape I sent them of my cover of Crossroads...oops. That was *Clapton's* version I sent...might explain the death threats...

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Fav B Movie - Worse B Movie - DOA

2007-05-03 Thread Astromancer
Says you... Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As long as the junk's not in a trunk...see, pal? It's *easy* Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: With my dirty mind, I aint going there... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: oh, I can definitely see that. Like I said, you can hardly beat

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Sales soar for new Tolkien novel

2007-05-03 Thread KeithBJohnson
While not as wildly popular as Spidey, Supes, and Batman, Captain America is a classic character. They've never been able to plug another guy into the costume and make it work. Ultimately it always has to be Steve Rogers, so I'm not surprised. He'll be back. -- Original message

Re: [scifinoir2] Sales soar for new Tolkien novel

2007-05-03 Thread KeithBJohnson
Okay, every year or so I have to make this shameful confession, so let's get it over with: I, Keith Johnson, science fiction nut, lifelong reader and viewer of all things scifi, have never read any of the Dune books. (Hanging head in shame). I've also never read Heinlein's Stranger in a