Re: [scifinoir2] Justice League movie helmed by Happy Feet Director

2007-08-08 Thread KeithBJohnson
Your point is kind of mine. I actually liked the second Bourne flick, but thought the first was better. The second's plotting was more simplistic, and once the bad guy was dispatched, Bourne's mission of righting his past wrong was almost anticlimactic. But, it had that hyperkinetic action...

Re: [scifinoir2] InformationWeek magazine's article about my blog

2007-08-08 Thread KeithBJohnson
amazing, sad, yet inspirational with how you're responding. Kudos for that keith -- Original message -- From: George [EMAIL PROTECTED] FYI: http://www.informationweek.com/blog/main/archives/2007/08/ibm_lost_his_da.html George

Re: [scifinoir2] Justice League movie helmed by Happy Feet Director

2007-08-08 Thread KeithBJohnson
agreed. The second one, though is too fast in the action shots. I actually got motion sick a few times. -- Original message -- From: Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'll take both for a thousand, Keith. It's the blend that hooked me, right off the bat. [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [scifinoir2] Abrams Sees Cruise as Pike For Trek XI?

2007-08-08 Thread KeithBJohnson
*not* a good idea. we've discussed before getting overexposed actors to play certain roles. Cruise is still Cruise, and we'll be so focused on Hey, Tom Cruise is playing Captain Pike that it'll ruin the suspension of disbelief. What a stupid a$$ move! Just get a good unknown, for goodness

Re: [scifinoir2] Abrams Sees Cruise as Pike For Trek XI?

2007-08-08 Thread KeithBJohnson
You just made me laugh during a very difficult time! I completely agree! I heard this mournful response all the way here in Texas! -- Original message -- From: Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [scifinoir2] Abrams Sees Cruise as Pike For Trek XI?

2007-08-08 Thread KeithBJohnson
Right. In the original lore of the first series, Captain Pike was the second (I believe) commander of the Enterprise (Robert April was the first?) He served as captain for many years before being transferred to another ship. Later, Pike was severely crippled in an accident where he was exposed

[scifinoir2] Johnny Quest to Be A Live Action Movie

2007-08-08 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
JOHNNY QUEST is on his way to the big screen in a live action movie for Warners. This has been in the wind eternally but never really come together until now. It'll be produced by Adrian Askarieh and Daniel Alter, who are also bringing us the forthcoming HITMAN. Dan Mazeau is currently

[scifinoir2] Star Trek Character Breakdowns

2007-08-08 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Star Trek Breakdowns How old will Kirk and the crew be in the new film? by Stax August 5, 2007 - Now that Zachary Quinto has been officially announced as the new Spock, casting speculation has kicked into high gear about the rest of the cast of J.J. Abrams' upcoming Star Trek movie reboot.

Re: [scifinoir2] Abrams Sees Cruise as Pike For Trek XI?

2007-08-08 Thread Astromancer
(gargling salt water to relieve sore tongue) Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: (heaving hge sigh of relief) Thank you, Daryle. I could feel the seizures creeping in around the edges... Daryle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tom Cruise in a Paramount movie? And a Star Trek one, at

Re: [scifinoir2] Abrams Sees Cruise as Pike For Trek XI?

2007-08-08 Thread Astromancer
i JUST BIT MY TONGUE...and pushed the CAPS button... Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: NOO Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: August 6,

Re: [scifinoir2] Johnny Quest to Be A Live Action Movie

2007-08-08 Thread Astromancer
Now this one I can't WAIT to see...(praying that they don't screw it up) If they treat it like the original show, i.e., making a cartoon adventure come off like a live action show...that was the charm of it! All they have to do is switch it around, especially since the tech has (well, almost)

Re: [scifinoir2] Star Trek Character Breakdowns

2007-08-08 Thread Astromancer
To find someone who can mimic Kirk's almost epilieptic speech pattern without it sounding like a joke would a heck of a nice touch... Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Star Trek Breakdowns How old will Kirk and the crew be in the new film? by Stax August

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Finally saw Rise of the Silver Surfer

2007-08-08 Thread Astromancer
Kenya...Unstable molecules...Woof!!! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I ain't feeling it--literally and figuratively. Now, put some Kenya Moore in a suit of unstable molecules and we'll talk! -- Original message -- From: ravenadal [EMAIL PROTECTED] To which I respond

Re: [scifinoir2] Door Closed On 'Dresden Files'

2007-08-08 Thread Astromancer
Why not? Finally, in it's essence, it is supposed to respresent a shift in thinking...A massage is simply a massage, not an overture to sex... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Funny! I just thought it was way too over-the-top obvious. I mean, sure we had Uhura's short skirts and Deanna Troi's tight

Re: [scifinoir2] Abrams Sees Cruise as Pike For Trek XI?

2007-08-08 Thread Martin
I would sooner be dropped headfirst into a pit of tarantulas than ever read that line again... Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i JUST BIT MY TONGUE...and pushed the CAPS button... Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [scifinoir2] Star Trek Character Breakdowns

2007-08-08 Thread Martin
I was going to offer Ewan McGregor for the role of Scotty, but he's outside the bounds at 35. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Star Trek Breakdowns How old will Kirk and the crew be in the new film? by Stax August 5, 2007 - Now that Zachary Quinto has been

Re: [scifinoir2] Johnny Quest to Be A Live Action Movie

2007-08-08 Thread Martin
Yes! Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: JOHNNY QUEST is on his way to the big screen in a live action movie for Warners. This has been in the wind eternally but never really come together until now. It'll be produced by Adrian Askarieh and Daniel Alter, who

Re: [scifinoir2] Abrams Sees Cruise as Pike For Trek XI?

2007-08-08 Thread Martin
I'm glad I could do that for you. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You just made me laugh during a very difficult time! I completely agree! I heard this mournful response all the way here in Texas! -- Original message -- From: Martin [EMAIL

Re: [scifinoir2] Abrams Sees Cruise as Pike For Trek XI?

2007-08-08 Thread Martin
Exactly. Really, I wouldn't even want a name director like Abrahams attached. Just give me a good director. I wouldn't mind seeing what Paul Greengrass could do with it. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: *not* a good idea. we've discussed before getting overexposed

Re: [scifinoir2] Justice League movie helmed by Happy Feet Director

2007-08-08 Thread Martin
Especially in the final car chase. I even hurt my neck trying to keep up. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: agreed. The second one, though is too fast in the action shots. I actually got motion sick a few times. -- Original message -- From: