[scifinoir2] bye to the Six in Baltar's head

2007-09-12 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Parting Of The Ways Coming To 'Battlestar Galactica' By MICHAEL HINMAN Source: SyFy Portal Sep-10-2007 This story contains possible MODERATE SPOILERS for the upcoming fourth season of Battlestar Galactica. There seems to be a lot of couples in SciFi Channel's now Emmy-winning Battlestar

[scifinoir2] Eureka will return, but probably Flash will not

2007-09-12 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Eureka' Looking At Another Season, 'Flash Gordon' Is Not By MICHAEL HINMAN Source: SyFy Portal Sep-05-2007 Things are looking good for those setting up residence in the little town of Eureka. Sources close to SciFi Channel say the show -- as expected -- is looking at an almost definite third

Re: [scifinoir2] Eureka will return, but probably Flash will not

2007-09-12 Thread Martin
I'm dancing for joy over the Eureka news, but I'm actually kinda down over Flash. Wasn't high art, for certain, but it didn't offend me nearly as much as I thought it would. I could watch the show and not feel cheated. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [scifinoir2] bye to the Six in Baltar's head

2007-09-12 Thread Martin
If only we could say goodbye to Six altogether... Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Parting Of The Ways Coming To 'Battlestar Galactica' By MICHAEL HINMAN Source: SyFy Portal Sep-10-2007 This story contains possible MODERATE SPOILERS for the upcoming

Re: [scifinoir2] Torchwood Premier Anyone?

2007-09-12 Thread Martin
LMNAO, pal!!! Gymfig, I think you're referring to Daleks, the Ultimate Racists. In their eyes, anything that isn't Dalek deserves to be wiped out. Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The automated call systems... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [scifinoir2] Homeland Security Adviser Dismisses bin Laden as virtually impotent

2007-09-12 Thread Martin
His speech wasn't meant to. Petraeus is Bush's creature. Bush wants no definite timeline, so Petraeus won't provide a reason to set one, no matter how much evidence requiring one is extant. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I agree to an extent. The problem is that fixing a country like this could take

Re: [scifinoir2] A New V May Be Coming!!

2007-09-12 Thread Martin
Don't remember that, pal. How did it end? Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No, the ending to the last miniseries was a bad omen... Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The TV series never should've been done. Sooner a sequel on the mini-series.

Re: [scifinoir2] A New V May Be Coming!!

2007-09-12 Thread KeithBJohnson
in the main, I fear you're right, espeically with this youth obsession so many shows have nowadays... -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] A new V would have too many pretty people and special effects. It would be like Roswell and Kyle X Y Shows I don't

Re: [scifinoir2] Iron Man Trailer

2007-09-12 Thread KeithBJohnson
I'm cautiously optimistic. Downey seemed a little too lighthearted for my tastes as Stark. But then, I lean towards liking the darker, angrier Tony Stark as opposed to the carefree playboy. The trailer's okay but I didn't see any FX to make me get as excited as you yet. Too early for me to even

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Homeland Security Adviser Dismisses bin Laden as virtually impotent

2007-09-12 Thread KeithBJohnson
Unfortunately, true. He reminds me of the Thin Blue Line with the police. I always am amazed at how some cops feel that other cops need to back them up when they do wrong. I get the whole idea of trust, being able to put your life in your partner's hands if need be. But sometimes cops forget

Re: [scifinoir2] A New V May Be Coming!!

2007-09-12 Thread KeithBJohnson
I'd add that she not be too young. I'm starting to tire of this fascination with very young and young-looking women. Buffy was cool, but now there seems to be a real push for the young, vulnerable, barely out of her teen years woman. Kate Bosworth as Lois Lane is a prime example. She looks and

[scifinoir2] Re: My Take - 3:10 to Yuma

2007-09-12 Thread g123curious
Thanks for the plot summary. The plot sounds like the reverse of _High Noon_ (1952 with Gary Cooper in the lead)... getting the bad guy to the train instead of the bad guy getting off the train. Is this film truly the best western since Eastwood's _Unforgiven_? George --- In

[scifinoir2] Re: Homeland Security Adviser Dismisses bin Laden as virtually impotent

2007-09-12 Thread g123curious
When one is truly incompetent and knows it, sometimes the only protection from getting fired (or impeached) is a thin blue line (or party-loyalists you can easily hire and blame later). --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Unfortunately, true. He reminds me of the Thin

Re: [scifinoir2] Eureka will return, but probably Flash will not

2007-09-12 Thread Daryle
I say good riddance to Flash Gordon. I believe I said that with the first episode. I have been recording Eureka, haven¹t watched it yet. I must say that it¹s good to see Joe Morton in a successful series. On 9/12/07 9:18 AM, Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm dancing for joy over

Re: [scifinoir2] A New V May Be Coming!!

2007-09-12 Thread Daryle
From what I understand about Bionic Woman, the choice of a younger actress is integral to the basic story. It's not just a remake, but an update. It's important to note that the most successful franchise on TV is Law Order, and generally, they like their women to be GROWN. As for the other

Re: [scifinoir2] bye to the Six in Baltar's head

2007-09-12 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I hated six in the beginning, but she has grown on me over time. why do you want to see her gone? Martin wrote: If only we could say goodbye to Six altogether... Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:tdlists%40multiculturaladvantage.com wrote: Parting Of

Re: [scifinoir2] Eureka will return, but probably Flash will not

2007-09-12 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I can barely stand the Flash commercials and while I'm glad eureka is returning, the chemistry among the characters and what makes most of them special has been diffused as a result of mediocre writing. Martin wrote: I'm dancing for joy over the Eureka news, but I'm actually kinda down over

Re: [scifinoir2] Torchwood Premier Anyone?

2007-09-12 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I like that. I never thought of them as automated call systems. Funny :) Martin wrote: LMNAO, pal!!! Gymfig, I think you're referring to Daleks, the Ultimate Racists. In their eyes, anything that isn't Dalek deserves to be wiped out. Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [scifinoir2] Ragamuffin by Tobias S. Bucknell

2007-09-12 Thread Martin
Sounds like a fun read. I'll have to keep my eyes open for it. ravenadal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Check out this link and check out the first few pages of this engaging novel. Black folks in the future...who would have thunk it?

Re: [scifinoir2] Torchwood Premier Anyone?

2007-09-12 Thread Justin Mohareb
Is it possible he means the Cybermen? Justin On 9/12/07, Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: LMNAO, pal!!! Gymfig, I think you're referring to Daleks, the Ultimate Racists. In their eyes, anything that isn't Dalek deserves to be wiped out. Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [scifinoir2] Torchwood Premier Anyone?

2007-09-12 Thread Martin
No, I don't think so, based on her description. Daleks do appear more machine-like, while Cybermen are more cyborg-like. And they were just humanoid originally, with cybernetics tacked on until they simply lost their humanity. Justin Mohareb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [scifinoir2] Torchwood Premier Anyone?

2007-09-12 Thread Justin Mohareb
Yeah, but the Daleks never appeared in Torchwood. Justin On 9/12/07, Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No, I don't think so, based on her description. Daleks do appear more machine-like, while Cybermen are more cyborg-like. And they were just humanoid originally, with cybernetics tacked on

Re: [scifinoir2] Torchwood Premier Anyone?

2007-09-12 Thread Martin
Not *yet*. Give the writers a reason and a chance... Justin Mohareb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yeah, but the Daleks never appeared in Torchwood. Justin On 9/12/07, Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No, I don't think so, based on her description. Daleks do

Re: [scifinoir2] bye to the Six in Baltar's head

2007-09-12 Thread Martin
Sex- uh, *Six*, sorry (gotta have that software checked!) sells sex too much for my comfort. Among my close friends, I refer to myself as a liberal prude. I may talk like a randy frat boy, but I don't really like to see much adverted by women. She did just that, from Minute One on the mini.

Re: [scifinoir2] Torchwood Premier Anyone?

2007-09-12 Thread Justin Mohareb
The Keystone Kops at Torchwood wouldn't last ten minutes against one Dalek. It would be... Ugly. Justin On 9/12/07, Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not *yet*. Give the writers a reason and a chance... Justin Mohareb [EMAIL PROTECTED] justinmohareb%40gmail.com wrote: Yeah, but the Daleks

[scifinoir2] 'Smellovision' Attempting a Comeback

2007-09-12 Thread Brent Wodehouse
http://film.guardian.co.uk/apnews/story/0,,-6911487,00.html 'Smellovision' Attempting a Comeback Monday September 10, 2007 By ERIN CONROY Associated Press Writer BOSTON (AP) - Megan Dickerson always loved the rich colors and melodic scores of the film Willy Wonka the Chocolate Factory. But

[scifinoir2] Forest Whitaker To Do 'MAMBO'

2007-09-12 Thread Brent Wodehouse
http://www.blackflix.com/coming_soon.html FOREST WHITAKER TO DO 'MAMBO' September Forest Whitaker has landed a role opposite Jude Law and Brazilian actress Alice Braga in the futuristic thriller Repossession Mambo. Based on the novel by Eric Garcia, the film is set in the near future when

Re: [scifinoir2] The Fall TV Line Up - what do you like

2007-09-12 Thread KeithBJohnson
Intrigued by Bionic Woman (could be good if written well), Pushing Daisies (though the Ghost Whisperer/Medium angle's getting tired), Reaper (lots of potential for good standalone stories, but fear it could devolve into dreck), and Journeyman (hope they don't screw up by Americanizing the Brit

Re: [scifinoir2] A New V May Be Coming!!

2007-09-12 Thread Astromancer
You really, really don't want to know, but(having flashbacks of Star Crash...) The ship is climbing out of Earth orbit and there's a bomb ticking off that would destroy the planet...No one knows how to stop it when the little half alien girl walks over to the control panel, grabs it, glows

Re: [scifinoir2] Maria Bello to star in Mummy 3

2007-09-12 Thread KeithBJohnson
Yeah, all we need are Chow Yun Fat, Jackie Chan, and Michelle Yeoh, and we can dispense with Brendan Frasier (who I never thought was all the interesting as the hero anyway). -- Original message -- From: Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] LOL@ Jet LiWhoa, I just

Re: [scifinoir2] New Highlander Movie Debuting on SciFi Channel This Saturday

2007-09-12 Thread KeithBJohnson
I'm pretty sure you can find this movie--or versions of it, like the Russian one I mentioned--on the Net. And it'll probably show up on DVD soon... -- Original message -- From: Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] DAMMIT!!! I hate Comcast! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I saw a

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: My Take - 3:10 to Yuma

2007-09-12 Thread KeithBJohnson
You're quite welcome. I thoroughly enjoyed it. In fact, I'd enjoy seeing it again. The best Western since Unforgiven? It might be, if only because there have been so few released at the American theatre since then. Open Range is very good, but it's much more slowly paced and nuanced. I'm

Re: [scifinoir2] Eureka will return, but probably Flash will not

2007-09-12 Thread KeithBJohnson
Flash Gordon sucks beyond belief. It's actually much *worse* than Painkiller Jane. At least PKJ is halfway consistent in its horrible portrayal of the Neuros and all. Corny, tedious, trite and derivative, but consistent. Flash Gordon is just plain crap. The whole jumping from Earth to Mongo

[scifinoir2] OT: Six arrested, charged in woman's weeklong torture

2007-09-12 Thread KeithBJohnson
Hate crime indeed. If you look at those people, several look a little--off, to be kind. I know mugshots dont' usually catch your best side, but daaamn! Remind me of the family members from the original Texas Chainsaw Massacre. I can easily see one of the boys yelling Hit her again, Ma! If

Re: [scifinoir2] Homeland Security Adviser Dismisses bin Laden as virtually impotent

2007-09-12 Thread KeithBJohnson
Watch it now! MoveOn.org and others who've made that same charge have been called traitors! :) -- Original message -- From: Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] His speech wasn't meant to. Petraeus is Bush's creature. Bush wants no definite timeline, so Petraeus won't provide a

[scifinoir2] Re: My Take - 3:10 to Yuma and the Ostern

2007-09-12 Thread KeithBJohnson
Wow. I was doing some research on the American Western to see what I could find. I know the number released in America is very small in the last few years, so turned to the Web to get some info. Found this entry from Wikipedia, which is a serious trip. The Ostern Who knew Stalin was a

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: Six arrested, charged in woman's weeklong torture

2007-09-12 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
More on this story... http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=14307118sc=emaf /BIG CREEK, W.Va./ September 12, 2007, 11:23 p.m. ET · Authorities decided Wednesday not to pursue hate crime charges in the kidnapping and weeklong torture of a black woman, instead going after the

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: My Take - 3:10 to Yuma

2007-09-12 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I don't know if it is the best, but one of my favorites is Sam Raimi's Spaghetti Western Tribute, The Quick and the Dead, starring some great talent including: Gene Hackman, Russell Crowe, Leonardo DiCaprio, Sharon Stone, Tobin Bell, Keith David, Lance Henriksen and Gary Sinise [EMAIL

Re: [scifinoir2] Torchwood Premier Anyone?

2007-09-12 Thread Astromancer
I had no idea what he was talking about...I just threw it out there Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I like that. I never thought of them as automated call systems. Funny :) Martin wrote: LMNAO, pal!!! Gymfig, I think you're