Re: [scifinoir2] And Doom is His Name: Arvid Nelson on 'Thulsa Doom'

2009-05-28 Thread Mr. Worf
I'd like to see this in a double feature with Shaka Zulu. :) On Thu, May 28, 2009 at 8:50 PM, ravenadal wrote: > (From Blackgeekdom.com:) > OK, You may not recognize the name, but he made his fist appearance in > Kull short story written by Robert E. Howard published in 1967. Still > not r

[scifinoir2] And Doom is His Name: Arvid Nelson on 'Thulsa Doom'

2009-05-28 Thread ravenadal
(From Blackgeekdom.com:) OK, You may not recognize the name, but he made his fist appearance in Kull short story written by Robert E. Howard published in 1967. Still not ringing a bell he was the antagonist in Conan the Movie and was played by James Earl Jones. Thulsa Doom is apparent

[scifinoir2] Battle for the Cowl

2009-05-28 Thread ravenadal
http://www.dccomics.com/dcu/comics/?cm=11275

[scifinoir2] clever anagrams

2009-05-28 Thread Augustus Augustus
DORMITORY: When you rearrange the letters: DIRTY ROOM   PRESBYTERIAN: When you rearrange the letters: BEST IN PRAYER   ASTRONOMER: When you rearrange the letters: MOON STARER   DESPERATION: When you rearrange the letters: A ROPE ENDS IT   THE EYES: ! When you rearrange the l

[scifinoir2] Fabulous Review Of The New Star Trek Film

2009-05-28 Thread Bosco Bosco
It's as if they read my mind. http://www.theonion.com/content/video/trekkies_bash_new_star_trek_film Bosco

[RE][scifinoir2] Literary conventions

2009-05-28 Thread Martin Baxter
No, Marian. Since my uncle's passing in February, my money's been tight. I'm holding out for July, when I plan on going back. Promised my younger cousins that I would do so, and I don't want to let them down. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Literary conv

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Tennant To Star In Doctor Who: The Movie on the Big Screen?

2009-05-28 Thread Martin Baxter
Couldn't agree with you more, Marian. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Tennant To Star In Doctor Who: The Movie on the Big Screen? Date : Thu, 28 May 2009 20:35:30 - From : "marian_changling" To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com I'm not cra

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Luke Cage Noir

2009-05-28 Thread Martin Baxter
B, let us never speak of that again. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Luke Cage Noir Date : Thu, 28 May 2009 21:36:34 - From : "B. Smith" To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com I just hope it doesn't turn out like the last "re-imagining" of Lu

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Luke Cage Noir

2009-05-28 Thread B. Smith
I just hope it doesn't turn out like the last "re-imagining" of Luke Cage from Brian Azzarello. That was an abomination. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, George Arterberry wrote: > > > > I may un-retire from comic colllecting and pick this up.Just hope its not a > Marvel version of 'Incogn

RE: [RE][scifinoir2] Tennant To Star In Doctor Who: The Movie on the Big Screen?

2009-05-28 Thread Tracey de Morsella
I would not go, but I would get the dvd. However, I agree with you about preferring it to the other nonsense you referred to. For me, going to the movies, means making arrangements and paying for a babysitter. So when I have a chance to go out and spend time alone with my husband, I prefer to in

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Tennant To Star In Doctor Who: The Movie on the Big Screen?

2009-05-28 Thread marian_changling
I'm not crazy about the idea, but I have to admit that I would go. I would take British SF over Transformers/Terminators/Planet of the Lost and most of the garbage that we get. I want story and characters, not special effects. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Martin Baxter" wrote: > > I

[scifinoir2] Literary conventions

2009-05-28 Thread Marian Moore
is anyone going to any of the literary conventions this year?   I have already missed Wiscon this year which sounded like it was fun.  I may have to hit that one next year.   I am still considering Readercon, Think Galactic, or ArmadillioCon I need my literary boost this summer; I need to be among

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Intro: Nicole from Hellertown, Pa

2009-05-28 Thread Augustus Augustus
Nikki, not a LOT of side effects...just a few minor ones.  But welcome. Fate. --- On Thu, 5/28/09, Martin Baxter wrote: From: Martin Baxter Subject: [RE][scifinoir2] Intro: Nicole from Hellertown, Pa To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, May 28, 2009, 12:15 PM

Re: [scifinoir2] Intro: Nicole from Hellertown, Pa

2009-05-28 Thread brent wodehouse
Welcome, welcome, Nicole! :-) Brent Nicole Zoltack writes: > >1. ÊName: Nicole Zoltack > >2. ÊLocation: Pa > >3. ÊNickname/ Alias: Nicole is fine > >4. ÊTo which Speculative Fiction Character do you relate or >identify(describe the character): I've always loved elves. > >5. ÊFavorite SciFi G

Re: [scifinoir2] Movies set for remake

2009-05-28 Thread Augustus Augustus
i have 2 side with Martin on this one.  the book was a hard read.  after reading it (30 years ago) i never picked up another one in the series.  the movie was better in that it had the action and the ambiance of Paul being powerful.  the mini-series had more of the plots and sub-plots that showe

RE: [RE][scifinoir2] Tennant To Star In Doctor Who: The Movie on the Big Screen?

2009-05-28 Thread Martin Baxter
Tracey, I don't even think that *I* would partake, at least not for money, probably let it filter down to Skiffy/Siffy. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : RE: [RE][scifinoir2] Tennant To Star In Doctor Who: The Movie on the Big Screen? Date : Thu, 28 May 2009 09:20:21

Re: [scifinoir2] Movies set for remake

2009-05-28 Thread Martin Baxter
I liked both the movie and the miniseries equally. The movie, IMO, got the mythos down far better than the mini did, the notion that Paul was meant to be a truly grand and powerful figure in the Universe. The mini humanized him a little too much for my taste. Keith, I won't refer to your not hav

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] 1970s British TV series "UFO gets Film Treatment

2009-05-28 Thread Martin Baxter
I barely managed to catch the entire run f it before they pulled it from distribution. The Andersons, if memory serves, divorced, and they've been in a bitter fight over the rights to all of their properties. It was barely settled enough to allow for the live-action version of "Thunderbirds". Fo

RE: [RE][scifinoir2] Tennant To Star In Doctor Who: The Movie on the Big Screen?

2009-05-28 Thread Tracey de Morsella
I agree. It’s weird. If it happened, I don’t think people would pay From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Martin Baxter Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 9:13 AM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: [RE][scifinoir2] Tennant To Star In Doctor Who: The

[RE][scifinoir2] Intro: Nicole from Hellertown, Pa

2009-05-28 Thread Martin Baxter
Welcome to the forum, Nicole. You may want to avail yourself of the anti-insanity vaccine being offered at the door. Perfectly safe, and no side effects. ;-) -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Intro: Nicole from Hellertown, Pa Date : Thu, 28 May 2009 02:4

[RE][scifinoir2] Tennant To Star In Doctor Who: The Movie on the Big Screen?

2009-05-28 Thread Martin Baxter
I heard this yesterday, and something about it doesn't jibe. A movie would go against the planned continuity, which is to fill in the backstory of the Time War. Tennant "starring" could be bait to get bodies in the theater, if it comes to that, which I don't see as necessary. I'm going to file t

[scifinoir2] Lithgow To Play Dexter Serial Killer

2009-05-28 Thread Tracey de Morsella
Lithgow To Play Dexter Serial Killer 27 May 2009 6:30 PM, PDT John Lithgow is set to drop his nice-guy image to play a killer in the new season of TV drama Dexter. The actor will play serial killer Walter Simmons, who is dubbed the 'Trinity Killer' becaus

[scifinoir2] Tennant To Star In Doctor Who: The Movie on the Big Screen?

2009-05-28 Thread Tracey de Morsella
Tennant To Star In Doctor Who: The Movie? 28 May 2009 1:00 AM, PDT http://www.imdb.com/news/ni0802609/ David Tennant is in talks to take his Time Lord character to the big screen in a film adaptation of iconic British TV series Doctor

[scifinoir2] Intro: Nicole from Hellertown, Pa

2009-05-28 Thread Nicole Zoltack
1. Name: Nicole Zoltack 2. Location: Pa 3. Nickname/ Alias: Nicole is fine 4. To which Speculative Fiction Character do you relate or identify(describe the character): I've always loved elves. 5. Favorite SciFi Genres: I love SciFi, especially with romance elements 6. Favorite Scifi Movi