I think it's about one wants to experience. Do we want to leave behind the
physical, sensual experiences of what the body offers for an existence that's
more in the mind? One could argue that the mind/soul are more real and
essential to our beings, the body just a shell for convenience. I tend
And that's acceptable, too.
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From: Martin Baxter truthseeker...@hotmail.com
To: SciFiNoir2 scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2009 3:30:50 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: RE: [scifinoir2] Re: Random Thoughts
The closest thing I
yeah, the brother was the one truly sour note in the show, especially the way
he was menacing women and civilians alike.
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From: Martin Baxter truthseeker...@hotmail.com
To: SciFiNoir2 scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2009 3:42:16 PM GMT -05:00
That was odd indeed, given what he did to the whole group in the first place.
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From: Martin truthseeker...@hotmail.com
To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, October 3, 2009 4:33:35 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: [scifinoir2] Re: My Take -
Just find something you like and the exercise will find you. I don't worry
overtly about the results of my workout--other than the obvious ones of
controlling weight, blood pressure, and now, blood sugar. I truly love the
feeling of yoga and pilates, revel in the experience of running down the
I think I'm just one of the few men walking who isnt' insanely infatuated with
Halle Berry. I see your points, it was just a crappy movie to me, and
sexuality/butchness/girl power has nothing to do with it. I don't think Pitof
has enough skill to craft something as slyly subversive or
I was okay with no alien threat in the beginning. I kinda like the first
immediate problem being of their own making. The way that usually works is,
it's great to let a show find some kind of legs on its own, let the characters
get established, then bring in the enemy big time. Voyager, recall,
I'm not a big fan of his. The only movie I liked was Serial mom. I think
that for the movie to be done correctly they would need some smart, sharp
and spunky women involved in the project. Something that had a little more
substance to it than eye candy. Maybe an anti-social statement about
Keith, you're not alone there.
If all the world's a stage and all the people merely players, who in bloody
hell hired the director? -- Charles L Grant
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik
To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
From: keithbjohn...@comcast.net
Date: Sun, 4 Oct 2009 06:24:03
My reasoning behind that, Keith, is that he, still hurting from his earlier
loss, is looking for something to bury himself in and somewhere to get away
from his pain. What better than an Ancient ship on runaway autopilot? As for
the rest of the folks in it with him? I suspect that, later in
At times, I wish I could do more, though.
If all the world's a stage and all the people merely players, who in bloody
hell hired the director? -- Charles L Grant
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik
To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
From: keithbjohn...@comcast.net
Date: Sun, 4 Oct 2009
I expect that someone will hand him a painful corrective measure to change his
worldview.
If all the world's a stage and all the people merely players, who in bloody
hell hired the director? -- Charles L Grant
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik
To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
From:
Hope you enjoy it. I will, as soon as it lands.
If all the world's a stage and all the people merely players, who in bloody
hell hired the director? -- Charles L Grant
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik
To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
From: hellomahog...@gmail.com
Date: Sat, 3 Oct
I found my faith on an iconic Guinness Beer ad painted by artist John Gilroy.
The ad features a glass of Guinness Beer topped with a smiling, self-satisfied
head of foam.
You can see my mash-up of the ad here:
http://presterjohnpage.blogspot.com/
The copy reads Proof that God Exists and that
Right, and frankly, I don't think Berry's a good enough actress to pull off the
movie it could have been .Now in this case, i can see the likes of Rosaria
Dawson with a better written role, and tearing it up.
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From: Mr. Worf hellomahog...@gmail.com
To:
It is my assertion that the crucial problem of Catwoman is that Miss Halle
Berry did not use her sexuality to seduce men. Contrary to that, it was the
assertion that her overt, highly fetishistic sexuality was hers and she could
do whatever the fuss she wanted with it that proved to be less
Rosario Dawson (Ooooh! (Say) it again! ~ Shenzi). At last, Mr. Johnson,
something we can agree on.
~rave!
--- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Keith Johnson keithbjohn...@... wrote:
Right, and frankly, I don't think Berry's a good enough actress to pull off
the movie it could have been .Now
Agreed, 'cause I'd imagine some want to kill him
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From: Martin Baxter truthseeker...@hotmail.com
To: SciFiNoir2 scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, October 4, 2009 7:34:14 AM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: RE: [scifinoir2] Re: My Take - Stargate
I hear that. Can you do other, gentler things such as yoga? There are so many
kinds, and surely one could be done by you. It's not the same feeling as a
brisk run or walk, but it has a satisfaction all its own.
- Original Message -
From: Martin Baxter truthseeker...@hotmail.com
To:
I probably could do yoga. Just a matter of finding a place and the time.
If all the world's a stage and all the people merely players, who in bloody
hell hired the director? -- Charles L Grant
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik
To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
From:
Ha-ha-ha! Yep. Dawson is a really good actress: she has that something that's
truly sultry and simmering and dangerous when she wants it to be. When Berry
does her sexuality thing, it's more--overt to me. I guess for me, when she does
it, I'm much more conscious that it's an *attempt* to
I highly recommend yoga. Like i said, there are so many types, so you can focus
on strength building, muscle stretching, balance, meditation, etc. I took Power
Yoga for a while, which is a more strength-focused one that uses a lot of
static and dynamic poses that force the muscles to work. So
I really want to see Ninja Assassin but some festival screenings have generated
some lukewarm reactions.
--- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Martin Baxter truthseeker...@... wrote:
Hope you enjoy it. I will, as soon as it lands.
If all the world's a stage and all the people merely players,
B, I try very hard not to listen to what audiences have to say.
If all the world's a stage and all the people merely players, who in bloody
hell hired the director? -- Charles L Grant
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik
To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
From: daikaij...@yahoo.com
Date:
Thank you! I'm taking notes on this.
If all the world's a stage and all the people merely players, who in bloody
hell hired the director? -- Charles L Grant
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik
To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
From: keithbjohn...@comcast.net
Date: Sun, 4 Oct 2009
Talk about it, Brother Keith! Has anyone ever put together a Women of DSNine
poster?
If all the world's a stage and all the people merely players, who in bloody
hell hired the director? -- Charles L Grant
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik
To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
From:
A lot of the martial art movies use the same stunts over and over again, so
by this point we already know what is going to happen. The best martial art
movie in the last few years is Ong-Bak. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0368909/
Fresh stunts that make you say OOooo and Ahhh.
This movie is a
Tell me about it, Mr Worf! That had me standing in the aisles for most of the
movie, because I kept banging my knees on the seat in front of me, for jumping
up and down at every shot. If that movie had been an ADD game, each shot
would've been a 500-hit point deduction for damage.
If all
I agree with you Keith on most of this post. I think the problem with Halle
is I am starting to think that she was never forced to push herself as an
actress. Another factor is that she may not be that in tune with her body
she comes off a bit more like a delicate flower type.
I think Rosario
Hey All,
an informative thread… when I saw the trailer saying everyone passes out,
I did a double-take… everyone?? Ye, I’m in.
-later –jeff.
From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
Of Keith Johnson
Sent: Wednesday, September 23, 2009 9:30 PM
To:
These books are based om The Ethiopus, one of the missing books from the
Trojan epic cycle that includes Homer's Iliad and Odyssey,. The
Ethiopous includes the story of the hero Memnon, king of the Ethiopians,
who came with an expeditionary force to help Troy against the Achaean
invaders. Gregory
I'm sure it will turn out that Brother was in the brigg for some worthy reason
like standing up for a fellow soilder in a brawl or something.
I still vote for sending the dead shunk--one whose last meal contained a lot of
garlic.
Angela
--- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Martin Baxter
Now there's a thought--i have to Google it!
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From: Martin Baxter truthseeker...@hotmail.com
To: SciFiNoir2 scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, October 4, 2009 4:03:52 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern
Subject: RE: [scifinoir2] Re: topic: what if? Catwoman
I don't know: Ming Na's character said something to the effect that he deserved
to be in there, as if he's got anger issues. And even if he were locked up for
a reason, his behaviour after being released was definitely troubling. Buddy
was sweating, acting all nervous and agitated, and was
I'm surprised that someone hasn't made one with photoshop yet.
On Sun, Oct 4, 2009 at 6:59 PM, Keith Johnson keithbjohn...@comcast.netwrote:
Now there's a thought--i have to Google it!
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From: Martin Baxter truthseeker...@hotmail.com
To: SciFiNoir2
Only if they put the same kind of energy into it. I would love to see more
from these guys.
The problem with stars like the guy in Ong Bak is that sooner or later they
suffer an injury that will stop the shooting of the rest of the film. For
example, Jackie Chan broke a lot of bones in his body
They probably got dude on crack or he was in an experiment with the doctor
character and tripped out. It could be the writers manipulating the
audience's point of view and not just bad writing by semi-racist writers.
On Sun, Oct 4, 2009 at 7:04 PM, Keith Johnson keithbjohn...@comcast.netwrote:
I’ve been feeling the same irritation about his character. However, I kind of
softened a little toward him when the Senator was sacrificing himself.
By the way, they are going to be making a big deal about Ming Na’s character
being gay. You know they have to reel in the young white
Hmmm that speaks volumes. In Hollywood, only a butch lesbian would stand up
to a black man with a gun right? :)
On Sun, Oct 4, 2009 at 7:49 PM, Tracey de Morsella
tdli...@multiculturaladvantage.com wrote:
I’ve been feeling the same irritation about his character. However, I
kind of
If someone else here hasn't already dubbed it such, then allow me to be the
first to call it NCIS Lite. Less filling, doesn't taste as great.
If all the world's a stage and all the people merely players, who in bloody
hell hired the director? -- Charles L Grant
(adding to the list of reasons why Martin's eyes shall never fall upon this
dreck)
If all the world's a stage and all the people merely players, who in bloody
hell hired the director? -- Charles L Grant
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik
To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
From:
As I said before, I didn't catch it, and not too sure that I want to. Maybe
it's because it's NOT NCIS.
If all the world's a stage and all the people merely players, who in bloody
hell hired the director? -- Charles L Grant
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik
To:
I passed on the show altogether, for Warehouse 13. Anyone catch that, by any
chance? Nice shocker in there.
If all the world's a stage and all the people merely players, who in bloody
hell hired the director? -- Charles L Grant
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik
To:
Jeff,
Not everyone...
If all the world's a stage and all the people merely players, who in bloody
hell hired the director? -- Charles L Grant
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik
To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
From: jmp.sp...@verizon.net
Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2009 19:43:23 -0400
Keith, wouldn't insult you that way.
If all the world's a stage and all the people merely players, who in bloody
hell hired the director? -- Charles L Grant
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik
To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
From: keithbjohn...@comcast.net
Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2009
With Little Confidence Attached, NBC Reduces 'Day One' To Miniseries
Says it could take a 'Battlestar Galactica' route, however, with a backdoor
miniseries that would test the concept with audiences
By MICHAEL HINMAN mailto:mhin...@airlockalpha.com Oct-2-2009
Source: The http://thr.com
Is it me or have they all just turned into melodramas with a slight touch of
medical science thrown in? The latest one to debut on CBS is called Three
Rivers. From the previews this show is starting to look like the CSI Miami
of hospital shows. Lots of beautiful scenic shots set to alternative
Network claims this was the plan all along, but is this really a sign that
there are bigger problems with the new series than originally believed?
First a production stoppage, and now ABC seems to be rethinking its plan on
how it will broadcast the remake of V.
An ABC spokeswoman told
I think that they are worried too. They will do it like that so they can
cancel it before it tanks completely. Of course that never gives shows time
to build up an audience.
On Sun, Oct 4, 2009 at 8:21 PM, Tracey de Morsella
tdli...@multiculturaladvantage.com wrote:
*Network claims this was
Yes I have and it's great ride. If you like parkour or free running you'll love
these movies.
--- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Martin truthseeker...@... wrote:
Has anyone seen the prequel to this?
http://www.sci-fi-london.com/news/article/1254408286/2/district-13-ultimatum
Let's hope. On second viewing, he doesn't look any more promising.
Hey...maybe the Brother who works in food services will be elevated to become a
hero!
- Original Message -
From: Mr. Worf hellomahog...@gmail.com
To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, October 4, 2009 10:28:01
I didn't know Ming Na's character is gay. Does that explain the furtive looks
she's been exchanging with the blonde medic? Or was the blonde medic the one in
that BSG-type sex scene with the Lieutenant earlier?
As I mentioned, they noted this show will be edgier in terms of sex than the
other
Two eps in, I'm not impressed. They seem to basically stand around playing with
the tactile displays, smugly talking about their past experiences and testing
each other, then doing a little bit of actual work. Not even as good as NCIS or
The Unit, the latter of which I actually liked.
-
I missed Warehouse 13, and SyFy, in another move of their twisted logic, did
*not* rerun it the following week. I guess they've dropped it and Eureka from
the schedule for a couple of weeks. Okay, fine, but why was the standard
weeknight rerun slot filled with movies and Ghost Hunters?
-
I read a big promo on it. I will find it and forward it
From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
Of Keith Johnson
Sent: Sunday, October 04, 2009 9:23 PM
To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Re: My Take - Stargate Universe
I
This one caught me completely off guard. A friend called to tell us about a
deal that Bank of America (of all companies!) is running. During the first full
weekend of the month , BOA card holders (ATM, check, or credit) can get into
certain museums and exhibits around the country--for free! All
Ming-Na's Stargate http://io9.com/tag/stargate-universe/ Universe
character isn't just stepping through a portal into another galaxy, she's
coming out of the closet. She tells us about playing Stargate's first openly
gay character, and how this show is about to get a lot sexier.
Ming-Na: When I
Speaking of David Caruso, we call him baby Clint around here for his wanna be a
tough guy act. I can hardly stomach that show because of him
_
To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
From: keithbjohn...@comcast.net
Date: Wed, 23 Sep 2009 18:27:42 +
Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] FlashForward
Lol!
From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf
Of Mr. Worf
Sent: Sunday, October 04, 2009 10:10 PM
To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] FlashForward on Thursday Anyone??
Mr.Worf slowly turns to his monitor.In a gravely voice, Hmm
He is still making movies here and in Asia as well. I think that he will
probably keep making money doing whatever he can because he is a bit of a
workaholic.
I read that he was working on Karate kid remake with Jaden Smith (Will's
son) called the Kung Fu Kid.
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