[scifinoir2] LaBeouf Says Third "Transformers" Movie Will Be Better

2010-05-13 Thread Keith Johnson
Interesting. I still haven't seen the second one. The bloated action trailers, the long snippets I've seen on TVs at electronic stores, those stereotyped ghetto robots--all kept me away from the sequel. Didn't help I wasn't too impressed with the first flick past the FX. The way the Transformers

[scifinoir2] WTF--SyFy Fridays Changing to Wrestling?

2010-05-13 Thread Keith Johnson
Well, how much more does SyFy plan to get away from the scifi motif? They claim it's a zero-sum gain, since one wrestling show is going away, to be replaced by another, and since they claim Tuesday nights will generate better viewership. But this is utter bullcrap. A two hour wrestling block on

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: "Threshold" Marathon on SyFy Today

2010-05-13 Thread Keith Johnson
I hear you. You know, it's sad, but SyFy could fill the airwaves with reruns tossed in with new shows, and I'd be happy. Think about it. Though we all lament so many fine shows canceled, we could do worse than having those shows rerun all the time. After all, I know you and I, at least, grew up

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: "Threshold" Marathon on SyFy Today

2010-05-13 Thread Keith Johnson
Same here. I've sometimes fantasized about having a lot of money--Bill Gates level--and what I'd do with it. Along with charitable donations, building inner city pools and rec centers, and owning every copy of every Star Trek ep on DVD, I'd love to finance series finales. I'd love to grab the or

[scifinoir2] Re: "Threshold" Marathon on SyFy Today

2010-05-13 Thread Kelwyn
Darn it all - missed it! I can second everything you said so I won't repeat it. ~rave! --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Keith Johnson wrote: > > Another good marathon on SyFy, and again it's a canceled show. "Threshold" is > being shown all day today. Don't remember how many of you saw it.

Re: [scifinoir2] Interface Expert Knocks iPad Apps for Inconsistent Usability

2010-05-13 Thread Mr. Worf
I don't think that is a bad thing. With 1500 developers you will have subtle variations in the UI. Some good and some bad. Being forced to use the same generic UI all the time takes away from a potential new experience for the user. On Thu, May 13, 2010 at 3:39 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > > > http

Re: [scifinoir2] India to develope its own OS?

2010-05-13 Thread Mr. Worf
The interesting thing about this is that India is rarely thought of like that, but they are also just as extreme as China in certain circumstances. They may not be running people over with tanks but... On Thu, May 13, 2010 at 3:36 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > > > Mr Worf, I like to think of that di

Re: [scifinoir2] Super 8 trailer

2010-05-13 Thread Mr. Worf
After looking at the trailer it looked like an homage to Close Encounters. Hopefully the law of averages will win in this situation and JJ will make a good film. On Thu, May 13, 2010 at 12:44 PM, Martin Baxter wrote: > > > Looks fantastic, Mr Worf. Only one problem with it. > > The director. > >

[scifinoir2] Did someone ask, "Hey I wonder what Segway has been up to lately?"

2010-05-13 Thread Mr. Worf
Well, it looks like Segway has been building robots for the military... Check out some of their videos. http://rmp.segway.com/news/

Re: [scifinoir2] Super 8 trailer

2010-05-13 Thread Martin Baxter
Looks fantastic, Mr Worf. Only one problem with it. The director. On Thu, May 13, 2010 at 3:27 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > Here is the first look at the movie! > > > http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xd9qld_super-8-teaser-trailer_shortfilms?from=feedblitz_523284_3836058 > > > -- "If all the

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: A Really Good Ep of "The Deadliest Warrior"

2010-05-13 Thread Mr. Worf
One evolution expert believes that the bow was brought to America by the group that separated from the first group of Africans that traveled through Europe and over the Bering Strait. But that doesn't explain the use of the bow and poison dipped arrows that was used in the Amazon. The spear with th

[scifinoir2] Super 8 trailer

2010-05-13 Thread Mr. Worf
Here is the first look at the movie! http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xd9qld_super-8-teaser-trailer_shortfilms?from=feedblitz_523284_3836058

Re: [scifinoir2] Frank Frazetta, fantasy illustrator, dies at 82

2010-05-13 Thread brent wodehouse
:-( Brent Kelwyn wrote: >http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/05/10/frank-frazetta-fantasy-illustrator-dies-at-82/ > >Frank Frazetta, an illustrator whose vivid colors and striking >brushstrokes conjured up fantastic worlds of musclebound heroes fighting >with broad swords and battle axes t

[scifinoir2] Re: "Threshold" Marathon on SyFy Today

2010-05-13 Thread B Smith
I'm still ticked that Threshhold and Surface never got proper endings. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Keith Johnson wrote: > > i hear ya! > > - Original Message - > From: "Martin Baxter" > To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 12:18:31 PM GMT -05:00 US/Ca

Re: [scifinoir2] "Threshold" Marathon on SyFy Today

2010-05-13 Thread Keith Johnson
i hear ya!- Original Message -From: "Martin Baxter" To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.comSent: Thursday, May 13, 2010 12:18:31 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada EasternSubject: Re: [scifinoir2] "Threshold" Marathon on SyFy Today   Keith, I've been trying *not* to watch

Re: [scifinoir2] "Threshold" Marathon on SyFy Today

2010-05-13 Thread Martin Baxter
Keith, I've been trying *not* to watch, because I'm on something of a roll (stopping now only for a special e-mail delivery) and I don't want to be distracted. Otherwise, I'd be chin-deep in it, and lost in Gugino's eyes... [?][?][?][?] On Thu, May 13, 2010 at 11:00 AM, Keith Johnson wrote: > > >

[scifinoir2] Re: Who Wants to See a “Judge Dredd” Reboot? Reliance Does!

2010-05-13 Thread B Smith
Dredd fans hate the movie the way I hate the American Godzilla. It was Dredd In Name Only. The comics are good and if that world got put on screen it could be something special. Unfortunately I doubt that will ever happen. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Mike Street wrote: > > No thanks! O

[scifinoir2] Re: Who Wants to See a “Judge Dredd” Reboot? Reliance Does!

2010-05-13 Thread B Smith
Unfortunately they are doing this movie on a shoestring. It has a $50 million budget. In the hands of a hungry young filmmaker it could be good but I won't hold my breath. It will be interesting to see if they go closer to the source material this time. I'd love to see a real go at Mega City On