RE: [scifinoir2] National Treasure 2 Rules Box Office - :(

2007-12-27 Thread Reece Jennings
WOW! THAT was a mouthful! LOL @ the 4th time around! Maurice Jennings Have you or someone you know been threatened with foreclosure? KEEP your home and Stop Foreclosure in its Tracks! Get a Free, No Obligation Evaluation = http://www.legacyhomesavers.com -Original Message-

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: National Treasure 2 Rules Box Office - :(

2007-12-27 Thread Astromancer
She doesn't like Mony Python?? Some people just don't understand... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: oh, speaking of certain low brow movies i do like-- Bad Santa. Don't forget Bad Santa. I laugh so hard everytime i see that crude movie, i almost bust a gut. My wife is horrified at how i

[scifinoir2] Were the first stars too dark to twinkle?

2007-12-27 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Were the first stars too dark to twinkle? URL to an interesting article from MSNBC _http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22082450/_ (http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22082450/) Huge dark fluffy stars. I love it! First few paragraphs The first stars to form in the universe may not

[scifinoir2] Interview with Grenadan writer - Tobias Buckell

2007-12-27 Thread vhenry_89147
Hello, Just wanted to post a link to my interview with speculative fiction writer, Tobias Buckell: http://www.myafricandiaspora.com/books.html Thanks, Veronica

Re: [scifinoir2] Call for: Worse Saves In SciFi History

2007-12-27 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Agreed. While I think you are a die hard movie goer, The big screen changes the whole movie experience. You will come to love home viewing almost as much as the theatre. Besides you can rent them on Netflix until you can by the collections. I do that with lots of series Astromancer wrote:

[scifinoir2] Mysterious cosmic powerhouses explored

2007-12-27 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Wow! Subject: [Hard SF] Mysterious cosmic powerhouses explored URL to a link in Science Daily News _http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/12/071220102247.htm_ (http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/12/071220102247.htm) First few paragraphs ScienceDaily (Dec. 25,

[scifinoir2] toys toys toys was Re: National Treasure 2 Rules Box Office - :(

2007-12-27 Thread tetsuwanatom1
--- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Daryle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tetsu-chan has much love for Thomas. I stumble over Thomas and Friends every night and every morning. Wooden (wifey's preference), die cast, plastic, no matter, he wants them . . . ALL. However, I pulled a JACK move and

Re: [scifinoir2] Call for: Worse Saves In SciFi History

2007-12-27 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
We had one for a while, but all this cross continent moving has changed that. So , I have the same dreams. Hopefully, now that I am getting well and starting to work again, those dreams will become a reality Astromancer wrote: I haven't been to the movies in several years...I either rent

Re: [scifinoir2] Call for: Worse Saves In SciFi History

2007-12-27 Thread Astromancer
I haven't been to the movies in several years...I either rent DVDs or download them off the net...I dream nightly of owning a big screen TV... Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Agreed. While I think you are a die hard movie goer, The big screen

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: Studies Show Dyslexics Make Great Entrepreneurs

2007-12-27 Thread Astromancer
Forget it...makes too much sense... Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...and teach THINKING rather than train for tests? That alone deserves a standing ovation. IMO, it's the Guv'mint that wants the sheeple thinking inside the box, because the mindless and docile are more easily

Re: [scifinoir2] Call for: Worse Saves In SciFi History

2007-12-27 Thread Astromancer
Sorry, folks...the ABSOLUTE worst save in Sci Fi history was in the spaghetti sci-fi flick 'Star Crash'...Christopher Plummer was the Emperor of the Universe...a bounty Hunter has found his kidnapped son and he arrives on the planet...The bouty hunter and son tell him Sire, we only have 2

Re: [scifinoir2] toys toys toys was Re: National Treasure 2 Rules Box Office - :(

2007-12-27 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I feel your pain. Mine comes in the form of legos and Cars, Cars, Cars. Tetsu chan is a beautiful name. What does it mean? My daughter has had Batman, Spidey, Superman, Wolvervine etc since two. She loves them and has them play with her fairies, pooh and Wizard of oz collections. Hers do

[scifinoir2] Saw 28 Weeks on DVD- Plot Holes, Plot Holes ....

2007-12-27 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I've never been a big zombie movie fan, but I loved 28 days. I think it will one day be considered a classic. So I was really looking forward to the sequel. Well we finally checked it out last night. It had lots of great elements that reminded me of how Aliens complimented Alien, but they

Re: [scifinoir2] Call for: Worse Saves In SciFi History

2007-12-27 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
That is bad! You paid to see it in the theater? I do not remember it. When did it come out? Astromancer wrote: Sorry, folks...the ABSOLUTE worst save in Sci Fi history was in the spaghetti sci-fi flick 'Star Crash'...Christopher Plummer was the Emperor of the Universe...a bounty Hunter

Re: [scifinoir2] Call for: Worse Saves In SciFi History

2007-12-27 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
What happened to your shoulder? Astromancer wrote: I will too, provided I don't need surgery on my shoulder... Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We had one for a while, but all this cross continent moving has changed that. So , I have the same

Re: [scifinoir2] Smith Angered over Hitler Remark

2007-12-27 Thread Astromancer
I gather that it didn't make it to broadcast? Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Keith, as I was standing in the parking lot of my complex, watching fire spatter across my roof, knowing that everything I owned (including some comic books, two titles of which would make you weep), a

[scifinoir2] McDuffie's BBS?

2007-12-27 Thread tetsuwanatom1
Anyone here participate? Some interesting discussion going down, like how much Torchwood sucks (truly does) or the anti John Stewart, pro Hal Jordan battle among fandom being about race.

Re: [scifinoir2] Call for: Worse Saves In SciFi History

2007-12-27 Thread Astromancer
I will too, provided I don't need surgery on my shoulder... Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We had one for a while, but all this cross continent moving has changed that. So , I have the same dreams. Hopefully, now that I am getting well and

Re: [scifinoir2] Call for: Worse Saves In SciFi History

2007-12-27 Thread Martin
(remembers, falls out of chair laughing) Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Either the late seventies or the early eighties...You would remember it if you saw it, especially Plummer's Jack Armstrong long, wavy blonde hair! It was a riot! Tracey de Morsella

Re: [scifinoir2] McDuffie's BBS?

2007-12-27 Thread Martin
I'm registered, but haven't been there in months. Don't know if I'll have the time in the near-future. tetsuwanatom1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone here participate? Some interesting discussion going down, like how much Torchwood sucks (truly does) or the anti

Re: [scifinoir2] Smith Angered over Hitler Remark

2007-12-27 Thread Martin
No, afraid not. But she's still scared of me. Saw her about four years ago, when I was out and about. She caught one glance at me and ran back into the remote truck. Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I gather that it didn't make it to broadcast? Martin

Re: [scifinoir2] Call for: Worse Saves In SciFi History

2007-12-27 Thread Astromancer
I fell on it, probably tore my rotator cuff...have to have if done before construction season...So you're going back into modeling? Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What happened to your shoulder? Astromancer wrote: I will too, provided I don't

Re: [scifinoir2] Night Watch/ Day Watch- Seen them?

2007-12-27 Thread Martin
I own Night Watch, both book and DVD. The book, I haven't had the chance to really dig into. The DVD was a little wobbly in places, but a good story overall. I'll have to keep my eyes open for Day Watch. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looking for some

Re: [scifinoir2] Call for: Worse Saves In SciFi History

2007-12-27 Thread Martin
I'm often alone in my weirdness, and I don't think this will be an exception. I've never liked big TVs. I had a 30 once, and hated the thing. I kept in in my bedroom initially, and moved it into my storage room a month later. Since, I've owned nothing bigger than a 19 screen. Right now, I have

Re: [scifinoir2] Saw 28 Weeks on DVD- Plot Holes, Plot Holes ....

2007-12-27 Thread Martin
My thoughts? They should've left it at 28 Days After. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've never been a big zombie movie fan, but I loved 28 days. I think it will one day be considered a classic. So I was really looking forward to the sequel. Well we

Re: [scifinoir2] Call for: Worse Saves In SciFi History

2007-12-27 Thread KeithBJohnson
how is this possible??? I've never even *heard* of this film, let alone seen it! That *never* happens. Sounds like a classically bad flick. Gotta find it! -- Original message -- From: Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sorry, folks...the ABSOLUTE worst save in Sci Fi history

Re: [scifinoir2] Call for: Worse Saves In SciFi History

2007-12-27 Thread KeithBJohnson
i doubt it, unless i can get about fifty people in my house everytime i see a movie! :) -- Original message -- From: Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Agreed. While I think you are a die hard movie goer, The big screen changes the whole

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: Bhutto Apparently Killed in Attack

2007-12-27 Thread Gymfig
I admired this person greatly. When I first heard about her I was curios. How can a woman be a leader in a Muslim country? I know that Pakistan is moderate but I was still curious. I came to admired because she was the complete package. She was intelligent, driven, beautiful etc. She did not go

RE: [scifinoir2] Call for: Worse Saves In SciFi History

2007-12-27 Thread Reece Jennings
Amen. And let me know if you're successful with that 'normal hours' thing. I gave up on that a long time ago. Seems I was getting stressed about getting to sleep, and that was keeping me awake! :o) Now, I set the timer on my TV and put on my CPAP before I start watching TV. I invariably wake

Re: [scifinoir2] Call for: Worse Saves In SciFi History

2007-12-27 Thread Martin
Tracey, know this. No matter how tough those times may get, we're here for you. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I do not know. I do not think that tops the list - except for the prophet's rescue. I would like to see the

Re: [scifinoir2] Call for: Worse Saves In SciFi History

2007-12-27 Thread KeithBJohnson
LOL!! -- Original message -- From: Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Let me fix that...(big screen, big screen, big screen...) You can hav the big screen and buy the collections later...(big screen, big screen, big screen...) Everything will look so much better on that BIG

[scifinoir2] Re: McDuffie's BBS?

2007-12-27 Thread ravenadal
How does one access McDuffie's BBS? --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, tetsuwanatom1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone here participate? Some interesting discussion going down, like how much Torchwood sucks (truly does) or the anti John Stewart, pro Hal Jordan battle among fandom being about

[scifinoir2] OT: Bhutto Apparently Killed in Attack

2007-12-27 Thread KeithBJohnson
Holy crap. I wonder who's behind this, and why she, of all the claimants for leadership of Pakistan, seems to have been the most viciously and consistently targeted? You know there will be major examinations of Musharif, but surely he's not involved...? News stories are extremely incomplete, so

Re: [scifinoir2] Call for: Worse Saves In SciFi History

2007-12-27 Thread Martin
Thanks for the prompt, folks. Worse sci-fi save ever- Data in The Best of Both Worlds Part 2, when he puts the Borg to sleep. Don't scream too loudly, Keith... Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ha! Those dumb machines... Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey

Re: [scifinoir2] Call for: Worse Saves In SciFi History

2007-12-27 Thread KeithBJohnson
you mean, why did he start babbling Error, error! Must analyze error! Faulty! Faulty! Must sterilize imperfection! ? You're right, they had time to put some anti-grav thingies on him, run through the corridors, and get him on the transporter pad. The funniest thing? Kirk *delays* transport

Re: [scifinoir2] Thieves steal pair of nutcracker statues

2007-12-27 Thread Astromancer
Hey, Right Arm! Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Preachify, brother! Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As I venture into my male adulthood, the Nutcracker has ceased being the title of anything I like talking about... Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [scifinoir2] Night Watch/ Day Watch- Seen them?

2007-12-27 Thread Bosco Bosco
There was a post on here a couple of weeks ago about Night Watch. I sought it out on Netflix because of that post. I found it to be relatively interesting and fun. I have trouble with subtitles but it's just my poor ability to read and watch TV at the same time. It's definitely an entertaining

Re: [scifinoir2] Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-27 Thread Daryle
Yeah I¹m with you on this. I was sorta excited when the first trailer dropped, but now, I¹m all in. I have a feeling that this might be the first time in a long time that the film may be better than the trailer, because I don¹t get a lot of information from the trailer. Which is SO REFRESHING!

Re: [scifinoir2] Call for: Worse Saves In SciFi History

2007-12-27 Thread KeithBJohnson
the mother of a friend of mine kept bees twenty years ago because she was developing arthritis. The bee stings definitely improved her condition greatly. Though, is there a way to get the benefit from the venom without getting stung? -- Original message -- From: Tracey

Re: [scifinoir2] McDuffie's BBS?

2007-12-27 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I did too, but I sometimes forget about web boards I like. I need that email prompt. I'll have to find it and revisited Martin wrote: I'm registered, but haven't been there in months. Don't know if I'll have the time in the near-future. tetsuwanatom1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [scifinoir2] Night Watch/ Day Watch- Seen them?

2007-12-27 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Got it on Netflix Martin wrote: I own Night Watch, both book and DVD. The book, I haven't had the chance to really dig into. The DVD was a little wobbly in places, but a good story overall. I'll have to keep my eyes open for Day Watch. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL

Re: [scifinoir2] Call for: Worse Saves In SciFi History

2007-12-27 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I actually like small tvs myself. I do not prefer them, but I shocked my husband when we first started living together. if we both wanted to watch tv and view different programs, I would offer to go watch the small TV in the bedroom. I like the coziness.So you are not totally alone in

Re: [scifinoir2] Call for: Worse Saves In SciFi History

2007-12-27 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
they got it on Netflix. David Hasselhoff is in it too. Totally missed this one [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: how is this possible??? I've never even *heard* of this film, let alone seen it! That *never* happens. Sounds like a classically bad flick. Gotta find it! -- Original

Re: [scifinoir2] Call for: Worse Saves In SciFi History

2007-12-27 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Never!!!if you have pain, try looking into bee sting therapy. I know it sound nuts, but I heard about it on NPR. It is a growing practice here in the states and apparently very popular in Asia Astromancer wrote: I fell on it, probably tore my rotator cuff...have to have if done before

RE: [scifinoir2] National Treasure 2 Rules Box Office - :(

2007-12-27 Thread Martin
8-O Movie, yes, movie, yes! LMNAO! Martin (can't go there- likes girls and is allergic to feathers) Reece Jennings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: U...you mean the movie, right? I mean, duck love...YIKES!!! Maurice Jennings Have you or someone you

Re: [scifinoir2] Saw 28 Weeks on DVD- Plot Holes, Plot Holes ....

2007-12-27 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Now they are doing Russia. I hate it. With a little effort with the plot, it could have been a good plot. It seems as if screen writers are getting increasingly sloppy with plot holes these days Martin wrote: My thoughts? They should've left it at 28 Days After. Tracey de Morsella

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: Bhutto Apparently Killed in Attack

2007-12-27 Thread Martin
I'm still numb at the realization. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I admired this person greatly. When I first heard about her I was curios. How can a woman be a leader in a Muslim country? I know that Pakistan is moderate but I was still curious. I came to admired because she was the

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: Bhutto Apparently Killed in Attack

2007-12-27 Thread Martin
I'm still numb at the realization. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I admired this person greatly. When I first heard about her I was curios. How can a woman be a leader in a Muslim country? I know that Pakistan is moderate but I was still curious. I came to admired because she was the

Re: [scifinoir2] Call for: Worse Saves In SciFi History

2007-12-27 Thread Martin
Yes, you do. The finer treats are often found at the bottom of the cupboard. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: how is this possible??? I've never even *heard* of this film, let alone seen it! That *never* happens. Sounds like a classically bad flick. Gotta find it! -- Original message

Re: [scifinoir2] Call for: Worse Saves In SciFi History

2007-12-27 Thread KeithBJohnson
i don't like small TVs or screens. My living room TV is 32 and i can't wait to upgrade to a 42 or 50 plasma so i can watch it from the den as well. (that'll proabably be next Christmas, though). I really like to see detail on the screen, so small screens bug me. i like to be immersed in the

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: Bhutto Apparently Killed in Attack

2007-12-27 Thread Martin
Keith, put nothing past anyone. The official story, as I've gathered it to date, is that there was a suicide bomber at the rally she was attending. She was unhurt, and whisked away in her car so quickly that it led to initial reports that she'd been injured in the bombing. It was as she

Re: [scifinoir2] Call for: Worse Saves In SciFi History

2007-12-27 Thread Martin
Don't really know. Just always have. And I should clarify- the storage room I speak of was actually the master bedroom of my apartment. I don't like big rooms, either, and didn't even use the room when I had the apartment, save for book and comic storage. I could've gone in and watched it (the

Re: [scifinoir2] Call for: Worse Saves In SciFi History

2007-12-27 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I've actually had success in the past. The pain from my illness drove me back to the night. Once that went away and I started working again, late night phone meetings with people I am doing business with overseas drove me back to my vampire-like sleeping habits. I was in recovery, but a

Re: [scifinoir2] Night Watch/ Day Watch- Seen them?

2007-12-27 Thread Martin
Next time I'm handed the offer, I'll keep it rather than toss it out. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Got it on Netflix Martin wrote: I own Night Watch, both book and DVD. The book, I haven't had the chance to really dig into. The DVD was a little

Re: [scifinoir2] Saw 28 Weeks on DVD- Plot Holes, Plot Holes ....

2007-12-27 Thread Martin
I'm suprised that no one's optioned World War Z yet. Or am I behind the curve? Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now they are doing Russia. I hate it. With a little effort with the plot, it could have been a good plot. It seems as if screen writers are

Re: [scifinoir2] Call for: Worse Saves In SciFi History

2007-12-27 Thread KeithBJohnson
Hasselhoff too?! Oh that's just perfect! Now, tell me it's got Jimmy JJ Walker, the guy who played Mr. Drummond on Different Strokes, and a few other Love Boat rejects, and we're in business! -- Original message -- From: Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)

Re: [scifinoir2] Night Watch/ Day Watch- Seen them?

2007-12-27 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Hey Bosco: Thanks for the heads up about the thread. for anyone interested it is at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scifinoir2/message/6472 Are you going to see Daywatch? Bosco Bosco wrote: There was a post on here a couple of weeks ago about Night Watch. I sought it out on Netflix because of

[scifinoir2] Re: Night Watch/ Day Watch- Seen them?

2007-12-27 Thread keop7
Tracey de Morsella wrote: Looking for some flix to rent on Netflix over the weekend. I just saw a preview for Day Watch, that was interesting. Has anyone hear of it or its prequel Night Watch. Anyone read th trilogy. It got some good reviews. I never heard of them prior to seeing

RE: [scifinoir2] National Treasure 2 Rules Box Office - :(

2007-12-27 Thread Reece Jennings
LOLLOLLOL Maurice Jennings Have you or someone you know been threatened with foreclosure? KEEP your home and Stop Foreclosure in its Tracks! Get a Free, No Obligation Evaluation = http://www.legacyhomesavers.com http://www.legacyhomesavers.com/ _ From:

Re: [scifinoir2] National Treasure 2 Rules Box Office - :(

2007-12-27 Thread Martin
Forgot to add on the literal duck out of water premise, which I sympathize with daily. I've always felt out of place, even among the Technonerdati. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wow! Thank you for making yourself vulnerable and opening up. Now

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: Bhutto Apparently Killed in Attack

2007-12-27 Thread KeithBJohnson
that'd be a cleverly devious way to take some out: use the major event to scatter the crowd, get them in a panic, and then--when even the best security measures show gaps as they try to flee--take the target out. i'm really sad about this... -- Original message -- From:

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: Night Watch/ Day Watch- Seen them?

2007-12-27 Thread James Landrith
This discussion has reminded me of a series I used to watch in the late 1980's. I believe it came on Friday nights in the Peoria area in syndication. The show was of UK origin and featured a new dark fantasy (and possibly and occasional science fiction theme) each week with no recurring

RE: [scifinoir2] National Treasure 2 Rules Box Office - :(

2007-12-27 Thread James Landrith
They are easy to assemble - with simple male and female joints. Occasionally, a piece of track may be cut a little off so that the fit is tight - but that is the exception. Overall, she ought to be able to connect the track pieces herself. -Original Message- From: Tracey de Morsella

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Night Watch/ Day Watch- Seen them?

2007-12-27 Thread KeithBJohnson
Highlander with shape shifters, psychics, vampires, and lots of red tape? Sounds like the crappy last Highlander movie about the Source. That movie sucked beyond belief! -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tracey de Morsella wrote: Looking for some

Re: [scifinoir2] National Treasure 2 Rules Box Office - :(

2007-12-27 Thread Martin
Because, for me, it's an autopilot movie, one I can just watch and not feel the need either to analyze or riff it. A while back, I mentioned a movie I saw for the first time, A Matter of Life and Death, which I found so great that I couldn't make fun of it as it went. Howard is one of them. Add

[scifinoir2] Re: Night Watch/ Day Watch- Seen them?

2007-12-27 Thread maidmarian_thepoet
I was raving about DayWatch just a few weeks ago. I loved it, especially the imagery. It's non-western so the choices of representative imagery is just slightly off from the way we see things done over-and-over-and-over. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey

World War Z Re: [scifinoir2] Saw 28 Weeks on DVD- Plot Holes, Plot Holes ....

2007-12-27 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Found it, J. Michael Straczynski is currently writing the script http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0816711/ Ten years after the human victory over the world wide Zombie epidemic, referred to as World War Z, Max Brooks scours the world collecting the stories and experiences of those who have survived

Re: [scifinoir2] Call for: Worse Saves In SciFi History

2007-12-27 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I can related there with the small room thing too. I used to have this big one room loft that doubled as a photography studio I shared with a business partner and I kept setting up these small living area nooks instead of using the whole space. I hated the high ceilings (weird huh). If I

Re: [scifinoir2] Call for: Worse Saves In SciFi History

2007-12-27 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I get the quality time with the pre-schooler motive. This morning, after getting me up at an ungodly hour, mine just climbed on to the couch I was napping on, got under the covers with me, said Maggie is cool - That is Maggie and the Ferocious Beast for the pre-school TV uninitiated. After I

[scifinoir2] Re: Call for: Worse Saves In SciFi History

2007-12-27 Thread ravenadal
My fifteen year-old daughter refuses to watch movies on anything but the iMac in my office. The digital clarity is amazing and it is a much more intimate experience (especially with the lights out). I remember sitting in my high-backed, wide bottomed leather office chair a couple of years ago

[scifinoir2] Meet Your Makers - a salute to inventors who departed in 2007

2007-12-27 Thread ravenadal
Carbs are good for you! (please note that the inventor of Rice-a-Roni and the inventor of Ramen noodles lived to be 92 and 96 respectively). (and, fellas, lets all pour a little wine on the ground for Robert Adler, the inventor of the remote control). ~rave!

Re: [scifinoir2] Call for: Worse Saves In SciFi History

2007-12-27 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Yeah. Bee venom comes as a prescription, used off label. Meaning it is FDA approved for desensitizing patients from bee-sting allergies, but some doctors are beginning to prescribe it for alleviating pain, inflammation and other ailments. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: the mother of a friend of

Re: [scifinoir2] Saw 28 Weeks on DVD- Plot Holes, Plot Holes ....

2007-12-27 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
What is World War Z ? Martin wrote: I'm suprised that no one's optioned World War Z yet. Or am I behind the curve? Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now they are doing Russia. I hate it. With a little effort with the plot, it could have been a good

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Call for: Worse Saves In SciFi History

2007-12-27 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Hey Rave; What was Denzel's directorial debut? I don't remember ravenadal wrote: My fifteen year-old daughter refuses to watch movies on anything but the iMac in my office. The digital clarity is amazing and it is a much more intimate experience (especially with the lights out). I

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: Bhutto Apparently Killed in Attack

2007-12-27 Thread Gymfig
In a message dated 12/27/2007 12:41:43 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm still numb at the realization. Me too. **See AOL's top rated recipes (http://food.aol.com/top-rated-recipes?NCID=aoltop000304) [Non-text portions

Re: [scifinoir2] Call for: Worse Saves In SciFi History

2007-12-27 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Well there is know duplicating the 50 people yelling at the screen experience that you crave I know there is know getting you out of the theatre. Regarding the Big Room/ Small Room conflict. Chris and I have the reverse. He loves big open room and I like lots of small cozy rooms. If we had

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Night Watch/ Day Watch- Seen them?

2007-12-27 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
No, but you got my attention. anybody, anybody?? James Landrith wrote: This discussion has reminded me of a series I used to watch in the late 1980's. I believe it came on Friday nights in the Peoria area in syndication. The show was of UK origin and featured a new dark fantasy

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Night Watch/ Day Watch- Seen them?

2007-12-27 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Sometimes my box gets so filled, I have to do a mass delete. Unfortunately I missed it, but we are probably going to do a nightwatch/.daywatch movie afternoon on new years day. maidmarian_thepoet wrote: I was raving about DayWatch just a few weeks ago. I loved it, especially the imagery.

[scifinoir2] Re: National Treasure 2 Rules Box Office - :(

2007-12-27 Thread Meta
--- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was thinking of getting Kira set next year, maybe we will try Brio wooden tracks too. Are they easy to assemble. Brio tracks are very easy for young children. When my son was about

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Night Watch/ Day Watch- Seen them?

2007-12-27 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I remember it. It used to come on Fridays late at night in Philly James Landrith wrote: Upon experimenting with search terms, I have stumbled upon Hammer House of Horror originally broadcast in Europe in 1980 and repackaged for syndication in the U.S. in the mid-1980s. This may be it. I'd

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: National Treasure 2 Rules Box Office - :(

2007-12-27 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
You guys are making me wish I got them this Christmas. Maybe I get her a starter pack and the Uncle, Grandmom and I can add on for her B-day and Christmas Meta wrote: --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was

[scifinoir2] Re: Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-27 Thread B. Smith
I just hope they can keep the intensity and suspense at a high levels throughout the entire movie while dishing up monster movie goodness. I've heard a few spoilerfic rumors and if they are true this movie may be as bleak as The Mist. Have you seen any of the tv spots yet? All I will say is

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: Night Watch/ Day Watch- Seen them?

2007-12-27 Thread James Landrith
This confirms it. Yeah, I used to watch it late night on Fridays in Peoria while the parents were at their weekly night out with the aunt and uncle. I had babysit-your-brothers-duty those night. So naturally, I controlled the TV once they were in bed. From: Tracey de Morsella

SPOILERS !!!!Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Saw 28 Weeks on DVD- Plot Holes, Plot Holes ....

2007-12-27 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
S P O I L E R S where should I start. The thing is plagued by holes ~ You have a master plan for evacuating in case of out break and it includes Holding people on a subway platform in the dark with only a thing steel door blocking them from access and no guards. ~. With a disease

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-27 Thread KeithBJohnson
is being as bleak as the Mist a bad thing? I meant to ask if anyone saw that film. Was it any good? -- Original message -- From: B. Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] I just hope they can keep the intensity and suspense at a high levels throughout the entire movie while dishing

Re: SPOILERS !!!!Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Saw 28 Weeks on DVD- Plot Holes, Plot Holes ....

2007-12-27 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
How I got through all the planning errors made the greatest military force in the world, was assume that rumsfeld was behind the planning. I guess Brownie handled the civilian planning. I thought of your tactics as well. I also think if they could not have contained it, instead of napalm

[scifinoir2] Esquire's Get Upclose on ThunderCat: The Movie

2007-12-27 Thread Mike Street
http://www.esquire.com/the-side/thundercats0707?src=semmag=esqdom=gogad=g2371ad_grp=0161kw=ists_kwcid=ContentNetwork|1207432895 God save us! -- -- Blogs: The Greasy Guide http://greasyguide.com Your Online Destination for Urban Information Coming Soon Street Sweet NYC

[scifinoir2] Roger The Rocket Clemens Holiday SOng

2007-12-27 Thread g123curious
You've heard his denials. Now see the holiday song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bc36pX10kE4 Enjoy! George http://ivebeenmugged.typepad.com

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: Bhutto Apparently Killed in Attack

2007-12-27 Thread Liggins Bill
If Mrs. Bhutto's life were a screenplay, it would have been rejected by Hollywood producers as being fantasy. I will miss this beautiful leading character on the world's stage. The violent end to Mrs. Bhutto's life may be the violent beginning of the decline of Al Qaida and militant Islam.

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-27 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Did you like Mist? I read the ending to the movie and the book, (I knew it would be ages before I got to see it) and I've got to say the ending movie is has got to be one of the most bleak in movie history. What are your thoughts on how he choose to deviate from the book and dramatically

Re: [scifinoir2] Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-27 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
maybe he is returning to his roots as a master storyteller [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wanna see an exciting trailer? Then you must check the trailer for Cloverfield, the top-secret monster movie from JJ Abrams (Lost, Alias, MI-3, Star Trek). The monster(s) isn't(aren't) shown, but talk about a

Re: [scifinoir2] Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-27 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
found some pix of the monster http://www.massiveblack.com/stabby/stabbysidefinal.jpg http://www.massiveblack.com/stabby/paint16.jpg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wanna see an exciting trailer? Then you must check the trailer for Cloverfield, the top-secret monster movie from JJ Abrams (Lost, Alias,

Re: [scifinoir2] Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-27 Thread Martin
Sort of a Cthtulu look to it. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: found some pix of the monster http://www.massiveblack.com/stabby/stabbysidefinal.jpg http://www.massiveblack.com/stabby/paint16.jpg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wanna see an exciting trailer? Then

Re: [scifinoir2] Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-27 Thread Mike Street
try researching Slusho and you'll find out a lot more of what Cloverfield is all about. There is a lot going on with the movie and there are several fake MySpace pages which info on the movie it all ties into an elaborate online game millions are playing right in online and offline On Dec 27,

Re: [scifinoir2] National Treasure 2 Rules Box Office - :(

2007-12-27 Thread Martin
Thanks, though, early on, I did have my doubts. Nothing that anyone here did, fear not. I'm just a mass of insecurities wrapped in a veneer of insanity. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well ya fit in here fine! Martin

Re: World War Z Re: [scifinoir2] Saw 28 Weeks on DVD- Plot Holes, Plot Holes ....

2007-12-27 Thread Martin
Thank you, Tracey. And I am *double sold* on this, now. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Found it, J. Michael Straczynski is currently writing the script http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0816711/ Ten years after the human victory over the world wide Zombie

Re: [scifinoir2] Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-27 Thread KeithBJohnson
yeah, though i still wonder, why is Abrams so fascinated with young people. all the main stars in Cloverfield seem to be in their early to mid-20s. Even the little blurb I read describes it as Five young New Yorkers. Hopefully, like with Lost, there'll be some old fogies my age who get meaty

Re: [scifinoir2] Esquire's Get Upclose on ThunderCat: The Movie

2007-12-27 Thread Martin
Indeed, Mike. And, to lighten the pall resulting from this, might I suggest the alternative casting of Snoop Dogg as Lion-O? Martin (Thundercats- HO) Mike Street [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [scifinoir2] Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-27 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
ain't gonna happen. It seems to me, he is keeping to the studio demographic formula applied in Star Trek. Maybe some of the supporting characters will be a little older. Let's face it. Most of us over 28 are not going to the theatre every week, where the initial bulk of a studios money

RE: [scifinoir2] National Treasure 2 Rules Box Office - :(

2007-12-27 Thread Reece Jennings
Do you still, Howard? I mean Martin? It seems to me that you'd be the one who is comfortable in any crowd. Are you comfortable but feeling different from others? I revel in being that way...now...LOL! Maurice Jennings Have you or someone you know been threatened with foreclosure? KEEP

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