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

2007-12-28 Thread Astromancer
I can't stand small screens either...My ex has a 20 screen in her apartment and it is absolutely maddening to watch the tiny TV... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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

[scifinoir2] Re: Omega MAn

2007-12-28 Thread ravenadal
I am a big fan of Omega Man. The late, great Rosalind Cash plays the sassy black girl. Although she remains too thin for my taste, in 1971, when I was fifteen years old, her brief nude scene sho nuff ruled my world. ~rave! --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Mike Street [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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

2007-12-28 Thread ravenadal
Antoine Fisher. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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

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

2007-12-28 Thread Martin
That's how I first came to see it, pal. I was dating a lady who was half-Italian. She did the translations. Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I found it online, but it was in Italian... Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Omega MAn

2007-12-28 Thread KeithBJohnson
i've only seen The Omega Man on network TV, so that scene was cut. I remember liking the movie, and shaking my head at the ending. You ever notice how many times in movies Heston died at the end, but in a noble, martyr-like way? In Omega man, he looks like nothing so much as Christ on the Cross

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

2007-12-28 Thread Carole McDonnell
The worst save in specfic history -- I forgot the title-- wasn't in a science fiction film but in a romance novel. The hero comes and saves the girl who had been raped/ravished by the bad guy. Her child in the scuffle and the hero comes up to the girl, sweeps her up (cause she was so weak and

[scifinoir2] Merrill Lynch Lost $8 Billion; Black CEO Had to Go

2007-12-28 Thread ravenadal
(This is the funniest and most accurate headline I have encountered on the net). ~rave! Merrill Lynch Lost $8 Billion; Black CEO Had to Go He Took $160 Million With Him Black Press International, Commentary, William Reed, Posted: Nov 07, 2007 Editor's note: Among his other interests,

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

2007-12-28 Thread James Landrith
I remember looking at my former Army officer wife during the movie when things were spirally out of control and saying something about it figures and then made an off the cuff comment about an Army of One. Then I regained consciousness three hours later.. From: Astromancer [mailto:[EMAIL

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

2007-12-28 Thread Bosco Bosco
You're the reason I watched on Netflix Online Viewing Thanks Bosco --- maidmarian_thepoet [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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

[scifinoir2] Re: McDuffie's BBS?

2007-12-28 Thread B. Smith
I'm a regular reader and infrequent poster. I like the discussions but don't have time to dig into them on a regular basis. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, tetsuwanatom1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone here participate? Some interesting discussion going down, like how much Torchwood

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

2007-12-28 Thread Bosco Bosco
It's in my queue on Netflix right now but I have several things ahead of it. B --- Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Bosco: Thanks for the heads up about the thread. for anyone interested it is at:

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

2007-12-28 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I forgot. Thanks :) ravenadal wrote: Antoine Fisher. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey Rave; What was Denzel's directorial debut? I don't remember ravenadal wrote: My fifteen year-old daughter

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Omega MAn

2007-12-28 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Me too. I love both the film and Rosalind Cash. However, her weight is fine with me.. (smirk) ravenadal wrote: I am a big fan of Omega Man. The late, great Rosalind Cash plays the sassy black girl. Although she remains too thin for my taste, in 1971, when I was fifteen years old, her

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

2007-12-28 Thread Martin
No, I'm eternally uncomfy in public sitches. I'm the guy who makes one round to make himself known to those I want to be known to, then finds a corner to cower in for the remainder of the party. Forty-three years of life it's taken me to find three people like myself. Reece Jennings [EMAIL

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

2007-12-28 Thread Martin
For me, the most movfing moment of the book is a scene involving the defense of a college town on Catalina Island. There's a reference to a song I've loved since the minute I heard it, Roxy Music's Avalon, and now the song brings me to tears every time I hear it. I won't spoil it beyond that.

Re: [scifinoir2] Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-28 Thread KeithBJohnson
thanks for all the research, Tracey. Knew I could count on you! You know what, though? I'm going to avoid seeing any pictures of the beastie. Having come this far with the project so tightly under wraps, I think I'll wait until i'm in theatre to confront whatever it is, so I can be surprised.

[scifinoir2] Study finds humans still evolving, and quickly

2007-12-28 Thread Amy Harlib
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Study finds humans still evolving, and quickly URL to a very interesting article in LA Times _http://www.latimes.com/news/science/la-sci-evolution11dec11,0,5882337.story_ (http://www.latimes.com/news/science/la-sci-evolution11dec11,0,5882337.story) I thought that after

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Omega MAn

2007-12-28 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
That is true about Heston specializing in Martyrdom. At least the end was true to the book [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i've only seen The Omega Man on network TV, so that scene was cut. I remember liking the movie, and shaking my head at the ending. You ever notice how many times in movies

[scifinoir2] Re: McDuffie's BBS?

2007-12-28 Thread B. Smith
--- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, ravenadal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How does one access McDuffie's BBS? http://thevhive.com/forum/index.php?webtag=DWAYNEMCDUFFIE --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, tetsuwanatom1 tetsuwan@ wrote: Anyone here participate? Some interesting discussion

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

2007-12-28 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I get mine from both parents. On your schedule and being retired, I would be up too. Just thought of another reasons. Toddlers and pre-schoolers climbing into bed with you at the wee hours in the morning to chat tickle poke and prod. Sometimes its just easier to get up. After a while

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

2007-12-28 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
How thoughtful and romantic.. Carole McDonnell wrote: The worst save in specfic history -- I forgot the title-- wasn't in a science fiction film but in a romance novel. The hero comes and saves the girl who had been raped/ravished by the bad guy. Her child in the scuffle and the hero comes

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

2007-12-28 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Were you in the emergency room? James Landrith wrote: I remember looking at my former Army officer wife during the movie when things were spirally out of control and saying something about it figures and then made an off the cuff comment about an Army of One. Then I regained consciousness

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

2007-12-28 Thread Carole McDonnell
LOL!!! Hey, what can you do? Romance novels are full of women being ravished and carried off usually by some wild romantic savage. And unless the ravisher is romantic in the civilized way the writer approves, the hero (wild and romantic but civilized) has to go take her back from the evil

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

2007-12-28 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
You have a very outgoing online persona. If we ever meet, I hope I meet both personas Martin wrote: No, I'm eternally uncomfy in public sitches. I'm the guy who makes one round to make himself known to those I want to be known to, then finds a corner to cower in for the remainder of the

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

2007-12-28 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Even when I fit in I often feel like I'm an observer. I often think of myself like a chameleon. I used to wish we were big enough to have chapters so we could meet in person. Still do. Astromancer wrote: You aren't alone, dude Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Forgot to add on

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: McDuffie's BBS?

2007-12-28 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
That is part of my problem. I wish it had an email component B. Smith wrote: I'm a regular reader and infrequent poster. I like the discussions but don't have time to dig into them on a regular basis. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, tetsuwanatom1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Anyone

Re: [scifinoir2] Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-28 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I found script reviews, but avoided them for the same reason. I want to know more, but I do not want it spoiled for me. Guest what. I think I'm actually going to venture out to the theater for this one. While I used to go over my friends house every Saturday afternoon to hang out with the

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

2007-12-28 Thread B. Smith
Blasphemy!!! LOL. Conan did stuff like that in the books all the time. Conan, Tarzan, Doc Savage and other peak humans regularly perform flatout seemingly superhuman feats so those have never bugged me. The only thing that bugged me about the movies was the origin story. Conan as a placid

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

2007-12-28 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
not surprised. I used to read a lot of bodice rippers. I understand the strange logic.:) Never seen that logic taken to that extreme though Carole McDonnell wrote: LOL!!! Hey, what can you do? Romance novels are full of women being ravished and carried off usually by some wild

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

2007-12-28 Thread KeithBJohnson
okay, okay, i'll give you some of that! But surely you can't defend that scene in the second flick when conan defeats the wizard by smashing all his mirrors! Was that corny or what? And what kind of idiot wizard lets a guy with a big A sword into a room full of breakable glass that's the source

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

2007-12-28 Thread Astromancer
Ah...I would think somewhere along the line you would realize that most of what was said about the fairer sex were myths...and the truisms updated and equalized buy such things and guns bats, kitchen utensils, etcLet me guess...attack direction came from up and behind you? James Landrith

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

2007-12-28 Thread James Landrith
Yup. Every so often I tell my son that his mama wears combat boots. Then I duck and cover. Never know which direction it's gonna come at you. From: Astromancer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 1:39 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: SPOILERS

[scifinoir2] Re: Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-28 Thread B. Smith
I had mixed feelings about The Host the first time I saw it. I went in expecting a well done monster on the loose movie but got something else. The Host is a well done monster movie but at its core it's actually a very well done family drama. The monster is the plot device to drive the drama.

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

2007-12-28 Thread Astromancer
Emergency room...Very funny, Tracey... Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Were you in the emergency room? James Landrith wrote: I remember looking at my former Army officer wife during the movie when things were spirally out of control and saying something

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

2007-12-28 Thread Astromancer
See? Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Even when I fit in I often feel like I'm an observer. I often think of myself like a chameleon. I used to wish we were big enough to have chapters so we could meet in person. Still do. Astromancer wrote: You

Re: [scifinoir2] Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-28 Thread Mike Street
This pretty much started with the 80's moves that started Molly Ringwald and the likes in the Brat Pack. Those movies where so popular that more and more of them started to be turned out as marketers saw a new market as the baby boomers started getting older and older. We can move forward to Gen

Re: [scifinoir2] Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-28 Thread Mike Street
Giant monsters don't translate in the US. Maybe just Transformers and the upcoming Voltron movie but that's about it. If this movie is about a big ass monster then they are doing an excellent marketing job cause people would not see it if it is some Godzilla type flick. On Dec 28, 2007 9:42 AM,

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

2007-12-28 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
see what? you re not alone? Astromancer wrote: See? Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Even when I fit in I often feel like I'm an observer. I often think of myself like a chameleon. I used to wish we were big enough to have chapters so we

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

2007-12-28 Thread Astromancer
I nevewr say stuff like that unless there is a buffer of at least 1 mile between us...Add And she works in the motor pool and you'll have my ex... James Landrith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yup. Every so often I tell my son that his mama wears combat boots. Then I duck and cover. Never

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

2007-12-28 Thread Astromancer
I figured it was so obvious, I wouldn't have to say it...I guess I was wrong...My apologies... Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: see what? you re not alone? Astromancer wrote: See? Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [scifinoir2] Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-28 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
good assessment. Since I was in the target demographic at the time, I remember being drawn to those movies. Please note: most were a disappointment and did not compare to my favs which were Hitchcock, Barbara Stanwick, Jimmy Stewart, Betty Davis, Glenn Ford, Ida Lupino, Sofia Loren, Henry

Re: [scifinoir2] Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-28 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
While Godzilla never scared me, I really liked them. Big confession, I liked the Godzilla with Matthew Broderick and Jean Reno. I knew it was bad, but I liked it. I think that was a hit. What about King Kong - specifically the remake, does that fit in this genre? How did it do? Mike

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

2007-12-28 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Chris usually is running and has his head covered when he says stuff like that. Astromancer wrote: I nevewr say stuff like that unless there is a buffer of at least 1 mile between us...Add And she works in the motor pool and you'll have my ex... James Landrith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

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

2007-12-28 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
no apology needed. I'm sleepy, distracted and multitasking. Astromancer wrote: I figured it was so obvious, I wouldn't have to say it...I guess I was wrong...My apologies... Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: see what? you re not alone?

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

2007-12-28 Thread Astromancer
Wonderful plot device...stretched the show out nicely...this is what you do when you run out of words! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 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

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

2007-12-28 Thread James Landrith
Wow! Déjà vu… My wife has a degree in mass communications with a minor in architecture – not to mention experience accrued in print journalism and broadcasting while earning her degree in the reserves. So of course, when she elected to go active duty after her commission, the Army put

Re: [scifinoir2] Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-28 Thread KeithBJohnson
that's my point. I liked movies and books about people my age, but a good scifi/fantasy film starring old folks would draw me just as much. And sometimes I like older characters because I like to see some of the experience, wisdom, or world-weariness they can bring to a role, while still being

Re: [scifinoir2] Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-28 Thread KeithBJohnson
and 18 -25 year olds only watch movies staring others their age? Wasn't that way when I was 18 - 25? That's up there with boys only watch movies about boys and whites only watch movies staring whites (and Will Smith) -- Original message -- From: Mike Street [EMAIL

Re: [scifinoir2] Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-28 Thread KeithBJohnson
i hear you, it's just odd. I spent some time looking at all kinds of action/fantasy/scifi movies and TV shows from when I was younger. Did a lot of Star Trek research of course. The vast majority of the men and women in many roles are in their late 20s to late '30s. There doesn't seem to be a

Re: [scifinoir2] Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-28 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Maybe the likelihood of the movie earning more money is raised with those demographics - or maybe our culture is just youth obsessed [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: and 18 -25 year olds only watch movies staring others their age? Wasn't that way when I was 18 - 25? That's up there with boys only

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

2007-12-28 Thread B. Smith
Agreed on that scene and yes Howard's views soured me on his work. He may not have been a rabid racist like H. P. Lovecraft or Jackkk London but he was a man of his time. Plus his close friendship with that repugnant troll Lovecraft raised all sorts of flags. He actually had some decent black

Re: [scifinoir2] Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-28 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I wonder why the beach movies and movies like Splendor in The Grass, Rebel without a Cause, or Westside Story did not dramatically cause the shift? They were essentially doing the same thing. I think back then, more adults considered movie going as entertainment. I'm randomizing now.

Re: [scifinoir2] Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-28 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I know what you mean. I can't see Lindsay Lohan playing world weary (even though she probably is with the life she is leading) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: that's my point. I liked movies and books about people my age, but a good scifi/fantasy film starring old folks would draw me just as much.

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

2007-12-28 Thread Astromancer
When I drove my cab, I used to keep a 5 TV in the truck for catching Star Trek during dinner break...Nowadays I go to Best Buy and drool over the LG 62-inchers Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm often alone in my weirdness, and I don't think this will be an exception. I've never

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

2007-12-28 Thread Astromancer
Yeah, but when Sam says it, he's right... Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Chris usually is running and has his head covered when he says stuff like that. Astromancer wrote: I nevewr say stuff like that unless there is a buffer of at least 1 mile

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

2007-12-28 Thread james
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RE: SPOILERS !!!!Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Saw 28 Weeks on DVD- Plot Holes, Plot Holes ....

2007-12-28 Thread Astromancer
Whoa...talk about channeling... James Landrith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wow! Déjà vu… My wife has a degree in mass communications with a minor in architecture – not to mention experience accrued in print journalism and broadcasting while earning her degree in the reserves. So of

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

2007-12-28 Thread Astromancer
(Big e-hug for Tracey...) Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: no apology needed. I'm sleepy, distracted and multitasking. Astromancer wrote: I figured it was so obvious, I wouldn't have to say it...I guess I was wrong...My apologies... Tracey de

Re: [scifinoir2] Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-28 Thread Astromancer
...Don't forget Prince...sorry, 80's flashback... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: and 18 -25 year olds only watch movies staring others their age? Wasn't that way when I was 18 - 25? That's up there with boys only watch movies about boys and whites only watch movies staring whites (and Will

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

2007-12-28 Thread Reece Jennings
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Re: [scifinoir2] Conan was Re: Call for: Worse Saves In SciFi History

2007-12-28 Thread KeithBJohnson
I know little about Lovecraft other than references to him in everything from Clive Barker's work to the Real Ghostbusters cartoon. He was a bigot? I heard that about Jack London, but didn't know it was that bad. -- Original message -- From: B. Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [scifinoir2] Police abandoned security posts before Bhutto assassination

2007-12-28 Thread Martin
The more I hear of this, the more it's starting to sound like classic SoA Ops 101. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://rawstory.com/news/2007/Police_abandoned_security_posts_before_Bhutto_1228.html Police abandoned

[scifinoir2] The Orphanage Reigns In Spain

2007-12-28 Thread ravenadal
www.chicagotribune.com/features/lifestyle/chi- 1228orphanagedec28,1,295736.story chicagotribune.com ARTS ENTERTAINMENT: MOVIES 'The Orphanage' reigns in Spain Horror-drama hybrid is startling success story By Nina Metz Special to the Tribune December 28, 2007 As of this month, Pirates of

[scifinoir2] Orphanage adopts mysterious restraint

2007-12-28 Thread ravenadal
www.chicagotribune.com/entertainment/movies/chi-071228orphan- story,1,6729840.story chicagotribune.com MOVIE REVIEW 'The Orphanage' -- 3 stars 'Orphanage' adopts mysterious restraint By Michael Phillips Tribune movie critic The big noise from Spain comes from The Orphanage, a huge hit on its

[scifinoir2] Hancock

2007-12-28 Thread maidmarian_thepoet
Did I miss the discussion on Hancock? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYxsidHhnCU This came out of left-field for me although it looks funny. After looking back, it looks like it was mentioned in passing during the discussion of Will Smith. Where did this story come from? I'm not up on graphics

Re: [scifinoir2] The Orphanage Reigns In Spain

2007-12-28 Thread Mike Street
I'm gonna have to go and see this. I loved Cronos it's an excellent film. I was to big on Pan but Cronos was a much better offering. On Dec 28, 2007 5:39 PM, ravenadal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: www.chicagotribune.com/features/lifestyle/chi- 1228orphanagedec28,1,295736.story

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

2007-12-28 Thread Martin
Am I the only person savoring these continual insights into the mind of a Marine? Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ah...I would think somewhere along the line you would realize that most of what was said about the fairer sex were myths...and the truisms

Re: [scifinoir2] Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-28 Thread Martin
Only a handful of monster flicks have scared me, and they all have one common element. Hideous eight-legged creatures. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I found script reviews, but avoided them for the same reason. I want to

Re: [scifinoir2] Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-28 Thread Martin
Tracey, I think our culture has *always* been youth-obsessed. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Maybe the likelihood of the movie earning more money is raised with those demographics - or maybe our culture is just youth

Re: [scifinoir2] Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-28 Thread KeithBJohnson
true, or maybe i'm just a contrarian! -- Original message -- From: Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Maybe the likelihood of the movie earning more money is raised with those demographics - or maybe our culture is just youth obsessed

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

2007-12-28 Thread Reece Jennings
HAHAHAHAHA! I forgot about your toddlers! That's cute! 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/

Re: [scifinoir2] Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-28 Thread Martin
No, Tracey, because I've got two here in Atlanta. Don't go to them, but they're here. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wonder why the beach movies and movies like Splendor in The Grass, Rebel without a Cause, or Westside

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

2007-12-28 Thread Reece Jennings
I hear you. I'm not a crowd/life of the party type person either. I'm a party voyeur... 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

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

2007-12-28 Thread Martin
No doubt you will. I've always looked at my gift with words as compensation for the lack of words I generate in person. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You have a very outgoing online persona. If we ever meet, I hope I meet both personas Martin wrote:

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

2007-12-28 Thread Martin
As do I. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Even when I fit in I often feel like I'm an observer. I often think of myself like a chameleon. I used to wish we were big enough to have chapters so we could meet in person.

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

2007-12-28 Thread Martin
8-O Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How thoughtful and romantic.. Carole McDonnell wrote: The worst save in specfic history -- I forgot the title-- wasn't in a science fiction film but in a romance novel. The hero comes and saves the girl who had been

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

2007-12-28 Thread Martin
Thinking about this, James, maybe she was simply providing a graphic example of your statement. You *asked* for an Army of One, and she gave it to you... James Landrith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I remember looking at my former Army officer wife during the movie when

Re: [scifinoir2] Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-28 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Well then I'm one too, because I agree with much that you say [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: true, or maybe i'm just a contrarian! -- Original message -- From: Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Maybe the likelihood of the movie earning more

Re: [scifinoir2] Merrill Lynch Lost $8 Billion; Black CEO Had to Go

2007-12-28 Thread Martin
8-O I'm so glad I managed to swallow that mouthful of Mountain Dew before I read that... ravenadal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: (This is the funniest and most accurate headline I have encountered on the net). ~rave! Merrill Lynch Lost $8 Billion; Black CEO Had

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

2007-12-28 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Here is weird. I'm all of the above, standing in the corner watching (big time voyeur), sometimes the life of the party or having fun dancing off in my own world. To make things worse, I do not know who is coming out. That is what I call weird. Reece Jennings wrote: I hear you. I'm not

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Omega MAn

2007-12-28 Thread Martin
Pondering on this, Keith, I'm reminded that, in a sense, Heston has taken this into real life. From my cold dead fingers. Ring a bell? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i've only seen The Omega Man on network TV, so that scene was cut. I remember liking the movie, and

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

2007-12-28 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
After the torture is over, it really is cute - especially when I'm not the one under attack. We got her a toddler digital camera and video for Christmas since she is always grabbing everyone else's, so now we live in fear of the morning ritual including pictures. We have pledged to delete

Re: [scifinoir2] Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-28 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I had them back in Philly and never went, but I still missed the experience. I guess it is the nostalgia of it all Martin wrote: No, Tracey, because I've got two here in Atlanta. Don't go to them, but they're here. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [scifinoir2] Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-28 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
True Martin wrote: Tracey, I think our culture has *always* been youth-obsessed. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Maybe the likelihood of the movie earning more money is raised with those demographics - or maybe our

Re: [scifinoir2] The Orphanage Reigns In Spain

2007-12-28 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Have you seen it? ravenadal wrote: www.chicagotribune.com/features/lifestyle/chi- 1228orphanagedec28,1,295736.story chicagotribune.com ARTS ENTERTAINMENT: MOVIES 'The Orphanage' reigns in Spain Horror-drama hybrid is startling success story By Nina Metz Special to the Tribune

Re: [scifinoir2] Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-28 Thread Martin
I went past one a couple of months back, and specifically told myself that I needed to go, just for the nostalgia. I grew up in a small town in Virginia, and it was all that we had in the way of a theater for years. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I had

Re: [scifinoir2] Hancock

2007-12-28 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
We discussed it about a week ago. I'm definitely up for it. The buzz on it is good maidmarian_thepoet wrote: Did I miss the discussion on Hancock? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CYxsidHhnCU This came out of left-field for me although it looks funny. After looking back, it looks like it

Re: [scifinoir2] Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-28 Thread Martin
Oh- by this I do *not* mean octopi... Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Only a handful of monster flicks have scared me, and they all have one common element. Hideous eight-legged creatures. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [scifinoir2] Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-28 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I have trouble watching those, but some I do. I like the ones were a woman is a Black Widow Spider killing off lustful unsuspecting men who cross her path. Martin wrote: Only a handful of monster flicks have scared me, and they all have one common element. Hideous eight-legged creatures.

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

2007-12-28 Thread Martin
Don't know if I could cope with that kind of an earth-sea dichotomy within myself. As it is, I have moments when I flirt with women online, then cringe for hours afterward. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here is weird. I'm

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

2007-12-28 Thread Martin
Tracey, you'll have to get it away from her first... Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: After the torture is over, it really is cute - especially when I'm not the one under attack. We got her a toddler digital camera and video

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

2007-12-28 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
People started noticing how many diametrically opposed sides I has so for a while, I gave them names. But I did not want my friends to think I was seriously separated, so I stopped. Martin wrote: Don't know if I could cope with that kind of an earth-sea dichotomy within myself. As it is, I

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

2007-12-28 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
When she is a t school of course. Plan already worked out. Yeah right. we are in trouble Martin wrote: Tracey, you'll have to get it away from her first... Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: After the torture is over, it

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

2007-12-28 Thread Martin
Get her to film her stuffed animals, make movies with them. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When she is a t school of course. Plan already worked out. Yeah right. we are in trouble Martin wrote: Tracey, you'll have to get it away from her first...

Re: [scifinoir2] Study finds humans still evolving, and quickly

2007-12-28 Thread Martin
Amy, great article. But I disagree strenuously. In two words- American Gladiators. That, lady, is *not* forward evolution. Amy Harlib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Study finds humans still evolving, and quickly URL to a very interesting article

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: McDuffie's BBS?

2007-12-28 Thread GWashin891
In a message dated 12/28/07 12:02:42 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, ravenadal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How does one access McDuffie's BBS? http://thevhive.com/forum/index.php?webtag=DWAYNEMCDUFFIE --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com,

Re: [scifinoir2] Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-28 Thread Martin
More than trouble for me. A few weeks ago, some of my kind friends :P saw fit to treat me to Movie Night. Arachnophobia, followed by Eight Legged Freaks. I didn't sleep well for some time afterward... Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have trouble

Re: [scifinoir2] Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-28 Thread Martin
So do I, lady. Anyone for The Green Slime? The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms? And anything with Gamera in it, of course. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Even so, I like shows with sea monsters Martin wrote: Oh- by this I do *not* mean octopi... Martin

Re: [scifinoir2] Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-28 Thread GWashin891
In a message dated 12/28/07 2:35:29 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: While Godzilla never scared me, I really liked them.  Big confession, I liked the Godzilla with Matthew Broderick and Jean Reno.  I knew it was bad, but I liked it.  I think that was a hit.  What about King Kong -

Re: [scifinoir2] Can't Wait for Cloverfield

2007-12-28 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
You are dead on with you analysis. The Broderick /camera crew aspect was weak and needed to be tweaked or reduced and Jean Reno... as Gymfig would say, he has IT I'm a big fan. His character should have been broadened. I realize that would never happen because this was an American

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