Re: [scifinoir2] topic: They are here

2009-05-15 Thread Keith Johnson
That bad, huh? What, you don't like dreadlocked Western European dudes saving the day in prehistorical times, amidst slaves building pyramids and sabretooths? Can't imagine why... - Original Message - From: Martin Baxter truthseeker...@lycos.com To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent:

Re: [scifinoir2] LOST Finale *** SPOILERS***

2009-05-15 Thread Bosco Bosco
I'm still mulling over this one. The bomb bugged me to no end. In spite of the fact that they are claiming they've got a plan, it really is beginning to feel like they're making it up as they go along. So much so that I am beginning to have some nagging doubts that they'll pull off a reasonable

[RE][scifinoir2] Re: OT: Maxim's Hot 100 2009 ruins ScarJo Hotness Meter

2009-05-15 Thread Martin Baxter
(dusting off my Italian...) -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Re: OT: Maxim's Hot 100 2009 ruins ScarJo Hotness Meter Date : Fri, 15 May 2009 03:47:45 - From : ravenadal ravena...@yahoo.com To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Interestingly (to me,

[RE][scifinoir2] Chinese Sick Leave (just 4 Reece)

2009-05-15 Thread Martin Baxter
Ladies and gentlemen, give it up for FAATE! Appearing 250 nights a year at the Palms! -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Chinese Sick Leave (just 4 Reece) Date : Fri, 15 May 2009 09:23:05 -0700 (PDT) From : Augustus Augustus

Re: [scifinoir2] LOST Finale *** SPOILERS***

2009-05-15 Thread Martin Baxter
Bosco... yes, they are cooking the meal as they're trying to feed it to us. I still can't wrap my brain around the notion of how setting off a hydrogen bomb is going to fix everything. Are they unaware of the fact that the bomb going off might... oh, I don't know, KILL THEM ALL? And, last I

Re: [scifinoir2] topic: They are here

2009-05-15 Thread Martin Baxter
I'll buy that. If it fails spectacularly, then they can point the finger at someone else, smile and say, It's not my fault... give me $20 million more, and I'll do something better. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [scifinoir2] topic: They are here Date : Fri,

Re: [scifinoir2] topic: They are here

2009-05-15 Thread Martin Baxter
You know, Keith... when you put it that way, neither can I. ;-) -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [scifinoir2] topic: They are here Date : Fri, 15 May 2009 15:22:53 + (UTC) From : Keith Johnson keithbjohn...@comcast.net To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Chinese Sick Leave (just 4 Reece)

2009-05-15 Thread Augustus Augustus
thank u, thank u, thank u.   is this mike on? --- On Fri, 5/15/09, Martin Baxter truthseeker...@lycos.com wrote: From: Martin Baxter truthseeker...@lycos.com Subject: [RE][scifinoir2] Chinese Sick Leave (just 4 Reece) To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Cc: Sci Fi scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com,

[RE][scifinoir2] Re: OT: Maxim's Hot 100 2009 ruins ScarJo Hotness Meter

2009-05-15 Thread ravenadal
h...dusting off my Italian sounds like a euphemism for something racy. ~rave; --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Martin Baxter truthseeker...@... wrote: (dusting off my Italian...) -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Re: OT: Maxim's Hot 100 2009

RE: [RE][scifinoir2] Re: OT: Maxim's Hot 100 2009 ruins ScarJo Hotness Meter

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[scifinoir2] Schwarzenegger under fire over mass sell-off plans

2009-05-15 Thread Keith Johnson
Oh hell, I hate to admit it, but maybe they need to produce a few more movies with the likes of Will Smith and Beyonce Knowles, then give all the profits to the state! But what's next, selling the Golden Gate Bridge to Dubai? Cutting down some of the great redwood forest and selling the wood?

[scifinoir2] Fans of art-house cinema meet Facets

2009-05-15 Thread ravenadal
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Re: [scifinoir2] Schwarzenegger under fire over mass sell-off plans

2009-05-15 Thread yinka oyekunle
--- On Fri, 5/15/09, Mr. Worf hellomahog...@gmail.com wrote: From: Mr. Worf hellomahog...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Schwarzenegger under fire over mass sell-off plans To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, May 15, 2009, 3:35 PM

Re: [scifinoir2] topic: They are here

2009-05-15 Thread Mr. Worf
@Martin, that is what bugs me the most about the American movie industry. They can take a really good script or idea and turn it into garbage. Then turn right around and do it again. As many movies that are made here there should be a lot more masterpieces coming out of Hollywood, but we are lucky

Re: [scifinoir2] Schwarzenegger under fire over mass sell-off plans

2009-05-15 Thread Keith Johnson
Has Ahnuld done any better than Gray Davis, the former governor he excoriated in public for running up the state's deficit? So the Golden Gate Bridge is privately owned? - Original Message - From: Mr. Worf hellomahog...@gmail.com To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 15,

RE: [scifinoir2] topic: They are here

2009-05-15 Thread Reece Jennings
LOL! Amen! _ From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Martin Baxter Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 8:27 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [scifinoir2] topic: They are here Let's just say that I won't be making any sudden moves

RE: [scifinoir2] Eye catching

2009-05-15 Thread Reece Jennings
I DID! And I was MAD at myself! KIDDING! It was MASSIVELY funny! _ From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Augustus Augustus Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 9:16 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [scifinoir2] Eye catching Reece,

RE: [scifinoir2] topic: They are here

2009-05-15 Thread Reece Jennings
Actually, I believe you! I doubt that anyone in this group has done anything REALLY bad. And no, I'm not asking...OR telling! :o) _ From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Aubrey Leatherwood Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 9:37 PM To:

RE: [scifinoir2] topic: They are here

2009-05-15 Thread Reece Jennings
LOLLOL!!! _ From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Aubrey Leatherwood Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 9:40 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [scifinoir2] topic: They are here I'm just glad I didn't put any of *my* titles in my

RE: [scifinoir2] topic: They are here

2009-05-15 Thread Reece Jennings
I'm reading an e-book on HypnoticMarketing, and one of the directives...? Toot your own horn. RULE 3: Toot your own horn. If you don't tell the media what you've done, they'll never know. So prepare press releases and get on the phone to the people you most want to hear your story. Shankman, a

RE: [scifinoir2] topic: They are here

2009-05-15 Thread Reece Jennings
You didn't salute??? :o) Sometimes I'm really glad the science is glossed over for the emotional effects of the movie. This was one of those times. I liked that Will Smith and Vivica Fox had such a love story. I enjoyed the lightness made of it, the hugeness of the enemies, and the usage of

Re: [scifinoir2] topic: They are here

2009-05-15 Thread Martin Baxter
IMO, Mr. Worf, H'Wood has gone to a new movie-making model. The Glut The Market Model... jam the theaters with dozens of movies, regardless of quality, and make money by nickel-and-dime aggregate. Right now, you'd need a google search to know what was tops in the box office a month ago and,

RE: [scifinoir2] topic: They are here

2009-05-15 Thread Martin Baxter
WHAT?? You would deny yourself the yummy, yummy drugs? Martin (has Mars Attacks on DVD somewhere) -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : RE: [scifinoir2] topic: They are here Date : Fri, 15 May 2009 18:09:29 -0400 From : Reece Jennings mcjennings...@yahoo.com

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] topic: A military analysis of Star Trek

2009-05-15 Thread wlrouge
Chess, that is one game I would love to learn how to play along with Poker. --Lavender From: Keith Johnson Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 1:05 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [RE][scifinoir2] topic: A military analysis of Star Trek Ha-ha! Love that game! There's nothing like

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] topic: A military analysis of Star Trek

2009-05-15 Thread Martin Baxter
Funny you should venture that, Lavendar... not long after I quit playing chess, I took up No Limit Hold-'Em. Haven't played seriously in about eight years, but I stick with it almost religiously, playing games in my head while watching televised tournaments. Would play online, if I had time.

[RE][scifinoir2] Schwarzenegger under fire over mass sell-off plans

2009-05-15 Thread Martin Baxter
Again, Keith, ix-nay on the ideas-ay... and, as for your last thought, probably more along the lines of, We're gonna have to clean this mess up after they're gone... -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Schwarzenegger under fire over mass sell-off plans

[scifinoir2] Why Bad Science is Good on Fringe

2009-05-15 Thread Tracey de Morsella
Why Bad Science is Good on Fringe http://io9.com/5255140/why-bad-science-is-good-on-fringe Though the science on Fringe http://io9.com/tag/fringe/ is head-slappingly fake, somehow the series makes real science exciting. The show is like a pulpy 1920s serial, and its fantastic plotlines are far

[scifinoir2] Real Life Supervillain Society ROACH Tackles Our Superhero Infestation

2009-05-15 Thread Tracey de Morsella
Real Life Supervillain Society ROACH Tackles Our Superhero Infestation - http://io9.com/5256698/real-life-supervillain-society-roach-tackles-our-supe rhero-infestation Ever since the real-life Allegiance http://io9.com/5232842/cincinnati-patrolled-by-real+life-superheroes-what-c

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Schwarzenegger under fire over mass sell-off plans

2009-05-15 Thread Daryle Lockhart
The Forum in LA has been for sale for the past year or so. Prince was in talks to buy it. I think ROACH may want to look at setting up a new base in LA. On May 15, 2009, at 6:34 PM, Martin Baxter wrote: Again, Keith, ix-nay on the ideas-ay... and, as for your last thought, probably

[scifinoir2] Dollhouse Renewal Looking More Likely

2009-05-15 Thread Tracey de Morsella
Dollhouse http://io9.com/5256438/dollhouse-renewal-looking-more-likely Renewal Looking More Likely By Charlie Jane http://io9.com/people/charliejane/posts/ Anders, 12:27 PM http://io9.com/5256438/dollhouse-renewal-looking-more-likely on Fri May 15 2009, 2,975 views is

[scifinoir2] Fox Looks To The Unusual And Super-Science For Next Year

2009-05-15 Thread Tracey de Morsella
http://io9.com/5255166/fox-looks-to-the-unusual-and-super+science-for-next-y ear Fox seems determined to make Fringe one of the more sensible, down-to-earth dramas on the channel, judging by the new shows they're announcing for next year. Murder procedurals about reincarnation and masters of

[RE][scifinoir2] Re: OT: Maxim's Hot 100 2009 ruins ScarJo Hotness Meter

2009-05-15 Thread Martin Baxter
Works for me. -- attr to Sgt R Hunter, c.1984 -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [RE][scifinoir2] Re: OT: Maxim's Hot 100 2009 ruins ScarJo Hotness Meter Date : Fri, 15 May 2009 18:34:01 - From : ravenadal ravena...@yahoo.com To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] topic: A military analysis of Star Trek

2009-05-15 Thread Keith Johnson
Chess is fun if you like the challenge of plotting a strategy and seeing it come to fruition--or not--over time. Poker's on my list, too. - Original Message - From: wlro...@aol.com To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 6:20:53 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern

Re: [scifinoir2] topic: They are here

2009-05-15 Thread wlrouge
First off I would see the people all running. Then I would turn on the TV and find out that it has finally happen that we are not alone. I am sure at this point I would be scared as hell but then I would try to find a place to hide but then realize that as a regular person where would that be.

Re: [scifinoir2] topic: They are here

2009-05-15 Thread wlrouge
If that is the case lets just hope they are Vulcan not Klingons. --Lavender From: gwashin...@aol.com Sent: Thursday, May 14, 2009 2:41 AM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] topic: They are here In a message dated 5/14/09 1:19:13 AM, hellomahog...@gmail.com writes:

Re: [scifinoir2] topic: They are here

2009-05-15 Thread Augustus Augustus
Lavender, one of my favorite songs! --- On Fri, 5/15/09, wlro...@aol.com wlro...@aol.com wrote: From: wlro...@aol.com wlro...@aol.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] topic: They are here To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, May 15, 2009, 7:35 PM

[scifinoir2] Best DUI ever (again, 4 Reece) [1 Attachment]

2009-05-15 Thread Augustus Augustus
Fate.  

Re: [scifinoir2] topic: They are here

2009-05-15 Thread Mr. Worf
Depends on the movie and the number of theaters that they put the movies in. Which does not include rentals, and cable and network tv rights. Batman made over $500 million in the US alone. It will probably go on and make billions. That's with bootlegging included. On Fri, May 15, 2009 at 3:16 PM,

Re: [scifinoir2] Dollhouse Renewal Looking More Likely

2009-05-15 Thread Mr. Worf
Here is another show that is weak on science and plot but still kind of entertaining. On Fri, May 15, 2009 at 3:53 PM, Tracey de Morsella tdli...@multiculturaladvantage.com wrote: Dollhouse Renewal Looking More Likelyhttp://io9.com/5256438/dollhouse-renewal-looking-more-likely By

Re: [scifinoir2] Real Life Supervillain Society ROACH Tackles Our Superhero Infestation

2009-05-15 Thread Mr. Worf
Wow this is getting interesting. On Fri, May 15, 2009 at 3:37 PM, Tracey de Morsella tdli...@multiculturaladvantage.com wrote: Real Life Supervillain Society ROACH Tackles Our Superhero Infestation –

Re: [scifinoir2] topic: They are here

2009-05-15 Thread Daryle Lockhart
I'm of the opinion that should this situation happen, it's the original Earth owners coming back for their stuff. So either we're all about to be vaporized, or 4 and 20 Nubians are about to come down talking about why are we using cement to build stuff and what are all these people

Re: [scifinoir2] Schwarzenegger under fire over mass sell-off plans

2009-05-15 Thread Mr. Worf
Gray Davis' budget problems were about 10% of what we're looking at now. Next week it is going to be $21 Billion. The Golden Gate bridge is managed by a sweetheart group that is picked by the San Francisco board of supervisors. (usually for contributions) Some of the board members have been on

Re: [scifinoir2] topic: They are here

2009-05-15 Thread Mr. Worf
What if it turns out to be one of the other scenarios like, hey we're lost, can we crash on your couch for a while? On Fri, May 15, 2009 at 8:03 PM, Daryle Lockhart dar...@darylelockhart.comwrote: I'm of the opinion that should this situation happen, it's the original Earth owners

Re: [scifinoir2] topic: They are here

2009-05-15 Thread Omari Confer
I did. On Thu, May 14, 2009 at 3:51 PM, Aubrey Leatherwood aubrey.leatherw...@hotmail.com wrote: The amount of civilian and law enforcement on this group requires me to say... Hey, man, I didn't do it! *Aubrey Leatherwood *www.aubreyleatherwood.com FaceBook

Re: [scifinoir2] Dollhouse Renewal Looking More Likely

2009-05-15 Thread Bosco Bosco
Dollhouse has amazing plot, lots of layers, great story telling and Whedon's trademark stellar character development. What makes you think it's weak on plot. Seasonal Story Arc was killah. B --- On Fri, 5/15/09, Mr. Worf hellomahog...@gmail.com wrote: From: Mr. Worf hellomahog...@gmail.com

Re: [scifinoir2] Dollhouse Renewal Looking More Likely

2009-05-15 Thread Mr. Worf
Maybe I'm jaded but it just feels sort of rehashed of another show and overly predictable. On Fri, May 15, 2009 at 10:04 PM, Bosco Bosco ironpi...@yahoo.com wrote: Dollhouse has amazing plot, lots of layers, great story telling and Whedon's trademark stellar character development. What makes

[scifinoir2] IMAX Boosts Star Trek's Gross

2009-05-15 Thread Tracey de Morsella
IMAX Boosts Star Trek's Gross 15 May 2009 2:41 AM, PDT More than 10 percent of Star http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0796366/ Trek's opening gross of $79.2 million came from just 2.1 percent of the screens showing it -- those in the IMAX format, the giant-screen company said Thursday. The $8.5

Re: [scifinoir2] IMAX Boosts Star Trek's Gross

2009-05-15 Thread Mr. Worf
Fake IMAX. That's a new low. On Fri, May 15, 2009 at 10:45 PM, Tracey de Morsella tdli...@multiculturaladvantage.com wrote: IMAX Boosts Star Trek's Gross 15 May 2009 2:41 AM, PDT More than 10 percent of Star Trek http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0796366/'s opening gross of $79.2 million

[scifinoir2] Star Trek' Director Open To Sequel With William Shatner Or Khan

2009-05-15 Thread Tracey de Morsella
Star Trek' Director Open To Sequel With William Shatner Or Khan 'I wouldn't rule out anything,' J.J. Abrams says of sequel ideas After last weekend's $76.5 http://www.mtv.com/movies/news/articles/1611010/20090511/story.jhtml million opening, three phrases keep getting tossed in the direction of