[scifinoir2] Re: Spider-Man 3 Audience Much Smaller in Second Weekend

2007-05-14 Thread B. Smith
Considering it took in over $150 million the first weekend this doesn't surpise me. So far it has grossed: $242.1 Million domestic $380 Million internationally $622 Million total I guess all the grumbling about the budget has gone out the window. Analysts predict it may join the super

[scifinoir2] Re: 28 Weeks Later

2007-05-14 Thread B. Smith
--- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, tetsuwanatom1 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, B. Smith daikaiju66@ wrote: Non spoiler response: I appreciate Boyle's of casting Idris and Harold, however seems like there were other less known brothers out there who could

[scifinoir2] Re: Sci Fi to Offer Anime Programming

2007-05-14 Thread B. Smith
That was their parent company's decision. I would rather they put ECW on USA like RAW but I guess Law and Order: SVU reruns are the priority. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I used to watch. I remember Vampire Hunter

[scifinoir2] Re: Story Talks Black Panther

2007-05-15 Thread B. Smith
--- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Howzabout *not* importing characters at random, and unpacking a few old FF books to see who might actually have been in them? (Just the non-sensical ravings...) Am I missing something? The Black Panther's first appearance was

[scifinoir2] Re: Jericho Cancelled

2007-05-17 Thread B. Smith
I can understand why some folks gave up on the show early in the run because it did seem pretty cookie cutter. Then Ravenwood, refugees and the survivalists show up and it became must see tv. Once it found it's legs and you got into Hawkins and Jake's backstories and the mythology of the

[scifinoir2] Re: Why Shows Like Jericho Matter to Me.

2007-05-17 Thread B. Smith
I've only seen some production stills from it. Pretty nasty stuff for the 80s. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just a side note, I was reading about the Day after and its seems there was a related third movie event

[scifinoir2] Re: Sam Jackson in Talks for The Spirit Movie

2007-05-18 Thread B. Smith
All I have to say about the Spirit is this: Ebony White. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ebony_White http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Spirit After seeing that character I could never read The Spirit or any of Eisner's other work. There was a huge discussion about Eisner's legacy on Dwayne

[scifinoir2] Re: Sam Jackson in Talks for The Spirit Movie

2007-05-18 Thread B. Smith
Board Tracey B. Smith wrote: There was a huge discussion about Eisner's legacy on Dwayne McDuffie's message board after he passed away. I on't speak for everyone but the general consensus was that Eisner was massively talented and stretched the boundaries of comic book form but Ebony

[scifinoir2] Re: Jericho Fans Still Trying to Save Show

2007-05-30 Thread B. Smith
It's a line from the season(series) finale. When the New Bern folks ask if Jericho will surrender that's the answer Jake gives. It's pretty much a middle finger to the forces trying to take the town. http://abcnews.go.com/Business/FunMoney/Story?id=3214156page=2 When asked to surrender, lead

[scifinoir2] Re: Which season finale are the best

2007-06-05 Thread B. Smith
Jericho and Lost worked for me. Heroes was pretty good but it felt rushed and a short exposition scene could have cleared up several problems. I haven't seen the others on the list yet. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

[scifinoir2] Re: John From Cincinnati

2007-06-14 Thread B. Smith
I tried to watch it but it just left me cold. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, ravenadal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Please note I am definitely a minority opinion regarding the Gospel according to John. It scored pathetic post Soprano ratings and was reviled by most critics. I taped it on

[scifinoir2] Re: Tyrese Gibson to play Luke Cage

2007-06-25 Thread B. Smith
I feel your pain. BTW I have about a long box worth of comics from the last year or two that I haven't had time (or interest in some cases) to read. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: about right! i typically do a lot of heavy reading in winter, when it's cold and I

[scifinoir2] Re: Review of David Anthony Durham's Acacia

2007-06-25 Thread B. Smith
Thanks for the heads up. I'll definitely pick this up. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, ravenadal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://blogcritics.org/archives/2007/06/05/145110.php Book Review: Acacia by David Anthony Durham Written by Constance Burris Published June 05, 2007 I was

[scifinoir2] Re: New series Burn Notice

2007-07-02 Thread B. Smith
The show works better if you don't think too hard. :) I liked it a lot. It was a breezy and fun and you gotta to love Bruce Campbell chewing up the scenery as a former special ops soldier turned kept man. The setup worked to some degree because he was burned and successfully cut off from his

[scifinoir2] Re:More Vampire Movies

2007-07-24 Thread B. Smith
You are correct sir. I miss Forever Knight. Unfortunately I missed several seasons due to spotty syndication in the area where I lived. I'll have to add the available seasons to my Netflix queue. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Never watched that show, but heard

[scifinoir2] Re: Word on Marvel Direct-to-DVD Animated Films

2007-07-25 Thread B. Smith
The first Ultimate Avengers is very good and but something about about the second one didn't quite work at times. The Hulk steals the show. I enjoyed Iron Man but the ending was a bit of a letdown. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL

[scifinoir2] Re: Word on Marvel Direct-to-DVD Animated Films

2007-07-26 Thread B. Smith
box where you can get the Avengers and Iron Man DVDs in one set. Also, the short lived animated Spider Man (MTV¹s version) and Fantastic Four series are available on DVD. On 7/25/07 10:09 AM, B. Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The first Ultimate Avengers is very good

[scifinoir2] Re: Speaking of Painkiller Jane

2007-08-06 Thread B. Smith
I'm deeply sorry to hear about your mother. You and your family are in my prayers. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No, I don't mind sharing, and I *really* appreciate the concern. I got a call at 4:30 am Friday that my mother had died of a heart attack. It was

[scifinoir2] Re: Ways to Avoid A Good Southern Ass-Whuppin'

2008-01-03 Thread B. Smith
94% Dixie. Where's my other six percent? --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That reminds me of an email I received in the mail _http://www.alphadictionary.com/articles/yankeetest.html_ (http://www.alphadictionary.com/articles/yankeetest.html)

[scifinoir2] Re: OT: Obama, Huckabee Win Big in Iowa

2008-01-04 Thread B. Smith
The wife and I caucused for the first time and it was one of the greatest voting experiences we've ever had. They expected approx. 140- 150 people at our caucus location but close to 300 people attended. There was a large number of first time voters, independents and even a few converted

[scifinoir2] Re: Singer Won't Do Next Superman?

2008-01-04 Thread B. Smith
I hope so. It takes a special filmmaker to make Superman boring. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Daryle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So we can just all pretend that Superman Returns never happened, then. On 1/4/08 2:35 AM, Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[scifinoir2] Re: OT: Obama, Huckabee Win Big in Iowa

2008-01-04 Thread B. Smith
? -- Original message -- From: B. Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] The wife and I caucused for the first time and it was one of the greatest voting experiences we've ever had. They expected approx. 140- 150 people at our caucus location but close to 300 people attended

[scifinoir2] Re: Singer Won't Do Next Superman?

2008-01-05 Thread B. Smith
Too bad there was nearly two hours of mediocre that surrounded the good stuff. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: if you can do the chapter search, just look for a few key scenes: * superman saving the plane from crashing--nice FX, the most talked about in the movie,

[scifinoir2] Re: Singer Won't Do Next Superman?

2008-01-06 Thread B. Smith
The whole Superman as Christ figure was a big turn off for me as well. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It barely registered for me. The writing was lackluster, the plot uninspired. miscasting of the two leads.

[scifinoir2] Re: Singer Won't Do Next Superman?

2008-01-07 Thread B. Smith
and the aftermath could definitely give that impression. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: how's that? -- Original message -- From: B. Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] The whole Superman as Christ figure was a big turn off for me as well

[scifinoir2] Re: Baltimore Sun warily awaits new season of The Wire

2008-01-07 Thread B. Smith
Bunk or Meldrick? Clark Johnson is on The Wire but he's playing a different character. Excellent first episode. I've heard some people complain about it being slow but they laid the groundwork for a season's worth of goodies. It got an A+ for me the McNulty-Bunk stuff and Jimmy falling into

[scifinoir2] Re: Baltimore Sun warily awaits new season of The Wire

2008-01-07 Thread B. Smith
I forgot to mention my two new favorite tv villains: the corporate folks at the newspaper. I loved the newspaper stuff as well. Clark Johnson was awesome. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 1/7/08 10:51:21 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Bunk

[scifinoir2] Re: Baltimore Sun warily awaits new season of The Wire

2008-01-07 Thread B. Smith
, I believe. He's a fairly lighter skinned Black man. Is that the one you're mentioning? If so, he must have put on weight, 'cause he wasn't fat on Homicide. Does he play the exact same character? -- Original message -- From: B. Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bunk

[scifinoir2] Re: Even Conservative Media Chorus Sings Obama's Praises

2008-01-08 Thread B. Smith
The sad thing is that a lot of the liberal talk radio hosts by and large have been trying to torpedo his campaign. I was listening to Sirius Left and most of their hosts hate him. The Hillary Kool-Aid is strong. Some comments: He should wait his turn. He's been running for president ever

[scifinoir2] This is AMERICA! was:(Re: Baltimore Sun warily awaits new season of The Wire)

2008-01-08 Thread B. Smith
I loved Homicide but I think The Wire is better. To be honest they are like sister shows in a lot of ways. The Wire is about the city of Baltimore itself. Each season has an overall theme but they all overlap and give you the big picture. The nuances in the writing and perfomances made this

[scifinoir2] Re: Peter Parker and MJ No More

2008-01-11 Thread B. Smith
The storyline was a bit vague. She was either stolen at birth by Norman Osborn or died. Depends on what the writers feel like using that week. I've pretty much given up on collecting superhero comics from Marvel and DC and stuff like this just reinforces my decision. --- In

[scifinoir2] Re: Grass Makes Better Ethanol than Corn Does

2008-01-11 Thread B. Smith
That's the dirty secret of the biofuels world. Lots of other things (sugarcane and sugar production byproducts, sugarbeets, switchgrass, woodpulp and other things) are better ethanol producers than corn but big agricultural interests in the Midwest and the agribusiness companies that produce

[scifinoir2] Re: Sarah Connor Chronicles

2008-01-14 Thread B. Smith
Maybe they didn't get the rights to use any movie footage or images. I liked the show and have put it on season pass. Not much else on Monday nights now that Heroes is on hiatus. During the time travel escape, did her weapon completely destroy the Terminator or was some of him left intact?

[scifinoir2] Re: Review: Harry knows what CLOVERFIELD is!!!

2008-01-14 Thread B. Smith
Supposedly Godzilla: Final Wars is the last film in the series for the next 5 years or so. Sounds like they want to go the motion capture and cgi route when the King returns. I've heard a couple of more detailed reviews of Cloverfield and it sounds like they deliver the goods. I've tried to

[scifinoir2] Re: [Fwd: [NPHC] Robert Johnson and Hillary's black stooges...]

2008-01-14 Thread B. Smith
Probably Richardson. He was a part of Bill's admin and a good soldier. If Obama loses I would be very disappointed if he accepts an invite to be her running mate. There have been more starcrossed running mates in the past but this race seems personal now. I really don't like the rhetoric

[scifinoir2] Re: Sarah Connor Chronicles

2008-01-14 Thread B. Smith
I think they are going to ignore Terminator 3. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Daryle [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This show is a hit show, and it was before it even came out. The PROBLEM with this show? It takes place between movies 2 and 3. And unless you¹re 12 years old and didn¹t grow

[scifinoir2] Re: [Fwd: [NPHC] Robert Johnson and Hillary's black stooges...]

2008-01-14 Thread B. Smith
Very true. Bill and Al weren't exactly friends and neither were Bush Sr. and Ronny. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: B. Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think it could come back to haunt her in a general election if she

[scifinoir2] Re: Sarah Connor Chronicles on Tonight

2008-01-15 Thread B. Smith
I thought K-Ville wrapped up production due to the writers strike. it wasn't my favorite show but I watched it because it was filmed in my hometown and pumped some cash into the local economy. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not sure if everyone was aware the show

[scifinoir2] Re: Sarah Connor Chronicles on Tonight

2008-01-15 Thread B. Smith
episode last night and...and so I like Summer Glau (I already liked her in Firefly) -- but I think this is totally a one season show. On 1/15/08 9:16 AM, B. Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I thought K-Ville wrapped up production due to the writers strike. it wasn't my

[scifinoir2] Re: Obama fairy tale has Chicago-size hole

2008-01-15 Thread B. Smith
Illinois politics are pretty rotten but I've lived in several states and worked with state government on a variety of things and most are pretty much the same. Obama isn't a choirboy but he isn't Michael Madigan or Richard Daley either. Let's not forget that Hillary doesn't want the right wing

[scifinoir2] Re: The 10 Most Moving Deaths That Mostly Stuck

2008-01-17 Thread B. Smith
that suggested it was the morning after for them. Whether they got busy or not, it still means Marcus went to bat for a woman who batted for the other team??? What a cosmic irony! -- Original message -- From: B. Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] I totally agree. A couple that got

[scifinoir2] Re: The 10 Most Moving Deaths That Mostly Stuck

2008-01-17 Thread B. Smith
I totally agree. A couple that got me: Keffer from Babylon 5. He had an encounter with a Shadow vessel and wanted to get evidence in order to force Earthgov into action. He pays the ultimate price but proves the Shadows are real. Marcus Cole from B5. He uses an alien machine to transfer his

[scifinoir2] Re: 'Cloverfield' tries, but it can't top the cult classics

2008-01-18 Thread B. Smith
Going to see it after work. The people that I know who have seen it loved it but admit it's far from perfect. The shaky cam was a bit much for some folks. It keeps getting getting compared to The Host and from what I've seen they are vastly different movies. Both have monsters and neither is

[scifinoir2] Re: The 10 Most Moving Deaths That Mostly Stuck

2008-01-18 Thread B. Smith
pining all the more poignant. I'm sure there are many of us here who've been down that road. I know I have. B. Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I didn't think there was any doubt about that morning after scene. The confession actually happened before Marcus died. She had feelings for Marcus

[scifinoir2] Re: The 10 Most Moving Deaths That Mostly Stuck

2008-01-18 Thread B. Smith
@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But in Chasing Amy, Affleck's character was interested in Amy, but Amy was interested in another--woman. What happened to the lady you were initially interested in? -- Original message -- From: B. Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] I can't

[scifinoir2] Re: Corliss on Cloverfield: The Blair Witch Reject

2008-01-19 Thread B. Smith
I read the review and he misses the point and his biases were showing big time. The reason we don't ever get an origin or backstory is because we only know as much as the characters. They are damn near at ground zero when the events happen and they don't have any secret knowledge. They are scared

[scifinoir2] Re: Giant Monsters: The Best and The Worst

2008-01-20 Thread B. Smith
Great calls on Vermithrax and the Green Gargantua. How about Ymir from 20,000,000 Miles To Earth or The Beast Feom 20,000 Fathoms? Those are some of Ray Harryhausen's best work. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd place near the top the dragon from the '80s flick

[scifinoir2] Re: Corliss on Cloverfield: The Blair Witch Reject

2008-01-20 Thread B. Smith
me sick at many times. The third Bourne film didn't bother me, though -- Original message -- From: B. Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have to give one warning, if you are bothered by by shaky camerawork this might not be the movie for you. One person threw up

[scifinoir2] Re: 'Doomsday' Trailer

2008-01-20 Thread B. Smith
The sad thing is that Neil Marshall can make good films. I was expecting more from the director of The Descent and Dog Soldiers. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I rest my case... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I think a better explanation for it is

[scifinoir2] Re: Matt Reeves on Cloverfield 2

2008-01-23 Thread B. Smith
I loved the movie butI would rather see them do a more traditionally filmed sequel. My preference would be to see the event from the perspective of the military on the ground or maybe an embedded news crew. As for the little surprise at the end...it's a great little nod to the internet

[scifinoir2] Re: Clinton Will WIn By Losing South Carolina

2008-01-23 Thread B. Smith
She may win the nomination but I have a feeling Obama's coalition won't support her in a general election. The Clintons' tactics have left a bad taste in lot of black folks mouths and the younger voters and independents will stay away. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Tracey de Morsella

[scifinoir2] Re: Clinton Will WIn By Losing South Carolina

2008-01-23 Thread B. Smith
The Clintons' and their black surrogates started this mess by first questioning Obama's blackness and now have seemingly been successful by trying to pin him down as the black candidate. This debate didn't get heated until after Iowa and New Hampshire where race was less of a factor because

[scifinoir2] Re: J.J. Abrams: You're Dead, Jim

2008-01-24 Thread B. Smith
Lily, a male party goer and the Sgt. that helps them after they escape the tunnels afe the featured black faces. A few other random black folk in crowd scenes. No sambo alerts. Sorry it didn't work for you other folks but I loved the hell out of it. If they had done a traditional monster movie

[scifinoir2] Re: J.J. Abrams: You're Dead, Jim

2008-01-24 Thread B. Smith
It was me. Not as shaky as Blair Witch and no fast edits like the Bourne films. There is some really shaky stuff during battle scenes and I hear that the helicopter scene really got to some folks due to the spinning. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I asked another

[scifinoir2] Re: [Fwd: Man Claims He Smoked Crack, Had Sex w/Obama]

2008-01-24 Thread B. Smith
Or Bill and Hillary. Bom-chika-wow-wow. LOL --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just hate this Original Message Subject: Man Claims He Smoked Crack, Had Sex w/Obama Date: Thu, 24 Jan

[scifinoir2] Re: J.J. Abrams: You're Dead, Jim

2008-01-24 Thread B. Smith
-- From: B. Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] It was me. Not as shaky as Blair Witch and no fast edits like the Bourne films. There is some really shaky stuff during battle scenes and I hear that the helicopter scene really got to some folks due to the spinning. --- In scifinoir2

[scifinoir2] Re: [Fwd: Man Claims He Smoked Crack, Had Sex w/Obama]

2008-01-24 Thread B. Smith
My eyes! I need to scrub my brain with bleach to get rid of the very thought of a Hillary Clinton sex tape floating around. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Keith, she'd have to provide video proof before the guys would tender their ballots her way. [EMAIL

[scifinoir2] Re: 'Sarah Connor' Struggles To Find Audience

2008-01-24 Thread B. Smith
The Unit is a surprisingly good show. Have you ever seen David Mamet's Spartan? In some ways it seems like a prototype of the show. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i can't abide American Idol. Despite everyone in the country saying i'm crazy, I still contend that

[scifinoir2] Re: J.J. Abrams: You're Dead, Jim

2008-01-24 Thread B. Smith
heroes or magical negrores. He shows us as people--with a unique culture, yes, but still, as people Sad that in 2008, that's still a rare thing... -- Original message -- From: B. Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] I want to see that as well. I love John Sayles stuff. Did you

[scifinoir2] Re: 'Sarah Connor' Struggles To Find Audience

2008-01-25 Thread B. Smith
-creator of The Unit, isn't he? Never seen Spartan. What is that? -- Original message -- From: B. Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Unit is a surprisingly good show. Have you ever seen David Mamet's Spartan? In some ways it seems like a prototype of the show

[scifinoir2] Re: Cloverfield Drops To Fourth

2008-01-30 Thread B. Smith
I think the shakycam and the ending are the biggest factors. Without revealing too much I'll just say that everything isn't wrapped up in a neat and happy way. The initial 20 minutes seems throwaway for some folks but the entire movie revolves around it. Beth wasn't a one night stand(He loved

[scifinoir2] Re: Cloverfield Drops To Fourth

2008-01-31 Thread B. Smith
They actually did a very good job with tying the viral marketing into the movie. If you didn't follow the viral marketing the little Easter eggs in the film mean nothing. The very last shot is somewhat ambiguous and too subtle if you haven't followed the online stuff. The shakycam, the

[scifinoir2] Re: Leaving for a while

2008-02-01 Thread B. Smith
Hopefully you get everything ironed out soon. Take care. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Reece Jennings [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have to leave you folks for a while. Family issues. I'll give a yell when I return. A-HO! Don't ask. I won't tell. Love to you all. Maurice

[scifinoir2] Re: Toshiba to drop HD DVD, sources say

2008-02-17 Thread B. Smith
I have a HDTV in our family room and I had no plans to replace any of our other electronics this year but things have a strange way of happening. A friend of ours had a set that died on her so we decided to give her our bedroom tv. So now I'm shopping for a flat panel and I plan to get a PS3 after

[scifinoir2] Re: It's Over for Jericho

2008-02-23 Thread B. Smith
I was still watching. I think the network's scheduling decisions doomed the show. Killing off one of the main characters in the season finale seems to have hurt the show as well. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I posted an e-mail the day the show was returning, then

[scifinoir2] Re: Let's all become friends on Netflix

2008-02-24 Thread B. Smith
http://www.netflix.com/BeMyFriend/P7e8XFqXrSPiYCkP4KgX Welcome to our world. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Bosco Bosco [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This becoming really fun. B --- tdemorsella [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Earlier today, Bosco put us onto Netflix friends. You can be

[scifinoir2] Re: FOX Going Forward with Spaced Remake

2008-03-03 Thread B. Smith
I was never blown away by Spaced either but looking back you can see the seeds of a great partnership in those episodes. This will probably end up like the U.S. version of Coupling. Then again the American version of The Office turned out just fine. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Martin

[scifinoir2] Re: CBS Cancels Jericho

2008-03-22 Thread B. Smith
Nutsagain. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: rave, I have long since given up on fathoming the thought processes of those H'Wood clowns... ravenadal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What puzzles me about shows like Jericho is that,

[scifinoir2] Re: Fantastic 4 No More?

2008-03-22 Thread B. Smith
They didn't suck but they were incredibly average. But I am glad this crew didn't get a chance to neuter the Black Panther. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Great news, though the Torch was probably the favorite of my characters in the movies. But they sucked so badly

[scifinoir2] Re: Arthur C. Clarke, Author of `2001: A Space Odyssey,' Dies at 90

2008-03-22 Thread B. Smith
I don't know if there are any authors that quite rank that high but there is plenty of good thought provoking sf still being written. A few hard sf authors I have read enjoyed in the last few years: Peter Watts Richard Paul Russo Charles Pellegrino and George Zebrowski Richard Morgan Of course

[scifinoir2] Re: Fantastic 4 No More?

2008-03-23 Thread B. Smith
) but these movies haven't actually FAILED, just haven't been what eeryone thought they should be. I point everyone's attention to the fact that there is a Hulk movie slated for release this year. On Sat, 22 Mar 2008 18:06:52 -0400, B. Smith wrote: They didn't suck but they were

[scifinoir2] Re: Children of Men Comes To TV

2008-03-30 Thread B. Smith
Please God no!! I love that series and I don't want SciFi coming anywhere near it. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: (giving another moment to the wall...) Right now, I'm reading Old Man's War by John Scalzi. Why not adapt *that* for TV? Tracey de

[scifinoir2] Re: Michael Moorcock fondly remembers Arthur C Clarke

2008-04-03 Thread B. Smith
2, 2008 at 8:59 AM, Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No. It was learning that he was openly gay. Until then, I'd never assigned sexuality to people in terms of everyday life. I just took people as I saw them, at face value. B. Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Color me confused

[scifinoir2] Re: Is Frank Miller Crazy?

2008-04-16 Thread B. Smith
I think Miller is having a ton of fun at DC's expense. They wanted a Frank Miller book they and boy did they get one. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Probably. Must be why I love his work so much. Martin (off to break all of his g*dd*mn Batman books out of

[scifinoir2] Re: Is Frank Miller Crazy?

2008-04-17 Thread B. Smith
-- From: B. Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] I think Miller is having a ton of fun at DC's expense. They wanted a Frank Miller book they and boy did they get one. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Martin truthseeker_013@ wrote: Probably. Must be why I love his work so much. Martin (off

[scifinoir2] Re: Is Frank Miller Crazy?

2008-04-20 Thread B. Smith
^5 Byrne has a ton of sins to atone for but his take on Superman isn't one of them. I hated the move planets, blow out the sun, etc. Silver Age Superman. DC has been slowly pushing Superman back in that direction and I hate it. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Well, There's Always Reruns of the Cartoon...

2009-01-18 Thread B. Smith
I tried to watch The Iceberg's Revenge with my wife once but I totally lost it when all the blue frozen people show up. It was so damned funny and bizarre. I'm an insensitive so and so. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Martin Baxter truthseeker...@... wrote: Keith, I can imagine the shame

[scifinoir2] Re: OT: Obama signs order to close Guantanamo in a year

2009-01-22 Thread B. Smith
My wife is convinced he did that so he'd have an excuse not to stand during the ceremony. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, keithbjohn...@... wrote: funny! -- Original message -- From: ravenadal ravena...@... I channel surfed while watching the

[scifinoir2] Re: Not as Funny As Hooves, but Who watched Lost.

2009-01-22 Thread B. Smith
I was a bit underwhelmed but I did enjoy it. What bugged you? --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Bosco Bosco ironpi...@... wrote: That Cheney Hooves comment made spout fluid from nose!! Who watched Lost last night? I don't want to give anything away. I'll say I was not exactly

[scifinoir2] Re: Afro Samurai: Resurrection

2009-01-26 Thread B. Smith
They liked it enough to do a sequel whick looks even more insane. I'm not a big fan of the movie but it had WTF moments to make it ok to sit through once. Then your brain resets and you just shake your head and wondered where that hour and a half of your life went. If you think of it as a

[scifinoir2] Re: Tomb Raider Franchise to Get Reboot--Without Jolie?

2009-01-29 Thread B. Smith
Rhona Mitra is a bit of it girl at the moment as well and she actually has a bit of a connection to the Tomb Raider franchise. And she can do the action heroine quote well. My choice would be Zuleikha Robinson from Rome and The Namesake. She's probably a bit too exotic for Hollywood to cast

[scifinoir2] Re: Tomb Raider Franchise to Get Reboot--Without Jolie?

2009-01-29 Thread B. Smith
in like 10 years. We may as well be fantasy casting Pitfall. On Jan 29, 2009, at 10:11 AM, B. Smith wrote: Rhona Mitra is a bit of it girl at the moment as well and she actually has a bit of a connection to the Tomb Raider franchise. And she can do the action heroine quote well

[scifinoir2] Re: Leverage and the paradigm of the black technology geek

2009-02-01 Thread B. Smith
I agree with Justin. Alec is in many ways the most important member of the team and he's been had quite a bit of exposure in several episodes. The Bank Shot Job and The Stork Job are two episodes to watch if you want to see him in action. His intro in the pilot episode is epic nerdy goodness. I

[scifinoir2] Re: Leverage and the paradigm of the black technology geek

2009-02-01 Thread B. Smith
ravena...@... wrote: So there is no Rochester action going on here? In many ways, Eddie Rochester Anderson was the most important member of the Jack Benny radio and television franchise - but he was still a servant. ~(no)rave! --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, B. Smith daikaiju66

[scifinoir2] Re: Leverage and the paradigm of the black technology geek

2009-02-04 Thread B. Smith
technology geek So there is no Rochester action going on here? In many ways, Eddie Rochester Anderson was the most important member of the Jack Benny radio and television franchise - but he was still a servant. ~(no)rave! --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, B. Smith

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] 63 Reasons To Give Heroes One More Chance

2009-02-04 Thread B. Smith
For some reason Hiro's time travel adventures turn off some viewers. I'm still watching and shaking my head. Peter Petrelli has changed from Mimic into Rogue. He now needs to touch other gifteds to mimic their powwers. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Martin Baxter truthseeker...@...

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] 3 scifi shows on bbc America

2009-02-09 Thread B. Smith
You might want to give Survivors a chance, it's excellent. I have been watching it thru *ahem* alternative means and I am hooked. I just wish BBC America was available in HD. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Martin Baxter truthseeker...@... wrote: I've seen two eps of Primeval, and enjoyed

[scifinoir2] Re: Leverage and the paradigm of the black technology geek

2009-02-09 Thread B. Smith
I remember that. Supernatural quietly became one of my favorite shows. I can't wait to see how they resolve the angel subplot this yar. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, keithbjohn...@... wrote: He was in the two-part Supernatural ep where Sam and other people gifted (or cursed) with

[scifinoir2] Re: OT: Texas Congressman Looks to Taliban for Ways to Oppose Dems

2009-02-11 Thread B. Smith
The Republican Congress have badly misread the mood of the American people. They are too busy playing politics and being obstructionist to see that most folks are supporting the President. Obama is trying to get a handle on some of the biggest problems facing this country and they are worrying

[scifinoir2] Re: OT: On a personal note...

2009-02-11 Thread B. Smith
Sorry to hear about your loss. You and your family are in our prayers. Have a safe trip. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Martin Baxter truthseeker...@... wrote: My friends, I will be absent from you august company until Monday. My mother's oldest brother passed away on Friday, and I have

[scifinoir2] Re: Analyst: Netflix Model May Bring Down Traditional Providers

2009-02-12 Thread B. Smith
DirecTv has an on demand service now. It's not as cool as some of the cable systems' service but it's a first step. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Augustus Augustus jazzynupe_...@... wrote: i am with u.  comcast is killing me!  i would love 2 get satellite, but Mrs. Fate like 2 be able 2

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Leverage Renewed

2009-02-12 Thread B. Smith
Is AMC still showing it? --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Martin Baxter truthseeker...@... wrote: No comparison there. I'll take Hustle any day of the week. The anti-hero angle in Leverage is fun, but there's nothign quite as fun as seeing the bad guys just cutting loose. And Hustle came

[scifinoir2] Re: These aren't the droids we're looking for

2009-02-13 Thread B. Smith
I find it hilarious that the lesser Baldwin and Dirk Benedict are both card carrying Conservative Christian Neocons who take every chance they get to bash the evils of Hollywood. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Grayson Reyes-Cole grayson.reyesc...@... wrote: Keith, Oh Keith. Thank you

[scifinoir2] Re: Doll House

2009-02-15 Thread B. Smith
I agree with what everybody has been saying. Great first episode. I was really pleasantly surprised by Harry Lennix's character. It was nice to see him play against type for a change. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Mike Street streetfor...@... wrote: I agree. I think HBO, esp with the

[scifinoir2] Re: Push

2009-02-15 Thread B. Smith
Sankofa is the only one of those I haven't seen. I really want to see Medicine For Melancholy. We went to see Taken this weekend. It was a really good straight with no chaser revenge/action flick. Lean and very mean. My only complaint was that it suffered from some of the shaky Bourne style

[scifinoir2] Re: Will Smith -- The Only Sure Thing At The Box Office

2009-02-16 Thread B. Smith
Rave, The Way I See It is actually my least favorite Raphael Saadiq solo album. I appreciated what he did but some of the songs went from homage to imitation. It didn't work for me but it was one of the better Grammy nominees this year. And I do agree with you about Lil Wayne's wins. I told my

[scifinoir2] Re: Is DC Comics dying?

2009-02-16 Thread B. Smith
The sad thing is comics as a whole are still great. Stuff like The Walking Dead, The Exterminators, DMZ, Fables, Fear Agent, Godland and lots of others are still great reads. Unfortunately the quality of the superhero comics at the big two are suffering and the rest of the industry takes the

[scifinoir2] Re: WTF - Friday the 13th Remake Pulls in Huge Numbers

2009-02-16 Thread B. Smith
Don't worry about Taken. It's already closing in on $80 million after three weekends in the U.S. and has taken in close to that amount internationally. They are some rumbles about a sequel. Not bad for a French produced medium budget thriller. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Keith Johnson

[RE][scifinoir2] Re: Is DC Comics dying?

2009-02-16 Thread B. Smith
Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Re: Is DC Comics dying? Date : Mon, 16 Feb 2009 14:45:43 - From : B. Smith daikaij...@... To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com The sad thing is comics as a whole are still great. Stuff like The Walking Dead, The Exterminators, DMZ, Fables

[scifinoir2] Re: WTF - Friday the 13th Remake Pulls in Huge Numbers

2009-02-16 Thread B. Smith
Street streetfor...@... wrote: My brother had a clear bootleg of Taken like 2 weeks before it came out. I was like how in the world did you get this movie. Taken was pretty good..but I think I'll go to F13 since I'm off work today. On Mon, Feb 16, 2009 at 9:54 AM, B. Smith daikaij...@... wrote

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