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

2009-05-12 Thread B. Smith
In the prequel comic series Countdown it was explained that the ship was upgraded using Borg tech. The Romulans found a Borg cube with no living drones and managed to reverse engineer some of their tech including some of the weaponry and the adaptive ability of the Borg ships. That would go a

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

2009-05-12 Thread B. Smith
I know the article was tongue in cheek but a some of his facts were off. The Kelvin and Enterprise both used their phaser banks as point defense weapons but they were overwhelmed by what the Narada was firing at them. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Augustus Augustus wrote: > > but Martin,

[scifinoir2] Did Anyone Watch The Season Finale of Fringe?

2009-05-13 Thread B. Smith
I have to say this show has grown on me and I loved the season ending revelations. The title of the episode was "There Is More Than One of Everything" and boy did it deliver on that promise. I figured out one of the big reveals but it was still shocking and the final image of episode just floor

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

2009-05-14 Thread B. Smith
I think the H-bomb reset will work but not in the way Daniel thought. I totally sniffed out what was in the box but seeing it was still a shock. Still going back and piecing it together was great fun. Awesome twist. I have a feeling that Jacob will be back in an altered form. --- In scifinoir

[scifinoir2] Re: District 9

2009-05-18 Thread B. Smith
I'm definitely looking forward to it. I'm interested in seeing how they plan to tell this story. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, George Arterberry wrote: > > Board, >   > Who else is feeling this trailer? >

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] sarah connor goes dollhouse stays

2009-05-19 Thread B. Smith
I like Dollhouse but T:TSCC was the better show. Oh well. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Augustus Augustus wrote: > > Martin, >   > i totally agree.  i have yet 2 watch dollhouse, and i think i will never > (going 2 be like u and Star Trek :-), but i will miss TSCC - i thought that > it was

[scifinoir2] Re: "Star Trek" Second Viewing Quick Thoughts

2009-05-19 Thread B. Smith
I like that the new movie is an alternate history Trek. I love continuity but in my older, mellower years I have become less hung up about it. I like that the new continuity gives them leeway to do some different things and take some chances the other films and series couldn't do. The destruct

[scifinoir2] Re: Reaper?

2009-05-20 Thread B. Smith
I like Reaper but the premise is wearing a bit thin. I did like the additional characters they brought in this year like Morgan and Nina. If they get another season they need to shake the show up a bit more. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "ravenadal" wrote: > > I love the premise and bemoan

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] CBS Picks Up NBC's Canceled 'Medium' LL Cool J Gets NCIS

2009-05-22 Thread B. Smith
A pox upon all their houses. They cancelled The Unit. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Martin Baxter" wrote: > > I know a few CSI: fans who would *riot* at that. > > > > > -[ Received Mail Content ]-- > Subject : Re: [RE][scifinoir2] CBS Picks Up NBC's Canceled 'Medium'

[scifinoir2] Re: Bayou - Have you seen this?

2009-05-25 Thread B. Smith
That's great. I haven't read it it in a while but I'll correct that right now. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "ravenadal" wrote: > > http://www.zudacomics.com/bayou > > BAYOU DOMINATES 2009 GLYPH COMICS AWARDS, SETS NEW STANDARDS FOR EXCELLENCE > > > > History was made at the 2009 Glyph

[scifinoir2] Re: "Museum" comedy beats "Terminator" at box office

2009-05-25 Thread B. Smith
I enjoyed thye heck out of Terminator: Salvation. It has flaws but I think a lot of grief from fanboys and reviewers alike is that the movie isn't what they thought it would be. I also think people just don't want grim and gritty right now. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Daryle Lockhart w

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Luke Cage Noir

2009-05-28 Thread B. Smith
I just hope it doesn't turn out like the last "re-imagining" of Luke Cage from Brian Azzarello. That was an abomination. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, George Arterberry wrote: > > > > I may un-retire from comic colllecting and pick this up.Just hope its not a > Marvel version of 'Incogn

[scifinoir2] Re: Pontypool

2009-06-01 Thread B. Smith
I really want to see it but none of our theaters is showing it and I don't have the IFC pay channel. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Grayson Reyes-Cole wrote: > > We just watched this movie. Have to admit I loved it. Has anyone else seen > it? The entire movie takes place in a remote Ontari

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] The CW: Ain't No Beautiful Black People

2009-06-01 Thread B. Smith
Well I needed my weekly Supernatural fix and I liked Reaper as well. Plus I watched Everybody Hates Chris and The Game. I also liked their shortlived show Easy Money. Now that everything but Supernatural is gone they are sliding off my radar. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Martin Baxter"

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Del Toro's The Strain Is An Antidote To Fey Vampires

2009-06-03 Thread B. Smith
I read the first cycle but never picked the vampire world novels that featured Harry's sons. Another great one is Baltimore Or The Steadfast Tin Soldier and the Vampire by Mike Mignola and Christopher Golden. It's excellent. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Augustus Augustus wrote: > > sound

[scifinoir2] Re: Fw: Fantasy author David Eddings dies

2009-06-03 Thread B. Smith
R.I.P. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Amy Harlib" wrote: > > SFcrowsnest Monthly Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine > ahar...@... > Forwarding. > > >"I'm enough of a pessimist that I'm going to continue writing fantasy." > David Eddings - author, friend. > >

[scifinoir2] Re: Blacks in Space: If sci-fi is the future, why is it so white?

2009-06-05 Thread B. Smith
This artical forgot another major black scifi tv character: Dr. Franklin from B5. He didn't fall into the usual tropes that the aricle railed about. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Augustus Augustus wrote: > > Martin, > > it was Captain Tryla Scott, commander of the USS Renegade.  episode 2

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] The CW: Ain't No Beautiful Black People

2009-06-06 Thread B. Smith
Ah the good old days when BET had some watchable programming. That was a different show called Midnight Love. Video Soul was their primetime show with Donny Simpson and Sherry Carter. Lead Story was their roundtable news show and it was very good. Teen Summit was actually pretty good as well. S

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] "The Deadliest Warrior" Marathon on SpikeTV

2009-06-06 Thread B. Smith
I was a bit surprised how IRA vs. Taliban turned out. I thought the RPG would be too big of an advantage in a firefight. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Keith Johnson wrote: > > Still trying to figure out how the pirate survived a headblow by the > morningstar. But then, I can't see how the

[scifinoir2] Re: Is HBO's Cosmic Slop" available on DvD

2009-06-08 Thread B. Smith
Is it wrong that I came up with a fanfic sequel to "The Space Traders" that had a nasty surprise for the remaining people of Earth a decade or two in the future? Say hello to your new Nubian overlords suckers!!! --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Daryle Lockhart wrote: > > There were only 3 epi

[scifinoir2] Re: Moonlight

2009-06-08 Thread B. Smith
It was another missed oppurtunity by CBS. The show had found its legs and was building momentum when they pulled the plug. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Augustus Augustus wrote: > > Just finished watching the series finale of Moonlight (thanks 2 my dvr), and > i have 2 say that it was bett

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] "The Deadliest Warrior" Marathon on SpikeTV

2009-06-10 Thread B. Smith
I did some research way back when on Zulu warfare way back when and I was impressed on how great their tactics were. If they could have mastered the gun the history of southern Africa might have played out a bit differently. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Martin Baxter" wrote: > > Sir, I a

[scifinoir2] Re: What happened to the "Black Panther" anime that was supposed to be aired on B.E.T?

2009-06-16 Thread B. Smith
I was thinking about this too. It's been over a year since the footage was shown but no series. Animation is expensive(even the limited kind shown in the preview footage) and Viacom may have pulled the plug. Hudlin isn't writing the Black Panther anymore so that might have been a final nail in

[scifinoir2] Re: The Disposible Negro in sci-fi list

2009-06-16 Thread B. Smith
Actually Kendra had two appearances, the two parter where she was introduced and the episode where she dies. The first was when she was "activated" due to Buffy's short term death at the hands of the Master. She left with her Watcher to undergo further training when that was resolved. When she r

[scifinoir2] Re: The Disposible Negro in sci-fi list

2009-06-17 Thread B. Smith
Shepherd Book might have been an Operative as well. H. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Keith Johnson wrote: > > I felt the same about Kendra. I was first disturbed at the almost slave > attitude she had toward Giles, the respect bordering on servitude. And her > death really pissed me of

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Primeval canceled

2009-06-17 Thread B. Smith
It's a fun show and I'll miss it. I will be interested to see how the American version will be different besides having more firepower. BTW one part about the show always irked me. Their military response team would go after dinos and other beasties with the same guns they'd use on a human oppo

[scifinoir2] Re: The Sad, Strange Tale of Dwayne McDuffie

2009-06-20 Thread B. Smith
DC editorial strikes again. I'm glad Dwayne has come out of this madness ok and has picked up new animated series work. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "ravenadal" wrote: > > http://comiccritics.com/2009/06/16/the-sad-strange-tale-of-dwayne-mcduffie/ >

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Brother Voodoo gets his Doctorate

2009-06-22 Thread B. Smith
I can't wait to hear the fan backlash at this development. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Martin Baxter" wrote: > > Brother rave, you keep throwing these yummy cookies out in front of me... > > And, odd thing -- I was wondering just last week who the Sorceror Supreme > was, knowing that St

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Brother Voodoo gets his Doctorate

2009-06-22 Thread B. Smith
ent ]-- > Subject : Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Brother Voodoo gets his Doctorate > Date : Mon, 22 Jun 2009 13:18:57 - > From : "B. Smith" > To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com > > I can't wait to hear the fan backlash at this development. > > -

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Brother Voodoo gets his Doctorate

2009-06-23 Thread B. Smith
No thanks. I've finally kicked the habit(for the most part) and I definitely don't miss the daily dose of stupid, bigoted drivel found on most comic boards. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, gwashin...@... wrote: > > It's already started. Just take a look at the various comic message > boar

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Is Octavia Butler underrated in mainstream sci-fi press?

2009-06-23 Thread B. Smith
She's highly regarded but not given the same respect as the legendary hard sci-fi types. Her work falls into the more literary side of the genre and in some ways she was more highly regarded outside the genre. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Martin Baxter" wrote: > > George, it's possible

[scifinoir2] Re: for the Gamers (Roll Call: Name Your Favorite Games) Pt 2

2009-06-24 Thread B. Smith
I finished Mercenaries 2: World in Flames and now I'm playing GTA IV. Being an amoral criminal can be a good stress reliever. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Aubrey Leatherwood wrote: > > > B! :) I don't sleep so it's only time I would have used to do that! > > Aubrey Leatherwood >

[scifinoir2] Re: Little Black Sambots

2009-06-24 Thread B. Smith
I heard about this. WTF were they thinking? --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, George Arterberry wrote: > > > > http://chud.com/articles/articles/19917/1/TRANSFORMERS039-LITTLE-BLACK-SAMBOTS/Page1.html >

[scifinoir2] Re: for the Gamers (Roll Call: Name Your Favorite Games) Pt 2

2009-06-24 Thread B. Smith
start playing Sims 3. (I have been > hearing that people have been having problems with getting it to run.) I > also still play GTA San Andreas and GTA 3. Haven't tried GTA 4 yet. > > On Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 6:17 AM, B. Smith wrote: > > > I finished Mercenaries 2: Wor

[scifinoir2] Re: for the Gamers (Roll Call: Name Your Favorite Games) Pt 2

2009-06-24 Thread B. Smith
ssed that first one, but I have been doing everything else > that I can in the game. :( > > On Wed, Jun 24, 2009 at 11:06 AM, B. Smith wrote: > > > My wife loves Mafia Wars. > > > > I think San Andreas was the best game overall (Vice City was the most fun) > > b

[scifinoir2] Re: The Disposible Negro in sci-fi list

2009-06-28 Thread B. Smith
I saw the sneak preview of Mutant Chronicles a while back and I give the movie props for a few things: The worldbuilding was interesting. The future "steampunk" tech was different if improbable. I loved the coal powered flying machines. The weaponry like the phosphorus gun was cool. Seeing th

[scifinoir2] Re: My Take - "Virtuality" Debut on Fox-

2009-06-28 Thread B. Smith
I have to agree with Keith on all points. The sad thing is that the show had a lot of cool material to work with but they chose to concentrate on the weakest plot element. You had a dying Earth, a starship with an Orion drive, a sick doctor, a virtual affair and other fun things but we got way t

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Brother Voodoo gets his Doctorate

2009-06-28 Thread B. Smith
ears of this > foolishness were black characters were introduced but relegated to the > sidelines or rendered toothless, so why deny such characters their due now? > > And they keep saying that we're "post-racial" in the age of Obama > > > - Original Me

[scifinoir2] Re: My Take - "Virtuality" Debut on Fox-

2009-06-28 Thread B. Smith
> planet they used for a slingshot effect? Were they still in our solar system, > in which case I'd guess it was Uranus or Neptune? And if so, where are they > going to go in ten years? The Centauri star system? > > > - Original Message - > From: "B. Smith

[scifinoir2] Re: The indisputably black vampires of Jewelle Gomez, L.A. Banks, and Octavia Butler

2009-06-30 Thread B. Smith
--- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Adrianne Brennan wrote: > > LA Banks is one of my favorite authors. I love her books! > ~ "Where love and magic meet" ~ > http://www.adriannebrennan.com > Experience the magic of Blood of the Dark Moon: > http://www.adriannebrennan.com/botdm.html > Take a bite o

[scifinoir2] Re: The indisputably black vampires of Jewelle Gomez, L.A. Banks, and Octavia Butler

2009-06-30 Thread B. Smith
--- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Adrianne Brennan wrote: > > LA Banks is one of my favorite authors. I love her books! > ~ "Where love and magic meet" ~ > http://www.adriannebrennan.com > Experience the magic of Blood of the Dark Moon: > http://www.adriannebrennan.com/botdm.html > Take a bite o

[scifinoir2] Re: The indisputably black vampires of Jewelle Gomez, L.A. Banks, and Octavia Butler

2009-06-30 Thread B. Smith
I think Jewelle Gomez may have posted here once upon a time. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Adrianne Brennan wrote: > > LA Banks is one of my favorite authors. I love her books! > ~ "Where love and magic meet" ~ > http://www.adriannebrennan.com > Experience the magic of Blood of the Dark Mo

[scifinoir2] Re: Who remembers Marvel Comics "EPIC" magazine?

2009-06-30 Thread B. Smith
Epic was great. Jim Starlin's Metamorphosis Odyssey(the introduction of Dreadstar) and John Byrne's Last Galactus Story are classics. Marvel keeps threatening to do a monthly comics magazine again but nothing ever pans out. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, George Arterberry wrote: > > It w

[scifinoir2] Any Weekend Sci-Fi Plans?

2009-07-02 Thread B. Smith
Is anyone going to the movies, watching the Twilight Zone marathon or doing anything else fun or exciting this weekend? I plan to cook a few brontosaurus burgers and finally watch the Blade Runner special edition when it gets too hot outside. My wife has never seen the movie so I'm torn on whet

[scifinoir2] Re: Any Weekend Sci-Fi Plans?

2009-07-02 Thread B. Smith
C'mon George, I know you'll be watching the Tranformers for the 4th time. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, George Arterberry wrote: > > I may catch a few flicks I missed on their original run. > > --- On Thu, 7/2/09, B. Smith wrote: > > > From: B. Smi

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Any Weekend Sci-Fi Plans?

2009-07-02 Thread B. Smith
inancial outlook has come up, and I need to > tighten my belt. Odds are, SF for me will be TZ and the stack of unread books > I have on hand. :-( > > > > > -[ Received Mail Content ]-- > Subject : [scifinoir2] Any Weekend Sci-Fi Plans? >

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale

2009-07-05 Thread B. Smith
Rave, You're a stouter soul than me. I couldn't make it past the first few minutes. Martin, Good cast. I have so many many dream projects that I would like to see. My ultimate would be an epic treatment of Dan Simmons' Hyperion. I know there is one in the works but I'm not holding my breath.

[scifinoir2] Re: In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale

2009-07-06 Thread B. Smith
Most of those SyFy "originals" are independent movies that went direct to dvd or had a very limited theatrical release. SyFy buys the rights and gives them airtime. Most of the folks that produce them love the system because it gives them exposure and allows them to finance their next project. I

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Prepare for the Guillermo del Toro Decade

2009-07-07 Thread B. Smith
Lovecraft's racism have permanently soured me on his work. I know del Toro will knock it out of the park but it's a bittersweet feeling. Drood is an interesting novel but I couldn't plow through it. Dan Simmons has caught a case of the bloat. And the crazy but that's a whole different story. --

[scifinoir2] Re: "Warehouse 13" on Now

2009-07-08 Thread B. Smith
I'll watch this show for it's full run if they give Genelle Williams (the innkeeper) gets more screentime. Homina, homina, homina!!! The first ep wasn't bad either. LOL! --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Martin Baxter" wrote: > > Siffy aired it from time to time last year, if memory serves. >

[scifinoir2] Re: "Warehouse 13" on Now

2009-07-08 Thread B. Smith
s. let's see how it goes. now i am waiting on EuREKA friday. > > Fate. > > --- On Wed, 7/8/09, B. Smith wrote: > > From: B. Smith > Subject: [scifinoir2] Re: "Warehouse 13" on Now > To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com > Date: Wednesday, July 8, 2009,

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] How Fights Get Started

2009-07-08 Thread B. Smith
These are just awesome. I quit reading to take an oxygen break. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Martin Baxter" wrote: > > (LNAO so loudly as to wake the neighbors two blocks away) > > > > > -[ Received Mail Content ]-- > Subject : [scifinoir2] How Fights Get Started >

[scifinoir2] Re: "Warehouse 13" on Now

2009-07-09 Thread B. Smith
. > > Overall it was nearly as lacking to me as that series "Seven Days", which > just didn't pull together for me. Maybe it was just me being sleepy and > tired, but honestly, I find Noah Wylie and Bob Newhart in those Librarian TV > movies more fun. I'll g

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Prepare for the Guillermo del Toro Decade

2009-07-10 Thread B. Smith
provide answers for you. > > http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/H._P._Lovecraft > > > > > > > -[ Received Mail Content ]-- > Subject : Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Prepare for the Guillermo del Toro Decade > Date : Tue, 7 Jul 2009 20:38:44 + (UTC) &g

[scifinoir2] Re: topic: the last man on earth

2009-07-13 Thread B. Smith
He represented the last links to the old world and he was their boogeyman. The new "living vampires" retained their intellect unlike the corpses reanimated by the disease. He had unknowingly been killing both kinds of vampires. So he ends up being captured and killed by the new vampires for his

[scifinoir2] Re: topic: the last man on earth

2009-07-14 Thread B. Smith
> > On Mon, Jul 13, 2009 at 7:25 AM, B. Smith wrote: > > > He represented the last links to the old world and he was their boogeyman. > > The new "living vampires" retained their intellect unlike the corpses > > reanimated by the disease. He had unknowingl

[scifinoir2] Re: Question: When does the hate stop and human decency begin?

2009-07-14 Thread B. Smith
Amen to that. The comments about Malia Obama at the Free Republic and the Young Republican controversy are just the tip of the iceberg. There a segment of the Republican party that has devolved into hate filled racial arsonists and unfortunately they are the inmates that seem to be running the a

[scifinoir2] Re: Syfy's New Flagships Recycle Old Favorites

2009-07-14 Thread B. Smith
I laughed so damned hard when the old lady feed Brooks sheep testicles and his reaction. It's no wonder he was still stuck on Earth. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Martin Baxter" wrote: > > First Laugh of the Morn Award to you, Keith, for bringing back those good > memories! > > > > >

[scifinoir2] Re: topic: the last man on earth

2009-07-15 Thread B. Smith
roduce? Just curious how much > of a difference the book versus the movies are. > > On Tue, Jul 14, 2009 at 6:24 AM, B. Smith wrote: > > > The female vampire gives him poison so he can commit suicide instead of > > being executed. He looks out and sees the terrified faces of

[scifinoir2] Re: topic: the last man on earth

2009-07-15 Thread B. Smith
I forgot that the living vamps could endure sunlight for short periods of time and appeared to be fully human. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "B. Smith" wrote: > > They were stronger than normal humans but had many of the traditional vampire > weakness like the avers

[scifinoir2] Re: Steele: I'll Woo Blacks To GOP With "Fried Chicken And Potato Salad"

2009-07-16 Thread B. Smith
He's somewhere beteen Alan Keyes and Clarence Thomas. I heard his "defense" of the racist comments from the newly elected president of the Young Republicans and it was sickening. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "votomguy" wrote: > > Colin Powell he is not. > > --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups

[scifinoir2] Re: Steele: I'll Woo Blacks To GOP With "Fried Chicken And Potato Salad"

2009-07-16 Thread B. Smith
t's what the chair of the RNC was. and > > then you still want me to believe that sarah "sho me the money" palin is > > more qualified than a harvard grad. I consider myself to be a republican, > > but I followed Powell's lead and jumped ship too. > > >

[RE][scifinoir2] Re: It's Buffy's Fault That Vampires Are Weak Now

2009-07-18 Thread B. Smith
Some of them would like that...alot. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Martin Baxter" wrote: > > Sorry, that last launched incomplete. > > Death by dull stake? > > Martin (would suggest death by dull silver butter knife, but not certain if > it would work as intended) > > > > >

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Anyone going to Comic Con in San Diego?

2009-07-19 Thread B. Smith
I thought it happened in Reno when you shot that guy just to watch him die. Just think, you could pitch it as the greatest reality show ever. It would be like a real life Emperor of the North. Dodging railroad bulls, hobo knifefights, all the beans you ever wanted to eat, etc. It would be epic.

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] topic: What is the worst book to movie adaptation that you know of?

2009-07-21 Thread B. Smith
Wanted falls into this category as well. Except for the names of a couple of characters and minor plot element or two it's nothing like the original. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Martin Baxter" wrote: > > Right off the top, Mr Worf, "Jumper" comes to mind. I saw about half of it > (throu

[scifinoir2] Torchwood: Children of Earth

2009-07-21 Thread B. Smith
Please tell me I'm not the only one watching this. The first part was the most pleasing hour and 15 minutes of sci-fi I've watched in a long time. I can't say much without getting into spoiler territory but in the first hour alone we meet some of Captain Jack's family, recruit new members, see

[scifinoir2] Re: Torchwood: Children of Earth

2009-07-23 Thread B. Smith
if you see that every kid in the world is being > > used as a conduit by aliens. Wouldn't you after you changed your underwear > > go and buy a gun or five? > > > > On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 11:40 AM, Daryle Lockhart > > wrote: > > > > > > &

[scifinoir2] Re: Torchwood: Children of Earth

2009-07-23 Thread B. Smith
magic of Blood of the Dark Moon:  http://www.adrianne > brennan.com/ botdm.html > > > Take a bite out of Blood and Mint Chocolates: http://www.adrianne > brennan.com/ bamc.html > Dare to take The Oath in this erotic fantasy series: http://www.adrianne > brennan.com/ books.htm

[scifinoir2] Re: topic: What is the worst book to movie adaptation that you know of?

2009-07-23 Thread B. Smith
I had blotted that one from my mind. The sad thing is that a faithful anime adaptation would be a great medium to tell those stories. They have all the elements that work in most big scale sci-fi anime. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Martin Baxter" wrote: > > Another toss in the hat -- "

[scifinoir2] Re: topic: What is the worst book to movie adaptation that you know of?

2009-07-23 Thread B. Smith
Good call on Logan's Run. There wasa ton of material in the novel that they ignored. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Mr. Worf" wrote: > > Never read the book, but I'll take your word on that. There's a goldmine of > great scifi that was written between 1950s-80s unfortunately a lot of them >

[scifinoir2] Re: Torchwood: Children of Earth

2009-07-25 Thread B. Smith
The thing that I loved most about the miniseries was that they didn't pull any punches and Captain Jack was shown to be all too fallible. Jack made an arrogant mistake that cost him dearly and the final sacrifice was even more devastating. I'm glad they didn't go with a deus ex machina ending th

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Alan Moore "Spitting venom" On "Watchmen"

2009-01-13 Thread B. Smith
I loved Watchmen(I have multiple copies including the Absolute edition) and I'm hyped about the movie. The first trailer hooked me. I think Snyder has nailed the style. The only thing I'm rally worried about is the updated ending. I just watched the Japanese trailer for Watchmen online and it has

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Push movie trailer

2009-01-13 Thread B. Smith
Why? --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Martin Baxter" wrote: > > This, on the other hand, *does* rev my engines. > > > > > -[ Received Mail Content ]-- > Subject : [scifinoir2] Push movie trailer > Date : Sun, 11 Jan 2009 18:44:54 - > From : "ravenadal" > To :

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Push movie trailer

2009-01-14 Thread B. Smith
] Push movie trailer > Date : Wed, 14 Jan 2009 04:29:31 - > From : "B. Smith" > To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com > > Why? > > --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Martin Baxter" > wrote: > > > > This, on the

[scifinoir2] Re: Cowboy Bebop live action movie is a go

2009-01-15 Thread B. Smith
Reeves as Spike scares me. I'd like to see them cast good actors in the main parts. I'm anxious to see who Ed, Jet and Faye will be. And they have to cast an awesome Vicious. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Daryle Lockhart wrote: > > > Fox is doing the deal with Keanu Reeves to play Spike Spi

[scifinoir2] Re: Cowboy Bebop live action movie is a go

2009-01-15 Thread B. Smith
Yoko Kanno has to do the music and "Tank" better be the main theme. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "B. Smith" wrote: > > Reeves as Spike scares me. I'd like to see them cast good actors in > the main parts. I'm anxious to see who Ed, Jet and Faye will

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Cowboy Bebop live action movie is a go

2009-01-15 Thread B. Smith
Good fantasy casting. Unfortunately they'll go with a name American actor in the role. He could be a cool Vicious. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Martin Baxter" wrote: > > Normally, I'd be saying - nay, *screaming* "No!!" at this, but it is Bebop, after all... > > However, allow me

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" wrote: > > Keith, > > I can imagine the shame all too well.

[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" > > I channel surfed while watching the inauguration cove

[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 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 overwhelmed nor

[scifinoir2] Re: "Benjamin Button" Runaway Lead in Oscar Race

2009-01-23 Thread B. Smith
I think Downey's nomination is more for his cumulative work this year. His work was good in Tropic Thunder(cringe inducing but good) but not really that much better than other comedic performances I saw last year. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, keithbjohn...@... wrote: > > Interesting picks

[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 live

[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 but

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

2009-01-29 Thread B. Smith
t be honest. Most of the audience for these movies hasn't > played a Tomb Raider game 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 momen

[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 li

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

2009-02-01 Thread B. Smith
"ravenadal" 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! &g

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

2009-02-04 Thread B. Smith
; > From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On > > Behalf Of ravenadal > > Sent: Sunday, February 01, 2009 5:20 PM > > To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [scifinoir2] Re: Leverage and the paradigm of the black > technology >

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" wrote: > > They lost m

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" wrote: > > I've seen two eps of "Primeval", and enjoyed them both.

[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 po

[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" 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 to travel to V

[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 wrote: > > i am with u.  comcast is killing me!  i would love 2 get satellite, but Mrs. Fate like 2 be able 2 watch some of h

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Leverage Renewed

2009-02-12 Thread B. Smith
Is AMC still showing it? --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Martin Baxter" 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 up with a

[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 wrote: > > Keith, Oh Keith. Thank you for thinking of me at

[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 wrote: > > I agree. I think HBO, esp with the success of True Bloo

[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 camer

[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 m

[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 hi

[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

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