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

2008-01-24 Thread KeithBJohnson
Agreed. There was a Sister on Star Search back in the day named Angela Teak. That lady ccould sing like nobody's business! She always did cabaret type songs, dressed in long gowns, gloves, etc. The Star Search camera crew loved her so much they started shooting her like something from a movie:

[scifinoir2] Looking Forward to Movie Jumper

2008-01-25 Thread KeithBJohnson
I saw 27 Dresses last weekend (that's right, I said it! Payback to the wife for seeing Am I Legend the week before). The movie was about as good as you'd expect, the trailers were about as good as you'd expect: trailers for a romantic comedy aren't exactly scintillating. Let's just say I didn't

Re: [scifinoir2] Avatar on Tonight

2008-01-25 Thread KeithBJohnson
same here. I know there are a few places where you can see Avatar online for free. I need to search for it. in the meantime, looks like it's not on tonight after all. My Channel Guide--and TV Guide Online--are showing Avatar on right now, but Spongebob is on instead. Go figure.

[scifinoir2] Avatar on Tonight

2008-01-25 Thread KeithBJohnson
Avatar returns tonight at 8:30 pm on Nick. At least, my Comcast Channel Guide says it does. However, i can't tell if it's a new show or not. I think there's one last ep from Book 3, Western Air Temple, which, I believe, follows the Day of Black Sun two-parter recently aired. But again, can't

[scifinoir2] Soliciting Movie Recommendations

2008-01-26 Thread KeithBJohnson
Tomorrow I'm going to see Michael Clayton, the George Clooney legal thriller that's gotten good reviews. Next weekend I'm going to see the animated film Persepolis, Atonement, and possibly a film called War Dance, about Ugandan children who are victims of war who enter a dance contest to help

Re: [scifinoir2] Looking Forward to Movie Jumper

2008-01-26 Thread KeithBJohnson
Ha-ha! You're right! -- Original message -- From: Bosco Bosco [EMAIL PROTECTED] Keith you paid back the next three films your wife lacks interest in. I saw the trailer for Jumper I think when I saw the Sweeney Todd Disappointment Hour. I thought it sounded cool as well.

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: Kucinich Reportedly Bowing out of Race

2008-01-26 Thread KeithBJohnson
much appreciated! -- Original message -- From: Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] (standing ovation) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: People will read this and say Good! He didnt' have a chance anyway. And that is a loss for all of us. The more I see political campaigns,the more I'm

[scifinoir2] A New Captain America Rises

2008-01-28 Thread KeithBJohnson
The books are awesome. Great drawing, good storylines. They feel like spy movies from the '60s. The thing about Bucky is, this is the *original* Bucky from WWII. Whereas Steve was put in suspended animation when that plane exploded back in '45, Bucky was actually killed. But his body was

[scifinoir2] Del Toro Rumored to Direct The Hobbit

2008-01-28 Thread KeithBJohnson
This is awesome if true! If you remember, not two weeks ago, i said that Del Toro would be my first choice to direct The Hobbit, after Peter Jackson. I wasn't crazy about the initial rumours that Sam Raimi was in talks to direct. But Del Toro is the best mix of handling drama, fantasy, and FX I

Re: [scifinoir2] Real Origins of Clinton as The first Black President

2008-01-29 Thread KeithBJohnson
Great article. I don't fault Black people, though, even though I'm sure many of us were incensed at Bill doing things like selling out Elders and Guinier. Remember back when we were kids, and any Black face on television made you come running? There's a Black man on TV! someone in my family

Re: [scifinoir2] Cloverfield Drops To Fourth

2008-01-30 Thread KeithBJohnson
Why is that, you think? I can think of three potential reasons (remembering I haven't seen it): 1. The old belief Americans don't like big monster movies is true. Don't think that's it. Hope not... 2. Simply the winter doldrums for film? Also don't think that's it... 3. The word-of-mouth about

[scifinoir2] Re: Soliciting Movie Recommendations

2008-01-30 Thread KeithBJohnson
What, no help? No one seeing movies, or you all getting them on bootleg? :) By the way, Michael Clayton is very good. It is, however, and actor's movie. There's next to no action interms of fights, explosions, and whatnot. Of course the trailers play that up, but it's not the case. In tone and

Re: [scifinoir2] Nolan on Heath Ledger

2008-01-30 Thread KeithBJohnson
Ledger seemed to have been going in the direction of someone like Daniel Day-Lewis, taking roles based only on learning something new, disappearing into the role, often bringing it home with him. -- Original message -- From: Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L.

Re: [scifinoir2] [Fwd: Edwards Dropping out]

2008-01-30 Thread KeithBJohnson
Obama's catch phrase is Change, and the saying cropping up around him now is Yes we can! Guess my mantra from here on will be Multi-party system! Nationwide primary! :( -- Original message -- From: Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [scifinoir2] Cloverfield Drops To Fourth

2008-01-30 Thread KeithBJohnson
The shaky camera means i'll be watching in on the small screen at home. As for not seeing the monster until near the end, I'm okay with that as long as the story itself is exciting and engaging. Sometimes nothing's so suspense as being forced to wait until the terror is finally seen. But I do

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Soliciting Movie Recommendations

2008-01-30 Thread KeithBJohnson
i hear you -- Original message -- From: Bosco Bosco [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yeah I sneak stuff in when I take the kids as well. I'd really like to have a big screen but I am concerned about the resultant power use on my electric bill. I'm hoping there will be greener models

Re: [scifinoir2] [Fwd: Edwards Dropping out]

2008-01-30 Thread KeithBJohnson
some good ideas, but most will never pass. Get rid of retirement benefits? They'll revolt -- Original message -- From: Bosco Bosco [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm a proponent of the some the following ideas to change government. End Corporate and business campaign contributions

Re: [scifinoir2] The Forbidden Kingdom

2008-01-30 Thread KeithBJohnson
Li and Chan was a dream pairing people have been asking for for years. I hope chan's trademark humour is kept to a minimum, and that this is a serious effort on his part -- Original message -- From: ravenadal [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [scifinoir2] Cloverfield Drops To Fourth

2008-01-30 Thread KeithBJohnson
i think they might do a sequel if they address some of the complaints. The main thing I heard from people who liked it was the plot was thin (no origin story) and the monster not seen soon enough. Bring in a sequel with an origin, have the monster or monsters front and center, and it'll do well

Re: [scifinoir2] Cloverfield Drops To Fourth

2008-01-30 Thread KeithBJohnson
i think we'll see more of it. it's not the bringing people in that's the issue, but living up to the promise, and the subsequent less-than-enthusiastic word-of-mouth that does a movie in. -- Original message -- From: Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL

Re: [scifinoir2] Cloverfield Drops To Fourth

2008-01-30 Thread KeithBJohnson
yep. I still don't get the National Treasure thing. first movie sucked... -- Original message -- From: Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] If the plot had been better, showed more of the monster and less of the shaking camera as well as tied

Re: [scifinoir2] Cloverfield Drops To Fourth

2008-01-31 Thread KeithBJohnson
ha-ha! Juno is very good, but not a must-see,especially not with today's exorbitant theatre prices. Ditto for Michael Clayton. I paid matinee prices for both and don't regret it, but I can see why you wouldn't want to rush to drop ducats on them -- Original message --

Re: [scifinoir2] Looking Forward to Movie Jumper

2008-01-31 Thread KeithBJohnson
Ah-hah!Not reading my e-mails I see! Note my last line in the original post below: Directed by Doug Liman (The Bourne Identity). Well, i am long-winded: can't blame you for flaming out before getting to the end of my posts! :) But seriously, I think it'll do okay. I haven't heard a lot of

Re: [scifinoir2] Lost Did you watch?

2008-01-31 Thread KeithBJohnson
i missed all of last season. Got sick to death of ballyhooed blocks of new shows that included about half a dozen, interspersed with out of sequence reruns. And then I don't get ABC, just don't get it: If Lost was such a big deal, why the hell didn't they rebroadcast all of last season in the

Re: [scifinoir2] Looking Forward to Movie Jumper

2008-01-31 Thread KeithBJohnson
haha! I'm just funning! -- Original message -- From: Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Me Senile. I love your long posts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ah-hah!Not reading my e-mails I see! Note my last line in the original post below: Directed

Re: [scifinoir2] [Fwd: Microsoft offers $44.6B for Yahoo]

2008-02-01 Thread KeithBJohnson
I've said this before: in the next Star Trek film, the camera should zoom in to the surface of one of the consoles, to reveal and emblem that says Made for Microsoft Windows--right next to the Intel Inside logo. -- Original message -- From: Tracey de Morsella (formerly

Re: [scifinoir2] 'Sanctuary' Pulls Tapping Away From 'Atlantis'

2008-02-02 Thread KeithBJohnson
I agree. Tapping was obviously plugged into the role simply as a recognizable face from SG-1. She's not *bad*, just not scintillating. I just didn't think she fit as the leader. I agree too that Picardo's character would be good. Seeing as he's a civilian, a bit of a paranoid, and a

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: [Fwd: Microsoft offers $44.6B for Yahoo]

2008-02-04 Thread KeithBJohnson
i'm sick of Microsoft and other companies buying up everything in sight. In the media world it's Rupert Murdoch, acting like a giant Pac-Man gobbling up businesses in order to spread his brand of news around the globe. Even in the videogame world you have it, with the likes of EA (Electronic

Re: [scifinoir2] It's nice when your work is in a Super Bowl ad

2008-02-04 Thread KeithBJohnson
that talking stain ad was hilarious! -- Original message -- From: g123curious [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Yeah, I know this is OT and not about sci-fi.) You can view all Super Bowl ads at: http://www.myspace.com/superbowlads During the 2nd quarter, the Tide To Go commercial

[scifinoir2] Way OT: Giants Slay the Giant

2008-02-04 Thread KeithBJohnson
Like a mighty warrior defeated by another, who then gives the victor his respect and fealty: when the NY Giants beat my beloved Cowboys (aka America's Team) I was devastated, but had to honor the fortitude of the Giants. I followed them as the hope of the NFC now that Dallas and Green Bay

Re: [scifinoir2] It's nice when your work is in a Super Bowl ad

2008-02-04 Thread KeithBJohnson
Saw the pigeons one, missed the other. I'll need to check that Top Ten list George sent -- Original message -- From: Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] My favorite was the FedEx ad with the giant mutant pigeons. The silent Pepsi ad also touched me more than I thought it

Re: [scifinoir2] Way OT: Giants Slay the Giant

2008-02-04 Thread KeithBJohnson
me too! -- Original message -- From: Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Keith, I admit to getting far too much emotional satisfaction out of that. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Like a mighty warrior defeated by another, who then gives the victor his respect and fealty: when the NY

Re: [scifinoir2] Way OT: Giants Slay the Giant

2008-02-04 Thread KeithBJohnson
yeah, that was wild wasn't it! -- Original message -- From: Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Especially at seeing Mister Belibozo (as a Yahu sportswriter dubbed him) runnign off like a spoiled brat after losing. Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Keith, I admit to getting far too

[scifinoir2] OT: Preaching to the Choir - I Hope

2008-02-05 Thread KeithBJohnson
For the Georgia primary, my wife and i decided to vote early. It was a simple thing, voting this time, less complicated than the last two general elections. This time there were no crowds, no hours-long wait in lines until well after dark, fighting fatigue and hunger. No shivering and dripping

Re: [scifinoir2] Way OT: Giants Slay the Giant

2008-02-05 Thread KeithBJohnson
LOL!! -- Original message -- From: Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] I understand that he's *still* sort of in hiding, that no one knows exactly where he is. Probably a soundproofed room, so that no one can hear the baby bawling... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yeah, that was wild

[scifinoir2] Barry Morse Dies in London at Age 89

2008-02-05 Thread KeithBJohnson
Funny. Though Morse will always be remembered first and foremost for The Fugitive, I first saw him on Space: 1999 as a youngster. It was only after that that I watched him in The Fugitive. So to me, Morse will always be the doctor from Moonbase Alpha. May he rest in peace...

[scifinoir2] OT: African American Lives 2 on PBS

2008-02-06 Thread KeithBJohnson
Tonight I watched “African American Lives 2”, the PBS special in which Henry “Skip” Gates does genealogical history for several stars. Gotta admit, I was a little doubtful about the show this time around. Not the concept, which is cool. I was thinking that watching the lives of the rich and

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: African American Lives 2 on PBS

2008-02-07 Thread KeithBJohnson
I wonder how many Natives owned slaves? I used to think they there was this--brotherhood--between Blacks and Natives, as we fought against a common enemy. So many of us have Native blood, after all. And there's so many stories of mixed blood people who became great explorers, lawmen, or

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: African American Lives 2 on PBS

2008-02-07 Thread KeithBJohnson
i was thinkig about the Buffalo Soldiers too.Amazing what we've done in order to be accepted -- Original message -- From: Bosco Bosco [EMAIL PROTECTED] I don't know for certain but I don't think that Native Americans own African Slaves was a common thing. Though

Re: [scifinoir2] Robert Picardo Joins 'Stargate: Atlantis'

2008-02-07 Thread KeithBJohnson
Looks like Martin called that one! Good choice. I still hope Pileggi gets a bigger role... -- Original message -- From: Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Stargate Atlantis begins shooting its fifth season soon, and with it comes the

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: Romney Rumoured to Be Suspending Campaign

2008-02-07 Thread KeithBJohnson
Like i said, an opportunistic flip-flopper. He was pro-choice, pro immigration (in terms of working something out instead of sounding like a Klansman), not averse to taxes as needed (which he calls fees, but same difference). I heard a speech he gave just a few years back where he explicitly

Re: [scifinoir2] A follow-up book -Re: OT: African American Lives 2 on PBS

2008-02-07 Thread KeithBJohnson
thanks, I will check this out -- Original message -- From: Meta [EMAIL PROTECTED] Here is a link to the site of William Loren Katz. He is the author of a book called, 'Black Indians: A Hidden Heritage'. I read this book about twenty years ago.

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: Romney Rumoured to Be Suspending Campaign

2008-02-07 Thread KeithBJohnson
yep, it's telling, telling that Republicans are sick of being shut out by their leader, have lost their taste for a war (which i knew was coming, curse them for supporting it in the first place), and prefer an uninspired speaker who tells the truth much of the time as opposed to Bush. I used

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: OT: Romney Rumoured to Be Suspending Campaign

2008-02-07 Thread KeithBJohnson
i hear you. What did you think of him when he was gubnor? -- Original message -- From: g123curious [EMAIL PROTECTED] I live and work in Massachusetts. Romney will not be missed. On the way out, don't let the door hit him where the sun don't shine. George --- In

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: OT: Romney Rumoured to Be Suspending Campaign

2008-02-08 Thread KeithBJohnson
well, that's the balancing act of being a leader of any kind: weighing what you think is right versus what those you serve think. Always keep only your own counsel, and you're an autocrat, harmful to the people. Do whatever is popular, and you're a weakling, not helping the people to see

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: OT: Romney Rumoured to Be Suspending Campaign

2008-02-11 Thread KeithBJohnson
thanks, i have no real excuse--none at all -- Original message -- From: Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Queueing in third. Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ditto, Keith...What are you waiting for??? Bosco Bosco [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Damn Keith. You're a hell of a

[scifinoir2] Jericho Returns Tonight

2008-02-11 Thread KeithBJohnson
Well, the fan-resurrected Jericho returns to CBS tonight at 10 pm EST. I must admit I'm looking forward to it, as I became a fan of the show after my first indifferent thoughts on the early eps. I was a little miffed at CBS for not rerunning the entire series recently. ABC did the same thing

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: OT: Romney Rumoured to Be Suspending Campaign

2008-02-11 Thread KeithBJohnson
yes, dad! :) thanks, seriously, though -- Original message -- From: Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ditto, Keith...What are you waiting for??? Bosco Bosco [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Damn Keith. You're a hell of a good writer. I love your insights and the skill with

[scifinoir2] OT: Bush: Noose displays 'deeply offensive'

2008-02-12 Thread KeithBJohnson
Wow, two things that guy has said in his whole tenure in the White House with which I agree. (The other was when he stated that a measured approach to immigration reform was needed). Well, glad to see him condemn the practice. That's it, then: all the illegal wars, wiretappings, the jingoistic

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: OT: Romney Rumoured to Be Suspending Campaign Off List

2008-02-12 Thread KeithBJohnson
i was saying yes, dad to Astro. No, no offense at all! I appreciate your compliment and comments, same for everyone else. -- Original message -- From: Bosco Bosco [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hey Keith I am sure that I am probably just missing something here. I didnt really

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: OT: Romney Rumoured to Be Suspending Campaign Off List

2008-02-13 Thread KeithBJohnson
thanks. I mean that. -- Original message -- From: Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] PressureAlert. so when you going to call me so I can set up a fast blog for you. a simple one with a few add ons can be done in less than two hours.

[scifinoir2] Animated Star Wars Movie, Series Coming This Year

2008-02-13 Thread KeithBJohnson
The fact that the one guy states animated films always appeal to a younger audience kind of troubles me. Such an American attitude. Not the greatest fan of CGI animated films, either. I wish they could have brought back genius Gendy Tartakovsky, who did the great Clone Wars animated shorts for

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: OT: Romney Rumoured to Be Suspending Campaign Off List

2008-02-13 Thread KeithBJohnson
okay, y'all are really guilting me into this. I will take everyone up on this, promise. I have a couple of things to take care of, hopefully in the next week or two, then i'll be free to concentrate on this. Thanks, James -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [scifinoir2] Animated Star Wars Movie, Series Coming This Year

2008-02-14 Thread KeithBJohnson
Clone Wars' is some of the best animation I've ever seen, in terms of quality of writing and action. But what else would you expect from the man behind Samurai Jack, another huge fave of mine? As for the films, i agree, i was underwhelmed with 1 -3, especially 1, which i hated. I've only

Re: [scifinoir2] Animated Star Wars Movie, Series Coming This Year

2008-02-14 Thread KeithBJohnson
ha-ha-ha! It was pretty cheesy wasn't it? I'm still tripping over Darth James Earl Jones Vader, going Is Padme alright?, then, finding the truth, Noo! I actually laughed at that supposedly poignant scened, with his Frankenstein walk and melodramatic acting. Ep 3 has a good premise,

Re: [scifinoir2] What has been goig on in Sci Fi

2008-02-14 Thread KeithBJohnson
I dropped a post last weekend about Jumper, which premieres today. Gonna check that out this weekend. I also posted bout Jericho returning to TV this week. Did you catch it? -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] What are the new movie releases? What was the

Re: [scifinoir2] Animated Star Wars Movie, Series Coming This Year

2008-02-14 Thread KeithBJohnson
yeah, Phantom Menace did it for me, too. That entire movie was useless and didn't really move the story forward. The *only* things i liked in the entire flick were the fight between Obi Wan, his master, and the evil dude with the cool light staff, and that beautiful silvery spaceship. I always

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

2008-02-15 Thread KeithBJohnson
Not surprised. I've been a supporter of Blu-Ray from the get-go. Sure, HD-DVD is cheaper and uses existing facilities to create the discs, but its storage is smaller. And we all know that companies bilk you in buying disks: that is, if you had to buy, say, two HD-DVDs to get the same storage

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

2008-02-15 Thread KeithBJohnson
agreed -- Original message -- From: Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] I think netflix dumping them this week was the final nail in the coffin. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not surprised. I've been a supporter of Blu-Ray from the get-go. Sure,

Re: [scifinoir2] Animated Star Wars Movie, Series Coming This Year

2008-02-15 Thread KeithBJohnson
have you seen all the flicks? -- Original message -- From: Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] (refusing to invest either time or money in the Great Lucas Money Vacuum) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yeah, Phantom Menace did it for me, too. That entire movie was useless and didn't

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

2008-02-15 Thread KeithBJohnson
do you own or plan to buy either an HD-DVD or Blu-Ray player? A lot of people are unmoved like you because they aren't rushing to by either. They're quite happy with standard DVD (not everyone has a hi-def TV so they can't see the quality anyway) or using HD cable broadcasts and pay-per-view.

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

2008-02-15 Thread KeithBJohnson
i keep thinking about it. Prices are coming down on Blu-Ray, though actually a PS3 is actually about the best deal for a Blu-Ray player. Keep struggling with that, too, but i'm such a casual gamer i can't currently justify putting out the dough for a PS3. I'm still happy with my SNES, Genesis

Re: [scifinoir2] Animated Star Wars Movie, Series Coming This Year

2008-02-15 Thread KeithBJohnson
ha-ha! I got taken the same way for lots of ducats with that movie re-release and special box sets -- Original message -- From: Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Every last stinkin' one, the first four on my dime. Phantom Crap- uh, Menace, I surprised myself by going to see it.

Re: [scifinoir2] Pick SCI FI Wire's Best SF Films

2008-02-15 Thread KeithBJohnson
Before i get to my picks, I have thoughts on the choices proferred here: I guess I get Star Wars ep 4 because it was the first that set the tone for the whole series, but personally I'd put The Empire Strikes Back in its stead. I'm not getting how Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome is scifi, and, if

Re: [scifinoir2] Trek Moved To '09

2008-02-15 Thread KeithBJohnson
Mistake to my mind. I was looking forward to a winter release. They better hope there's not even more competition during the summer blockbuster season, or it'll tank. Have I mentioned recently that i *hate* this artificial system of releasing only certain movies at certain times? A great movie

Re: [scifinoir2] Wal-Mart dumps HD DVDs to back Blu-ray By Franklin Paul

2008-02-15 Thread KeithBJohnson
Wow, it's just like the Democratic primaries: everyone's jumping ship to back the increasingly popular side! -- Original message -- From: ravenadal [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080215/tc_nm/walmart_dvd_dc 2 hours, 16 minutes ago Wal-Mart Stores Inc

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

2008-02-15 Thread KeithBJohnson
ha-ha! Good one! -- Original message -- From: ravenadal [EMAIL PROTECTED] Boy, I tell ya, there's nothing EYE hate more than the death of a paradigm! I thought I would go to my grave full in the knowledge that the crappiest product or technology would always win in the

Re: [scifinoir2] Bay Writing Transformers 2?

2008-02-15 Thread KeithBJohnson
well hell, how hard could that be? The plot and dialogue for the first film was lame beyond belief. Bay isn't close to a fav of mine, but he could hardly do worse -- Original message -- From: Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Director

Re: [scifinoir2] Trek Moved To '09

2008-02-15 Thread KeithBJohnson
Jaws helped start it, Star Wars cemented it, i believe. it's still artificial to me. -- Original message -- From: Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Summer used to be when they drumped the rejects, until the success of Star Wars, I think.

Re: [scifinoir2] Bay Writing Transformers 2?

2008-02-16 Thread KeithBJohnson
i don't know. he can always direct. This is the guy behind Bad Boys, The Rock, The Island, Armageddon, Pearl--pretty much all his movies suck plotwise and in terms of dialogue, but they turn a profit. I don't think that if his writing is awful and the movie tanks he's done. --

Re: [scifinoir2] Trek Moved To '09

2008-02-16 Thread KeithBJohnson
to have a conversation with myself. I was thinking about the so-called August doldrums, where H'wood says no one goes to the movies, and thus crap films are dumped. It's a perfect example of H'Wood talking about a phenomenon that they have to follow. But, could the reason for the malaise in

Re: [scifinoir2] Trek Moved To '09

2008-02-16 Thread KeithBJohnson
yeah, I agree. And this whole mindset that big movies make it big in the summer because kids are out of school, people see more movies during Labor Day and Fourth of July is crap. True, you have times where people can see movies during the day since school is out. And yes, people go see films

Re: [scifinoir2] [Fwd: average age of the world's greatest civilizations]

2008-02-16 Thread KeithBJohnson
What about Rome, Egypt, and China? I know they've all gone through various incarnations and changes in structure/leadership, but surely one of their continuous incarnations lasted more than 200 year? And the Byzantine Empire, didn't that lasted for a solid millennium? -- Original

Re: [scifinoir2] Preview: Knight Rider Is Back!

2008-02-17 Thread KeithBJohnson
The Hoff (love that name!) says the original series had a message One man can make a difference. Somehow I never got that, though i think it was stated in the intro. I got more the message one man with a multi-milion dollar AI car and the backing of a giant corporation can drive around Callie

Re: [scifinoir2] [Fwd: average age of the world's greatest civilizations]

2008-02-17 Thread KeithBJohnson
can't believe i left the British Empire out of it -- Original message -- From: Justin Mohareb [EMAIL PROTECTED] England's imperial age lasted at least a little longer than two centuries. It's a cute piece of polosophy, but like most things is a bit simplified. JJ

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

2008-02-17 Thread KeithBJohnson
never been a GTA fan, but Burnout is a strong enticement for a PS3 -- Original message -- From: B. Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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

[scifinoir2] Jumper Takes Top Spot at Box Office

2008-02-17 Thread KeithBJohnson
Jumper took number one at box office. I didn't get to see it this weekend because my wife got sick and we stayed in. Anyone see it? What did you think? Jumper leaps to top of North American box office Sunday February 17 2:56 PM ET The sci-fi thriller Jumper leaped to

[scifinoir2] Ancient devil frog may have eaten baby dinosaurs

2008-02-18 Thread KeithBJohnson
Wow, a frog big as a bowling ball?! Don't see that much nowadays. The artist's rendering is wild: combination of funny and creepy... http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080218/sc_nm/frog_devil_dc Ancient devil frog may have eaten baby dinosaurs By Will DunhamMon Feb 18, 5:03 PM ET It was the

Re: [scifinoir2] Original Battlestar Galactica, Night Gallery, Buck Rogers, Tek War get ne

2008-02-20 Thread KeithBJohnson
And many of these, old as they are, would still be more desirable than remakes like Bionic Woman and Knight Rider -- Original message -- From: brent wodehouse [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [scifinoir2] Narnia in neon

2008-02-20 Thread KeithBJohnson
at least one of the Kroft brothers was a known smoker of marijuana. Remember the lyrics to H.R. Punfstuff? : ...can't get a little when you can't get enough? What was that about? Just like the old Popeye cartoons, there was clearly some hidden dope culture in those shows --

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Preview: Knight Rider Is Back!

2008-02-21 Thread KeithBJohnson
the intro scene I saw, she was fully clothed and packing her gun, saying goodbye to the lady--that's right--she evidently picked up at a bar the night before -- Original message -- From: ravenadal [EMAIL PROTECTED] Okay. I get it. Knight Rider redux = BAD. More

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Jumper - SPOILER ALERT!!!!!!

2008-02-21 Thread KeithBJohnson
i've had several people tell me to stay away from this movie at all costs. But I really need a fun time waster to take my mind off some things. Is it at least a good popcorn flick Phyllis and I can lose ourselves in for a couple of hours without feeling regret? -- Original message

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Preview: Knight Rider Is Back!

2008-02-21 Thread KeithBJohnson
ah, it was as silly as the rest of the movie. It was such an obvious let's add something spicy and kinda edgy move -- Original message -- From: Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] And I have to miss *that*? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: the intro scene I saw, she was fully clothed and

Re: [scifinoir2] John McCain emphatically denies romantic relationship

2008-02-21 Thread KeithBJohnson
Martin, you read my mind!! I was just stomping around the house today saying the very same thing. The Times released a statement today saying in effect, we don't ever publish anything unless we've checked the facts, and i immediately said, oh, like you fact-checked the *dozens* of articles you

[scifinoir2] Tyler Perry to Create Madea Cartoon

2008-02-21 Thread KeithBJohnson
Dislike or deride Perry if you want, you must acknowledge and admire his accomplishments. I hear a lot of people downplay his movies. I admit I got tired of Madea really quick, find the Browns to be a bit too slapstick, his plays a bit predictable and corny at times. He ain't Shakespeare. House

Re: [scifinoir2] John McCain emphatically denies romantic relationship

2008-02-21 Thread KeithBJohnson
you said it! -- Original message -- From: Bosco Bosco [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you'd like some more insight into the culpability of the Times, the Post and other bastions of the liberal media, check out Manufacturing Consent: Noam Chomsky and the Media. That the left's

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Jumper - SPOILER ALERT!!!!!!

2008-02-22 Thread KeithBJohnson
thanks, that helps a great bit. Yout two cool now? -- Original message -- From: Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Actually, that is why I did it. Chris and I had a fight. When that happens, we try to walk away and come back together after

Re: [scifinoir2] Bionic Woman Laid to Rest

2008-02-22 Thread KeithBJohnson
i often have this silly fantasy that a really rich billionaire could create a cable channel and fund shows that draw small-but-dedicated audiences for their quality. In this fantasy world, the billionaire would underwrite shows like Threshold, John Doe, Odyssey 5, Space: Above and Beyond, The

Re: [scifinoir2] It's Over for Jericho

2008-02-22 Thread KeithBJohnson
I posted an e-mail the day the show was returning, then posted a follow up asking if anyone here was watching. Only one reply, and that was from Gymfig, who doesn't watch the show at all. Is anyone here watching it? I also have to repeat my complaint at CBS' not showing the entire series again

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Jumper - SPOILER ALERT!!!!!!

2008-02-22 Thread KeithBJohnson
that's good to know. i unfortunately can argue and debate for hours, literally, if really passionate about something. My wife and I are admittedly both a bit sensitive and stubborn, so we can go for a while. I long ago learned to figure out when it's time to just leave the discussion for a

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Jumper - SPOILER ALERT!!!!!!

2008-02-23 Thread KeithBJohnson
Same here. Whenever Phyllis and i argue, i always ask myself one question Is she *trying* to hurt me? The day that question is answered yes, there's an issue. But as long as each of us knows the other is simply trying to express an opinion, that we love each other still (and perhaps more

Re: [scifinoir2] Bionic Woman Laid to Rest

2008-02-23 Thread KeithBJohnson
Yes, indeed. I found a decent transfer of Exo-Squad to DVD on eBay. -- Original message -- From: Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Keith, you are making my heart hurt. Odyssey 5, The Dresden files, Franks place and exo-squad in the same

Re: [scifinoir2] News For Martha Jones Fans - Dr. Who/torchwoord

2008-02-23 Thread KeithBJohnson
what ep or eps do I need to see to get the scoop? -- Original message -- From: Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Something happened when Jack died and at the end of the episode you saw, he was still alive. Now he can't die. In fact, he

Re: [scifinoir2] [Fwd: RE: Surprising nature flick ~ amazing and unexpected finish]

2008-02-23 Thread KeithBJohnson
amazing. did you watch the Planet Earth series? If so, did you see the nighttime attack of the lions on that elephant? As they attacked it, the night-blind elephant panics as the desperately hungry lions keep striking it, finally bringing it down. Absolutely phenomenal -- Original

Re: [scifinoir2] News For Martha Jones Fans - Dr. Who/torchwoord

2008-02-23 Thread KeithBJohnson
okay, thanks -- Original message -- From: Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] The last three or four episodes of last season that have Martha and Capt Jack in them. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: what ep or eps do I need to see to get the scoop?

Re: [scifinoir2] News For Martha Jones Fans - Dr. Who/torchwoord

2008-02-23 Thread KeithBJohnson
thanks for the info -- Original message -- From: Martin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Keith, the eps that present the spoilers Tracey's thinking of are Utopia and Time Crash. The former explains the reason Captain jack can't die, and the latter is the Big Bomb. BIG Bomb. Tracey

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: It's Over for Jericho

2008-02-23 Thread KeithBJohnson
agreed. -- Original message -- From: B. Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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

Re: [scifinoir2] Bionic Woman Laid to Rest

2008-02-23 Thread KeithBJohnson
alas, 'tis true! -- Original message -- From: Astromancer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Definitely the literal definition of Theatre of the Mind... for that is the only place it exists... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i often have this silly fantasy that a really rich billionaire

[scifinoir2] Star Trek/Brokeback Mountain Mashup

2008-02-23 Thread KeithBJohnson
That was hilarious! My gosh that was funny! I 'bout busted a gut when Shatner said I don't want to take him back. He's like an animal (speaking of his evil half in The Enemy Within), or when Spock is lying on the sickbay bed screaming harder! (from A Private Little War) Great stuff! Didja

Re: [scifinoir2] It's Over for Jericho

2008-02-23 Thread KeithBJohnson
i don't get why your Comcast On Demand is so much more robust than mine here in Atlanta. I can't get anything meaningful from Boomerang (Justice League, for example), Nick (Avatar) or any of the other channels. The things you can get On Demand, i've had to get by paying for a more expensive

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