[scifinoir2] OT: Grey's Star to Enter Treatment Facility
Well, Washington's in real danger of losing his 1.4 million dollar a year job, so I guess he should do whatever it takes. I wonder, though, is a treatment facility needed to cure him of possible homophobia? How exactly does a facility cure one of bigotry, and how bad is so bad you need it? Do they show you pictures of the people you hate, then shock you if you say something negative? Do members of the group you insulted surround you 24/7 and cure you via immersion treatment? Or do people sit around and talk about how their mom turned them into bigots? If it works, I can think of about eleventy-million folks that need cleansing of a host of varied bigoted thoughts! And by the way, given that the problem here is homophobia, wouldn't it by a stone trip if Washington found himself sharing a room with a klansman or some other cretin who shares his specific prejudice, along with many others of their own? Or do they have special wings in this place: Okay, folks, welcome to the 'No More Hate Clinic'. Homophobes have been assigned to rooms 1 - 25. Racists--sub-class, American Blacks, Mexicans and Indians--you'll be in rooms 26 - 50. Racists--sub-class, Foreigners--Rooms 51 -120. Conservative Christian Fundamentalists--you'll be taking the entire west wing, but you'll have to bunk with the folks who hate Yanni and John Tesh music. [From eOnline.com gossip section] Isaiah Washington has entered a treatment facility. This is what sources connected to ABC and Touchstone have confirmed to me, after Life Style magazine broke the story about an hour ago. According to my ABC sources, one of the options the higher-ups at ABC/Disney had been considering was to release Washington from the cast of Grey's Anatomy, without giving him a farewell episode. However, I'm told by an insider that Washington agreed to do whatever it takes to keep his position at Grey's and to make amends with the gay and lesbian community. He also vowed to seek help for his psychological issueshence, his entry into a treatment facility this morning. Grey's Anatomy boss Shonda Rhimes released the following statement: I speak for all the executive producers here at Grey's Anatomy when I say that Isaiah Washington's use of such a disturbing word was a shocking and dismaying event that insulted not only gays and lesbians everywhere but anyone who has ever struggled for respect in a world that is not always accepting of difference. We've been working within the Grey's family as well as with ABC and Touchstone Television to address the issue in a way that underscores the gravity of the situation while giving us all a foundation for healing. We applaud and encourage Isaiah's realization that he needs help and his subsequent choice to seek immediate treatment for his behavioral issues. We appreciate the support the fans have always given our show, particularly during this stressful time. Creatively, we continue to strive to make the best television we can with the hope that our show reflects the talent, hard work and professionalism of our cast and crew. Washington also released his own statement: With the support of my family and friends, I have begun counseling. I regard this as a necessary step toward understanding why I did what I did and making sure it never happens again. I appreciate the fact that I have been given this opportunity, and I remain committed to transforming my negative actions into positive results, personally and professionally. GLAAD president Neil Giuliano had this to say: We are pleased to see him seeking help to deal with the issues he alluded to in his public statement last week. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scifinoir2/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scifinoir2/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[scifinoir2] Young student's documentary leaving audiences stunned]
--- Original Message (Name-mce) ListServ Young student's documentary leaving audiences stunned Mon, 22 Jan 2007 14:41:45 -0500 Bill Howe [EMAIL PROTECTED] Young student's documentary leaving audiences stunned Kiri Davis is a young filmmaker whose high school documentary has left audiences at film festivals across the country stunned -- and has re-ignited a powerful debate over race. http://www.komotv.com/home/video/5001856.html?video=YHIt=a Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scifinoir2/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scifinoir2/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[scifinoir2] Re: An Intro from Marian
1. Name:Marian Moore 2. Location:one of the many suburbs of New Orleans 3. Nickname/ Alias: (none) although I change my name here periodically--I just get bored. 4. To What Speculative Fiction Character do you relate or identify(describe the character): Many. Depends on this week's issue. 5. Favorite Speculative Fiction Genres: Once, it was hard SF. Now, it is more stories that explore Sociology, Ethnology, mysticism. Actually, still some hard SF because some physics gets close to mysticism now-a-days. 6. Favorite Speculative Fiction TV Show (canceled shows ok): I liked Firefly. I like Doctor Who these days. (Do I have to be consistent?) 7. Favorite Speculative Fiction Movie: Some of the usual: Bladerunner, Gattaca, A Scanner Darkly (finally a PKD story done well!). If we include fantasy, I would have to give a cheer for the Ring Trilogy. Oh, the original wicker man is the reason that I bought a dvd player. My favorite pagan movie. 8. Favorite Speculative Fiction Characters: Umm, more difficult. Most SF characters aren't people that I want to necessarily meet. Genly Ai from Le Guin's book maybe. Sam from Zelazny's Lord of Light. Marid from my first mentor's book When Gravity Fails. 9. Favorite Speculative Fiction Villain: Same comment. I look at my shelves and the best villains are not villains, per se. Oh, I know! Except that I can't recall the title right now and I can't find it on the shelves. It must be stored away. It's a SF story about a serial killer. Written from the killer's POV. Charming book because the writer successfully pulls you into the killer's viewpoint. (The protagonist starts out killing annoying people like car mechanics who don't fix your car.) Halfway through the book, you realize that you are cheering on a murderer, for g-d's sake. 11. Favorite Speculative Fiction Film or TV Adaptation of a Book: Probably, A Scanner Darkly. It's challenging. The Ring Trilogy has to be close. Both keep a close eye on the book while becoming their own creation. 12. Favorite Speculative Fiction Film or TV Adaptation of a Superhero: I'm not really into superheroes. If they film Gaiman's The Sandman, talk to me. I enjoyed the dark Batman stories (I'm a DC girl. Never did like Marvel), but superheros can't have my heart. 13. Topics of importance to you: Politics, religion. All the stuff that you aren't supposed to talk about. Securing women's rights. Free Speech. 14. Your own published works, if any: Poetry in Drumvoices, and Louisiana Review. A story in the anthology Crossroads. 15. Your web site: (no time) 16. Your Speculative Fiction Pet Peeves: the term scifi--I am trying to stop gritting my teeth, really. The assumption that SF is garbage. We are a vast ghetto however, with our own conventions and workshops. It's long past time to stop whining about that. In general, I'm happy. Just wish that people would read more. Shoot--I wish I had time to read more. 17. Memberships in science fiction clubs: None 18. Anything else you think is important: I really gotta write more. And actually send stuff out. I need a twin.
[scifinoir2] Connery Considers Returning As Indiana Jones' Dad
He turned down Gandolf in Lord of the Rings and Morpheus in Matrix all for the League of Extraordinary Gentleman. I sure hopes he takes this. He has great chemistry with Ford. Connery Considers Returning As Indiana Jones' Dad The Untouchables Oscar winner Sean Connery may reprise his role as Indiana Jones' father in the fourth installment of the film franchise - if he likes the script. After months spent refusing to comment about the new movie, which will bring Harrison Ford back as the intrepid archaeologist, Connery has told the Teletext news service he is considering playing Dr. Henry Jones again. The Scottish movie star created the part for Indiana Jones The Last Crusade almost 20 years ago. He says, At the moment there's nothing decided. I haven't got the script. Everything depends on the script. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scifinoir2/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scifinoir2/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
[scifinoir2] Someone On 'Heroes' Is Going To Die
race Yourself: Someone On 'Heroes' Is Going To Die Tim Kring spills the beans about February sweeps By MICHAEL HINMAN Source: TV Guide Jan-25-2007 The following story contains MINOR SPOILERS for upcoming episodes of NBC's Heroes. Death always seems to be looming on the doorstep for Heroes, and February sweeps will be no exception. We are going to kill off one of our regulars, someone who has been with the show from the very beginning, showrunner Tim Kring told TV Guide's Michael Logan. Some people will be upset, sure. Kring, of course, won't say who it is, but says just because he's using the word regular and not hero doesn't mean there's more there that people should read into. I personally never use the term 'hero' because I happen to know that, ultimately, some of these seemingly heroic characters will not be heroic, he said. But with our ability to bend time and change things, not all those who are killed are making their last appearance on the show. And we actually do have plans for the character who's dying. But before the audience is inundated with death, the Jan. 29 episode of the show will celebrate both Mother's Day and Father's Day early as Claire (Hayden Panettiere) and Hiro (Masi Oka) both meet up with their parents. Claire will find hers in the form of Jessalyn Gilsig from FX's Nip/Tuck while Hiro will get a visit from Star Trek's George Takei -- introducing one storyline that may be a focus in the show's planned second season. It's going to be blow-your-mind cool, Kring said about Takei's guest appearance on the show. The character will provide a gateway into a whole world back in Japan that we will explore in Season 2 -- a story about Hiro's family and past. And speaking of Hiro, when the hell will he get his powers back anyway? He'll be a little handicapped for a while, Kring said. Hiro can't be so powerful that he becomes a crutch for bad writing. That's why we had him fail to save the waitress. We can't have him go back i ntime and fix everything. Hiro's quest for the sword will take him from naive boy to a real man. Heroes airs Mondays at 9 p.m. ET on NBC. For more of Logan's interview with Kring, click here. Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scifinoir2/ * Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional * To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scifinoir2/join (Yahoo! ID required) * To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
