Re: [scifinoir2] Anyone catch Dead Zone?

2005-06-17 Thread KeithBJohnson
Better than season one? That one started off strong, then got a little bland in the middle, and increased in excitement a bit toward the end. -- Original message -- The new season of the 4400 is excellent. lois [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It didn't disappear but the times w

[scifinoir2] Don't Let Congress Kill PBS

2005-06-17 Thread Amy Harlib
After accusing PBS of "liberal bias," Congress is slashing funding for public broadcasting and attempting to bankrupt the system. I just contacted Congress and asked my representative to preserve funding for public broadcasting and I think you should do the same. Go to www.freepress.net/act/save

[scifinoir2] FW: Future Giant Laser Threatened by Cuts

2005-06-17 Thread Keith Johnson
. But this is a time when we need some major foresight and strength of character to look into something that may stave off a very bad future for us and our planet. Besides, havent' these guys seen "Soylent Green"? http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=1894&e=3&u=/

Re: [scifinoir2] Skywalker As The Joker? It's No Joke

2005-06-17 Thread KeithBJohnson
That's no stretch. He was the voice for the Joker in the Batman animated series, and did a fantastic job. The only issue they may have is his physical appearance, but I see nothing wrong with that either. -- Original message -- Skywalker As The Joker? It's No Joke http:/

[scifinoir2] Hollywood risks future by ignoring adults

2005-06-17 Thread Brent Wodehouse
http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20050617/en_nm/film_adults_dc Hollywood risks future by ignoring adults By Anne Thompson Fri Jun 17 LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - Let's debunk a popular myth: Grown-ups don't go to the movies. Truth is, they still go. "Ray," "Millio

[scifinoir2] [SAD] Mystery surrounds Wesley Snipes's South African passport

2005-06-17 Thread Brent Wodehouse
http://iol.co.za/index.php?set_id=1&click_id=79&art_id=vn20050617064731479C223502 Mystery surrounds Snipes's SA passport June 17 2005 By Poloko Tau Hollywood star Wesley Snipes was curiously using a South African passport when he tried to leave South Africa on June 1. According to documents i

[scifinoir2] People prefer to see movies at home: poll

2005-06-17 Thread Brent Wodehouse
http://www.cbc.ca/story/arts/national/2005/06/16/Arts/poll050616.html People prefer to see movies at home: poll Last Updated Thu, 16 Jun 2005 CBC Arts A new poll released Thursday reveals that a large majority of people - 73 per cent - prefer to watch movies at home on DVD, VHS or pay-per-view

[scifinoir2] NYTimes.com: What's the Matter With Ohio?

2005-06-17 Thread aharlib
This page was sent to you by: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The indomitable Paul Krugman illumines more Bushite abuses of power that must be fought against. OPINION | June 17, 2005 Op-Ed Columnist: What's the Matter With Ohio? By PAUL KRUGMAN The message from Ohio is that long-term dominance by a political

[scifinoir2] NYTimes.com: Onward, Moderate Christian Soldiers

2005-06-17 Thread aharlib
This page was sent to you by: [EMAIL PROTECTED] AMEN to this! OPINION | June 17, 2005 Op-Ed Contributor: Onward, Moderate Christian Soldiers By JOHN C. DANFORTH It is important for those of us who are considered moderates to make the case that we have strongly held Christian convictions. http:/

[scifinoir2] NYTimes.com: Turn On, Tune In, Veg Out

2005-06-17 Thread aharlib
This page was sent to you by: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bona fide pro genre geek has some trenchant things to say about the Star Wars phenomenon and its audiences. OPINION | June 17, 2005 Op-Ed Contributor: Turn On, Tune In, Veg Out By NEAL STEPHENSON "Star Wars" has much to say about geeks - and also

[scifinoir2] NYTimes.com: Cosmic Struggles of Cultural Proportions

2005-06-17 Thread aharlib
This page was sent to you by: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Astute commentary on how current pop culture cinema reflects the cultural zeitgeist! MOVIES | June 17, 2005 Critic's Notebook: Cosmic Struggles of Cultural Proportions By CARYN JAMES With an emphasis on an eternal struggle between equally matched