Re: [scifinoir2] The Wicker Man

2006-08-16 Thread KeithBJohnson
It's the curse of Hollywood and ethnocentricity. I often lament at remakes of classic films from other shores. There's often a loss of the very essence of the original book, screenplay, movie, when all the local culture and mores are erased in favor of American stuff. Not that they all suck: I

[scifinoir2] Re: The Best and Worst Sci-Fi TV Show Openings

2006-08-16 Thread B. Smith
His Babylon 5 bias is showing. I loved the season openers and the subtle changes to the music to reflect that part of the story arc. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, brent wodehouse [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.ggl.com/kunochan/2006/08/best-and-worst-sci-fi-tv-show- openings.html

[scifinoir2] andy Dick Goes Berserk at Shatner Roast

2006-08-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
American comedian Andy Dick reportedly went berserk backstage at the Comedy Central Roast Of William Shatner on Sunday, licking screen siren Farrah Fawcett and biting a journalist. New York Post reporter Mandy Stadtmiller claims she watched Dick lick Fawcett, Carrie Fisher and comedian Patton

[scifinoir2] Phillippe Lands Two-Face Role in Batman sequel

2006-08-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
http://www.imdb.com/news/wenn/2006-08-16/ Phillippe Lands Two-Face Role? Ryan Phillippe may be set to take over from Tommy Lee Jones after reportedly landing the role of Harvey Dent/Two-Face in the upcoming Batman Begins sequel. Reese Witherspoon's husband will join Heath Ledger, who has signed

[scifinoir2] Queen Latifah pitches new Excedrin product

2006-08-16 Thread g123curious
http://www.ircruise.com/fun/Excedrin_queen.wmv Enjoy! George Captain USS Ronald E. McNair (Boston) Yahoo! Groups Links * To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/scifinoir2/ * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *

Re: [scifinoir2] Phillippe Lands Two-Face Role in Batman sequel

2006-08-16 Thread Martin Pratt
More bad-guy overkill in a superhero flick. Spidey 3's going to have Venom, Carnage and the Green Goblin. One-on-one, if for no other reason than to insure more sequels. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.imdb.com/news/wenn/2006-08-16/

Re: [scifinoir2] andy Dick Goes Berserk at Shatner Roast

2006-08-16 Thread Martin Pratt
Am I surprised at this? Not in the least, after seeing Dick in a few shows here and there. Man's always looked wired for action, and not through too much caffeine. Promises, here he comes. Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: American comedian Andy

Re: [scifinoir2] The Wicker Man

2006-08-16 Thread Astromancer
We're going the way of Rome...Only the fall will be harder. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's the curse of Hollywood and ethnocentricity. I often lament at remakes of classic films from other shores. There's often a loss of the very essence of the original book, screenplay, movie, when