Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Andre Braugher Joins Mist

I worked with a guy named Frank Baltimore on a prior job. Being a big Homicide junkie that screwed with my head everytime I stopped by his office. __ James Landrith [EMAIL PROTECTED] cell: 703-593-2065 * fax: 760-875-8547 AIM: jlnale

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Andre Braugher Joins Mist

And that's not a bad thing. It's like associating Shatner with Star Trek, Lee Majors with "Steve Austin. Braugher owned "Homicide". He stalked around like a predatory animal, at once invincible and flawed. From the very first scene--when he pulled a hapless rookie (Kyle Secor) along as he scanne

[scifinoir2] OT: Georgia Bill would Lower Death Penalty Requirements

We were just discussing the two brothers here in Atlanta who pleaded guilty to killing a dog and other charges. I mentioned the frightening side-effect that a Republican state congressman wants to change the law so that an 11-1 verdict is all that's needed to convict in a felony case. Well, che

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Did You Watch "The Dresden Files"?

Thanks for the summary. When i saw it, I saw a shoe firmly planted in standard detective series territory, with magic as the flavoring and backdrop. Perhaps SciFi felt bringing in all the elements you mentioned--objects of power, Harry's stronger abilities--would make it too much fantasy based.

Re: [scifinoir2] Holmes Turns Down Batman

I hear you. Like I said, I like Dawson's acting ability too. The comment on her being hot (or not, in my opinion) was a non sequitor aside. -- Original message -- From: The Yokozuna Of Soul <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I do think she's beautiful, but I'm more impressed with her

[scifinoir2] Ooops old news - Re: Billie Piper (Rose) Leaves Dr Who

sorry about that. I did not mean to send that Tracey Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor) wrote: > Tennant: Tough Saying Good-bye To Rose > 'Doctor Who' actor talks about departure of Billie Piper and addition of > Freema Agyeman > > By ALAN STANLEY BLAIR > Source: Sci Fi Wire > Jan-2

Re: [scifinoir2] 'Doctor Who' Takes Animated Route

Where did I leave my bib? "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 'Doctor Who' Takes Animated Route Will be part of a 13-episode 'Totally Doctor Who' run By MICHAEL HINMAN Source: BBC Jan-26-2007 The legend of The Doctor and his trusty companion is getting so

Re: [scifinoir2] Where do you think TV scifi is going now?

I sincerely hope so, though one can never judge the mind of mortal man with any degree of certainty. Look at FarScape and where it ended up, and "Who Wants To Be A Superhero" and where it *ought* to end up, IMO (in a tin can at the bottom of the next mortar shell fired in the War). "Tracey de M

Re: [scifinoir2] Did You Watch "The Dresden Files"?

And a third and a fourth, for me. Never saw the Rockford analogy until you brought it up, and I'm surprised it got by me, since I wanted to *be* Rockford when growing up. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Did anyone watch the debut of "The Dresden Files" last week? I was desperate for good scif

Re: [scifinoir2] One Season Wonders You Liked

No doubt, Keith, but her character was too quiet for me. The ol adage "opposites attract" has never been more apropos for me. Torres' Zoe just jumps out there. True, she doesn't *say* much, but the intent is in her eyes. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I like Torres, but I have to admit, this

[scifinoir2] 'Doctor Who' Takes Animated Route

'Doctor Who' Takes Animated Route Will be part of a 13-episode 'Totally Doctor Who' run By MICHAEL HINMAN Source: BBC Jan-26-2007 The legend of The Doctor and his trusty companion is getting so big, even animators want to have a stab at him. Russell T. Davies is launching yet another spinoff, s

Re: [scifinoir2] One Season Wonders You Liked

Yes on "Nowhere Man", a loud *no* to VR-5. Never swung into it. "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Am i the only one that liked VR-5 or Nowhere man? Martin wrote: > > But...but... that purple satin number she had on at the end of > "Serenity".. . > > Ast

Re: [scifinoir2] One Season Wonders You Liked

Fourteen-times-yes. To *each*. Anyone know if "Strange Luck" is anywhere near DVD? "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Any body like Strange Luck or how about Crusade? Three more: */Odyssey/* five five, Jeremiah, Jules Verne? Tracey [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [scifinoir2] Holmes Turns Down Batman

Tracey, here's the soap. You know what to do with it... "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I don't believe this. there have been rumors ever since she became a part of Tomcat that they did not want her back... as recently as last week. This was to allow

RE: [scifinoir2] One Season Wonders You Liked

Let's just say this- I now pause my DVD on that scene, while listening to "Purple Rain". Doesn't fit in any way, but I'm hardly listening to the music... Reece Jennings <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: LOLLOL! Oh, lawd!!! _ From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On B

Re: [scifinoir2] One Season Wonders You Liked

(looking at Morena, total package of hotness she is, then at She Whose Name Must Be Mentioned Hourly...) Astromancer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Oh yeah...MORNNNAAA!!! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I like Torres, but I have to admit, this is one time the non-Black lady caught my eye more

Re: [scifinoir2] CBS Picks Up Scifi Pilots

I dunno, Keith. I've got a couple of friends in Washington State who'll tune in for every ep. That'll make *three* f us watching. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, I'm all for new scifi, but I can make a prediction of one of the first cancellations of the next season: the zombie-themed co

Re: [scifinoir2] One Season Wonders You Liked

Yokozuna, for saying the Magic Words (BEBOOOP!), the check is in the mail. Cash it fast, though... The Yokozuna Of Soul <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Cowboy Bebop Earth 2 Odyssey 5 John Doe - Daryle On Jan 29, 2007, at 8:23 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > From the to of my head... > >

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Holmes Turns Down Batman

"Weak link", you said...I had to grab my copy of the DVD to remember that she'd even *been* in the movie. And I saw it *twice*. "B. Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Charisma is probably too old and not a "hot" enough name to get the role. I'd pick Morena Baccarin from Firefly/Serenity

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Andre Braugher Joins Mist

When you light up the daytime sky in the act of doing something... The Yokozuna Of Soul <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: It's funny to me how we still associate Andre with "Homicide" after all the work he's done since. On Jan 29, 2007, at 2:42 PM, B. Smith wrote: > I'm really looking forwar

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Did You Watch "The Dresden Files"?

When it comes to H'Wood, change seems to be the nature of the beast. There have also been a few more changes in omparison to the nooks, as I understand. (I've only been able to read two of them, because they sell fast in stores.) Still, the boards for the show at SciFi seems to rate it positivel

Re: [scifinoir2] An Intro from the guy in the back of the class

> 1. Name: > 2. Location: depends on the job. > 3. Nickname/ Alias[es]: xola, the yokozuna of soul, the oyabun of > beats, the melaninjitsu, the rikidozan of recorded sound, the > adrian monk of funk, the great wall of charlotte. > 4. To What Speculative Fiction Character do you relate or > ide

[scifinoir2] Re: Did You Watch "The Dresden Files"?

The Wiki provides a good overview of the books: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dresden_Files Harry's look, his magical items, how he uses magic and car have all been changed. The bracelet in the book provides a shield, he usually carries a staff or blasting rod and other magical items. Harry

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Andre Braugher Joins Mist

It's funny to me how we still associate Andre with "Homicide" after all the work he's done since. On Jan 29, 2007, at 2:42 PM, B. Smith wrote: > I'm really looking forward to this movie. I loved the novella and > I've read some of Frank Darabont's thoughts on how it should be done. > If he pul

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Did You Watch "The Dresden Files"?

Like I said, I've never read the books. What are the major ways it strays, and what's been replaced in the mythos? -- Original message -- From: "B. Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I like it but it strays way too far from the source material at times. It also got rid off some

Re: [scifinoir2] Holmes Turns Down Batman

I do think she's beautiful, but I'm more impressed with her acting ability, and her authenticity as a comic book/sci-fi person. I made a horrible rush to judgement when I heard she was going to do a comic, and I learned shortly afterward (because I was the one who didn't know her uncl

[scifinoir2] Re: Andre Braugher Joins Mist

I'm really looking forward to this movie. I loved the novella and I've read some of Frank Darabont's thoughts on how it should be done. If he pulls it off this will be awesome. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Bra

[scifinoir2] Re: Did You Watch "The Dresden Files"?

I like it but it strays way too far from the source material at times. It also got rid off some awesome bits of the mythos to add new weaker ones. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Did anyone watch the debut of "The Dresden Files" last week? I was desperate for goo

[scifinoir2] Re: One Season Wonders You Liked

Surface was a lot of fun and series definitely ended with a bang. Has Now and Again been mentioned? I'm glad I'm not the only person in the world that liked Hypernauts. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > loved all.

[scifinoir2] Re: Holmes Turns Down Batman

Charisma is probably too old and not a "hot" enough name to get the role. I'd pick Morena Baccarin from Firefly/Serenity. Will anyone really miss Katie Holmes? She was one of the few weak links in Batman Begins. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > I must be the only

[scifinoir2] Re: CBS Picks Up Scifi Pilots

Since Babylon Fields is a comedy they can probably get away with some over the top silly gore until they pull the plug. The premise of Twilight seems very derivative. I wonder if either one will have more than three episodes. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, The Yokozuna Of Soul <[EMAIL PRO

Re: [scifinoir2] Holmes Turns Down Batman

I must be the only Brother around who doesn't think Dawson is good looking (assuming that's part of your interest in her in the role). Aside from that, though, she has the acting chops to pull off being Bruce Wayne's best friend/love interest. I'd also love to see Charisma Carpenter get a stab a

Re: [scifinoir2] One Season Wonders You Liked

That was one of my personal favorites. I was real upset when they canceled it. I loved it when scifi channel used to show them every day. Tracey Bosco Bosco wrote: > > EARTH 2 was a boatload of fun though it wasn't really allowed to > develop so it's hard to say how it would have turned out b

Re: [scifinoir2] One Season Wonders You Liked

EARTH 2 was a boatload of fun though it wasn't really allowed to develop so it's hard to say how it would have turned out but I thought it was promising. B --- Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Oh, that *redefines* wrong... > > Two shows on the list I love. "Firefly" without saying for me

Re: [scifinoir2] One Season Wonders You Liked

loved all. I also liked : John Doe - alot! and Jake 2.0 and Threshold. The Yokozuna Of Soul wrote: > > Cowboy Bebop > Earth 2 > Odyssey 5 > John Doe > > - Daryle > > On Jan 29, 2007, at 8:23 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] > wrote: > > > From the to of my head... > > > > Spa

Re: [scifinoir2] CBS Picks Up Scifi Pilots

After Century City, I can't see how/why CBS even greenlighted these shows. Looks like it's about to be sci-fi season again, though, as all the networks try to find their "Heroes" style hit. Mmmm. Bad prime- time...with commercials! I may be getting that AppleTV box after all. At least then

Re: [scifinoir2] Holmes Turns Down Batman

I vote for Rosario Dawson. Because a scene with Christian Bale, Rosario Dawson and Morgan Freeman is worth my 9 dollars. Good to see that Katie has accepted her role as Kate Capshaw 2.0 and will leave the acting to professionals. I'm so mad that Tracey made a reference to TomKat. On Jan 29,

Re: [scifinoir2] One Season Wonders You Liked

Cowboy Bebop Earth 2 Odyssey 5 John Doe - Daryle On Jan 29, 2007, at 8:23 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > From the to of my head... > > Space: Above and Beyond > Mercy Point > Hypernauts > > and to my surprise > > Shurikan School (which is repeated on Nicks cartoon channel). > > -GTW > > [Non-t

Re: [scifinoir2] CBS Picks Up Scifi Pilots

Well, I'm all for new scifi, but I can make a prediction of one of the first cancellations of the next season: the zombie-themed comedy-drama! Can't see that making it in a TV land that won't support the likes of John Doe, Jake 2.0, Threshold. The vampire private eye show will probably die as

Re: [scifinoir2] Holmes Turns Down Batman

No loss at all. She was completely wrong that role, only got it because of her high visibility being with Cruise. If they were going to go with a recognizable face to draw a crowd (a practice I abhor: get the best actor and write a good scrit, and people will come) I'd have suggested someone li

RE: [scifinoir2] One Season Wonders You Liked

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Man, I'm feeling left out! _ From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Astromancer Sent: Monday, January 29, 2007 8:37 AM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] One Season Wonders You Liked Oh yeah...GNNNAAA

Re: [scifinoir2] One Season Wonders You Liked

Oh yeah...MORNNNAAA!!! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I like Torres, but I have to admit, this is one time the non-Black lady caught my eye more often. Morena Baccarin--who played the "Companion" Inara Serra on "Firefly" and "Serenity"--literally took my breath away. I almost had trouble

Re: [scifinoir2] One Season Wonders You Liked

Oh yeah...GNNNAAA! Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: But...but...that purple satin number she had on at the end of "Serenity"... Astromancer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Dammit, quit saying the 'G' word!!! Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Oh, that *redefines* wrong... T

Re: [scifinoir2] One Season Wonders You Liked

>From the to of my head... Space: Above and Beyond Mercy Point Hypernauts and to my surprise Shurikan School (which is repeated on Nicks cartoon channel). -GTW [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

RE: [scifinoir2] "Letters from Iwo Jima" - My Review

Amen to that! I have a small collection of books about Black Military units and soldiers. There were Black female pilots and nurses, Black Tankers (book by Kareem Abdul Jabbar) Black paratroopers (The 555th, or Triple Nickel)...and there WAS a special about the building of the Al-Can highway that

RE: [scifinoir2] Freedom for a Day -- A Personal Reflection

I'm sure the owner feels like an idiot! Hey, Dwight Freeney, Indiana Defensive end, is the son of a good friend of mine. I umpired many of Dwight's Little League games. I have a T-shirt he helped me earn when he was a high school star and offensive back killer. The T-shirt says 500 pound clu

Re: [scifinoir2] Freedom for a Day -- A Personal Reflection

My thoughts *exactly*, George. And I hope that Mister Glazer likes his crow *raw*... George <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: FYI, in case you hadn't read this commentary. This will be a simply wonderful event to watch. I am so happy! I remember the first black quarterback in the NFL in the 19

[scifinoir2] Billie Piper (Rose) Leaves Dr Who

Tennant: Tough Saying Good-bye To Rose 'Doctor Who' actor talks about departure of Billie Piper and addition of Freema Agyeman By ALAN STANLEY BLAIR Source: Sci Fi Wire Jan-24-2007 When it returns to BBC in the spring, “Doctor Who” will not only be introducing new companion Martha Jones (Freema

RE: [scifinoir2] One Season Wonders You Liked

LOLLOL! Oh, lawd!!! _ From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Martin Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2007 7:52 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] One Season Wonders You Liked But...but...that purple satin number she had on at the end

RE: [scifinoir2] RE: [Blackfolks] FW: Brothers Plead Guilty to "Baking" Puppy

LOLLOL! It seems I inadvertently shook up some people in one of my FAVORITE groups. I apolo...wait...h... gr...(waving gun wildly)...I want a winning Lottery Ticket! LOLLOLLOL! I guess my old cop ways still hang on just a bit. No tact. Just straight out there! _ From:

RE: [scifinoir2] RE: [Blackfolks] FW: Brothers Plead Guilty to "Baking" Puppy

LOLLOL! Of course! But you know what they say about friends, right? Well, I don't! Probably something like if they don't like your favorite SF book/movie/series...BLAM!!! So nice and neat! YIKES _ From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Martin S

[scifinoir2] Keith a Klingon Language comic Book for You

Comics Offer New Perspective To Klingon Encounters Special edition will be written entirely in Klingon By MICHAEL HINMAN Source: SyFy Portal Jan-25-2007 Blow that dust off your English-Klingon dictionary, because IDW Publishing is finally giving you a use for it. The comic book publisher is pre

[scifinoir2] CBS Picks Up Scifi Pilots

CBS Picks Up SF Pilots http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=1&id=39816 CBS has picked up two SF pilots: Babylon Fields, an hour-long zombie-themed comedy-drama, and Twilight, a drama about a vampire private eye who's dealing with the fallout from being immortal, Variety rep

[scifinoir2] Holmes Turns Down Batman

I don't believe this. there have been rumors ever since she became a part of Tomcat that they did not want her back... as recently as last week. This was to allow her to save face, I think Holmes Turns Down Batman http://www.scifi.com/scifiwire/index.php?category=0&id=39811 Katie Holmes has t