Re: [scifinoir2] Sales soar for new Tolkien novel

I hear you, but I've been reading a time-waster series from Eric Flint that started with teh book "1632". It deals with the small West Virginia town of Grantviell, which is literally cut-and-pasted from our time to Germany in 1632. Smack dab in the middle of the Thirty Years war, the residents

Re: [scifinoir2] Sales soar for new Tolkien novel

Don't think I'll be waiting that long, Keith. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, the sales are high and the reviews are favorable. And since I absolutely *love* books that delve more deeply into the history of legends---"The Silmarillion" is one of my favs--I think I'll enjoy this one too.

Re: [scifinoir2] [Fwd: Delany Bio pic in Tribeca Film Festival]

fascinato. Can't wait for that to come to Austin B --- "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > --- Original Message -- > Subject: [SciFiNoir Lit] Delany Bio pic in Tribeca Film Festival > Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2007 19:04:14 -0400 > From:

[scifinoir2] Sales soar for new Tolkien novel

Well, the sales are high and the reviews are favorable. And since I absolutely *love* books that delve more deeply into the history of legends---"The Silmarillion" is one of my favs--I think I'll enjoy this one too. Maybe I'll get it for the cold winter days, which is when I ready my heavier b

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Mini Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

My cheeks are burning... Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I feel dirty... "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Listen: I edited for the audience and in case the husband was around. You guys do not really want to know what we are thinking. Tracey

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Mini Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

In a message dated 5/1/2007 5:07:09 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: (thorughly cowed, walks back into corner) He he he ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Minie Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

In a message dated 5/1/2007 5:13:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: So, you're telling me that I may have narrowly avoided being lunch. Thanks. I really didn't need to sleep anymore... LMBO! ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.

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Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Minie Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

When did they do a remake of that? "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: *After I saw the remake and heard about how great the original was, I purchased the book and rented the original. I was not disappointed. Tracey * votomguy wrote: > > > > on a side not

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Minie Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

Neither did I, until I sat through that dreck. *All ten nights of it*... (shudder) "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I had no idea that Spielberg was a sadist Tracey Martin wrote: > > "Taken"...(grooan) > > High Priest of Hi-Fi > > wrote: >

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Minie Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

So, you're telling me that I may have narrowly avoided being lunch. Thanks. I really didn't need to sleep anymore... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 5/1/2007 7:41:25 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: At one stop, an elderly woman boarded the bus, *wearing

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Mini Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

That just confused me. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I also enjoyed Rose Red ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] "There is no reason Good can't triumph over Evil, if only angels wil

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Mini Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

Welcome. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 5/1/2007 7:36:28 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is Ultraviolet worth getting? Is the Space Pope of reptilian descent? YES. YES. YES. Thanks ** See what's free at http://www

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Mini Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

(thorughly cowed, walks back into corner) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 5/1/2007 7:24:54 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Are any menfolk here feeling like pieces of *meat*? Did anybody complain when there was the sexist sci fi woman thread? No. Envy

[scifinoir2] Deja Vu

Someone brought up the movie Deja Vu on another black listserv to the usual tepid response. Imagine my surprise when I went to Box Office Mojo and discovered Deja Vu had grossed nearly $180 million worldwide, making it one of the most successful films of Denzel's career. ~rave! ___

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Mini Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

In another life, I was pressed to go to celebrity parties. Dris DJ'ed a model/actress type's birthday party I attended. I am such a geek that I was excited that "the brother from Ultraviolet" was going to be there. I learned that night that he'd been spinning since like '86. On May 1, 200

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Minie Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

In the short story, they just got back home. In that thing they called a mini-series...I'm still working on it. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 5/1/2007 11:16:06 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: for me the worst was the langoliers **shudder** it was SOOO

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Mini Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

In a message dated 5/1/2007 2:51:47 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I feel dirty... Lol ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Mini Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

I feel dirty... "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Listen: I edited for the audience and in case the husband was around. You guys do not really want to know what we are thinking. Tracey Martin wrote: > > Are any menfolk here feeling like pieces of *meat

[scifinoir2] File - Map_of_SciFiNoir_Member_Locations

Hi SciFiNoir Family. This is a reminder to add your name to our group map that lets members know in what cities other scifinoir members live. Most of you probably live really close to other memers and do not even know it. This map will hopefully correct that. Please click through to add you

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Mini Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

In a message dated 5/1/2007 7:36:28 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Is Ultraviolet worth getting? Is the Space Pope of reptilian descent? YES. YES. YES. Thanks ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. [Non-text portions of thi

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Minie Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

In a message dated 5/1/2007 7:41:25 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: At one stop, an elderly woman boarded the bus, *wearing the same kind of glasses that the Visitors wore*. Willis and I freaked out, especially after she began talking to everyone with the utmost pleasentne

Re: [scifinoir2] [Fwd: Delany Bio pic in Tribeca Film Festival]

Sounds like a must-see. "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: --- Original Message -- Subject: [SciFiNoir Lit] Delany Bio pic in Tribeca Film Festival Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2007 19:04:14 -0400 From: Akua Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Mini Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

In a message dated 5/1/2007 7:55:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I think it's time for Idris (aka DJ Driis, and he's actually not that bad a DJ) to bring the accent back. I think so too. ** See what's free at http://www.aol.

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Mini Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

In a message dated 5/1/2007 7:24:54 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Are any menfolk here feeling like pieces of *meat*? Did anybody complain when there was the sexist sci fi woman thread? No. Envy is so cute. ** See what's free at h

Re: [scifinoir2] "Heroes" is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Awesome!

Thanks for the link, HP. Just saw it, and was *not* disappointed. High Priest of Hi-Fi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: nbc.com or iTunes. You simply MUST see last night's episode. On May 1, 2007, at 8:25 AM, Martin wrote: > Guess who had to fall asleep in front of the TV last night? Let me

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Mini Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

I also enjoyed Rose Red ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Minie Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

*After I saw the remake and heard about how great the original was, I purchased the book and rented the original. I was not disappointed. Tracey * votomguy wrote: > > > > on a side note, tracey did you ever get to see the original lathe of > heaven?? it holds up alot better then the remake. alth

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Mini Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

I read yesterday that he was DJ when and where did you hear him? Tracey High Priest of Hi-Fi wrote: > > Ultraviolet was awesome in that it had both Jack Davenport AND > Idris Elba, arguably giving their best performances. > > I think it's time for Idris (aka DJ Driis, and he's actually not > tha

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Minie Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

I had no idea that Spielberg was a sadist Tracey Martin wrote: > > "Taken"...(grooan) > > High Priest of Hi-Fi <[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > wrote: > Wasn't "Sliders" basically the longest running mini-series in the > history of the Earth? > > Okay, th

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Minie Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

In a message dated 5/1/2007 11:16:06 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: for me the worst was the langoliers **shudder** it was S disappointing. Did they did and cross over into another universe? ** See what's free at http://www.aol.c

[scifinoir2] Re: Fav B Movie - Worse B Movie - "DOA"

I liked Night Watch but like a lot of Russian cinema it's pacing is way too leisurely. Supposedly the American cut actually improved the flow of the movie. I love the little twist at the end. That brought the movie full circle. I can't wait for Day Watch. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Ma

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Mini Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

They replayed it on Sunday. I liked it too. It wasn't great , but good. It gives me false hope for scifi channel rising above the wrestling, the "reality tv shows and the D-movies. But who am I kidding. They are making way too much much with that crap Trcey Martin wrote: > > I loved "The

[scifinoir2] [Fwd: Delany Bio pic in Tribeca Film Festival]

--- Original Message -- Subject:[SciFiNoir Lit] Delany Bio pic in Tribeca Film Festival Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2007 19:04:14 -0400 From: Akua <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> The Polymath , or the Life and Opinions

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Minie Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

I liked their relationship too. Tracey > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I loved V. Especially > Elizabeth and Diana. > > ** See what's free at > http://www.aol.com. > > [Non-text portions of this message have bee

Re: [scifinoir2] "Heroes" is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Awesome!

They used to re-air them, early on in the series. I had to catch a couple that way. Still haven't gotten around to checking. Guess I'll just wait till Friday. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I haven't checked out the online viewing of the eps, so not sure if NBC lets you do that online. But I

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Mini Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

Listen: I edited for the audience and in case the husband was around. You guys do not really want to know what we are thinking. Tracey Martin wrote: > > Are any menfolk here feeling like pieces of *meat*? > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In a message dated 4/30/2007 9:3

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Guyana woman accused as vampire lynched

Uh, remember "Lord of the Flies"? One week after we crawl out of the rubble and much of the post-apocalyptic world, we'll be at each other's throats again. Oh sure, maybe the prejudices will change: maybe the three-eyed people will discriminate against the three arm gang. The Coachroach Hegem

[scifinoir2] Re: "Heroes" is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Awesome!

Sci-Fi reruns them at 7:00 pm EDT on Friday. Great episode. I was totally caught off guard by the big reveal of the episode. That was a total "Holy $#!+!!!" moment. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > I haven't checked out the online viewing of the eps, so not sure if

Re: [scifinoir2] "Heroes" is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Awesome!

I haven't checked out the online viewing of the eps, so not sure if NBC lets you do that online. But I know the show will end up on Scifi channel as a rerun. -- Original message -- From: Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Guess who had to fall asleep in front of the TV last nigh

[scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Minie Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

for me the worst was the langoliers **shudder** it was S disappointing. i don't really have a best. athough i did like V. i remember seeing it when i was little wanting the toys in the show. and while it wasn't a bad miniseries. storm of the century was a big downer. all this build up and t

Re: [scifinoir2] "Heroes" is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Awesome!

I haven't said "wow" at the end of a TV show since the first airing of "Best Of Both Worlds, Part 1". Last night..."wow". This show paces itself like an actual comic book. Even the ads are placed right. I would pay for one episode's storyboards. They must be awesome. I simply can't believ

Re: [scifinoir2] "Heroes" is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Awesome!

nbc.com or iTunes. You simply MUST see last night's episode. On May 1, 2007, at 8:25 AM, Martin wrote: > Guess who had to fall asleep in front of the TV last night? Let me > see if NBC is still reairing shows. > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Man-o-man, are y'all watching > "Heroes"? This sho

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Mini Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

Ultraviolet was awesome in that it had both Jack Davenport AND Idris Elba, arguably giving their best performances. I think it's time for Idris (aka DJ Driis, and he's actually not that bad a DJ) to bring the accent back. He's proven he can act. Now it's time to bring a little somethi

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Any Pinky and The Brain Fans?

poit! "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: zort Martin wrote: > > A...*that's why* no one wanted to hear me sing. I was starting to > think that no one liked the sound of my voice... > > ravenadal > wrote: > I loved "Pinky and the Brain"! I don't have

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Minie Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

"Taken"...(grooan) High Priest of Hi-Fi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Wasn't "Sliders" basically the longest running mini-series in the history of the Earth? Okay, then, the answer for "worst" mini series is "Taken", and the "best" is "V". On Apr 30, 2007, at 7:46 PM, Mart

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Mini Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

"Golden Years", yeah! "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Another Favorite was Ultraviolet with Jack davenport and Idris Elba The following are some mini-series that were not favorites, but I enjoyed. Triangle Strange with Richard Coyle of Coupling Fame St

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Any Pinky and The Brain Fans?

Sorry, must've had the tin ear pointed your way at the moment. "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Didn't you hear me chime in? Tracey Martin wrote: > > A...*that's why* no one wanted to hear me sing. I was starting to > think that no one liked the s

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Minie Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

That came out when I was in college my frosh year, and my second roommate and I had the wildest experience regarding it. The day after the mini finished airing, he and I caught the bus to go downtown to blow off some steam. At one stop, an elderly woman boarded the bus, *wearing the same kind of

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Any Pinky and The Brain Fans?

That he did. Reminds me that the entire run's available over at that AOL site where they keep old cartoons. I had it bookmarked on my old comp, but didn't transfer it over to the new one. Martin (just remembering, please don't hurt me) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message date

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Mini Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

Is Ultraviolet worth getting? Is the Space Pope of reptilian descent? YES. YES. YES. "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Just say his name and my heart is ll aflutter. That man is fine! I'll watch anything with him or Eamonn Walker from Lord of War. OK go

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Mini Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

I loved "The Triangle", not as much for the story lines, but for the ideas it played with. I missed it when it aired on Skiffy earlier, but I have the DVD, so I plan on watching it today, once I'm done with my running. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 4/30/2007 8:16:03 PM Ea

Re: [scifinoir2] "Heroes" is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Awesome!

Guess who had to fall asleep in front of the TV last night? Let me see if NBC is still reairing shows. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Man-o-man, are y'all watching "Heroes"? This show is amazing. No real spoiler, but tonight's ep dealt with the future--five years in the future, to be exact,

Re: [scifinoir2] U.K. To Split Grindhouse

Horrible one. "Grindhouse" was a great movie concept, unleashed on a world without the ability (and patience, as Keith and I pointed out earlier) to appreciate it. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: i still think it's a bad idea... ;( -- Original message -- From: "Tracey

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Favorite Scifi Mini Series - Worse Scifi Mini- Series

Are any menfolk here feeling like pieces of *meat*? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 4/30/2007 9:38:37 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Just say his name and my heart is ll aflutter. That man is fine! I'll watch anything with him or Eamonn Walker from Lor

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Guyana woman accused as vampire lynched

"...who can shrink herself to enter victims' homes through a keyhole." Uh, folks- *leave the key in*? That said (and chagrin rapidly building), I can see where this leads. Actually, where it already is. A Muslim family recently moved in across the street from me. Good people, go about thei

[scifinoir2] Re: Guyana woman accused as vampire lynched

Mel Cragwell, II wrote: > this is our future...albeit a little differently.. > > man/woman accused as terrorist/mass murderer/ u name it.publicly > vilified, flogged...then led to jail. > -- > Guyana woman accused as vampire lynched >