[scifinoir2] "Pushing Daisies"

2007-10-03 Thread KeithBJohnson
Anyone watching this new series? It's quirky to say the least. Reminds me in a way of a live, macabre Dr. Seuss tale. For those who don't know the man guy--Ned--has the ability to bring any dead thing back to life. The problem is, if the person is still alive one minute later, the universe requi

[scifinoir2] Fw: World Science: Pain relief without the numbness

2007-10-03 Thread Amy
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Interesting and depressing science stuff. Vote in the National Cheney Impeachment Poll http://www.usalone.com/blogvoices.php?Cheney%20Impeachment%3F Add this text to your own email and blog signatures! * Pain relief without the numbness: Scientists say they finally can knock o

Re: [scifinoir2] Any thoughts on Wii

2007-10-03 Thread Daryle
The Wii gets a BIG yes from me. It's a particularly good console if you are NOT a big gamer, as the games are actually enjoyable, and once you buy most of the game titles, that's it. No online subscriptions to buy. I'm not a big "gotta beat the 8 year old in Slovenia" guy. I like to just turn on

[scifinoir2] Any thoughts on Wii

2007-10-03 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
i'm not a big video game person, but those wii commercials are wearing me down. Any thoughts? 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 onli

[scifinoir2] McGruder no longer the angriest black man in America

2007-10-03 Thread ravenadal
www.chicagotribune.com/features/lifestyle/chi- 1003mcgruderoct03,1,5489263.story chicagotribune.com ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT: TELEVISION McGruder learning to accept success No longer the angriest black man in America By Greg Braxton Tribune Newspapers: Los Angeles Times October 3, 2007 Aaron McGrud

Re: [scifinoir2] Eureka Finale anyone?

2007-10-03 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
My thoughts exactly. I hope they return to their formal quality of storytelling in the fall. This year of experimentation with guest stars and stories was very uneven Martin wrote: > > Felt sort of uneven to me, as though they were doing a final > walk-through of the ep. I did *not* like the e

Re: [scifinoir2] My Take - "Eastern Promises"

2007-10-03 Thread KeithBJohnson
I agree, I think he's maturing as a filmmaker. He's work is becoming more thoughtful, even as it remains pretty violent. Well, I never saw "Crash" (not the Paul Haggis film, Cronenberg's) which was roundly criticized by just about everyone... -- Original message -- From

[scifinoir2] OT: Where I've Been

2007-10-03 Thread g123curious
Tracey had written to me off-list via e-mail asking how I am. I thought that I'd send out a general note. Bottomline: I've been busy with my work and my blog. At work, I have 2 web site re-designs which are launching Oct. 16, 2007. So, I'll be flat out 'til then with long hours in the office. A

Re: [scifinoir2] Bionic Woman Remake beats Grey Spinoff

2007-10-03 Thread Martin
She's cute, but that's about it. I wouldn't try to hit on her, seriously. (As though I'd try to hit on *any* woman...) "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Its interesting that some people think the lead is not that hot. While I might agree, she was hot on

Re: [scifinoir2] Re:Biel Passes On JLA

2007-10-03 Thread Martin
Of course there was a script, Daryle. "Get Biel in WW costume. Have her run a lot." Daryle <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: You really think there¹s a script? On 10/2/07 1:13 PM, "Said Kakese Dibinga" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > Biel probably read the script > > www

Re: [scifinoir2] Gibson Rumoured to be Considered for Green Lantern in 'JLA'

2007-10-03 Thread Martin
Nail on the head again, Keith. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Usually everyone and their brother (or sister) is floated as being considered for some pics. Sometimes it's funny, such as the serious articles I read linking Tom Cruise to everything from Batman to Superman. But given Tyrese's na

Re: [scifinoir2] Eureka Finale anyone?

2007-10-03 Thread Martin
Felt sort of uneven to me, as though they were doing a final walk-through of the ep. I did *not* like the ending, of course. Next season, it'll be right back to status quo, Stark running GD, Allison back to her DoD liason role. "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

[scifinoir2] Breaking Story: Indiana Jones and the Secret of the Stolen Set Photos!

2007-10-03 Thread Brent Wodehouse
http://www.iesb.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3390&Itemid=99 Breaking Story: Indiana Jones and the Secret of the Stolen Set Photos! Written by Robert Sanchez Tuesday, 02 October 2007 Steven Spielberg has another reason to be pissed off. Over 2000 production stills, product

[scifinoir2] Re: Gibson Rumoured to be Considered for Green Lantern in 'JLA'

2007-10-03 Thread ravenadal
This role is tailor-made for Richard Brooks circa the mid nineties. Mr. Brooks will be 46 years-old on his next birthday. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Usually everyone and their brother (or sister) is floated as being considered for some pics. Sometimes it's

[scifinoir2] Asteroid Named for `Star Trek' Actor

2007-10-03 Thread Brent Wodehouse
http://news.wired.com/dynamic/stories/T/TAKEI_ASTEROID?SITE=WIRE&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2007-10-02-19-42-37 Asteroid Named for `Star Trek' Actor By SAMANTHA GROSS Associated Press Writer NEW YORK (AP) - A piece of outer space named for George Takei is in kind of a rough neighborho

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: My Take - "Eastern Promises"

2007-10-03 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
A history of violence just blew me away. But I'm with Rave, I was not inspired to see it be your review. I'm a little disappointed. I was hoping to see more of what I got from History of Violence. However, from your review, it sounds as if he is continuing to move in that same direction. Perh

[scifinoir2] Re: My Take - "Eastern Promises"

2007-10-03 Thread ravenadal
"A History of Violence" was hot. Maria Bello is a revelation as Viggo Mortensen's wife. "History" is easily Cronenberg's most mature motion picture, and I have been a fan since the late seventies when he was putting out high class trash like "Rabid" (who could forget former porn star Marilyn Cham

Re: [scifinoir2] Gibson Rumoured to be Considered for Green Lantern in� 'JLA'

2007-10-03 Thread KeithBJohnson
yeah, i've noticed that a lot of us are having this conversation about the focus on the young 20ish actors for these roles. From the new Lois Lane (the weak Kate Bosworth), to the "X-Babies" (the too young Iceman and Rogue in the movies), to the new Bionic Woman, there's a fascination with the v

[scifinoir2] Horror Movie Trivia

2007-10-03 Thread Gymfig
Are there any good horror movies out there that I should watch? I like the 70s flicks. Everyone in Hollywood must have been on drugs because there were some really crazy/scary movies made. Where is a good place to ask about horror movies? There was a movie that I watched when I was young

[scifinoir2] Re: My Take - "Eastern Promises"

2007-10-03 Thread ravenadal
This thorough and clinical review leaves me kinda cold. It doesn't make me want to see "Eastern Promises." I will see "Eastern Promises," however, because I adored Cronenberg's last feature, "The History of Violence," especially the relevatory performance by Viggo Mortensen, which, by everything

[scifinoir2] Cruise Ship Safety: Eight Things They Don't Tell You That You Need to Know

2007-10-03 Thread Reece Jennings
Cruise Ship Safety: Eight Things They Don't Tell You That You Need to Know by www.SixWise.com Cruise vacations are enjoyed by 10 million Americans eve

[scifinoir2] Calcium Better From Food, Says New Study: Here are the 26 Top Calcium Food Sources

2007-10-03 Thread Reece Jennings
Calcium Better From Food, Says New Study: Here are the 26 Top Calcium Food Sources by www.SixWise.com You all know that calcium is good for your bones, but when it comes to where to get your calcium, well, that's another story. calcium

[scifinoir2] The Dangers of "Junk Sleep", and What You Can Do About It

2007-10-03 Thread Reece Jennings
The Dangers of "Junk Sleep", and What You Can Do About It by www.SixWise.com Parents of teenagers are likely familiar with the array of media outlets -- iPods, TV, cell phones, stereos, video games and computers -- that many teens are glued to at all hours of the d