Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Angry White Man: The bigoted past of Ron Paul

2008-01-19 Thread james
As someone who has been involved with the libertarian movement for about a decade, I can shed a little light on things. Like the Democratic Party and Republican Party - there are many factions constituting the Libertarian Party and libertarianism in general. There are libertarians, neo-libertaria

Re: [scifinoir2] [Fwd: RE: Ron Paul's coordinator in Michigan a KKK organizer.]

2008-01-19 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I know-- depresses me. my brother in law almost ell for it, but fortunately he asked me what I had heard about Paul, and I sent him some stuff Martin wrote: > I even know of a couple of Democrats who are buying. > > "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Re: [scifinoir2] Seen The Teeth- not Afraid of The Vagina

2008-01-19 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I could not help it guys Astromancer wrote: > Yes, this group has its racier moments... > > Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Martin has engaged Full Genital > Defense Mode, and will not even *drive past* any theater showing this movie. > 8-O > > "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L.

[scifinoir2] [Fwd: Re: intaxication had me rolling]

2008-01-19 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Original Message Subject:Re: intaxication had me rolling Date: Sun, 20 Jan 2008 00:39:18 -0600 From: Susan Smith Ross <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> *Each year, the WashingtonPost's hosts a Mensa Invitational in which they ask readers to take any word from the dictiona

Re: [scifinoir2] 'Doomsday' Trailer

2008-01-19 Thread Astromancer
Because...Someone got that 'Great Idea' and...well...you know the rest, that horrible left turn at the Thunderdome... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good premise the plague and stuff. Lousy execution-why did they had to go the Mad Max route. They could have easily taken another more

Re: [scifinoir2] Breathe the salty air . . . Restorative powers of salt cafes

2008-01-19 Thread Astromancer
Well, I'm a great indoorsman and proud of it! Pass the popcorn!!! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: no, that's back to my original statement. I enjoy being outside as much as possible. So living somewhere where it's so cold that one has to decide between staying inside more, or dressing up like a spacem

Re: [scifinoir2] Breathe the salty air . . . Restorative powers of salt cafes

2008-01-19 Thread Astromancer
Like I said...you have to live here...and follow the natives...You've been living in the warm weather too long... Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: And exactly how much fun is *that*? ;D Astromancer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Sorry, guys, I did not mean to miskead you...I don't spend

Re: [scifinoir2] Breathe the salty air . . . Restorative powers of salt cafes

2008-01-19 Thread KeithBJohnson
no, that's back to my original statement. I enjoy being outside as much as possible. So living somewhere where it's so cold that one has to decide between staying inside more, or dressing up like a spacemen? Not for me... -- Original message -- From: Astromancer <[EMAIL

Re: [scifinoir2] 'Doomsday' Trailer

2008-01-19 Thread GWashin891
Good premise the plague and stuff. Lousy execution-why did they had to go the Mad Max route. They could have easily taken another more orginal path. -GTW In a message dated 1/20/08 12:54:47 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > So here I am, sitting here and grunting like Tim Allen...Like, may

Re: [scifinoir2] 'Doomsday' Trailer

2008-01-19 Thread Astromancer
Should I rest my case now? Justin Mohareb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Well, at least Sid doesn't appear to be playing a Terrorist again. Damn lot of Mad Max, though. JJ Mohareb On Jan 20, 2008 12:54 AM, Astromancer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > So here I am, sitting here and grunt

Re: [scifinoir2] 'Doomsday' Trailer

2008-01-19 Thread Justin Mohareb
Well, at least Sid doesn't appear to be playing a Terrorist again. Damn lot of Mad Max, though. JJ Mohareb On Jan 20, 2008 12:54 AM, Astromancer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > So here I am, sitting here and grunting like Tim Allen...Like, maybe they're > right...they are running out of idea.

Re: [scifinoir2] "Justice League" film officially put on hold

2008-01-19 Thread Astromancer
Um...Who cares...Woof! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Meagan Gale ain't bad looking, but she's way too thin to be Wonder Woman. They need someone tall and statuesque for that role... -- Original message -- From: "brent wodehouse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://www.cinec

Re: [scifinoir2] [Fwd: RE: Ron Paul's coordinator in Michigan a KKK organizer.]

2008-01-19 Thread Martin
I even know of a couple of Democrats who are buying. "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Because you are not buying his BS Bosco Bosco wrote: > Why is it that I am 100% unsurprised by these revelations? > > B > --- "Trace

Re: [scifinoir2] Breathe the salty air . . . Restorative powers of salt cafes

2008-01-19 Thread KeithBJohnson
ha-ha! What's wrong with New Mexico? I hear Santa Fe is really nice. I have allergies, too, and the worst part of spring gives me some problems. For years I popped pills and all, and then about three years ago i just decided i wouldn't do that anymore. I refused to let it get to me. Wonder of w

Re: [scifinoir2] [Fwd: RE: Ron Paul's coordinator in Michigan a KKK organizer.]

2008-01-19 Thread Martin
Too many of the sheeple are, though. "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Because you are not buying his BS Bosco Bosco wrote: > Why is it that I am 100% unsurprised by these revelations? > > B > --- "Tracey de Morsella (f

Re: [scifinoir2] Breathe the salty air . . . Restorative powers of salt cafes

2008-01-19 Thread Martin
And exactly how much fun is *that*? ;D Astromancer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Sorry, guys, I did not mean to miskead you...I don't spend any time in the cold that I don't have to...I'll go house-hopping, from car/cab/bus to club or have friends over, but that is ho

Re: [scifinoir2] 'Doomsday' Trailer

2008-01-19 Thread Astromancer
So here I am, sitting here and grunting like Tim Allen...Like, maybe they're right...they are running out of idea... brent wodehouse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Dunno. Looks a bit Mad Max-ish to me. http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809834146/video/5955640/20080115/148/5955640-100-flash-s.

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: The 10 Most Moving Deaths That Mostly Stuck

2008-01-19 Thread Astromancer
(shrugging...) "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: oooh (smirk) Astromancer wrote: > Like I said...It worked too well... > > "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" wrote: I do not agree. Good > examples of it being done well are after Marcus > d

Re: [scifinoir2] ST:New Voyages - again

2008-01-19 Thread Astromancer
I can never get the darn things to download... brent wodehouse <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: "jmpinva" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: >All, >I seem to recall a note or two about Star Trek New Voyages a few years >back - startreknewvoyages.com/index.html . I just checked out the >latest epis

Re: [scifinoir2] Breathe the salty air . . . Restorative powers of salt cafes

2008-01-19 Thread Astromancer
A spacesuit...You're exaggerating! If you're outside long enough to wear a parka and a full face mask, you've got the wrong idea about living in cold weather... [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: no, I loved it in Chi-town during the year I lived there. I spent a lot of time outdoors even when it was be

Re: [scifinoir2] "Justice League" film officially put on hold

2008-01-19 Thread KeithBJohnson
Meagan Gale ain't bad looking, but she's way too thin to be Wonder Woman. They need someone tall and statuesque for that role... -- Original message -- From: "brent wodehouse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://www.cinecon.com/news/1230/justice-league-film-officially-put-on-hol

[scifinoir2] 'Doomsday' Trailer

2008-01-19 Thread brent wodehouse
Dunno. Looks a bit Mad Max-ish to me. http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1809834146/video/5955640/20080115/148/5955640-100-flash-s.55154954-,5955640-100-wmv-s.55154946-,5955640-300-flash-s.55154956-,5955640-300-wmv-s.55154948-,5955640-700-flash-s.55154958-,5955640-700-wmv-s.55154951-,5955640- 1000-flas

[scifinoir2] "Justice League" film officially put on hold

2008-01-19 Thread brent wodehouse
http://www.cinecon.com/news/1230/justice-league-film-officially-put-on-hold/ "Justice League" film officially put on hold POSTED 01/17/2008 AT 9:47 AM ET As expected, The Hollywood Reporter reports that Warner Bros. has officially put director George Miller's "Justice League" on indefinite hold

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: The 10 Most Moving Deaths That Mostly Stuck

2008-01-19 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
oooh (smirk) Astromancer wrote: > Like I said...It worked too well... > > "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I > do not agree. Good examples of it being done well are after Marcus > died on B5and Buffy's mom or Tara. They both ripped my heart out. But >

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: The 10 Most Moving Deaths That Mostly Stuck

2008-01-19 Thread Astromancer
Like I said...It worked too well... "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I do not agree. Good examples of it being done well are after Marcus died on B5and Buffy's mom or Tara. They both ripped my heart out. But I stayed loyal. I do not think that DS9 had

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: The 10 Most Moving Deaths That Mostly Stuck

2008-01-19 Thread KeithBJohnson
the "Ultraviolet" we're discussing came on TV several years ago (can't remember which US channel aired it). It's a British series about a government organization that is trying to stop the vamps. It treats the vampyrs more as a separate species. The vamps even claim that they want to live in pea

Re: [scifinoir2] ST:New Voyages - again

2008-01-19 Thread brent wodehouse
"jmpinva" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: >All, >I seem to recall a note or two about Star Trek New Voyages a few years >back - startreknewvoyages.com/index.html . I just checked out the >latest episode (3 of 3 I think) titled World & Time Enough. Not bad! I >like the new Uhuru and the plot is as v

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: [OT] Comcast's new rates -- say wha?

2008-01-19 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
But I have premium channels [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > i get Turner Classic Movies as part of the basic package, so not much extra > money there > > -- Original message -- > From: "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > True. I wish it was m

Re: [scifinoir2] Breathe the salty air . . . Restorative powers of salt cafes

2008-01-19 Thread Martin
Badly. My doctor keeps telling me that I should move to New Mexico with my Aunt Margie. Thing is, I've been to New Mexico. *New Mexico* doesn't want to live in New Mexico. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: yeah, you'd hate Texas, then. how do you handle this incredibly spore- and pollen-saturated Atlant

Re: [scifinoir2] Breathe the salty air . . . Restorative powers of salt cafes

2008-01-19 Thread Astromancer
Sorry, guys, I did not mean to miskead you...I don't spend any time in the cold that I don't have to...I'll go house-hopping, from car/cab/bus to club or have friends over, but that is how most people deal with the cold weather in Chi-town...We avoid it, not hang out in it... Martin <[EMAIL PRO

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: [OT] Comcast's new rates -- say wha?

2008-01-19 Thread KeithBJohnson
i get Turner Classic Movies as part of the basic package, so not much extra money there -- Original message -- From: "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> True. I wish it was more extensive. What I do like is that must of the movies from th

Re: [scifinoir2] Breathe the salty air . . . Restorative powers of salt cafes

2008-01-19 Thread KeithBJohnson
yeah, you'd hate Texas, then. how do you handle this incredibly spore- and pollen-saturated Atlanta air? -- Original message -- From: Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Oh, NO. I have trouble coping with mid- to upper 80s, and that was *before* I develpoed respiratory issues.

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: Cloverfield- Memories of 9/11?

2008-01-19 Thread Martin
Bosco, every time I'm faced with one of those types, so willing to toss out the Holy Number as a defense, my first instinct is to ask one question. "Did anyone you know die in the Towers? And my answer, before you ask, is YES." Bosco Bosco <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: Cloverfield- Memories of 9/11?

2008-01-19 Thread KeithBJohnson
i absolutely agree with you there. Someone gets to pull it out to show they're tough on terrorists, that they can fight disasters, rally the public, etc. Gulliani wears it on his sleeve as his major claim to the presidency, yet a movie that might be dealing with it is not proper???

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: Cloverfield- Memories of 9/11?

2008-01-19 Thread Bosco Bosco
And Keith nails it again. In the words of Zach De La Rocha, What better time than now? What better place than here. As was also mentioned, I am sick to death of the conservative mind set acting like they've got rights reserved on who can mention the events of 9-11 and when they can mention them.

[scifinoir2] ST:New Voyages - again

2008-01-19 Thread jmpinva
All, I seem to recall a note or two about Star Trek New Voyages a few years back - startreknewvoyages.com/index.html . I just checked out the latest episode (3 of 3 I think) titled World & Time Enough. Not bad! I like the new Uhuru and the plot is as viable as other TOS episodes. More! More! -f

Re: [scifinoir2] Seen The Teeth- not Afraid of The Vagina

2008-01-19 Thread Bosco Bosco
I saw the trailer and I have no idea if I'll see it. The trailer made it appear to be more hype than reality could support. It might be a rental. I just can't wait for the "sink your teeth into it" jokes to begin popping up B --- "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [scifinoir2] [Fwd: RE: Ron Paul's coordinator in Michigan a KKK organizer.]

2008-01-19 Thread Bosco Bosco
I think it's actually because I went to his website when the Ron Paul kettle began to boil here and a had a look at what he supports. It was so typically conservative white male power structure on most issues, I figured there had to be a bit of the old uber-nastiness swirling around in denial and f

Re: [scifinoir2] [Fwd: RE: Ron Paul's coordinator in Michigan a KKK organizer.]

2008-01-19 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Because you are not buying his BS Bosco Bosco wrote: > Why is it that I am 100% unsurprised by these revelations? > > B > --- "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >> Original Message >> Subject: RE: Ron Paul's coordinator in Mich

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: [OT] Comcast's new rates -- say wha?

2008-01-19 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
True. I wish it was more extensive. What I do like is that must of the movies from the premium channels that you are subscribed to are on demand, so you are not locked into their schedule [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > i get some of them free On Demand, but it appears only some shows from some >

[scifinoir2] Seen The Teeth- not Afraid of The Vagina

2008-01-19 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
After all the talk of killer sheep. I had to post this. So are you guys going to see this movie? Harry has seen TEETH - and is still not afraid of the vagina!!! http://www.aintitcoolnews.com/node/35308 You know – for a movie about a tooth filled vagina that bites fingers and penises off – th

Re: [scifinoir2] [Fwd: RE: Ron Paul's coordinator in Michigan a KKK organizer.]

2008-01-19 Thread Bosco Bosco
Why is it that I am 100% unsurprised by these revelations? B --- "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Original Message > Subject: RE: Ron Paul's coordinator in Michigan just happens to be > a > KKK organizer. > Date: Fri

Re: [scifinoir2] [Fwd: [SciFiNoir Lit] Is Sci Fi Out of Ideas?]

2008-01-19 Thread Martin
EXACTLY, Daryle. Your assertion that SF is *not* Star Wars and more ideas was the basis of the first argument I ever had with my Last Ex. She, never having ventured into genre filmdom beyond taking her kids to the theater, just couldn't understand my devotion to it, and my showing her my e

Re: [scifinoir2] 'Cloverfield' tries, but it can't top the cult classics

2008-01-19 Thread Martin
rave, one word. Crossover... ravenadal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I think it is hilarious that the monster that everyone thought was stalking the denizens of "Lost" IS stalking the denizens of J.J. Abrams produced "Cloverfield." ~rave! http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?i

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: [OT] Comcast's new rates -- say wha?

2008-01-19 Thread KeithBJohnson
i get some of them free On Demand, but it appears only some shows from some channels -- Original message -- From: "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I feel guilty. I watch those channels, free on demand and get netflix [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [scifinoir2] Terry Farrell and DS9 and Becker

2008-01-19 Thread Martin
The women of Galactica were cetainly more realistic than those on The V-Word Show, but I wasn't terribly enamored of any of them. Starbuck- I know a couple of female pilots, and both of them have many of Kara's qualities. Boomer never moved me. She jsut seemed to detached from the world to be a

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Breathe the salty air . . . Restorative powers of salt cafes

2008-01-19 Thread Martin
BLASPHEMY! Snow is GOOD! Snow is all that is RIGHT! ravenadal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Youknowhatimsayin? I am so tired of snow and tracking salt everywhere I go! ~rave! --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Astromancer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Why? > Just spend a winter he

Re: [scifinoir2] Breathe the salty air . . . Restorative powers of salt cafes

2008-01-19 Thread KeithBJohnson
I know Iceland and Sweden are beautiful, with clean, modern cities, quaint old towns, beautiful nature. I hear the people in both countries are hale and happy and have high standards of living. Love to visit them. Indeed, I'm working on a plan with my wife for us to take a trip to Iceland in a

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: Cloverfield- Memories of 9/11?

2008-01-19 Thread KeithBJohnson
agreed. I know it's painful, and iknow some will not want to see a movie that reminds them of 9-11. I get that. But I don't think that means we need to stay away from it for that reason. I hate having to dance around issues. Be sensitive to people, of course. But after a while we have to incorp

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: The 10 Most Moving Deaths That Mostly Stuck

2008-01-19 Thread KeithBJohnson
Never seen "Red Dwarf"--I know, I know! But I hear you. I still shudder at the memory of when the great miniseries "Ultraviolet" was going to be given an American treatment. -- Original message -- From: Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Keith, re that "Red Dwarf" knockoff-

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: Cloverfield- Memories of 9/11?

2008-01-19 Thread Martin
Thank you, Keith. That's one of many reasons this incensed me so much. The same batch of people who will, ten seconds after the furtherance (sp?) of their policies demands the invocation of That Number, complain that the sight of people in NYC running in terror in the face of explosions will bri

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Corliss on Cloverfield: The Blair Witch Reject

2008-01-19 Thread KeithBJohnson
is it as bad as The Bourne Supremacy (the second flick?) That one made me sick at many times. The third Bourne film didn't bother me, though -- Original message -- From: "B. Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I have to give one warning, if you are bothered by by shaky camerawork

Re: [scifinoir2] 24 to Become 10 and 14?

2008-01-19 Thread Martin
Lookign at this again, I'm aware that, in seasons past, Fox has done just that, split the season in almost exactly that format. But I just have the awful feeling that Fox will find a way to screw that up. Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: In other words, Faux/Fixed/Fox takes a page fro

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: Cloverfield- Memories of 9/11?

2008-01-19 Thread KeithBJohnson
even if it were, so what? September 11 was horrible and tragic, but it happened. I keep hearing all these critics and pundits saying "it's too soon". Well, when? the thousands of survivors are still mourning their loved ones, and whether we do or don't put out thought-provoking, well-written fil

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: The 10 Most Moving Deaths That Mostly Stuck

2008-01-19 Thread Martin
Can't really say, as I've never seen that movie. I can say that she and I met in another group I post in regularly. For about a year and change, we were just friends. Then, in the space of one week, when we both were taking serious hits in our personal lives, we connected online. *Really*

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Angry White Man: The bigoted past of Ron Paul

2008-01-19 Thread Martin
George, it used to be that way here. I think that Democrats had it changed after Cynthia McKinney got run out of office a few years back, because her district, the one I live in, covers most of Dekalb COunty and part of Gwinnett County. The former is majority Black (last census, Whites were 8% o

Re: [scifinoir2] Breathe the salty air . . . Restorative powers of salt cafes

2008-01-19 Thread Martin
Oh, NO. I have trouble coping with mid- to upper 80s, and that was *before* I develpoed respiratory issues. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ah, here's where we part company! I like the seasons and the things that I associate with winter--Christmas, good food, fireplaces--but i'm not a fan of the cold

Re: Revisiting VoyagerRe: [scifinoir2] Terry Farrell and DS9 and Becker

2008-01-19 Thread KeithBJohnson
i always liked Janeway. Never had a problem with her. I thought Mulgrew was better for the role than Bujold (who was hired, was filming the first scenes of the show, then decided to quit). She did a good job of balancing the strength of a captain with the aspects of being a woman, and someone wh

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: The 10 Most Moving Deaths That Mostly Stuck

2008-01-19 Thread Martin
No, B., I'm slighly different, because I'm still in it. "B. Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I can't speak for Martin but I had one of those. The stars weren't right, she was involved with someone when I was single and vice versa and by the time we were both more or less available I h

Re: [scifinoir2] 24 to Become 10 and 14?

2008-01-19 Thread Martin
In other words, Faux/Fixed/Fox takes a page from Skiffy's Playbook? No thanks. Suspend the season altogether before going there. "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: 24 to Become 10 and 14? With the writers strike ongoing, Fox may air the show in two s

Re: [scifinoir2] Life After People

2008-01-19 Thread Martin
I'm chiseled in for this. It's sort of a fond dream... "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thanks for the reminder. I wanted to see that, but forgot about it brent wodehouse wrote: > Life After People > > >From the site: > > http://www.history.com/minisite

Re: [scifinoir2] [Fwd: RE: Ron Paul's coordinator in Michigan a KKK organizer.]

2008-01-19 Thread Martin
Dang it! Thet-thar's plumb in-con-veen-yent... Seriously, I guess this displays the need for vetting the people you hire to do your work. No doubt, if we were to dig deep enough, we'd find equaly embarassing stuff in other campaign offices. "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Corliss on Cloverfield: The Blair Witch Reject

2008-01-19 Thread Martin
That might let me out... "B. Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I have to give one warning, if you are bothered by by shaky camerawork this might not be the movie for you. One person threw up --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "B. Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I read the review a

Re: [scifinoir2] [Fwd: [SciFiNoir Lit] Is Sci Fi Out of Ideas?]

2008-01-19 Thread Martin
Thank you, Tracey, for another great post. For years, I'v ebeeen less and less inclined to go to bookstores because the product coming out was increasingly alike, lacking originality. I'd even gone so far as to delve into the YA section to find good reads. And H'Wood, IMO, has picked up on that

[scifinoir2] OT: Cloverfield- Memories of 9/11?

2008-01-19 Thread Martin
I just saw Tracey's second posted review of this, and it reminded me of a chunk of "news" I saw this morn on Faux/Fixed/Fox News, someone who's protesting the movie because the apnic scenes evoke memories of 9/11 that could be traumatic to viewers. Honestly, I've beenc catching the trailer

Re: [scifinoir2] Breathe the salty air . . . Restorative powers of salt cafes

2008-01-19 Thread Martin
Keith, I know what you're saying about your body being configured more for the heat than the cold. I have a friend in Virginia who's the same way, and she's miserable now that the weather's gone cold. Also can't fathom why I've perked up during the same interval. I'm a cold-weather beast. If I a

Re: [scifinoir2] [Fwd: [SciFiNoir Lit] Is Sci Fi Out of Ideas?]

2008-01-19 Thread Daryle
Last night I watched "Children Of Men" and "Sunshine". Clearly, "Children Of Men" is amazing and an example of science fiction done right. "Sunshine" wasn't horrible. One final script edit and a couple of casting changes and it's a pretty good movie. The problem is that we need to separate Hollyw

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Corliss on Cloverfield: The Blair Witch Reject

2008-01-19 Thread Daryle
Cranky. Great way to put it. It¹s really silly to criticize the filmmaking STYLE of Cloverfield, I think, because it¹s a clear example of part of the new direction film is taking. Again, his review was so cranky and ³hatin¹ on the youngins² that it really made me interested to see it. On 1/19/08

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Corliss on Cloverfield: The Blair Witch Reject

2008-01-19 Thread Justin Mohareb
On Jan 19, 2008 11:06 AM, B. Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I read the review and he misses the point and his biases were showing > big time. The reason we don't ever get an origin or backstory is > because we only know as much as the characters. They are damn near at > ground zero when th

[scifinoir2] [Fwd: [SciFiNoir Lit] Is Sci Fi Out of Ideas?]

2008-01-19 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
Original Message Subject:[SciFiNoir Lit] Is Sci Fi Out of Ideas? Date: Sat, 19 Jan 2008 16:13:26 - From: Chris Hayden <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20169296,00.html

[scifinoir2] Re: Corliss on Cloverfield: The Blair Witch Reject

2008-01-19 Thread B. Smith
I have to give one warning, if you are bothered by by shaky camerawork this might not be the movie for you. One person threw up --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "B. Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I read the review and he misses the point and his biases were showing > big time. The reason

[scifinoir2] Re: Corliss on Cloverfield: The Blair Witch Reject

2008-01-19 Thread B. Smith
I read the review and he misses the point and his biases were showing big time. The reason we don't ever get an origin or backstory is because we only know as much as the characters. They are damn near at ground zero when the events happen and they don't have any secret knowledge. They are scared a

Re: [scifinoir2] Corliss on Cloverfield: The Blair Witch Reject

2008-01-19 Thread Daryle
For a bad review, this makes me WANT to see the movie now more than I did before. On 1/18/08 10:53 PM, "Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > Since I posted a good Cloverfield review, I thought I would post a bad > review as well > > Wednesda

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: [OT] Comcast's new rates -- say wha?

2008-01-19 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I feel guilty. I watch those channels, free on demand and get netflix [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > The good thing about cable for me right now is that I like Cartoon Network, > Scifi (despite its many crappy shows), and Boomerang (for Justice League, > Batman, Superman, and classic old tunes li

Re: Revisiting VoyagerRe: [scifinoir2] Terry Farrell and DS9 and Becker

2008-01-19 Thread Tracey de Morsella (formerly Tracey L. Minor)
I do not think I disagree about much you said...especially time travel stories, borg stories, the catsuit, the heels, I actually resisted the lost in space plot, so I understand your perspective about that. I just learned to accept it. I'm glad you see the Janeway I saw her. Like you, Tom's