[scifinoir2] DVR Use Escalates

DVR Use Escalates 7 November 2008 10:46 AM, PST Even though digital video recorders are installed in the homes of only 28 percent of the country, twice the number of people are using them for time-shifted viewing than used VCRs when they were present in 90 percent of U.S. homes, according to a st

[scifinoir2] Movie Reviews: Soul Men

7 November 2008 10:46 AM, PST Soul Men may be the first movie ever released in which two featured players died after filming ended and before the movie hit the screens. Virtually each review mentions the missing two souls, Bernie Mac

[scifinoir2] Whedon's Dollhouse has even more script delays and is dumped onto Friday nights

Joss Whedon's 'Dollhouse' dumped onto Friday nights 05:37 PM PT, Nov 6 2008 When Fox President of Entertainment Kevin Reilly first heard Joss Whedon's pitch for "Dollhouse," his new show, he was so taken that he later d

[scifinoir2] Obama and the War on Brains

November 9, 2008 Op-Ed Columnist Obama and the War on Brains By NICHOLAS D. KRISTOF http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/09/opinion/09kristof.html?em Barack Obama's election is a milestone in more than his pigmentation. The second most remarkable thing about his election is that American voters h

[scifinoir2] Boyle Might Helm 28 Threequel

Danny Boyle, who created the series of London-based viral epidemic films 28 Days Later and 28 Weeks Later, told a group of journalists that not only could there be a third film but also that he might direct it. Boyle directed 28 Days but produced 28 Weeks for director Juan Carlos Fresnadillo. "I'

Re: [scifinoir2] Beyonce in talks to Play Wonder Woman

Ha-ha-ha! Now that's what I call faint praise! I come from the lonely place where the best actor should always get a role, even if that actor isn't well known. Silly me... -- Original message -- From: Grayson Reyes-Cole <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Um, you mean you didn't see Bri

Re: [scifinoir2] Beyonce in talks to Play Wonder Woman

Well, i've stated often enough that i tire of casting names just for butts in the seats, so i'm not with this. Sure, Knowles would bring people in, but ultimately you'd get a movie that may make some money but would be forgettable. I'm reminded of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner being cast in "D

RE: [scifinoir2] Beyonce in talks to Play Wonder Woman

Does she have more box office draw than Jolie, Lopez or Berry or Garner? In all of those instances there were serious plot and execution problems.To me, they only way this will work is if they camp it up and personally, I like darker comic adaptations From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mail

Re: [scifinoir2] Beyonce in talks to Play Wonder Woman

Um, you mean you didn't see Bring It On: For the Last Time Dammit? Nope. She can't act. But she's better than Beyonce in that particular shallow pool of pop tart thespianic talent. Grayson Reyes-Cole http://www.graysonreyescole.com Facebook Bright Star When evil is done for the greater good,

Re: [scifinoir2] Beyonce in talks to Play Wonder Woman

can Rihanna act? I've never gotten all the buzz on her... -- Original message -- From: "Mike Street" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Not to have Beyonce play every role but maybe she might be a good pic to play Laura Charles in the Last Dragon remake that's in pre-production now. If

Re: [scifinoir2] Beyonce in talks to Play Wonder Woman

Omari had me spitting out my tea on that "damn negroes!" bit, but I have to say I do not want a camp version of WW on the big screen! The whole spinning with the flash of light to change costumes and all that stuff, needs to stay in the '70s along with the Dukes of Hazzard, Starsky and Hutch, Bu

Re: [scifinoir2] Beyonce in talks to Play Wonder Woman

Umm...no. Can we please get a actually dark skinned greek (NOT white) woman to play WW. Common hollyweird, it's not that hard. -GTW ** AOL Search: Your one stop for directions, recipes and all other Holiday needs. Search Now. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/10075x1212792382

Re: [scifinoir2] Beyonce in talks to Play Wonder Woman

I'm cool with a Black Wonder Woman, just don't see Knowles as the choice. And I'm surprised she's playing Etta James--does she have the chops and lungs to portray Ms. James? I'd go with Jennifer Hudson for a more obvious but suitable choice... -- Original message -- Fro

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: FW: Terrell Texas Newspaper Omits Obama on Front Page

What's Tinley Park? -- Original message -- From: Astromancer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> We have stories like that about Tinley Park here in Chicago... -See that guy who looks like a cross between Elvis and George Clinton? He is Johnny Ross.- From THE SIDE STREET CHRONICLES by

Re: [scifinoir2] CW Scraps Pre-Robin Graysons

Who knows? You might actually like it! It got decent viewership... -- Original message -- From: Bosco Bosco <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> In a streak of perverseness, I have added Birds of Prey to my Netflix queue. I know I will regret it but much like a Taco Bell burrito, I somet

[scifinoir2] Obama: It Still Felt Good the Morning After

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/09/opinion/09rich.html?_r=2 &ref=opinion&oref=slogin&oref=login November 9, 2008 Op-Ed Columnist It Still Felt Good the Morning After By FRANK RICH

[scifinoir2] Obama Team Mulling Role for New Chief Technology Officer

This is something I've wanted done for years. The Bush administration has a type of technology office, but it focuses mostly on cyber security (like everything else they do, it's all focused on a war- and paranoi-based mindset). Some kind of coordinated initative to discuss technology direction

[scifinoir2] RE: Didja Catch The Lovefest Yesterday?

If you think that we live in an America in which Blacks are treated fairly, then I do not know where to begin or whether it is worth it. To me that means that you and I live in two distinctly different worlds. I have rarely met a successful African American that did not have a separate, more diff

Re: [scifinoir2] Beyonce in talks to Play Wonder Woman

Come on now ya'll don't forget this is a business and about Box Office draw. In order for a Wonder Woman movie to work it needs a name to help carry the movie. And unless Ms. Jolie-Pitt, Ms. Berry, or Lopez last movies are any indications..they are not up for the job. A Wonder Woman pic could be bi

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: FW: Terrell Texas Newspaper Omits Obama on Front Page

For us in Atlanta, pal, it's Grady Memorial's ninth floor. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [scifinoir2] Re: FW: Terrell Texas Newspaper Omits Obama on Front Page Date : Sun, 9 Nov 2008 09:20:50 -0800 (PST) From : Astromancer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To : scifinoi

Re: [scifinoir2] Beyonce in talks to Play Wonder Woman

(witnessing for Grayson, then asking her to hold the door open for me...) "Cause I'm gonna make a few folks mad here... Beyonce can't act. That much is obvious. IMO, she's NOT ALL THAT, either as a singer OR in looks. I would pass on her, if the opportunity arose. Of course, that's because Gin

Re: [scifinoir2] Beyonce in talks to Play Wonder Woman

This is the most polite group on the internets machine. Beyonce is one of the worst actresses of our generation. I'm not hating, I think she's a very pretty girl, and she has a great singing voice, and I'd love to see her in the suit... but acting is just not her deal. A Black Wonder Woma

Re: [scifinoir2] Beyonce in talks to Play Wonder Woman

My point "foo" lol is that I can see Beyonce totally rockin' a part first brought to life by Vanity. She was pretty, too. She couldn't *act* but she was pretty. --Grayson in a damn airport when she had no intention as of noon today of traveling! Omari Confer wrote: > Watch yo sel

Re: [scifinoir2] Beyonce in talks to Play Wonder Woman

It doesn't matter who they cast for the lead. This movie was hopeless and ruined when Joss Whedon was taken off the project. Bosco --- On Sun, 11/9/08, Grayson Reyes-Cole <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Grayson Reyes-Cole <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Beyonce in talks to Play Wo

Re: [scifinoir2] Beyonce in talks to Play Wonder Woman

Watch yo self fooVanity is my girl... On Sun, Nov 9, 2008 at 2:25 PM, Grayson Reyes-Cole < [EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I agree 100% with Beyoncé in the Last Dragon. That makes way more sense > to me! Who was that? Vanity? > > Grayson Reyes-Cole > http://www.graysonreyescole.com > Facebook <

Re: [scifinoir2] Beyonce in talks to Play Wonder Woman

If they made it campy, fine. Could totally live with that. But you know Hollywood... No more nice big hair, no more spinning around... They won't pay an homage to the show... They will do their own bastardized rendition... She probably won't even work for the military in the update! And what abo

Re: [scifinoir2] Beyonce in talks to Play Wonder Woman

I agree 100% with Beyoncé in the Last Dragon. That makes way more sense to me! Who was that? Vanity? Grayson Reyes-Cole http://www.graysonreyescole.com Facebook Bright Star When evil is done for the greater good, a price must always be paid... Lyrical Press October 2008   --- On Sun, 11/9/08

Re: [scifinoir2] Beyonce in talks to Play Wonder Woman

Not to have Beyonce play every role but maybe she might be a good pic to play Laura Charles in the Last Dragon remake that's in pre-production now. If not Beyonce then I'd like to see Rihanna in this role.

Re: [scifinoir2] Beyonce in talks to Play Wonder Woman

LOLOLOL. I'm not to opposed to the idea however don't expect to see to much acting. I wouldn't mind a slightly camp version of WW...with lots of running, the classic spin, lots of big hair and a big throw back to what made WW a hit on TV. Beyonce could totally look the part. She has the body and th

Re: [scifinoir2] Beyonce in talks to Play Wonder Woman

Damn Negroesfirst they ruin the presidency ...now comic books (fist shaking) lol On Sun, Nov 9, 2008 at 12:48 PM, Mike Street <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7718580.stm > > *Pop star Beyonce has said she wants to play Wonder Woman in a film of the

RE: [scifinoir2] Beyonce in talks to Play Wonder Woman

You articulated exactly my thoughts. Grayson Reyes-Cole http://www.graysonreyescole.com Facebook Bright Star When evil is done for the greater good, a price must always be paid... Lyrical Press October 2008   --- On Sun, 11/9/08, Tracey de Morsella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Tracey de

RE: [scifinoir2] Beyonce in talks to Play Wonder Woman

You articulated exactly my thoughts. Grayson Reyes-Cole http://www.graysonreyescole.com Facebook Bright Star When evil is done for the greater good, a price must always be paid... Lyrical Press October 2008   --- On Sun, 11/9/08, Tracey de Morsella <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Tracey de

RE: [scifinoir2] Beyonce in talks to Play Wonder Woman

Physically it could work, but she displays no emotional depth in her performances. It would be too cartoony and I don't mean that in a good way. From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Grayson Reyes-Cole Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 11:08 AM To: scifin

Re: [scifinoir2] Beyonce in talks to Play Wonder Woman

Oh no.   I mean she's gorgeous in my opinion...   but..   oh no.   I love Wonder Woman...   don't do this to me. I saw her in that Pink Panther thing, The Fighting Temptations, Dream Girls, Carmen the remake... Austin Powers Goldmember...   don't do this to me.   Not MY Wonder Woman!   On a foot

[scifinoir2] Beyonce in talks to Play Wonder Woman

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7718580.stm *Pop star Beyonce has said she wants to play Wonder Woman in a film of the comic book heroine.* The singer has met DC Comics and film studio Warner Bros to express her interest in future superhero roles on the big screen. "I want to do a super

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: FW: Terrell Texas Newspaper Omits Obama on Front Page

We have stories like that about Tinley Park here in Chicago... -See that guy who looks like a cross between Elvis and George Clinton? He is Johnny Ross.- From THE SIDE STREET CHRONICLES by C.W. Badie --- On Sat, 11/8/08, B. Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: B. Smith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sub

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] FW: [NPHC] Kapitol Hill Blog: Not "Loving" Equal Protection in California

(standing ovation) -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [RE][scifinoir2] FW: [NPHC] Kapitol Hill Blog: Not "Loving" Equal Protection in California Date : Sun, 9 Nov 2008 05:46:46 -0800 (PST) From : Valery Jean <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To : Martin Baxter <[EMAIL PROTEC

Re: [scifinoir2] CW Scraps Pre-Robin Graysons

In a streak of perverseness, I have added Birds of Prey to my Netflix queue. I know I will regret it but much like a Taco Bell burrito, I sometimes must consume things which are terrible. Bosco --- On Sun, 11/9/08, Martin Baxter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: Martin Baxter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

[RE][scifinoir2] FW: [NPHC] Kapitol Hill Blog: Not "Loving" Equal Protection in California

Anyone reading this who is or knows someone in Cali, please forward this response. The day *after* heterosexual marriage is perfected, *then* feel free to tamper with homosexual marriage. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] FW: [NPHC] Kapitol Hill Blog: Not

Re: [scifinoir2] CW Scraps Pre-Robin Graysons

(with a flourish in Bosco's direction) Gentlefolk, I present to you... One of the 10 Luckiest Lifeforms on the Planet! -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [scifinoir2] CW Scraps Pre-Robin Graysons Date : Sat, 8 Nov 2008 17:35:45 -0800 (PST) From : Bosco Bosco <[E

[scifinoir2] Before Obama, There Was Bill Cosby

November 8, 2008 Before Obama, There Was Bill Cosby By TIM ARANGO Some theorists argue that political and social change is preceded by shifts in popular culture. So it's not surprising that t