Re: [RE][scifinoir2] The CW: Ain't No Beautiful Black People

2009-06-01 Thread Mr. Worf
This is slightly off topic, but I think that corporations have too much influence over the artistic decision making of most of the tv shows and movies as of late. STV and DS9 could have been better shows if they weren't being milked for every dollar. On Mon, Jun 1, 2009 at 10:00 AM, B. Smith wrot

[scifinoir2] Re: Blacks in Space: If sci-fi is the future, why is it so white?

2009-06-01 Thread Curtis, Jr.
I'm sorry. I just realized you made this post. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Tracey de Morsella" wrote: > > George > > > > Great Find!! > > > > Thanks > > > > From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On > Behalf Of George Arterberry > Sent: Monda

[scifinoir2] Blacks in Space: If sci-fi is the future, why is it so white?

2009-06-01 Thread Curtis, Jr.
Blacks in Space If sci-fi is the future, why is it so white? Danielle C. Belton | May 29, 2009 Star Trek's Lt. Uhura was a science-fiction pioneer in the 1970s -- a black woman answering the phone, I mean computer, in space. Uhura, played by actress Nichelle Nichols, was the commu

RE: [RE][scifinoir2] Fw: WHY DIDN'T WE SEE THIS???? - A Black Woman Admiral Rescuced The Maersk Alabama Captain!!!!!!!

2009-06-01 Thread Reece Jennings
Thanks, Fate! Good to know! _ From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Augustus Augustus Sent: Sunday, May 31, 2009 10:55 PM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: RE: [RE][scifinoir2] Fw: WHY DIDN'T WE SEE THIS - A Black Woman Admiral Rescuc

RE: [RE][scifinoir2] Fw: WHY DIDN'T WE SEE THIS???? - A Black Woman Admiral Rescuced The Maersk Alabama Captain!!!!!!!

2009-06-01 Thread Reece Jennings
Have you seen 'Flags of our Fathers'? Same thing, with all Marines shown as white. _ From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Keith Johnson Sent: Monday, June 01, 2009 12:28 AM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Fw: WHY D

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] The CW: Ain't No Beautiful Black People

2009-06-01 Thread Martin Baxter
Fortunately, I don't have to tune in for "Supernatural" myself. A friend DVRs it, and I watch it with him and his wife when I visit them on Saturdays. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [RE][scifinoir2] The CW: Ain't No Beautiful Black People Date : Mon, 01 Jun 200

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: Pontypool

2009-06-01 Thread Aubrey Leatherwood
Oh I think it would be LOVELY as a radio drama, which I think means that it was just well done in all aspects. On another, I have to say that the incessant chant "Sidnery Briar is alive." was just so creepy and beautiful and insanely relevant to what was happening in the film on both a consciou

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Pontypool

2009-06-01 Thread Justin Mohareb
I saw it the same weekend Watchmen came out. Mchattie and the two female leads were all in attendance. There was a q&a, but Canuck sheepishness took over and no one actually asked any questions. In retrospect, I regret not letting Mr. Mchattie know that that was the best movie I'd seen him

[RE][scifinoir2] Potty Break: RunPee.com lets you know when to go

2009-06-01 Thread Martin Baxter
rave... ever so diligent in his caring for the public. (filing that away for future need) Three cheers! Huzzah! Huzzah! HUZZAH! -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Potty Break: RunPee.com lets you know when to go Date : Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:46:45 -

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] The CW: Ain't No Beautiful Black People

2009-06-01 Thread B. Smith
Well I needed my weekly Supernatural fix and I liked Reaper as well. Plus I watched Everybody Hates Chris and The Game. I also liked their shortlived show Easy Money. Now that everything but Supernatural is gone they are sliding off my radar. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Martin Baxter"

[scifinoir2] Re: Pontypool

2009-06-01 Thread B. Smith
I really want to see it but none of our theaters is showing it and I don't have the IFC pay channel. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Grayson Reyes-Cole wrote: > > We just watched this movie. Have to admit I loved it. Has anyone else seen > it? The entire movie takes place in a remote Ontari

[scifinoir2] Potty Break: RunPee.com lets you know when to go

2009-06-01 Thread ravenadal
(So at the 50-minute mark in "Star Trek," when Capt. Pike leaves the bridge, you might want to leave for the john.) ~rave! Strategies for movie bathroom breaks by Mark Milian - Jun. 1, 2009 12:00 AM Los Angeles Times How many times have you been sitting in a movie theater and felt that famili

[scifinoir2] File - SciFiNoir People Profile Form

2009-06-01 Thread scifinoir2
Hi SciFiNoir Family. This is a notice to remind you to Post Your SciFiNoir People Profile on the SciFiNoir People Profile Map. It is a new profile section of our group that enables us to let other members know more about your specific interests in science fiction. If you have a sci-fi re

[scifinoir2] Re: Topic: What is the worst idea for a sequel?

2009-06-01 Thread ravenadal
A post-apocalyptic tale based on a novella by Harlan Ellison. A boy communicates telepathically with his dog as they scavenge for food and sex. Come on! If that doesn't scream sequel, I don't know what does! "A Boy and his Dog" (AKA "Psycho Boy and his Killer Dog") begs to be remade! Especiall

Re: [scifinoir2] Topic: What is the worst idea for a sequel?

2009-06-01 Thread Charles Sheehan-Miles
A Boy and His Dog Return? On Sun, May 31, 2009 at 2:57 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > What would be the worst idea for a tv or movie sequel? > > > > >

Re: [scifinoir2] Movies set for remake

2009-06-01 Thread Martin Baxter
(standing ovation) -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [scifinoir2] Movies set for remake Date : Sun, 31 May 2009 20:55:39 + (UTC) From : Keith Johnson To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com You know what? I'd prefer a return of the great cartoon "The Real Ghostb

Re: [scifinoir2] Topic: What is the worst idea for a sequel?

2009-06-01 Thread Martin Baxter
Keith, my friend... it's far too early in the morning to be screaming in horror... ;-D -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [scifinoir2] Topic: What is the worst idea for a sequel? Date : Sun, 31 May 2009 21:03:38 + (UTC) From : Keith Johnson To : scifinoir2

RE: [RE][scifinoir2] Fw: WHY DIDN'T WE SEE THIS???? - A Black Woman Admiral Rescuced The Maersk Alabama Captain!!!!!!!

2009-06-01 Thread Martin Baxter
Tracey, I hope not. Maybe having a President of color in the mix will help the filmmaker who undertakes the project get it right. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : RE: [RE][scifinoir2] Fw: WHY DIDN'T WE SEE THIS - A Black Woman Admiral Rescuced The Maersk Alabama C

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Teenage mutant ninja turtles?

2009-06-01 Thread Martin Baxter
That would make sense. Though it is a sad indictment on the system, shelving a movie project because its badly-conceived and executed marketing ploy failed. :-( -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Teenage mutant ninja turtles? Date : Sun, 31 May 20

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] The CW: Ain't No Beautiful Black People

2009-06-01 Thread Martin Baxter
NO, G. It's NOT "just you"... -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [RE][scifinoir2] The CW: Ain't No Beautiful Black People Date : Sun, 31 May 2009 19:48:29 EDT From : gwashin...@aol.com To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com In fact with the possible exception of Jer

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] The CW: Ain't No Beautiful Black People

2009-06-01 Thread Martin Baxter
Daryle, Smith launched it with a boom. Problem was, the show couldn't sustain the boom. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [RE][scifinoir2] The CW: Ain't No Beautiful Black People Date : Sun, 31 May 2009 19:50:18 -0400 From : Daryle Lockhart To : scifinoir2@ya

RE: [RE][scifinoir2] Fw: WHY DIDN'T WE SEE THIS???? - A Black Woman Admiral Rescuced The Maersk Alabama Captain!!!!!!!

2009-06-01 Thread Martin Baxter
Say it again, Brother Fate! -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : RE: [RE][scifinoir2] Fw: WHY DIDN'T WE SEE THIS - A Black Woman Admiral Rescuced The Maersk Alabama Captain!!! Date : Sun, 31 May 2009 19:52:08 -0700 (PDT) From : Augustus Augustus To : scifino

RE: [RE][scifinoir2] Fw: WHY DIDN'T WE SEE THIS???? - A Black Woman Admiral Rescuced The Maersk Alabama Captain!!!!!!!

2009-06-01 Thread Martin Baxter
(standing ovation) -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : RE: [RE][scifinoir2] Fw: WHY DIDN'T WE SEE THIS - A Black Woman Admiral Rescuced The Maersk Alabama Captain!!! Date : Sun, 31 May 2009 22:20:28 -0400 From : "Reece Jennings" To : "Only when lions hav

RE: [RE][scifinoir2] Fw: WHY DIDN'T WE SEE THIS???? - A Black Woman Admiral Rescuced The Maersk Alabama Captain!!!!!!!

2009-06-01 Thread Martin Baxter
Fate, that would really freak me out, looking at a female officer and calling her "sir". -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : RE: [RE][scifinoir2] Fw: WHY DIDN'T WE SEE THIS - A Black Woman Admiral Rescuced The Maersk Alabama Captain!!! Date : Sun, 31 May 2009 1

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] The CW: Ain't No Beautiful Black People

2009-06-01 Thread Martin Baxter
AAUUUGH! The WORD! The V-WORD! It burns my eyes! My very SOUL (deep rbeathing, re-gathering centers...) Okay, a story I heard once, regarding the reason for UPN's existence. Paramount was reportedly ticked off at the s

[RE][scifinoir2] Pontypool

2009-06-01 Thread Martin Baxter
Haven't seen it, but I do plan on it. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Pontypool Date : Sun, 31 May 2009 20:29:18 -0700 (PDT) From : Grayson Reyes-Cole To : scifinoir2@Yahoogroups.com We just watched this movie. Have to admit I loved it. Has anyone

Re: [scifinoir2] Movies set for remake

2009-06-01 Thread Martin Baxter
Yes, keith, it was all out at about the same time. And the less you remember about that, the better off your psyche will be. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [scifinoir2] Movies set for remake Date : Mon, 1 Jun 2009 04:30:48 + (UTC) From : Keith Johnson

Re: [scifinoir2] Deadliest Warrior: Shaka Zulu vs William Wallace

2009-06-01 Thread Martin Baxter
Would you believe me if I told you I nodded off on this *again*? I'm going to have to make myself check it out online. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [scifinoir2] Deadliest Warrior: Shaka Zulu vs William Wallace Date : Mon, 1 Jun 2009 04:25:08 + (UTC) Fro