[scifinoir2] FW: Michael Vick on 60 Minutes

2009-08-16 Thread Reece Jennings
People have strong opinions about this man and what he did. Check out the interview. My opinion? He still doesn't get it, but everybody deserves a second chance. I think he'll mess up again, maybe in some other area of his life. I hope not.

RE: Ponyo (Hayao Miyazaki} RE: [RE][scifinoir2] Something has gone wrong with "Where the Wild Things Are"

2009-08-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
The Kids in our theatre loved it too. But he said he was going to mail him the dvd. If I was going to introduce him to Miyazaki by DVD and not be watching it with him, I would use one of the others like Princess Mononoke. Once he was indoctrinated, I think his mind would be open to a sweet st

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Running robot

2009-08-16 Thread Mr. Worf
Speak of that k'putak no more! :) hehehe yea I remember that episode. That was a good one. I'm surprised that they haven't done it on CSI yet. On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 9:04 PM, Keith Johnson wrote: > > > And, to take this back to scifi, remember how in Star Trek TNG, Kempeck, > leader of the Klin

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Running robot

2009-08-16 Thread Keith Johnson
And, to take this back to scifi, remember how in Star Trek TNG, Kempeck, leader of the Klingon Empire, was poisoned, and engaged Picard to find out who did it? His wine was poisoned, and Kempeck, fatalistically, continues to indulge in the drink while telling Picard to find his killer, as the ki

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Running robot

2009-08-16 Thread Keith Johnson
It's been a long time since I've seen the B&W original... - Original Message - From: "Mr. Worf" To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 11:50:18 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Running robot Yea I forgot about that one. I saw

[scifinoir2] "District 9" Does Well at Box Office

2009-08-16 Thread Keith Johnson
[AP News] 'District 9' lifts off with No. 1 weekend at $37M By DAVID GERMAIN The Associated Press LOS ANGELES — The first-time director and cast of unknowns of the acclaimed sci-fi thriller "District 9 " have given Hollywood a late-summer box-office boost. Enlarge photo This mo

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Running robot

2009-08-16 Thread Mr. Worf
Yea I forgot about that one. I saw both versions of it. I think that I liked the Quaid version more. On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 8:47 PM, Keith Johnson wrote: > > > And the movie "DOA" with Dennis Quaid--itself a remake of an earlier movie > of the same name--had the same idea. Quaid plays a guy who'

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Running robot

2009-08-16 Thread Keith Johnson
And the movie "DOA" with Dennis Quaid--itself a remake of an earlier movie of the same name--had the same idea. Quaid plays a guy who's been poisoined with a radioactive material, and has a limited time to find out who did it. - Original Message - From: "Mr. Worf" To: scifinoir2@yaho

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] "Defying Gravity" on ABC now

2009-08-16 Thread Mr. Worf
they got a 3.7 last week versus the Simpsons at 4.6 (in reruns) Most of the science based shows don't do well. Huxley was right. Ever see Idocracy? On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 7:59 PM, Keith Johnson wrote: > > > how are the ratings so far? > > - Original Message - > From: "C.W. Badie" > To:

Re: [scifinoir2] "Warehouse 13"

2009-08-16 Thread Keith Johnson
yeah it's improving with each ep. - Original Message - From: wlro...@aol.com To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 6:12:04 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] "Warehouse 13" I have to admit the show is growing on me too. I am guessin

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] "Defying Gravity" on ABC now

2009-08-16 Thread Keith Johnson
how are the ratings so far? - Original Message - From: "C.W. Badie" To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 3:06:12 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [RE][scifinoir2] "Defying Gravity" on ABC now I liked it, but it's rather loose storytelling,

Re: Ponyo (Hayao Miyazaki} RE: [RE][scifinoir2] Something has gone wrong with "Where the Wild Things Are"

2009-08-16 Thread Keith Johnson
I took my wife to see it today. you know I'm always in the theatre when a Miyazaki film debuts! It's definitely more of a sweet film, aimed at younger kids. But that being said, I'd still take a young boy to see it, if for nothing else, to let him appreciate true animation (not the computer gene

RE: [RE][scifinoir2] Robert Downey Jr. To Bring Lestat Back To The Big Screen

2009-08-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
That is exactly why am intrigued. He is an acting curiosity, that is at least worth the price of a DVD rental. Now you are making me want to see tropic thunder again From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Mr. Worf Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 6:

RE: [RE]Ponyo (Hayao Miyazaki} RE: [RE][scifinoir2] Something has gone wrong with "Where the Wild Things Are"

2009-08-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
Get him something else. It adorable and sweet. If I were going to introduce Miyazaki to a nine year old, I would show him some of the other stuff. This is about a five year old boy who finds a pretty goldfish who turns into a little girl to be with and almost causes the destruction of the wo

[scifinoir2] topic: Dororo

2009-08-16 Thread Mr. Worf
Dororo is a live action movie that has lots of swordplay and special effects. Set in feudal Japan it is about a Japanese warlord that makes a deal with 48 demons to give them pieces of his first born son. Great mix of Japanese storytelling, occult, and over the top special effects. Very cool. Mor

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Robert Downey Jr. To Bring Lestat Back To The Big Screen

2009-08-16 Thread Mr. Worf
Isn't LeStat more of a libertine? He enjoys his earthly pleasures of sex and the kill. I have a hard time seeing Brad Pitt (or Robert Downey, but I guess if he can play a brotha he can do anything!) in that role. They need someone that can pull off swarthy. On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 7:59 AM, ravenad

Re: [scifinoir2] Gabrielle Union on FlashForward's hopeful diversity

2009-08-16 Thread Mr. Worf
Reminds me of Big O. :) I'll be watching though. On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 12:04 PM, ravenadal wrote: > http://scifiwire.com/2009/08/gabrielle-union-on-flashf.php > > Gabrielle Union joined the cast of ABC's upcoming sci-fi thriller series > FlashForward after the pilot and told us that she'll pla

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] "Defying Gravity" on ABC now

2009-08-16 Thread Mr. Worf
I agree. I was just thinking of how american tv does things historically. Like Lost for example. They may be doing the same thing on UK tv too but we don't know them so they may not stick out as much. On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 5:21 PM, Martin Baxter wrote: > As I've said in another thread, Mr Worf,

Re: [scifinoir2] New trailer for Stargate:Universe

2009-08-16 Thread Mr. Worf
That has more to do with the editor than the material usually. They sometimes try to edit a completely different story out of the material that was shot. Also trailers can be an art onto themselves. Like the star wars clips done to the magnum pi theme. On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 12:09 PM, C.W. Badie

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Running robot

2009-08-16 Thread Mr. Worf
The polonium thing really happened. They have already used it in Law and Order, and also NCIS. Healthy guy goes to lunch comes home coughing up blood. On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 5:37 PM, Martin Baxter wrote: > Gentlemen... those are a couple of nice little ideas for stories. > > > > > > -[ R

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: GREATEST CANCELED SCIFI SHOWS

2009-08-16 Thread Mr. Worf
That's one of the things that I liked and disliked about the show. I didn't understand why they would waste training on making someone into a grunt and into a fighter pilot. You should be one or the other and not both. That would take too long to do in a war situation especially if you are trying t

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Running robot

2009-08-16 Thread Martin Baxter
Gentlemen... those are a couple of nice little ideas for stories. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Running robot Date : Sun, 16 Aug 2009 17:18:58 -0700 From : "Mr. Worf" To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Hmmm that's almost as bad as receiving

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: GREATEST CANCELED SCIFI SHOWS

2009-08-16 Thread Martin Baxter
That's right... he was in the pilot ep. If he'd stuck with the show... nah. Those marshmallows would've run back home to Mommy. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [scifinoir2] Re: GREATEST CANCELED SCIFI SHOWS Date : Sun, 16 Aug 2009 14:13:26 -0700 (PDT) From : "

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] "Defying Gravity" on ABC now

2009-08-16 Thread Martin Baxter
Ohyeaohyeaohyeaohyea... shame they couldn't figure out a way to get her on the ship. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [RE][scifinoir2] "Defying Gravity" on ABC now Date : Sun, 16 Aug 2009 14:15:54 -0700 (PDT) From : "C.W. Badie" To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.c

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] "Defying Gravity" on ABC now

2009-08-16 Thread Martin Baxter
As I've said in another thread, Mr Worf, I think that not having guest stars on a series might be a blessing in disguise. I've long admired the British formula of television, in which a set cast of actors, writers and directors allows for greater story cohesion and development. One rarely gets a

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Running robot

2009-08-16 Thread Mr. Worf
Hmmm that's almost as bad as receiving a coffee with a polonium twist. On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 1:45 PM, C.W. Badie wrote: > > > Hmph...why worry about ninjas when someone can slip you a nanobot cocktail > that will reduce you to gray goo in mid-conversation? > > -- >

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] "Defying Gravity" on ABC now

2009-08-16 Thread Mr. Worf
The formula isn't right for network tv. They will kill it because they can't do any product placement or have cameos of guest stars to boost the ratings. The show is tepid at best and a snoozefest at its worst. On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 at 12:56 PM, Martin Baxter wrote: > Pal, it's a Canadian series,

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Fwd: Triple Asteroid System Surprises Scientists

2009-08-16 Thread Martin Baxter
Didn't someone once say, "Knowledge is power?" -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Fwd: Triple Asteroid System Surprises Scientists Date : Sun, 16 Aug 2009 14:06:32 -0700 (PDT) From : "C.W. Badie" To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Um...I have ab

RE: [RE]Ponyo (Hayao Miyazaki} RE: [RE][scifinoir2] Something has gone wrong with "Where the Wild Things Are"

2009-08-16 Thread Martin Baxter
Tracey, I'm sorry -- I was thinking about giving it to him on DVD by then. Doubt his mother would let me take him to see it, even if it were showing then. She's one man-hatin' woman. I'm her brother, and she'll barely let me into her house. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Sub

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Something has gone wrong with "Where the Wild Things Are"

2009-08-16 Thread Martin Baxter
It's the cravings... they've got your thought processes all wonky. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Something has gone wrong with "Where the Wild Things Are" Date : Sun, 16 Aug 2009 14:47:47 -0700 (PDT) From : "C.W. Badie" To : scifinoir2@ya

RE: [RE][scifinoir2] Something has gone wrong with "Where the Wild Things Are"

2009-08-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
As I said, the kids went wild at the preview and a lot of them are already big fans of the book, with a bias toward loving it anyway. I did not even see the date on the article -Original Message- From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Justin Moha

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Something has gone wrong with "Where the Wild Things Are"

2009-08-16 Thread Justin Mohareb
Since this article is a year old, and the previews have been circulating online and in theatres, I presume any issues have been worked out. Justin On Fri, Aug 7, 2009 at 6:36 PM, Martin Baxter wrote: > (a single sigh of exasperation, followed by a Little Debbie binge) > > > > > > -[ Recei

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Looking forward to "District 9"

2009-08-16 Thread Augustus Augustus
B, that was one of my points too.  the depiction of the Nigerians.  the Black guard continually saying "yes Boss."  that pissed me off. --- On Sat, 8/15/09, B. Smith wrote: From: B. Smith Subject: Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Looking forward to "District 9" To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Date: Saturd

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Gabrielle Union on FlashForward's hopeful diversity

2009-08-16 Thread George Arterberry
I give this show six episodes. --- On Sun, 8/16/09, Martin Baxter wrote: From: Martin Baxter Subject: [RE][scifinoir2] Gabrielle Union on FlashForward's hopeful diversity To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, August 16, 2009, 3:45 PM   I'll tak

Re: [scifinoir2] "Warehouse 13"

2009-08-16 Thread wlrouge
I have to admit the show is growing on me too. I am guessing like any show the first season sucks. If it last long enough they might find out what works and don't. --Lavender From: Keith Johnson Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2009 12:40 AM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [scifinoir2]

RE: [RE]Ponyo (Hayao Miyazaki} RE: [RE][scifinoir2] Something has gone wrong with "Where the Wild Things Are"

2009-08-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
I do not think it will be in the theatres then. It is only at 3 theaters here in a 100 mile radius. Ask him if he has seen the Miyazaki hits, the ones more well known and awarded like Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke? From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Something has gone wrong with "Where the Wild Things Are"

2009-08-16 Thread C.W. Badie
It's okay...the walk builds up my appetite...What am I saying?!? From: Martin Baxter To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 3:20:47 PM Subject: Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Something has gone wrong with "Where the Wild Things Are"   I tried to

Re: [scifinoir2] forget Tweetdeck -- Use HootSuite instead!

2009-08-16 Thread C.W. Badie
Hoot-Suite? Tweetdeck? I'm still trying to suss out Twitter! From: "wlro...@aol.com" To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 1, 2009 10:40:14 PM Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] forget Tweetdeck -- Use HootSuite instead!   I use Bdule. It allows you to

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] "Defying Gravity" on ABC now

2009-08-16 Thread C.W. Badie
Yupyou got that right...probably win awards if it was done in AustraliaNo offense my Aussie friends... From: Martin Baxter To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 2:56:54 PM Subject: Re: [RE][scifinoir2] "Defying Gravity" on ABC no

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] "Defying Gravity" on ABC now

2009-08-16 Thread C.W. Badie
P.S. I almost forgot...Baby Gurl wifey is Phoyne Okay...my son is kicking me off his comp for attempting ghetto From: Martin Baxter To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 3:05:54 PM Subject: Re: [RE][scifinoir2] "Defying Gravity"

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] "Defying Gravity" on ABC now

2009-08-16 Thread C.W. Badie
I rest my case... From: Martin Baxter To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 3:05:54 PM Subject: Re: [RE][scifinoir2] "Defying Gravity" on ABC now   I'm still wondering if the leadenness isn't by design. The flashbacks do put a little p

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: GREATEST CANCELED SCIFI SHOWS

2009-08-16 Thread C.W. Badie
You're forgetting R. Lee Ermy...Oh...never mind...What would he know about sci-fi? From: Martin Baxter To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 3:15:56 PM Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Re: GREATEST CANCELED SCIFI SHOWS   Trying to find out wh

Re: [scifinoir2] GREATEST CANCELED SCIFI SHOWS

2009-08-16 Thread C.W. Badie
Now, take the pebble...Oops, wrong e-group... From: Martin Baxter To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 3:31:53 PM Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] GREATEST CANCELED SCIFI SHOWS   Deep breathing... focus... just like the monks taught me...

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Fwd: Triple Asteroid System Surprises Scientists

2009-08-16 Thread C.W. Badie
Um...I have about 10 myself...I don't feel so alone! From: Martin Baxter To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 3:40:14 PM Subject: Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Fwd: Triple Asteroid System Surprises Scientists   Pal, why be ashamed? Myself, I ha

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Running robot

2009-08-16 Thread C.W. Badie
Hmph...why worry about ninjas when someone can slip you a nanobot cocktail that will reduce you to gray goo in mid-conversation? From: Martin Baxter To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2009 6:46:22 AM Subject: [RE][scifinoir2] Running robot

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Foundation-like

2009-08-16 Thread C.W. Badie
Before I was 8...Lost In Space, Star Trek... From: Martin Baxter To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2009 7:34:13 AM Subject: Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Foundation-like   rave, I was bitten around my tenth birthday. -[ Received Mail

[RE]Ponyo (Hayao Miyazaki} RE: [RE][scifinoir2] Something has gone wrong with "Where the Wild Things Are"

2009-08-16 Thread Martin Baxter
Thank you, Tracey. I'll keep this in mind, and try to gauge him on the matter without giving anything away. Hopefully, I'll be heading up to Jersey, where he and his mother live, for Thanksgiving, depending on how my money looks then. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject :

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Fwd: Triple Asteroid System Surprises Scientists

2009-08-16 Thread Martin Baxter
Pal, why be ashamed? Myself, I have four different search-engines on my browser page alone, and links to seven more. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Fwd: Triple Asteroid System Surprises Scientists Date : Sun, 16 Aug 2009 10:46:54 -0700 (PDT)

RE: [scifinoir2] New trailer for Stargate:Universe

2009-08-16 Thread Martin Baxter
Tracey, good actors can only make for a good series. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : RE: [scifinoir2] New trailer for Stargate:Universe Date : Sun, 16 Aug 2009 13:28:13 -0700 From : "Tracey de Morsella" To : I've been down on Stargate Universe, but the traile

Re: [scifinoir2] GREATEST CANCELED SCIFI SHOWS

2009-08-16 Thread Martin Baxter
Deep breathing... focus... just like the monks taught me... -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [scifinoir2] GREATEST CANCELED SCIFI SHOWS Date : Sun, 16 Aug 2009 10:36:21 -0700 (PDT) From : "C.W. Badie" To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com (hiding bazooka bracelet

RE: [scifinoir2] New trailer for Stargate:Universe

2009-08-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
I've been down on Stargate Universe, but the trailer kinda pulled me in. Word of warning, I like much of the cast. That could be influencing me From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of C.W. Badie Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 12:10 PM To: scifinoir2@yah

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Something has gone wrong with "Where the Wild Things Are"

2009-08-16 Thread Martin Baxter
I tried to send you a few boxes, pal, but they still haven't upgraded these danged USB ports for matter transmission... -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Something has gone wrong with "Where the Wild Things Are" Date : Sun, 16 Aug 2009 11:01:25 -

[scifinoir2] E-Book Sales are finally stacking up

2009-08-16 Thread ravenadal
http://ahrahjee.notlong.com E-book reading is on the rise as smart phones challenge Kindle 11:28 PM CDT on Friday, August 14, 2009 FROM WIRE REPORTS A few weeks ago, Pasquale Castaldo was waiting at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport for a delayed flight, when a man sitting across from hi

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: GREATEST CANCELED SCIFI SHOWS

2009-08-16 Thread Martin Baxter
Trying to find out who consulted on the show in terms of military matters... and nothing. Might explain a thing or three. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [scifinoir2] Re: GREATEST CANCELED SCIFI SHOWS Date : Sun, 16 Aug 2009 10:59:27 -0700 (PDT) From : "C.W. B

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] What was the last SF novel you read that made you go "WOW!"

2009-08-16 Thread C.W. Badie
Lucifer's Hammer by Larry NivenIt's been years since I read that. In fact, the only part I can remember is (SPOILER ALERT!!!) the surfer dude riding the tidal wave into New York City... From: B. Smith To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 2,

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] "Defying Gravity" on ABC now

2009-08-16 Thread Martin Baxter
I'm still wondering if the leadenness isn't by design. The flashbacks do put a little pep in the proceedings, though not much. The first few reviews I read on this from other viewers marked it as " 'Grey's Anatomy' in Space". I'm seeing more " 'Lost' in Space" with every viewing. -[

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] "Defying Gravity" on ABC now

2009-08-16 Thread Martin Baxter
Pal, it's a Canadian series, the rights to which ABC bought, so it'll probably last its full run. http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1319690/ -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [RE][scifinoir2] "Defying Gravity" on ABC now Date : Sun, 16 Aug 2009 12:06:12 -0700 (PDT) F

[RE][scifinoir2] Gabrielle Union on FlashForward's hopeful diversity

2009-08-16 Thread Martin Baxter
I'll take this as a second plus, in addition to Sawyer's stamp-of-approval/writing-an-ep-himself. Martin (oddly enough, logged in here to avoid temptation to watch "Bad Boys II", but Gabrielle clearly demands my attention...) -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifino

Re: [scifinoir2] New trailer for Stargate:Universe

2009-08-16 Thread C.W. Badie
Offputting...another good word...Fellas, when a story fails to really hook me, and I consider myself the pushover in the group, the series just mightJUST might, be in trouble...but then again, I was wrong about Tom Cruise From: Martin Baxter To: scifi

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] "Defying Gravity" on ABC now

2009-08-16 Thread C.W. Badie
Leaden...That's the word! From: Martin Baxter To: scifino...@yahoogroups..com Sent: Monday, August 3, 2009 8:24:50 AM Subject: [RE][scifinoir2] "Defying Gravity" on ABC now   Keith, I almost missed it, stumbling across it two minutes before it bbegan. I I en

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] "Defying Gravity" on ABC now

2009-08-16 Thread C.W. Badie
I liked it, but it's rather loose storytelling, the type of looseness the leads to cancellation... From: Martin Baxter To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, August 3, 2009 8:24:50 AM Subject: [RE][scifinoir2] "Defying Gravity" on ABC now   Keith, I al

[scifinoir2] Gabrielle Union on FlashForward's hopeful diversity

2009-08-16 Thread ravenadal
http://scifiwire.com/2009/08/gabrielle-union-on-flashf.php Gabrielle Union joined the cast of ABC's upcoming sci-fi thriller series FlashForward after the pilot and told us that she'll play a criminal defense attorney engaged to Demetri Noh (John Cho). She said the pairing of her African-Americ

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Robert Downey Jr. To Bring Lestat Back To The Big Screen

2009-08-16 Thread C.W. Badie
True, but in hindsight, I saw that he would not have delivered LeStat as well as Cruise... From: Tracey de Morsella To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 12:44:54 PM Subject: RE: [RE][scifinoir2] Robert Downey Jr. To Bring Lestat Back To

Re: [scifinoir2] Cougars

2009-08-16 Thread C.W. Badie
As a cabbie, I've had a few rather 'forward' invitations' by some of my senior customers, so this cracked me up and brought back a few memories...Ever had any experiences like that? From: Reece Jennings To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, Augus

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: GREATEST CANCELED SCIFI SHOWS

2009-08-16 Thread C.W. Badie
Though I appreciate the homage to us jarheads, they could have put more effort into the scripts, especially the storyline...I won't go into the impracticle combat space suits or the lack of stealth create by all of the light on the exterior of said suits and weapons or annoying beeps...(gag) las

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Something has gone wrong with "Where the Wild Things Are"

2009-08-16 Thread C.W. Badie
(growling as I grab my wallet and walk out of my door...) From: Martin Baxter To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 6:53:38 AM Subject: Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Something has gone wrong with "Where the Wild Things Are"   (shrugs) Those li

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Looking forward to "District 9"

2009-08-16 Thread B. Smith
Apparently Halo will go back into production but without Peter Jackson's involvement. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Martin Baxter" wrote: > > You know there's a Halo anime coming out, don't you? > > http://buttonmasher.co.nz/blog/2009/07/27/halo-animated-series-announced/ > > > > >

RE: [RE][scifinoir2] Robert Downey Jr. To Bring Lestat Back To The Big Screen

2009-08-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
I agree he did do a good job. I’m not the biggest Cruise fan these days, however, I still like him when he allows himself to move beyond the Cruise as heroes roles. In addition to Lestat, I liked him a lot as a socialpath in Collateral as Vincent in the and Les Grossman in Tropic Thunder.

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Fwd: Triple Asteroid System Surprises Scientists

2009-08-16 Thread C.W. Badie
It's okay, I found it by putting the article title in my seach engine...don't want to mention which because not Google-ing is so unfashionable(?)... From: Martin Baxter To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 7:07:20 AM Subject: Re: [RE][s

RE: [RE][scifinoir2] Robert Downey Jr. To Bring Lestat Back To The Big Screen

2009-08-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
I thank I remember wanting him in the part. I loved him in Warlock. He is such an underused actor From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of C.W. Badie Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 10:14 AM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [RE][scifinoir2]

Re: [scifinoir2] GREATEST CANCELED SCIFI SHOWS

2009-08-16 Thread C.W. Badie
(hiding bazooka bracelet) Yes...think about that for a moment... From: Martin Baxter To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 7:14:29 AM Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] GREATEST CANCELED SCIFI SHOWS   (taking up arms, realizing that messing with

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Robert Downey Jr. To Bring Lestat Back To The Big Screen

2009-08-16 Thread C.W. Badie
At that point, I had, in my mind, Julian Sands (Warlock) as perfect for the role. I just couldn't picture "Top Gun" Cruise as an 18th century anything! However, he took the role and made LeStat his...He did a very good job and I was surprised... From: Tracey

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Robert Downey Jr. To Bring Lestat Back To The Big Screen

2009-08-16 Thread C.W. Badie
Visually, I figured Julian Sands (Warlock) would have been perfect as LeStat, but Cruise captured all the wildness that was LeStat, so well that anyone who has played the role since I found lacking...Brad Pitt as LeStat? I'll have to think on that...Downey? Until I see him in it...This one, I'll

Ponyo (Hayao Miyazaki} RE: [RE][scifinoir2] Something has gone wrong with "Where the Wild Things Are"

2009-08-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
Keep in mind, I was with two little girls, six and eight who can be dramatic. They “loved it” that being said, the kids in the theatre were young… say 4-8 on average with some older kids. These girls were primed for it. Back when I was sicker and could not go out, I would have them do m

RE: [RE][scifinoir2] Something has gone wrong with "Where the Wild Things Are"

2009-08-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
How did the kids respond to the preview. From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bosco Bosco Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 7:30 AM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Something has gone wrong with "Where the Wild Things Are"

RE: [RE][scifinoir2] Robert Downey Jr. To Bring Lestat Back To The Big Screen

2009-08-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
I read the series so long ago, that I can not remember the original character. I was young at the time and liked Cruise, but I do not think I saw him as Lestat. My gut is Downey does not fit either, but I like him in almost every roles he plays, even movies I do not care for, so I am intrigued

RE: [RE][scifinoir2] Something has gone wrong with "Where the Wild Things Are"

2009-08-16 Thread Martin Baxter
Tracey, how did they like the movie itself? Not only do I want to see it for myself, but I want to know if it'll entertain my nine-year-old nephew. I've sent him a few movies, but no anime as yet, and want your gauge on it. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : RE: [RE][sc

RE: [RE][scifinoir2] Something has gone wrong with "Where the Wild Things Are"

2009-08-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
I took my daughter Kira and her buddy to see Ponyo (Hayao Miyazaki}yesterday and they had a preview of Where the Wild Things Are. The kids went wild. They loved the previews. From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Martin Baxter Sent: Sunday, Aug

RE: [RE][scifinoir2] Robert Downey Jr. To Bring Lestat Back To The Big Screen

2009-08-16 Thread Tracey de Morsella
What do you mean? From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of C.W. Badie Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 4:24 AM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Robert Downey Jr. To Bring Lestat Back To The Big Screen Downey as LeStat

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Robert Downey Jr. To Bring Lestat Back To The Big Screen

2009-08-16 Thread ravenadal
I hear you. Ann Rice always said she envisioned a young Rutgar Hauer as Lestat. Today, I would go with Brad Pitt in all his Achilles' glory (in fact, Pitt should have been Lestat in the original movie). ~rave! --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "C.W. Badie" wrote: > > Downey as LeStat?? Aw

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Something has gone wrong with "Where the Wild Things Are"

2009-08-16 Thread Bosco Bosco
I meant to mention that I saw a preview for Where the Wild Things Are when I took my youngest son to see the latest Harry Potter. I assume it's still being released but I forgot what the date was. B --- On Sun, 8/16/09, Martin Baxter wrote: From: Martin Baxter Subject: Re: [RE][scifinoir2] S

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Amazon Needs to Make the Kindle Available Beyond Amazon.com: Report

2009-08-16 Thread Martin Baxter
I'm fine, pal. Just working too hard and getting old. (Proof of how hard I've been working -- I almost crossed up "working" and "getting" in that sentence. 8-O ) As for catching you up, based on the posts of yours I've read so far, you're pretty much current. -[ Received Mail Conten

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Looking forward to "District 9"

2009-08-16 Thread Martin Baxter
You know there's a Halo anime coming out, don't you? http://buttonmasher.co.nz/blog/2009/07/27/halo-animated-series-announced/ -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Looking forward to "District 9" Date : Sun, 16 Aug 2009 05:05:30 -0700 (PDT) From :

Re: [scifinoir2] GREATEST CANCELED SCIFI SHOWS

2009-08-16 Thread Martin Baxter
(taking up arms, realizing that messing with Cleo means messing with Gina...) -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [scifinoir2] GREATEST CANCELED SCIFI SHOWS Date : Sat, 15 Aug 2009 20:54:58 -0700 (PDT) From : "C.W. Badie" To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Now do

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Fwd: Triple Asteroid System Surprises Scientists

2009-08-16 Thread Martin Baxter
Can't remember the exact link, but the site is http://www.kalkion.com -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Fwd: Triple Asteroid System Surprises Scientists Date : Sat, 15 Aug 2009 20:53:44 -0700 (PDT) From : "C.W. Badie" To : scifinoir2@yahoogrou

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Fwd: Triple Asteroid System Surprises Scientists

2009-08-16 Thread Martin Baxter
??? The links were there, pal. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Fwd: Triple Asteroid System Surprises Scientists Date : Sat, 15 Aug 2009 20:53:44 -0700 (PDT) From : "C.W. Badie" To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Oh darn...no link???

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Looking forward to "District 9"

2009-08-16 Thread George Arterberry
I think if the movie is a big success the Halo project may again se the light of day. --- On Sun, 8/16/09, Keith Johnson wrote: From: Keith Johnson Subject: Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Looking forward to "District 9" To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, August 16, 2009, 3:52 AM

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: GREATEST CANCELED SCIFI SHOWS

2009-08-16 Thread Martin Baxter
I agree with you, pal, particularly based on that ending it had. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [scifinoir2] Re: GREATEST CANCELED SCIFI SHOWS Date : Sat, 15 Aug 2009 21:08:24 -0700 (PDT) From : "C.W. Badie" To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Uh...to be fair

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Something has gone wrong with "Where the Wild Things Are"

2009-08-16 Thread Martin Baxter
(shrugs) Those lingering traces of evil in me have to work their way out... ;-) -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Something has gone wrong with "Where the Wild Things Are" Date : Sat, 15 Aug 2009 20:50:56 -0700 (PDT) From : "C.W. Badie" To :

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Robert Downey Jr. To Bring Lestat Back To The Big Screen

2009-08-16 Thread C.W. Badie
Downey as LeStat?? Aw heck, I was wrong about Cruz... From: Tracey de Morsella To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 1:04:48 AM Subject: RE: [RE][scifinoir2] Robert Downey Jr. To Bring Lestat Back To The Big Screen   Normally I would f

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Looking forward to "District 9"

2009-08-16 Thread C.W. Badie
That's a pity... From: Keith Johnson To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 2:48:11 AM Subject: Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Looking forward to "District 9"   No, I think this is really serious... - Original Message - From: "C.W. Badie"

Re: [scifinoir2] "Being Human"

2009-08-16 Thread C.W. Badie
I get digitally enhanced TV off the air...Julia Childs is as good as it gets... From: Mr. Worf To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 3:55:47 AM Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] "Being Human"   I uploaded the episodes for the folks that dont ge

Re: [scifinoir2] "Being Human"

2009-08-16 Thread C.W. Badie
Simple...It's in the script! From: Mr. Worf To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2009 5:03:44 AM Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] "Being Human"   Something about this show has been nagging me. With all of the heightened security now how can someo

Re: [scifinoir2] "Being Human"

2009-08-16 Thread Mr. Worf
Something about this show has been nagging me. With all of the heightened security now how can someone that is immortal continue to exist and manage to change his or her id? On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 8:08 PM, C.W. Badie wrote: > > > (*sniff*) You guys get all the good stuff! > > --

Re: [scifinoir2] "Being Human"

2009-08-16 Thread Mr. Worf
I uploaded the episodes for the folks that dont get bbc america a few days ago. Did you see it? On Sat, Aug 15, 2009 at 8:08 PM, C.W. Badie wrote: > > > (*sniff*) You guys get all the good stuff! > > -- > *From:* Keith Johnson > *To:* scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com > *Se

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Looking forward to "District 9"

2009-08-16 Thread Keith Johnson
thanks for clearing that up. Do you think any of the look of the aliens and stuff, though, are Halo influenced? again, the thought was it was pulled over from early production work Jackson had already done on Halo... - Original Message - From: "thebayindo" To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.

Re: [scifinoir2] "Warehouse 13"

2009-08-16 Thread Keith Johnson
Aw the Wild, Wild West. Good times from a heyday of scifi on television. - Original Message - From: "C.W. Badie" To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 11:17:53 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] "Warehouse 13" That's it exactly

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Looking forward to "District 9"

2009-08-16 Thread Keith Johnson
No, I think this is really serious... - Original Message - From: "C.W. Badie" To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 15, 2009 11:12:17 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject: Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Looking forward to "District 9" Aw...If you remember, the first