Re: [scifinoir2] Relatives of Harry Potter actress charged in attack

There are black middle easterners. That is silly but WE do get crap from all other races. On Fri, Jul 2, 2010 at 11:45 PM, Keith Johnson wrote: > > > Yeah, you see it a lot. Here in the States, there are still a lot of people > from Asian and Middle Eastern countries who freak if their children d

Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

Good. I'm happy to see it bomb in a spectacular way. It was just wrong what they did to the casting. On Fri, Jul 2, 2010 at 11:10 PM, Keith Johnson wrote: > > > Well, this saves me from a difficult choice. Really irritated at how Asian > and Inuit characters were being played by white actors (wit

Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

Keith, I wish I could even guess what M Night had on his mind. On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 2:10 AM, Keith Johnson wrote: > > > Well, this saves me from a difficult choice. Really irritated at how Asian > and Inuit characters were being played by white actors (with the odd > exception of the Japanese P

Re: [scifinoir2] Okay, Who's Gonna Play the Russian Spy in the Movie?

Keith, my first thought at casting CHapman went to another "Firefly" alum, Christina Hendricks . Extra cred in this, because she just topped one of those innumerable Beautiful People Lists. On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 2:38 AM, Keith Johnson wrote

Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

In one of his interviews about the movie he talked about mixed racial casting that he did. He seem proud of the fact that he did that, but I doubt he actually looked at the "big picture." Nor did he look at race relations and Hollywood's history of portrayal race on screen. On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at

[scifinoir2] Friday Freebies: Fast Food All Week

Friday Freebies: Fast Food All Week - Read Comments - Recommend - Print - Email Article - Larger

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: New Cries for Steele to Resign after Afghanistan Comments

Frankly, Keith, I'm surprised that the clown has lasted this long. On "Countdown" last night, one commentator suggested that this means one of two things, that Steele is either a Russian sleeper agent or he's part of an insidious plot designed to make Ms Palin look more comeptent in the eyes of the

Re: [scifinoir2] Friday Freebies: Fast Food All Week

Thanks, Mr Worf! I'll take the first three gladly! On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 7:07 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > Friday Freebies: Fast Food All Week > >- Read Comments > >- Recommend >- > Print

Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

I'm really doubting that he looked. Seeing the source material the first time through would drive me to cast other than Caucasian actors. Common sense. On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 7:05 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > In one of his interviews about the movie he talked about mixed racial > casting that he di

Re: [scifinoir2] Some Ancient Stars In Milky Way Were Born Elsewhere

Again, Brent, I'm kicking myself for getting away from space-based SF writing... thanks for the post. Fascinating to contemplate. On Fri, Jul 2, 2010 at 11:19 PM, brent wodehouse < brent_wodeho...@thefence.us> wrote: > > > > http://www.space.com/scienceastronomy/milky-way-ancient-stars-collisions

Re: [scifinoir2] As Kin Crashes and Burns, the Droid X rises

Gerald, allow me to confirm that. As a Verizon broadband customer, I read that in the mailer that came with last month's bill. On Fri, Jul 2, 2010 at 10:27 PM, Gerald Haynes wrote: > > > I've read that Verizon will charge an extra fee and a data cap to use it as > a hotspot. > > Gerald Haynes >

Re: [scifinoir2] McDonald's menu is getting leaner

Okay, that's why I've never seen it. I don't usually go up that way when I go there, because I usually take MARTA. On Fri, Jul 2, 2010 at 8:47 PM, Keith Johnson wrote: > > > The one at Moreland is actually very old. It was there when that complex > opened a few years back. It's on the righthand s

Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

Maybe he or his bosses thought that it would have more appeal if it were a white cast? I dunno. I wonder how close it was to the storyline or even the anime? Sometimes it is kind of hard to take a story like that and boil it down to 90 minutes. On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 4:12 AM, Martin Baxter wrote:

Re: [scifinoir2] Victorian Star Wars Portraits Paint Characters in New Light

Oh, man! I want a "What If... ?" SW line as well. Thanks again, Brent. On Fri, Jul 2, 2010 at 5:25 PM, brent wodehouse wrote: > > > > http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/101634-Victorian-Star-Wars-Portraits-Paint-Characters-in-New-Light > > (Please note also: http://www.sillof.com/C-Steamp

Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

>From a couple of the trailers I've managed to sit through, it looks close to the source material, but the dialogue felt rushed, as thought they knew they were packing a three-year storyline into 90 minutes. And, if he or his bosses thought that, then that "hidde rac

Re: [scifinoir2] How Microsoft Crowdsourced the Making of Office 2010

Part of the reason my friend did what he did with his EULA was for exactly that reason, because so many people don't read the fine print before putting down their John Hancock. I know I didn't before that. Now, I close my door to allow mself to read it without interruption. On Fri, Jul 2, 2010 at

[scifinoir2] New Film website

I discovered a new film website that focuses on Indie and foreign films. There are also some short films that you can watch on the site. You can also discuss the films on the site. http://mubi.com/home -- Celebrating 10 years of bringing diversity to perversity! Mahogany at: http://groups.yahoo

Re: [scifinoir2] New Film website

This site was previously called theauteurs.com. I've been a member for 7 months. It is ESSENTIAL. It's like film school for a lot less. The best social community for film enthusiasts ever. On Jul 3, 2010, at 8:02 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: I discovered a new film website that focuses on Indie and

Re: [scifinoir2] How Microsoft Crowdsourced the Making of Office 2010

At one point in the late 90s the eulas were over 10 pages long! They seem to be trimming them back a little now. Facebook just had some problems with their eula about a week ago. On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 4:46 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > > > Part of the reason my friend did what he did with his EULA

[scifinoir2] Greatest American Hero marathon on Siffy

It begins tomorrow at 9 am, and it just runs... don't ask, just say thanks and enjoy. -- "If all the world's a stage and we are merely players, who the bloody hell wrote the script?" -- Charles E Grant http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik

Re: [scifinoir2] New Film website

Thank you, Mr Worf! On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 8:02 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > I discovered a new film website that focuses on Indie and foreign films. > There are also some short films that you can watch on the site. You can also > discuss the films on the site. > > http://mubi.com/home > > > > -- >

Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

So I've been trying to write a review for this film for 3 days now. It's THAT BAD. But one thing I wanna say straight away: It's not the race of the actors that ruins this film. It's a horribly written, horribly directed picture. And it didn't need to be. I can see this working with

Re: [scifinoir2] [Mexican Wrestlers]

I went to Lucha Vavoom in LA once. My favorite part had to be the audience members dressed like that in suits and masks arriving in late 1940s cars. I was definitely under costumed. On Jul 3, 2010, at 7:36 AM, "Mr. Worf" wrote: > My favorite pic out of these are the two guys sitting at the

Re: [scifinoir2] [Mexican Wrestlers]

Tracy, that just became part of one of my stories. Thanks, and expect due credit upon publication! [?][?] On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 8:36 AM, Tracy Curtis wrote: > > > I went to Lucha Vavoom in LA once. My favorite part had to be the audience > members dressed like that in suits and masks arriving i

Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

Daryle, the mere act of *reading* that hurt. On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 8:27 AM, Daryle Lockhart wrote: > > > So I've been trying to write a review for this film for 3 days now. It's > THAT BAD. > > But one thing I wanna say straight away: It's not the race of the actors > that ruins this film.

[scifinoir2] Dodge Roadside Bombs in a -- Wait For It -- Flying Car

I predict that this will make Keith happy... Dodge Roadside Bombs in a — Wait For It — *Flying Car* - By Spencer Ackerman [image: Email Author] - July 1, 2010 | - 4:44 pm | - Categories: DarpaWatch

[scifinoir2] 4 Reasons Why Microsoft's Kin Phones Failed

http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/06/four-reasons-why-microsofts-kin-phone-failed/ -- "If all the world's a stage and we are merely players, who the bloody hell wrote the script?" -- Charles E Grant http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik

Re: [scifinoir2] [Mexican Wrestlers]

Thank you! I'm looking forward to it. On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 11:39 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > > > Tracy, that just became part of one of my stories. Thanks, and expect due > credit upon publication! [?][?] > > On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 8:36 AM, Tracy Curtis wrote: > >> >> >> I went to Lucha Vavoom

[scifinoir2] Re: [Old Spice - Questions]

What's remarkable about this series of commercials (including the ones featuring Terry Crews) is that they've made Old Spice not only "cool" but relevant, again. I mean, seriously, OLD SPICE? Old Spice is the stuff I gave MY dad for Father's Day. A former co-worker of mine used to love when s

Re: [scifinoir2] Relatives of Harry Potter actress charged in attack

True dat, of course there's the whole dark-skinned prejudice in many countries where the populace isn't African, such as in India, where dark skinned women aren't celebrated as much as light skinned ones. - Original Message - From: "Mr. Worf" To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat

Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

I don't know Martin. I wonder if he's simply limited in skills--which ain't necessarily a bad thing. With "The Sixth Sense", "Unbreakable", (which I love), and "Signs", he crafted tight, atmospheric, even scary films. He may have relied too much on the surprise ending effect, but the movies defi

[scifinoir2] Syfy's Saturday Night Schlockfests

MEGAPIRANHA. MANSQUITO. Mongolian death worm. Of all th monster names the Syfy channel has trotted out for its Saturday Original Movies, its latest may set a new standard for cinematic cheese: Tiffany and Debbie Gibson will costar in next year's MEGA PHYTHON VS. GATOROID. That's right, the

Re: [scifinoir2] Okay, Who's Gonna Play the Russian Spy in the Movie?

Hendricks is a bit more--ah--substantial than Chapman, who seems to be fairly petite. Besides, with Staite you have more of a chance to build a spy character who, like Chapman, is probably disarming and charming at first, sexy but subtle--a smoldering temptress. With Hendricks, it's more like a

Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

Saddest of all when a person of color doesn't get it. My issue always goes to, how can you *not* find people of color in a nation of 300+ million people? That's BS. Remember Ernie Rayes, Jr? He was a martial arts phenom as a child way back in the day--easily better than Ringer. You telling me th

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: New Cries for Steele to Resign after Afghanistan Comments

Oh, Lord that's funny! - Original Message - From: "Martin Baxter" To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 3, 2010 7:07:35 AM Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] OT: New Cries for Steele to Resign after Afghanistan Comments Frankly, Keith, I'm surprised that the clown has la

Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

Agreed, and I'm stunned--truly--that M. Knight actually pulled the "did you look at all the supporting and background actors" thing. Have we *ever* had trouble finding Natives, Mexicans, Blacks, or Middle Easterners to play the foot soldiers, guards, cannon fodder, or one-note character bad guys

[scifinoir2] Re: New Film website

Cool. Having to register before I could peruse the site: not so cool. ~rave! --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Martin Baxter wrote: > > Thank you, Mr Worf! > > On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 8:02 AM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > > > > > I discovered a new film website that focuses on Indie and foreign fil

Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

When I saw recent trailers I was really appalled at frankly how painful white the leads look. It's not just the skin or eye color--they're features are simply obviously European, and that's something no tanning effect can change. I just don't know what he was thinking. I also didn't realize the

Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

You addressed my initial fear: that it could be a good film despite the racially insulting casting, but I'd miss it because of my objections to that. Good to hear I'm missing nothing. Speaking of Dragonball Z, I avoided seeing that film in part because it too cast a white man in the lead of the

[scifinoir2] Re: OT: New Cries for Steele to Resign after Afghanistan Comments

The Notorious GOP strikes again. ~(no)rave! --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Keith Johnson wrote: > > You know the saddest thing is not just that Steele is increasingly seen by > all quarters as a clown and buffoon. It's not that he's not doing much to > improve the image of blacks in lead

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: OT: New Cries for Steele to Resign after Afghanistan Comments

yeah, and I wish there were a way to combat them more. I still can't figure out if Democrats are running scared, are too high-minded to fight back, are not getting airtime because they're not shouting epithets and dire warnings for the crappy cable news shows, or what. I mean, Palin's recent com

Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

Why are you guys shcoked? His movies have gotten steadily worse with each passing year. How he keeps getting green lighted still baffles me. Like "Jonah Hex" from first glance you know its garbage. From: Keith Johnson To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sat

Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

Yep, I agree. I watched every episode of the series and loved it. I really wanted to see a live action version, but quickly changed my mind once I saw that M. Night was involved. A friend of mine wanted me to see it with him Friday night and I turned him down. My exact quote was "M.Night has go

Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

Rod Serling was an excellent short story writer before he was a director. He was also around a lot of the best people that Hollywood had to offer at the time so that he could perfect his craft. M.Knight seems to be ignoring all input in an attempt to ruin his own career. Its possible that he just m

Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

The movie wasn't that bad. It makes me never want to see another 3D movie with no 3D in it ever again however. I think Hollywood is really searching for the next big franchise to take the place of Harry Potter and they can't find it.

Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

The 3-D is another thing. I have to say that of all the summer popcorn movies, the one I most enjoyed was Iron Man 2 - mainly because it wasn't in 3-D. Hollywood has it's next Harry Potter - they're just getting 3 movies instead of 6 (or, is it 7?) Twilight is a perfectly fine

Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

No 3d in it? Maybe the effects do not translate well to 3d? Some of the same effects were used in a movie called Storm Warriors. On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 12:22 PM, Mike Street wrote: > > > The movie wasn't that bad. It makes me never want to see another 3D movie > with no 3D in it ever again howev

Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

I can see that happening now. Curious George in 3d. Clifford the dog! On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 12:31 PM, Daryle Lockhart wrote: > > > > The 3-D is another thing. I have to say that of all the summer popcorn > movies, the one I most enjoyed was Iron Man 2 - mainly because it wasn't > in 3-D. >

Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

Yeah the best 3D effects in the movie where the title cards and location cards. Otherwise the glasses where only used to make the screen crisp. None of the 3D movies have really don't it for me accept Avatar. I'm waiting for Resident Evil: Aftermath however On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 3:35 PM, Mr. Worf

Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

The Curious George feature with the voices of Will Ferrell and Drew Barrymore was better than "The Last Airbender". On Jul 3, 2010, at 3:40 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: I can see that happening now. Curious George in 3d. Clifford the dog! On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 12:31 PM, Daryle Lockhart wrote:

Re: [scifinoir2] Relatives of Harry Potter actress charged in attack

Yea I noticed that the biggest Indian stars are fair skinned and have slightly European looks. That includes Pakistani movie stars as well. On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 10:10 AM, Keith Johnson wrote: > > > True dat, of course there's the whole dark-skinned prejudice in many > countries where the popula

Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

As an fYI this is movie only deals with season 1 of Airbender. They are hoping to make it a franchise. But just asked The Golden Compass cast how that turned out.

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: [Old Spice - Questions]

I like the smell of the original Old Spice too. It reminds me back when men were men and that's what I wanted to be like when I was a kid. Can you imagine Shaft (original of course) wearing that metrosexual cologne that they have out now that smell like fruit and flowers? He'd get his butt kicked.

Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

HAH! Good point. They could, of course, turn this whole ship around by giving the next movie to another director. On Jul 3, 2010, at 3:47 PM, Mike Street wrote: As an fYI this is movie only deals with season 1 of Airbender. They are hoping to make it a franchise. But just asked The Gold

Re: [scifinoir2] 4 Reasons Why Microsoft's Kin Phones Failed

My question is who was the target audience for it? Also, an additional $70 a month for data is ridiculous! On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 9:52 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > > > > http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2010/06/four-reasons-why-microsofts-kin-phone-failed/ > > -- > "If all the world's a stage and we

Re: [scifinoir2] [Mexican Wrestlers]

That sounds like a lot of fun! I love LA for stuff like that. They just don't have anything cool like that here. Have you seen the monster matches? They have people that dress up like monsters from a godzilla movie that wrestle in a cage match. On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 5:36 AM, Tracy Curtis wrote:

Re: [scifinoir2] Dodge Roadside Bombs in a -- Wait For It -- Flying Car

If they can make the Osprey work, then I guess that they can make one of these fly. On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 9:49 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > > > I predict that this will make Keith happy... > > Dodge Roadside Bombs in a — Wait For It — *Flying Car* > >- By Spencer > Ackerman

Re: [scifinoir2] Syfy's Saturday Night Schlockfests

They should just hire a host like a Bob Wilkens or Elvira for these movies. On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 10:19 AM, Kelwyn wrote: > MEGAPIRANHA. MANSQUITO. Mongolian death worm. Of all th monster names > the Syfy channel has trotted out for its Saturday Original Movies, its > latest may set a new st

Re: [scifinoir2] Greatest American Hero marathon on Siffy

If I remember correctly didn't they try to make the show serious at one point? On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 5:22 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > > > It begins tomorrow at 9 am, and it just runs... don't ask, just say thanks > and enjoy. > > -- > "If all the world's a stage and we are merely players, who the

Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

hey Daryle, I do so hope that they give it to another team.  writers and director.  hell, i am not a director, but i believe ANYBODY in this group that has seen the cartoon could have done better with the source material than m. night shamalama. Fate. --- On Sat, 7/3/10, Daryle Lockhart wrot

Re: [scifinoir2] As Kin Crashes and Burns, the Droid X rises

have 2 agree with Martin, they (Verizon) will, but it is such a GREAT phone.  it is the same size as the htc EVO that spring has.  i am test driving one now (since i work with verizon) and it is AWESOME!  BTW, Martin, you need to side bar me about the broadband card u have.  got a few new one's

Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

True, true. But usually you get used to people who've always put out dreck, like Uwe Boll, or Michael Bay, who substitutes explosions for actual plot and good acting. But M. Knight had three really great films out the gate, which indicates he has real talent that's not a fluke. You give such a p

Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

I agree. I was going to mention that insiders have said he's not at all open to constructive criticism or suggestions. I remember that he had a meeting with studio execs sometime during the process of "Lady in the Water", where the conversation turned to their concern that the film wouldn't be g

Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

Best 3D I've seen next to "Avatar" was in "How to Train Your Dragon". I also saw that movie in 2D, and I have to admit it was great there. The 3D was a bit blurry in fast-moving scenes, but otherwise it was fantastic. But, seeing as I loved the film in both forms, I can say again that the 3D wor

Re: [scifinoir2] Relatives of Harry Potter actress charged in attack

It's an issue. Notice at the overwhelming number of stars on Univision and stuff, and how they all look more Spanish, with women often dying their hair lighter colors. The darker Latinoes aren't usually played up as stars or love interests, unless it's the man. Darker women are rare to be seen.

Re: [scifinoir2] Greatest American Hero marathon on Siffy

Yeah, for about a minute, Mr Worf. Ratings dropped, and the humor returned. On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 4:13 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > If I remember correctly didn't they try to make the show serious at one > point? > > > On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 5:22 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > >> >> >> It begins tomor

Re: [scifinoir2] As Kin Crashes and Burns, the Droid X rises

I've also been told that I can't pre-order and keep my "new every 2." The Droid X WILL be mine. Hopefully Wal-Mart or Amazon will have the discount during the first week and I can hopefully get it somewhere other than Verizon. Gerald Haynes http://thesmallfries.com - Calvin & Hobbes who? http:/

Re: [scifinoir2] Syfy's Saturday Night Schlockfests

Stop, rave. STOP. A giant, angry bottle of GATORADE? Just send the University of Florida's football team after a workout... Martin (it's either bad puns or broken weeping -- take your choice) On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 1:19 PM, Kelwyn wrote: > > > MEGAPIRANHA. MANSQUITO. Mongolian death worm. Of

Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

3D in Shrek4 was pretty good. I actually blinked a couple of time when things flew at the screen. Gerald Haynes http://thesmallfries.com - Calvin & Hobbes who? http://dontarrestus.com - Latino based sci-fi comic strip fun From: Keith Johnson To: scifinoir2@y

Re: [scifinoir2] Dodge Roadside Bombs in a -- Wait For It -- Flying Car

One small problem with that, Mr Worf. The Osprey doesn't work. Last test flight I heard of ended in tears and lots of twisted metal. Maybe the Tyrannos, being on a smaller scale, stands a chance. On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 4:04 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > If they can make the Osprey work, then I gues

Re: [scifinoir2] 4 Reasons Why Microsoft's Kin Phones Failed

I figure it was aimed at the Facebook Crowd. And that $70 a month for data is ridiculous indeed. On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 4:00 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: > > > My question is who was the target audience for it? > > Also, an additional $70 a month for data is ridiculous! > > On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 9:52 AM

Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

Which begs to question: Are creative types so close to their work that they honestly can't judge it merits? I think M.Knight actually thinks the quality of all his movies are as good as Sixth Sense. I'm sure Lucas feels that every Star Wars title is fantastic. But, then there are those like Bay

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: OT: New Cries for Steele to Resign after Afghanistan Comments

Keith, I'm thinking that this unwillingness to call out the lies is more a product of the new administration's desire to be "above the worst instincts of Mankind", to quote someone's words from a long time ago. Problem with that is that it leaves them open to a lot of n*tshots. And you're not alon

Re: [scifinoir2] Okay, Who's Gonna Play the Russian Spy in the Movie?

Didn't know that Chapman was petite, having only seen her from the waist up a couple of times. And I saw Hendricks over Staite because Chapman comes across to me as more forward in projecting her sexuality. Staite's really crept up on me. I really didn't notice her charms until late in her run on "

Re: [scifinoir2] Okay, Who's Gonna Play the Russian Spy in the Movie?

Now that it looks like Bond's done, this could be a bigger movie than we realize. I'd actually roll with Scarlett Johannsen. If she can pull off the accent...I'm good. Make this movie about all 11 of the spies and it could be fun! On Jul 3, 2010, at 6:40 PM, Martin Baxter wrote: Did

Re: [scifinoir2] [Mexican Wrestlers]

It was great. I would recommend it to anyone who loves spectacle. I never knew about the monster matches. But I really wanted to go to virtual cock fighting, which sounds similar. People dressed in chicken suits with some kind of simulated weapon attached to their feet. The arena broadcast the

Re: [scifinoir2] Relatives of Harry Potter actress charged in attack

I heard the same thing about Korea after being shocked by a Korean woman saying that Daniel Kim, the actor from Lost, is ugly by Korean standards largely because he is dark. I think she said something about him looking like a laborer. On Jul 3, 2010, at 5:42 PM, Keith Johnson wrote: > It's

Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

The bad thing is that I am sitting here watching Percy Jackson and the Olympians - The Lighting Thief, and I am enjoying it better than I enjoyed The Last Airbender. Fate. On Sat Jul 3rd, 2010 6:33 PM EDT Gerald Haynes wrote: >Which begs to question: Are creative types so close to their work t

Re: [scifinoir2] 4 Reasons Why Microsoft's Kin Phones Failed

No, it is on $29.99 a month data plan. Fate. On Sat Jul 3rd, 2010 6:33 PM EDT Martin Baxter wrote: >I figure it was aimed at the Facebook Crowd. And that $70 a month for data >is ridiculous indeed. > >On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 4:00 PM, Mr. Worf wrote: > >> >> >> My question is who was the target a

Re: [scifinoir2] Dodge Roadside Bombs in a -- Wait For It -- Flying Car

The Osprey works. We have been jumping out of them for the past 3 years. They are big and a little noisey. Fate On Sat Jul 3rd, 2010 6:31 PM EDT Martin Baxter wrote: >One small problem with that, Mr Worf. > >The Osprey doesn't work. Last test flight I heard of ended in tears and lots >of twiste

Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

i've never taken a shine to the Shrek films, so missed it. Only saw the first one, the second one bored me. - Original Message - From: "Gerald Haynes" To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 3, 2010 6:29:31 PM Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: OT: New Cries for Steele to Resign after Afghanistan Comments

You're right on both points. Obama's been above the fray, including when Hillary Clinton was calling him all but a terrorist. And I still find it interesting that in a society where everyone professes to be above things like racial distinctions, he was attacked by so many women at one point. I r

Re: [scifinoir2] Okay, Who's Gonna Play the Russian Spy in the Movie?

Staite is more understated in the two main roles she had, 'tis true. And, surrounded by Gina Torres and the fabulous looking Morena Baccarin, she probably had a bit of trouble getting her grease monkey character to really shine. - Original Message - From: "Martin Baxter" To: scifino

Re: [scifinoir2] Relatives of Harry Potter actress charged in attack

That reminded me of something a friend told me about. She was from central America then moved to Mexico. She was a beauty queen winner in Mexico and had multiple degrees but she still had problems in Mexico because they wanted fairer skinned women there. In Mexico the lighter skinned, blond hair bl

Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

Could it be that his ego was so inflated by the first 3 films that his ego is now as fragile as quail eggs? I have heard horror stories about it. I'm curious about the entire process. How does someone go from good to producing schlock? Do they just become so detached from the process that they los

[scifinoir2] OT: Hilton Says "I'm Innocent!"

Ah hell. I was hoping the South Africans could keep her for a spell and spare us the constant (over)exposure of her ubiquitous media presence... http://us.ard.yahoo.com/SIG=15vl1p3u6/M=600818940.600906736.409842815.405548552/D=ncent/S=2022775804:N/Y=PARTNE

Re: [scifinoir2] "Last Airbender" Widely Panned

Not so bad. That movie had the elements to at least be entertaining. The young actor who stars as Jackson is a good actor. I enjoyed him in the shortlived TV series "Jack and Bobby". - Original Message - From: "Sammie A" To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 3, 2010 9:

Re: [scifinoir2] Okay, Who's Gonna Play the Russian Spy in the Movie?

I don't see Scarlett for some reason. I guess I'm still miffed at the English-only Black Widow from the second Iron Man flick. I guess Widow is an American in the Ultimate Universe? Hell, with our luck they'll give it to Twilight star Kristen Stewart, and we'll be subjected to a doleful, maudl

Re: [scifinoir2] Relatives of Harry Potter actress charged in attack

*That* is dark??? My gosh, I'd never have used that word to describe Kim! - Original Message - From: "Tracy Curtis" To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 3, 2010 8:34:11 PM Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Relatives of Harry Potter actress charged in attack I heard t

Re: [scifinoir2] Relatives of Harry Potter actress charged in attack

There was a documentary a couple of years ago about the incredibly rising rate of plastic surgery for asian people. Many were dying their skin, changing their nose, and making their eyes rounder to achieve that somewhat European or American look. They said that most of the current movies stars in H

Re: [scifinoir2] Dodge Roadside Bombs in a -- Wait For It -- Flying Car

Hmmm they are using something like it for transport. I saw them use it to deliver one of the NATO guys to Iraq and he came under fire about 2 weeks ago. On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 3:31 PM, Martin Baxter wrote: > > > One small problem with that, Mr Worf. > > The Osprey doesn't work. Last test flight I

Re: [scifinoir2] Relatives of Harry Potter actress charged in attack

In Japan, the most revered are the people from northern Japan called the Ainu that are extremely pale. Its possible that they were Russian / Inuit / Asian and over the years intermixed with the Japanese. They are similar to redhead folks from Ireland. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ainu_people On S

Re: [scifinoir2] [Mexican Wrestlers]

Now that would be cool to see too. I'm surprised that they aren't doing kooky things like that in silicon valley. A week or two ago they had a pirate festival here in the bay area which was cool. Sort of a cooler version of the ren faire. On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 5:23 PM, Tracy Curtis wrote: > >

Re: [scifinoir2] Greatest American Hero marathon on Siffy

I thought that I remembered seeing that. I missed a lot of episodes of that show and when I tuned back in it was all serious. I think that show needs a reboot. Like a funny X files or MIB. On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 3:24 PM, Martin Baxter wrote: > > > Yeah, for about a minute, Mr Worf. Ratings dropp

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: Hilton Says "I'm Innocent!"

Wow, they are worried about weed in SA? The president is talking about having sex with virgins to cure aids and they are worried about weed? On Sat, Jul 3, 2010 at 11:18 PM, Keith Johnson wrote: > > > Ah hell. I was hoping the South Africans could keep her for a spell and > spare us the constant