Re: [scifinoir2] Sci Fi Channel News Eureka and Doctor Who

2008-07-24 Thread KeithBJohnson
Finally a marathon on a weekend day instead of weekdays when most of us can't see them! Looking forward to Eureka coming back though i really hope they're not making it turn as slapstick as it's starting to appear... -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] This S

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Batman Villains & Casting Speculation

2008-07-24 Thread KeithBJohnson
uly 24, 2008, 6:54 AM > > > > > > > No, Keith, you're not. When I saw her in MiB2, I was out-of-my-seat- "WOW" > (as > my cousin Buford can testify to). Now, I'm not that moved by her. > > "My father said, 'When in doubt, ca

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2008-07-24 Thread KeithBJohnson
i'm trying to figure out how Cameron Diaz earned so much last year. I was never much impressed with her, less so in the last few years. -- Original message -- From: "brent wodehouse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/7522308.stm Smith tops Hol

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: Batman Villains & Casting Speculation

2008-07-24 Thread KeithBJohnson
Agree all around -- Original message -- From: "Tracey de Morsella" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I agree Garner wasn't the best and the woman on Angel would have been perfect, but with them writing it like a TV movie, they really destroyed its chances - more than the casting. I tho

Re: [scifinoir2] The Dirty Secret About Female Superheros

2008-07-24 Thread KeithBJohnson
great story and very interesting commentary on people. but that being said I really must say I don't think most people hated "Catwoman" because she's overtly sexual or confident. I don't see any kind of misogynistc bent here. They hated the movie because it's a horrible film, with some of the w

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Batman Villains & Casting Speculation

2008-07-24 Thread KeithBJohnson
I agree about Jolie. She's a good actress but she keeps popping up in all these "starring Angelina Jolie" roles. I mean, for gosh sakes, she was one of the voices in Kung Fu Panda, which was completely unnecessary! -- Original message -- From: "Lockhart, Daryle" <[EMAIL

RE: [scifinoir2] Do We Need a Christopher Nolan Batman Trilogy?

2008-07-24 Thread KeithBJohnson
you got that right! -- Original message -- From: Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Keith, I was laughing a long time *before* that point... > > "My father said, 'When in doubt, castle."- Kurt Vonnegut > > > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik > > --- On Wed,

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Batman Villains & Casting Speculatio

2008-07-24 Thread KeithBJohnson
True, it wasn't a very good movie, would have worked best as a spy film. Jolie and Butler were presences in search of a good script, Djimon Honsou wasted again in another "African" role -- Original message -- From: "ravenadal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> And, yet, to further il

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Batman Villains & Casting Speculation

2008-07-24 Thread KeithBJohnson
no chit! -- Original message -- From: "ravenadal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > As a result, Batman 4 was actually written with *input* from some toy companies!!>> How did that work out for them? ~rave! [Non-text

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2008-07-24 Thread KeithBJohnson
Second Tomb Raider wasn't the best script, but look at it again and note what a good *spy* movie was lurking at its core. I've said since then, Jolie should be setup to be the female answer to Bond. Although I tire of overexposed actors, she's good enough for that track, but you're right, castin

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2008-07-23 Thread KeithBJohnson
Yeah I know I just disagree about the Matrix sequels. Superman 3 was painfully awful, superman 4 actually had the potential to be better, but was horrible. Blade 3 was a joke, with Snipes sleepwalking through the role, and Jessica Biel getting really irritating with her "see my body and see how

Re: [scifinoir2] Do We Need a Christopher Nolan Batman Trilogy?

2008-07-23 Thread KeithBJohnson
yeah but that's them. Like somone just said, MI-3 was called "flop" by some, but it made its money back, and then some. I think when possible writers and directors have to hold the bean counters at bay and put out a good product. Bottom line is, with Nolan and Bale back, the third film would eas

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Batman Villains & Casting Speculatio

2008-07-23 Thread KeithBJohnson
One reason is the take done on them, they're produced by idiot men with videogame and music video sensibilities and abilities, who are all about flash over substance. They focus on the tight costumes, the sexuality, over-the-top fight scenes, and they throw out some trash like some kind of Spice

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Batman Villains & Casting Speculation

2008-07-23 Thread KeithBJohnson
Gawd with an awful movie Catwoman was! If someone were to tackle it, I'd suggest Nolan. Pitoff (or whatever the hell that director's name was) just saw a woman in a tight costume and took it there. Selena Kyle could make for a more complex character by far, and in Nolan's hands I think she'd tru

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2008-07-23 Thread KeithBJohnson
Love the actor, just not sure another different kind of psycho like Penguin would work after Scarecrow, Joker, and Two Face. I loved Batman 2, the studio hated it. They all but pushed Burton out of the director's chair for delivering a film that was too dark. Burger King and others that had coun

RE: [scifinoir2] Do We Need a Christopher Nolan Batman Trilogy?

2008-07-23 Thread KeithBJohnson
But that's my point, make the third film "smaller" in terms of not being as broad in scope, action, characters as the second. That would take it back to being more like the first, which was basically Batman against Ra's and, to a lesser extent, Scarecrow. The second film is amazing--phenomenal,

RE: [scifinoir2] Do We Need a Christopher Nolan Batman Trilogy?

2008-07-23 Thread KeithBJohnson
Agreed. And frankly, I thought the Matrix trilogy was good too, I think the Wachowskis accomplished what they set out to do, though fans lamented the loss of the action-packed virtual reality cyberpunk aspect of the first film. Sure, it got a little laborious in its philosophizing and speeches,

Re: [scifinoir2] Do We Need a Christopher Nolan Batman Trilogy?

2008-07-22 Thread KeithBJohnson
That's my point don't try to top this film. Just make a good third film that logically continues the threads left over from the second film. Don't try to outdo the second in any way, just tell a good story. And for that, I think Ra's, Talia, and maybe even Two Face might work I disagree about B

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2008-07-22 Thread KeithBJohnson
Ra's Al Ghul and Talia! -- Original message -- From: "Tracey de Morsella" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Batman Villains & Casting Speculation By Thomas Leupp As The Dark Knight mounts its record-breaking box office run, talk of future sequels has already reached a fever pitch.

Re: [scifinoir2] Do We Need a Christopher Nolan Batman Trilogy?

2008-07-22 Thread KeithBJohnson
I've been talking to people about this for a few weeks. Think we discussed this here a while back. Back then I stated that I think Ra's Al Ghul's return would be a great idea. I still think that would work. One, Ra's is immortal (or at least long-lived) so he could return. If Nolan doesn't want

Re: [scifinoir2] Bale, Nolan on NPR's Fresh Air Today

2008-07-22 Thread KeithBJohnson
ha-ha! It's an uncanny resemblance indeed, though Bale seems to be rather introspective and intelligent -- Original message -- From: Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I'll take in the listen later. And I may never be able to watch anything Bale is in now, after realizing that

[scifinoir2] Bale, Nolan on NPR's Fresh Air Today

2008-07-21 Thread KeithBJohnson
Hey, am I the only one who thinks Christian Bale looks like George Bush? Freaks me out at times! If you want to O.D. on Batman, NPR's Fresh Air is doing an interview with Bale and Nolan today. The audio is available for listening with a click after 3 pm EST today. http://www.npr.org/templates

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Set Your Recording Device -- "Avatar" Returns!!

2008-07-21 Thread KeithBJohnson
say otherwise, Keith. We all know you here...) http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=fQUxw9aUVik --- On Sat, 7/19/08, KeithBJohnson@ comcast.net wrote: From: KeithBJohnson@ comcast.net Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Set Your Recording Device -- "Avatar" Returns!! To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ups.com

Re: [scifinoir2] Jokers wild: Colorful turnout before the dawn of 'Dark Knight'

2008-07-21 Thread KeithBJohnson
ristian Bale. Just knowing he's in it makes me interested. -- Original message -- From: keithbjohnson@ comcast.net (Keith Johnson) Saw it this morning, still thinking about it. Full review tomorrow. I applauded when it was over. Wow. Densely layered plotting, amazing acting fr

RE: [scifinoir2] Five Top Methods of Meditation: An Introduction

2008-07-21 Thread KeithBJohnson
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Re: [scifinoir2] Frog Princess Bites Disney

2008-07-21 Thread KeithBJohnson
I had a big issue when the prince was originally of "European" origin. yet another example of Hollywood not wanting to put two Blacks together no screen for a love story. Better, typically, to make it a woman of color and a European man (Will Smith movies notwithstanding, being the exceptions).

Re: [scifinoir2] Jokers wild: Colorful turnout before the dawn of 'Dark Knight'

2008-07-20 Thread KeithBJohnson
By the way, some cool trailers at the movies. Although it's a shame for a lifelong comic fan to admit, i've never read the famous "Watchmen", but the trailer for the movie really caught my attention. And while I'm very skeptical at anyone remaking the classic "The Day the Earth Stood Still", I w

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2008-07-20 Thread KeithBJohnson
l be scrounging leftovers, because I'm not *about* to miss any of this. http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=fQUxw9aUVik --- On Sat, 7/19/08, KeithBJohnson@ comcast.net wrote: From: KeithBJohnson@ comcast.net Subject: [scifinoir2] Re: Set Your Recording Device -- "Avatar" Returns!! To

Re: [scifinoir2] Jokers wild: Colorful turnout before the dawn of 'Dark Knight'

2008-07-20 Thread KeithBJohnson
Saw it this morning, still thinking about it. Full review tomorrow. I applauded when it was over. Wow. Densely layered plotting, amazing acting from all, not just Ledger, good action scenes, very deep, very dark. Triumph of a movie. Absolutely amazing for "only" a "comic book" movie. The last

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2008-07-19 Thread KeithBJohnson
k out the film early tomorrow morning!) -- Original message -- From: keithbjohnson@ comcast.net (Keith Johnson) Great news! The final eps of "Avatar" return to Nickelodeon this Monday, July 14! New shows air every day at 8 pm EST, with a two hour movie finale to the series

Re: [scifinoir2] FW: The 1941 Ford Hempmobile http://www.hempfarm.org/FordHempmobile.html

2008-07-19 Thread KeithBJohnson
>From the e-mails he's sent on hemp in the last few weeks, it's obvious buddy >likes to use it to er--relax--periodically. Not my scene, but I do agree that >hemp is criminally underappreciated in America. It has a host of >uses--nutrition (breads, ice cream, protein drinks), clothing, woven >c

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Cartoon Network Airs Two Hellboy Animated Movies Tonight

2008-07-19 Thread KeithBJohnson
you bet. you seen The Dark Knight yet? I'm catching it early tomorrow morning, so tonight will be a nice treat for me with all this animation on -- Original message -- From: "ravenadal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks large for the heads-up! ~rave! --- In scifinoir2@yah

Re: [scifinoir2] When IT People Go Bad

2008-07-19 Thread KeithBJohnson
groups.com > Date: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 10:49 AM > > > > > > > That's right... > > http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=fQUxw9aUVik > > --- On Thu, 7/17/08, KeithBJohnson@ comcast.net > comcast.net> wrote: > From: KeithBJohnson@ c

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2008-07-19 Thread KeithBJohnson
Anyone been watching the Avatar series all week? Great shows. As a reminder, the two-hour final movie that pits Ang against the Firelord airs tonight at 8 pm EST on Nickelodeon. That, and Hellboy animated movies over on Cartoon Network at the same time. Pretty cool! Who needs the Dark Knight? (

[scifinoir2] Cartoon Network Airs Two Hellboy Animated Movies Tonight

2008-07-19 Thread KeithBJohnson
Wow, for those of you not wanting to brave the long waits to see "The Dark Knight", there's quite a TV night on tonight. Not only is the Avatar series wrapping up with a two-hour movie, but Cartoon Network is running two back-to-back Hellboy animated series, starting at 8 pm EST. Here's synopse

Re: [scifinoir2] When IT People Go Bad

2008-07-19 Thread KeithBJohnson
> To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com > Date: Thursday, July 17, 2008, 10:49 AM > > > > > > > That's right... > > http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=fQUxw9aUVik > > --- On Thu, 7/17/08, KeithBJohnson@ comcast.net > wrote: > From: KeithBJoh

Re: [scifinoir2] FW: More on Top Superheroes

2008-07-18 Thread KeithBJohnson
7;s since been > > evolved into a major-league Lantern. Abin Sur is Daxamite, possessing > > all the powers of Superman, hampered only by a case of near-fatal > > leadpoisoning, which his ring constantly has to compensate for in order > > to keep him alive. Barring that,

[scifinoir2] Hollywood Anticipating Huge Box Office This Weekend

2008-07-18 Thread KeithBJohnson
All this being said, have i told you before how much i hate the whole "summer blockbuster" concept? I really feel it's a manufactured thing that's unfortunately caught on since Jaws and Star Wars. The idea that summer films must be big and bloated, full of CGI and action, or funny and breezy rom

[scifinoir2] Comic Movies' Success Good and Bad

2008-07-18 Thread KeithBJohnson
I'm really hyped about seeing The Dark Knight, which is getting across the board rave reviews from fans and critics alike. Here in the ATL, last night's midnight shows were sold out, and I think today's are as well. I'll probably try to do an early Sunday show to minimize how early I need to get

Re: [scifinoir2] Babylon A.D. Tailored To Michele Yeoh

2008-07-17 Thread KeithBJohnson
Me too! I consider her to be one of the best "Bond Girls" ever, because she wasn't just eye candy or a woman to be rescued by James. And unlike Halle Berry's Jinx, Yeoh's character was completely convincing as a secret agent. -- Original message -- From: "brent wodehouse

Re: [scifinoir2] When IT People Go Bad

2008-07-17 Thread KeithBJohnson
you know it! They're serving bluebell ice cream and snickers tomorrow. Seriously! -- Original message -- From: Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Keith, I trust that you've passed this along to those in your place of work... ;-) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik ---

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: FW: Top 10 Most Powerful Superheroes of All Time

2008-07-17 Thread KeithBJohnson
ailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Sent: Wednesday, July 16, 2008 1:32 PM > > To: Keith Johnson; cinque3000@; maxwell1295@; Aaron > > Holbert; Clayton Harrison; don polite; everythingist@; Harvey > > George; Kenny Cash; Rodney Brown; thanos110@; The Holy Infinite > > Triumvirate

Re: [scifinoir2] Dark Knight Shift: Why Batman Could Exist

2008-07-17 Thread KeithBJohnson
Wow, amazing and cool how seriously some peole take comics. The discussion of Batman--not "superman", but at the same time, possessed of peak-human abilities in vaires areas that might conflict, such as agility and strenght and speed--remeinds me of Captain America. Technically, Steve Rogers is

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2008-07-17 Thread KeithBJohnson
Increasingly, secure company sites are also generating a picture that lets you confirm it's them. You log in and select from dozens of options. It could be a picture of a mountain range, a cat, a forest, etc. One bank I do business with uses the picture, then allows me to name the picture and

[scifinoir2] When IT People Go Bad

2008-07-17 Thread KeithBJohnson
Wow. Of course, I'd never do this to my people! Still, it never hurts to be a little extra nice to your friendly neighborhood LAN guy. I'm particularly fond of fresh-baked chocolate chip cookies. And Haagen Daas vanilla ice cream. Having a few Dove chocolate candies at your desk wouldn't hurt

Re: [scifinoir2] FW: Top 10 Most Powerful Superheroes of All Time

2008-07-17 Thread KeithBJohnson
Pretty cool, though I think leaving Phoenix off the list is a mistake. The Phoenix-force would put her up there with Thor and Surfer. I'm not sure the Green Lantern should be so low. With the proper will, a Lantern's ring is said to be the most powerful item in the DC universe. With the will of

Re: [scifinoir2] Has anyone purchased the Roku Netflix Player?

2008-07-15 Thread KeithBJohnson
i read about this earlier today. sounds like a really cool idea ,and so simple. i'm seriously thinking of getting it. I was embarking on a plan to build my own computer/DVR system to start doing Internet-based viewing, as, simple as i know it is, the whole DVd-by-mail thing from Netflix never ap

Re: [scifinoir2] Whether you see "Meet Dave" or not, you've probably already met Dave.

2008-07-15 Thread KeithBJohnson
"Bowfinger" was an underrated film that was very funny, ditto for "Showtime"--at least, the first 45 minutes or so. "Showtime" was a funny riff on the burgeoning reality show trend, and Murphy was amusing as the cop who wants to be an actor more than anything, paired up with the weary career cop

RE: [scifinoir2] Hellboy II sizzles at Box Office

2008-07-15 Thread KeithBJohnson
http://twitter.com/nbabyak> com/nbabyak> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:scifinoir2%40yahoogroups.com> ups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:scifinoir2%40yahoogroups.com> ups.com] On Behalf Of KeithBJohnson@ <mailto:KeithBJohnson%40comcast.net> comcast.net Sent: Monday, July 1

RE: [scifinoir2] Hellboy II sizzles at Box Office

2008-07-14 Thread KeithBJohnson
hey, I *do* watch it for the wife. Just like I watch "Army Wives" for her. The female leads have *nothing* to do with that! -- Original message -- From: "Tracey de Morsella" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> That is what I was thinking. We ain't buying it Keith. :) -Original Mess

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2008-07-14 Thread KeithBJohnson
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[scifinoir2] OT: Obama Camp Upset over New Yorker Magazine Cover

2008-07-14 Thread KeithBJohnson
Hmm... I get the point of satire, of pointing out the ridiculous. One wonders, though, how many people will *see* this cover but never *read* the "serious" articles, and just take this as a magazine verifying their already suspicious thoughts about the Obamas... I guess the only way this would p

RE: [scifinoir2] "Dark Knight" Selling Out All Over

2008-07-14 Thread KeithBJohnson
Naw! My wife has a "movie" purse that she brings. It's one of those pursues that's really a small bag, so we can stuff sandwiches in there. I also always wear a light jacket to the movies because I often get chilled, so I can hide cans and bottles in the jacket pockets. We went to see "Mongol" r

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2008-07-14 Thread KeithBJohnson
That's cool. I was intimidated taking yoga at first too. I'm flexible for a guy, espeically one my size who lifts weights and runs. But some of the women and one guy in my class are really flexible indeed. But I learned to put that aside and just focus on *my* path. Besides, this being Power Y

RE: [scifinoir2] Hellboy II sizzles at Box Office

2008-07-14 Thread KeithBJohnson
ha-ha! You got me! But you gotta admit: Victor Newman is a study in egomaniacal power mad excess! -- Original message -- From: "James Landrith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Y&L for the wife? Likely story Keith. -- James Landrith Official website: http://jameslandr

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2008-07-14 Thread KeithBJohnson
Well, if they can pull off some cool trailers and generate early good buzz like "Iron Man" did, maybe one GL could work. Funny thing now is, if they focus on Hal Jordan, and then have Stewart show up as his buddy/kinda sidekick who will be a GL, but not in this film, it'll look like a copy of th

Re: [scifinoir2] Hellboy II sizzles at Box Office

2008-07-14 Thread KeithBJohnson
I need to drop a review of Hancock, which I enjoyed despite some's concern about the less than model Black man's behaviour, and despite the fact that it's Will Smith in his eleventy-millionth performance. Haven't seen Hellboy yet. It was raining in the ATL yesterday and my wife and I stayed in,

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2008-07-14 Thread KeithBJohnson
i'll probably get my tickets early on Fandango, and be at the theatre an hour before showtime, flush with hidden bologna sandwiches, chips, and pound cake! -- Original message -- From: "Tracey de Morsella" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> There's still over a week before "The Dark Kn

RE: The Renaissance Period of Sci-Fi TV RE: [scifinoir2] ...and "Jeremiah" Marathon on Sci-Fi

2008-07-13 Thread KeithBJohnson
Correction. I meant every week I talk to someone who's discovering "Jericho" in reruns, and stunned it was cancelled. -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Keith Johnson) Stargate and X-files are good examples too. And back on Star Trek, TNG was really actual

RE: The Renaissance Period of Sci-Fi TV RE: [scifinoir2] ...and "Jeremiah" Marathon on Sci-Fi

2008-07-13 Thread KeithBJohnson
Stargate and X-files are good examples too. And back on Star Trek, TNG was really actually weak its first couple of seasons, with many forgettable shows, characters, and FX. Tasha Yar wasn't that great an actress to me, many people hated Diana Muldar's Dr. Pulaski (a meaner McCoy clone), Worf's

RE: The Renaissance Period of Sci-Fi TV RE: [scifinoir2] ...and "Jeremiah" Marathon on Sci-Fi

2008-07-13 Thread KeithBJohnson
I agree. Jamal-Warner keeps getting offered comedies when he's a very good dramatic actor. It'd be a waste if that's all he ever gets. Yeah, Fridays were kind of overloaded back then, but I still loved it! -- Original message -- From: "Tracey de Morsella" <[EMAIL PROTECT

RE: The Renaissance Period of Sci-Fi TV RE: [scifinoir2] ...and "Jeremiah" Marathon on Sci-Fi

2008-07-13 Thread KeithBJohnson
Ditto. it was the only reason I paid for Showtime back then. Of course, as mentioned, once HBO started all those serious dramas, Showtime tried to follow suit and scifi was jettisoned. -- Original message -- From: "Tracey de Morsella" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> That is true,

Re: The Renaissance Period of Sci-Fi TV RE: [scifinoir2] ...and "Jeremiah" Marathon on Sci-Fi

2008-07-13 Thread KeithBJohnson
What I do not understand is why Sci-Fi movies make the most money in Hollywood, yet Sci-Fi shows do so poorly on TV -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ups.com [mailto:scifinoir2@ yahoogro ups.com] On Behalf Of KeithBJohnson@ comcast.net Sent: Friday, July 11, 2008 10:23 PM To

[scifinoir2] "Superman - Doomsday" Premieres on Cartoon Network Tonight

2008-07-12 Thread KeithBJohnson
The animated film telling the fight between Superman and Doomsday airs tonight on Cartoon Network at 9 pm EST. I'm curious as to what you might think of it. It has some great moments, some things I liked, some I didn't. My overall impressions (no real spoilers here): * Didn't care for the voice

Re: [scifinoir2] OT: Bernie Mac Draws Criticism at Obama Fundraiser

2008-07-12 Thread KeithBJohnson
Bill Cosby? Aw hell, naw: he'll start in on the young Black men in the crowd, telling them they're a disgrace to us all. Then Obama will be "not black enough" again, and Jesse Jackson will show up wanting to cut his n--s off again... -- Original message -- From: buky90

Re: [scifinoir2] Five Top Methods of Meditation: An Introduction

2008-07-12 Thread KeithBJohnson
Reece, Do you practice any of these forms? I take yoga twice a week, and we begin and end each class with what i guess is Zen meditation. I enjoy it. It does help center and relax me. Outside of class, though, I haven't started meditating yet. (Part of me thinks I might be afraid of facing some

Re: [scifinoir2] Latest "Hulk" may not spawn a sequel

2008-07-12 Thread KeithBJohnson
Minor spoiler: What I heard was that anything that elevates his heart past a certain point triggers the transformation, which includes intense exercise or even arousal with a woman. I was told this points to simply his metabolism speeding up as the trigger. The traditional comic explanation all

Re: The Renaissance Period of Sci-Fi TV RE: [scifinoir2] ...and "Jeremiah" Marathon on Sci-Fi

2008-07-12 Thread KeithBJohnson
"Malcolm and Eddie" was a joke. Both Jamal-Warner and Eddie Griffin are better than that show. I don't think "Voyager" can be held responsibe for the demise of scifi on TV. Despite the unfortunate and unwelcome focus on tight-suit-wearing Seven of Nine, Voyager still had decent plots at times.

[scifinoir2] OT: Bernie Mac Draws Criticism at Obama Fundraiser

2008-07-12 Thread KeithBJohnson
The thing I'm getting from this article and from the Presidential campaigns now is the running almost-joke of how the campaigns are disclaiming anything and everything immediately. What I noticed most from this article isn't what Bernie Mac said, but the quote "The incident drew response from O

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2008-07-12 Thread KeithBJohnson
I haven't seen the movie yet, but I understand Norton and company rewrote the exact trigger of Banner's transformation to the Hulk? If so, i don't care for their interpretation... -- Original message -- From: Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> "We're happy with the financial re

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2008-07-12 Thread KeithBJohnson
enaissance days of Sci-Fi viewing. Sigh What I do not understand is why Sci-Fi movies make the most money in Hollywood, yet Sci-Fi shows do so poorly on TV -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ups.com] On Behalf Of KeithBJohnson@ comcast.n

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2008-07-12 Thread KeithBJohnson
"Jeremiah" made me realize that both Perry and Jamal-Warner were good actors who'd grown past their hit shows' roles. I wonder: did anyone else in Hollywood notice their performances, or just dismiss the show as just scifi? Absolutely I remember those days! My wife and I always go out to dinner

Re: [scifinoir2] ...and "Jeremiah" Marathon on SciFi

2008-07-11 Thread KeithBJohnson
"Jeremiah" dealt with a post-apocalyptic world, fifteen years after what was called "The Big Death". A disease of some type killed everyone on the planet over a certain age, I think it was around 13 or 14 (puberty). When the show takes place, Jeremiah (Luke Perry) and his pal Kurdy (Malcolm Jama

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2008-07-11 Thread KeithBJohnson
Yeah, I watched. The ep with Jason Priestley is one I hadn't seen before, and was good. Like a lot of actors who were considered good luckin, or nearly "pretty boys", Priestly plays a good psycho. Watching "Jeremiah" is always an experience for me. It was an engaging show. I'm always struck at

RE: [scifinoir2] Avatar Preview: Final Season Ends with a "Big Bang"

2008-07-11 Thread KeithBJohnson
It wasn't a failure in terms of making money. Movie cost around sixty million to make, and has grossed over one hundred thirty million so far. "Lady in the Water" cost seventy million, only grossed seventy-two million. "The Village" cost sixty million, made over two hundred fifty million worldwi

RE: [scifinoir2] Set Your Recording Device -- "Avatar" Returns!!

2008-07-11 Thread KeithBJohnson
ditto -- Original message -- From: "Tracey de Morsella" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yippee! I'm sick of this torture -Original Message- From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 10, 2008 11:23 PM To: sc

[scifinoir2] Set Your Recording Device -- "Avatar" Returns!!

2008-07-10 Thread KeithBJohnson
Great news! The final eps of "Avatar" return to Nickelodeon this Monday, July 14! New shows air every day at 8 pm EST, with a two hour movie finale to the series, "Sozin's Coment", on July 19. Here's some info on the finale of the series: http://www.nick.com/shows/specials/comet/ Several eps

Re: [scifinoir2] Avatar Preview: Final Season Ends with a "Big Bang"

2008-07-10 Thread KeithBJohnson
Brent, found this e-mail while going through my old saved stuff. Great timing as I was just thinking about this, one of my fav cartoons ever. One wonders how Shyamalan's recent failures with his movies will color perception of an "Avatar" film, especially if they try the cartoon-to-live-action

Re: [scifinoir2] ...and "Jeremiah" Marathon on SciFi

2008-07-10 Thread KeithBJohnson
Which show, Jeremiah or Burn Notice? -- Original message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In a message dated 7/10/2008 8:13:54 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Wow, talk about good stuff: "Burn Notice" on USA, and SciFi Channel's running a block of "Jerem

[scifinoir2] ...and "Jeremiah" Marathon on SciFi

2008-07-10 Thread KeithBJohnson
Wow, talk about good stuff: "Burn Notice" on USA, and SciFi Channel's running a block of "Jeremiah" shows. Those are always good to revisit [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

Re: [scifinoir2] "Burn Notice" on USA

2008-07-10 Thread KeithBJohnson
I'm sure it'll be rerunning all over the place... -- Original message -- From: Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thanks, Keith. Odds are, I'll miss most of the marathon, as I'm just getting in from Oxford and a long way away from home. But I will see the season premiere for ce

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: "Burn Notice" on USA

2008-07-10 Thread KeithBJohnson
Anytime. I only really noticed because I'm on vacation this week. I was going to rant last week about the curious method some stations use to air their programming. For the last several weeks I've found it very hard to catch "Burn Notice". Most of the reruns have aired late night on weekdays, o

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2008-07-10 Thread KeithBJohnson
USA network is running a "Burn Notice" marathon today. Started around 8:30 EST, runs till around 4 pm, I believe. The second season premiere airs tonight at 10 pm. The good thing is that both the season premiere and most of the marathon will be re-aired late night tonight. [Non-text portions o

[scifinoir2] Ledger as "Joker" Getting Rave Early Reviews

2008-07-02 Thread KeithBJohnson
Man, I've been looking forward to this flick for a while. I had some initial misgivings with Ledger as Joker, but his look--twisted, psychotic--changed that. I hope the growing hype doesn't spoil the experience, but still thinkign it will be great. I thought I read that Aaron Eckhart as Harvey D

Re: [scifinoir2] More celebrities taking on animated roles from voice actors

2008-07-02 Thread KeithBJohnson
I never did drop my review of "Kung Fu Panda", which i loved, but one thing that did irritate me was this very point. I *never* look at the cast when going to see an animated film. I'm more concerned about the look, the plot, and assuming the producers hire the best voice talent possible, not t

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2008-07-01 Thread KeithBJohnson
Let me correct myself: it's not that the court is saying "some of the kids might be in danger", but that it couldn't be proven that any of the kids were in imminent danger. Subtle but important difference. Not sure where this heads next. Does the state have to do this on a family-by-family basis

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2008-07-01 Thread KeithBJohnson
I hear you. The wild thing is how their look and dress hit people more than the rumours of what they were doing. I know some people who were skeptical, or at least, cautious, until they saw them. The look of that ultra-modern (for 1829) dress made some people think, of course they're odd Not say

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2008-07-01 Thread KeithBJohnson
http://www.fldsdress.com/ Wow, talk about irony . A sect that in many ways hails back to "simpler" times, now has a website hawking their "simpler" clothing. What a strange world in which we live. Do the Amish have web sites...? I had conflicting feelings about this site when first I visited it

RE: [scifinoir2] Rave's WANTED review

2008-06-30 Thread KeithBJohnson
Thank you, and it has *nothing* to do with all those women on Army Wives! :) -- Original message -- From: "Tracey de Morsella" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> You are a good husband :) Army Wives and All My Children Shows dedication -Original Message- From: scifinoir2@yahoo

Re: [scifinoir2] Rave's WANTED review

2008-06-30 Thread KeithBJohnson
Thanks! I've been spending almost every evening working in the yard. My yard is very small, but it still requires a lot of time to weed, repair the soil, and keep my flowers and herbs alive, especially when they're in pots. I get home from work around five, but I still only have a couple of hour

RE: [scifinoir2] Rave's WANTED review

2008-06-30 Thread KeithBJohnson
"Kung Fu Panda" really is worth a look-see. It's charming and funny, visually pleasing in many spots. Definitely written with families and kids in mind, it's not as overall sophisticated or mature in storytelling as the great "The Incredibles". But it's also not just a kiddie movie at all. We w

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2008-06-30 Thread KeithBJohnson
Critics' (yeah, i said it--critics!) are split. I see some who like it, some who feel it's a muddle, incoherent mess. A question. Is some of this just this director's style? I've never seen Night Watch or Day Watch, but I seem to remember some of you saying much the same thing: that you liked a

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2008-06-30 Thread KeithBJohnson
It's Cakes and Ale in downtown Decatur. http://www.cakesandalerestaurant.com/eat.html They have an aracini (which I understand is a Sicilian dish of baked or fried rice balls in bread crumbs) dish with citrus and fennel pollen. Also, a salmon meal that comes with a salad that is made in part wi

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2008-06-29 Thread KeithBJohnson
Great review, as always. I've gotten into sort of a mode to see non-blockbuster movies during this time when blockbusters are foisted on us every weekend. I saw "Iron Man", of course, but couldn't yet muster up the energy to see Indiana Jones or Hulk yet, though I hear both are okay, and Hulk is

Re: [scifinoir2] Fennel: The Uses and Nutrition Facts of This Delicious Antioxidant, Vitamin C Powerhouse Vegetable

2008-06-29 Thread KeithBJohnson
A resturant here in Atlanta has a dish made with fennel pollen on the menu. I will say this for fennel, whose licorice-like taste i don't quite care for: it grows like a demon and is a great draw for butterflies. I bought two six inch high plants at Loew's two months ago. Now each stands five f

Re: [scifinoir2] Short Star Trek Trivia Quiz

2008-06-15 Thread KeithBJohnson
ha-ha, true! -- Original message -- From: Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If it had been anything less, I would've called for a check on the test. It would've *had* to have been incorrect. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ten out of ten, baby! What else would you expect from me?! :)

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: OT: Overheard on the Radio

2008-06-15 Thread KeithBJohnson
:) -- Original message -- From: Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Keith, I keep telling people that I'm evil, and occasionally feel the need to demonstrate. ;-D [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: aw man! why'd you have to force me to relive that memory??? :( -- Original me

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: Dead Like Me on HDNET

2008-06-15 Thread KeithBJohnson
Date: Friday, June 13, 2008, 10:27 AM --- In [EMAIL PROTECTED] ups.com, KeithBJohnson@ ... wrote: > > the couple of shows I saw were a bit...disturbing. A lot of aductions, desmemberings, kidnappings and torturing and rapes. It seemed to deal with the sickest of the sick, and women w

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: OT: Overheard on the Radio

2008-06-14 Thread KeithBJohnson
aw man! why'd you have to force me to relive that memory??? :( -- Original message -- From: Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Keith, he *did* go metal for a time. Went with the sleeveless look, really buffed up his arms...thug practice? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ha-ha-ha! Well,

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2008-06-14 Thread KeithBJohnson
Where do ECW and Ghost Hunters figure into SciFi's vision for the future, hmm? -- Original message -- From: "Tracey de Morsella" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Report Offers Future Visions SCI FI Channel and Monitor's Global Business Network have released "Dare to Dream: Visions fo

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