[scifinoir2] 2 Readercon samples

Two very different glimpses of Readercon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CaeJEVBHDeE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PEodFnlcEls There are other videos out there that others took.

[scifinoir2] Re: Doctor Who this week

and what fun! I just dropped showtime and picked up bbc america. I caught up with Doctor Who in one night. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Martin Baxter wrote: > > Mr Worf, you didn't miss anything. They took a week off, aired all of the > previous eps, along with a smattering of TNG eps. >

[scifinoir2] Re: Fwd: Review: Prince of Persia Revisits Age of Swashbuckler

The Religion section of our local paper noted Iranian-American dismay at seeing that a person of color had not been cast in the role. I'm not familar with the game but apparently they appreciated the fact that the orginal game did portray the hero as middle-eastern. I did wonder when I saw the

[scifinoir2] somewhat OT: what SF movies do to your expectations

Sputnik drove more science education in the U.S. Will the oil spill do the same? Somehow I doubt it. >From today's paper: http://www.nola.com/news/gulf-oil-spill/index.ssf/2010/05/american_faith_in_techological.html No matter how many times the administration explains that the best minds in

[scifinoir2] Re: The End Of Lost

I found it completely emotionally satisfying. The gave each character arc an end. I didn't care for the "light" at the end, but given the extended metaphor used throughout the series, that would have been difficult to avoid. They tried to keep the show out of the religious bucket, but that is

[scifinoir2] OT: spartacus

I was wondering what people thought of this. I watched it on Netflix instant-play and I am so glad that I didn't add Starz to my lineup just to get this dreck. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Tracey de Morsella" wrote: > > > Raimi Brings "Sword and Sandals" to Starz > > > It's Spartacus

[scifinoir2] Re: Dollhouse: what?

things differently here? > > > On Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 9:17 PM, L Freeman msles59...@yahoo. com> wrote: > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I am beginning to think this might not be a bad idea for sci-fi and fanta

[scifinoir2] Dollhouse: what?

what? what? Was Dollhouse designed to be a limited series? If so, this is a lot easier to take when I am watching a British series that I know has only x-number of episodes. Did I miss the memo?

[scifinoir2] Re: List of the Syfy channels "original" movies

Isn't Syfy part of the family of channels that was just purchased by Comcast? Do you really think a petition would help? What we need is a start-up production company that supplies them with content. They don't care what they shove down the viewers throats. At long as it pulls in people to

[scifinoir2] Re: David Tennant Doctor Who Marathon starting at Midnight

not high > enough > > -Original Message- > From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com ] On > Behalf Of marian_changling > Sent: Monday, January 04, 2010 10:31 AM > To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [scifinoir2] Re: David Tennant Doctor Who

[scifinoir2] Re: David Tennant Doctor Who Marathon starting at Midnight

I was really upset to see that I missed this until I noticed that it was on BBC America--which I don't have anyway. Do the skiffy channel decide to pick up Doctor Who again? It's still on their web page, but with no dates. I watched some on the web, but I would prefer to watch the last two Te

[scifinoir2] Re: 6 Things The New "Prisoner" Changed For The Worse

I am enjoying it, but it is definitely different. I would have complained if it were the same; there was no need to remake the same series as it was. There original series was never special effects driven and it was always a psycological show. In fact, the main problem I am having is that th

[scifinoir2] Re: Syfy Buys Remake of Being Human

Has no one mentioned the remake of "The Prisoner" also? Why, oh why? http://www.amctv.com/originals/the-prisoner/ --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Keith Johnson wrote: > > yeah, I should have pointed that out, but that goes back to my question of > "Why"? What does it mean to take a smart cr

[scifinoir2] Re: My double-take for the day

played the fourth Dr. Who, and > is the Doctor of my sane and sober youth. > > ~rave! > > --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "marian_changling" wrote: > > > > ...was listening to an episode of radiolab on Darwin. At the end, Richard > > Dawkins a

[scifinoir2] My double-take for the day

...was listening to an episode of radiolab on Darwin. At the end, Richard Dawkins and his wife "Lalla Ward" do a reading. So that's where "Romana" has taken herself. Wikipedia even notes that she is more properly called Lady Sarah Lalla Ward. Who knew?

[scifinoir2] Re: Welsley Crusher on Leverage

Now you make me wish that i could go back and watch it again. I only half-watched it. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Tracey de Morsella" wrote: > > Did anyone see Wesley Crusher on Leverage yesterday paying the hacker? I > barely recognized him > > > > Tracey de Morsella, Managing Prod

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Foundation-like

e I reply, > Marian. It's been a long day on my end, and my stomach is growling. Early on > the morrow, my word 'pon 't. > > > > > > -[ Received Mail Content ]------ > > Subject : Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Foundation-like > > Date

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Foundation-like

ecently have faltered because I've advised > books written during my generation to people of a later one, and many of the > cultural constructs are incomprehensible to them. > > > > > -[ Received Mail Content ]-- > Subject : [scifinoir2] Foundation-li

[scifinoir2] Foundation-like

I have a friend who started Asimov's "Foundation" series because of the theme. Now she is faltering. I wouldn't be surprised if it is because of 1940's style of writing. Anyone know a modern book with a similar theme? Has no one taken up the mantle of psychohistory from Asimov? Wikipedia me

[scifinoir2] Re: topic: What is the worst book to movie adaptation that you know of?

Probably the "Earthsea" book that Ursula Le Guin had a fit about. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Mr. Worf" wrote: > > What do you think? >

[scifinoir2] movie "Moon"

Has anyone else seen the movie "Moon"? I saw it this past weekend. It has a nice twist that I won't mention so that I won't spoil the movie for you. But there is a scene that I have a quibble/question about. And I am wondering if I am interperting another character's voice correctly. It ma

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Tennant To Star In Doctor Who: The Movie on the Big Screen?

I'm not crazy about the idea, but I have to admit that I would go. I would take British SF over Transformers/Terminators/Planet of the Lost and most of the garbage that we get. I want story and characters, not special effects. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Martin Baxter" wrote: > > I

[scifinoir2] My pet peeve

Now that the season is over, my pet peeve this season has been: the (required) blond co-star Why do we HAVE to have the blond co-star? What there are no hispanic, no Black, no plain old-brunette co-stars out there? There's Anna Tory on "Fringe" Mary on "In Plain Sight" Rachel on "Eleventh Hour"

[scifinoir2] Re: Star Trek' Director Open To Sequel With William Shatner Or Khan

I don't have a problem with them creating a new reality for Trek if they stick with the new canon. If they are going to reach over into the old universe to pick up William Shatner--what was the point of abandoning it? I always like new takes on stories. But I don't want to see the new darker

[scifinoir2] Re: New Trek- My take *SPOILERS*

Some elegant chess playing there. You are thinking 10 moves ahead! --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Daryle Lockhart wrote: > > Yeah see, once Spock spilled the trans-warp equation, I knew he > was going to be a problem. He proved to BE said problem by having a > conversation with himse

[scifinoir2] Re: New Trek- My take *SPOILERS*

Wasn't Tom Baker briefly married to Lalla Ward (one of the Romanas)? Yeah...1980 to 1982 according to Wiki. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Tracey de Morsella" wrote: > > Don't forget that she ended up dating Tennant who played her dad. That > kinda made it worse for me > > > > From: s

[scifinoir2] Re: New Trek- My take *SPOILERS*

With all of the discussion of alternative timestreams here Are people thinking that future movies might try to mingle the two alternative Star Trek histories? I certainly hope not. (Mr. Shatner might yet talk himself into the new Trek!) If this is the new history, I hope they go forward

[scifinoir2] Re: New Trek- My take *SPOILERS*

Well, I caught two of the ads that you mentioned and I did shake my head. I liked it better when we didn't have ads embedded within our movies but those are the times that we live in. ** spoilers *** It disturbed me that it two genocides to reboot this franchise, but I accepted the changes

[RE][scifinoir2] Re: The 10 Shows That Deserve to Return Next Fall (But Might Not)

I need a voodoo doll for both Fox and NBC for their crimes against viewers. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "B. Smith" wrote: > > Looks that way. Supposedly Fox is not even going to show the season finale > that contains the big reveal of Alpha. > > --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Omari

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] BSG finale

27;t know, okay? ;-) > > > > > -[ Received Mail Content ]-- > Subject : [scifinoir2] BSG finale > Date : Sun, 05 Apr 2009 23:48:26 - > From : "marian_changling" > To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com > > I was out of country w

[scifinoir2] BSG finale

I was out of country when the last Battlestar episode aired. I watched it on Hulu, but I was curious what others thought. I read the Roundtable on TOR's site and they absolutely excoriated it.

[scifinoir2] Hugo nominations close Feb 28

Best Dramatic Presentation, Long Form Any theatrical feature or other production with a complete running time of more than 90 minutes, in any medium of dramatized science fiction, fantasy or related subjects that was publicly presented for the first time in its present dramatic form in 2008.

[scifinoir2] Re: Life on Mars

Is the British version even available on dvd? I don't see it on netflix. Didn't I hear that the American version was canceled? If so, I would like the chance to see the British version---even though I would think that half the fun/pain is watching 70's America and realizing how backward it still

[scifinoir2] Re: Doll House

I see that SciFi channel says that it did not do as well as expected http://scifiwire.com/2009/02/dollhouse-premiere-ratings-even-worse-than-expected.php#comments Excerpt Dollhouse premiere ratings even worse than expected Friday night death slot indeed. The series premiere of Joss Whedon's D

[scifinoir2] Re: Doll House

I enjoyed it. Just as a writer, I wondered what the original premiere was supposed to look like. There is a very brief indication of Echo's revolutionary (?) past. I wondered if Whedon actually began with that and the network insisted on the action show as the 1st episode. There is still a lot

[scifinoir2] Re: "Benjamin Button" Runaway Lead in Oscar Race

I've seen it. It was filmed locally so I am biased: I loved the film, but it doesn't touch the heart as "Slumdog Millionaire" does. Some of the themes in BB are repeated more than once, but perhaps that is necessary for american viewers. (At least Hollywood thinks so). Even though some revie

[scifinoir2] SF fan dictionary

http://www.smithway.org/fstuff/termsA-B.html Ansible reference this site this month. I read and nodded and laughed occasionally. If anyone wonders why I stay away from the term sci-fi, note the definition. http://www.smithway.org/fstuff/termsO-S.html SCI FI: 1. Science fiction like junk pro

[scifinoir2] OT: Robin Hood

Lots of overtimes have kept me close to home, so I haven't seen the new movies yet. I've been watching the second year of the BBC's Robin Hood. It was a shock to see a young Robin (20-something) in 2007, but I adjusted. Robin is a legend, but reading Barbara Tuchman made me realize how many figu

[scifinoir2] Re: Taking Stock of Keanu Reeves' Sci-Fi Movies

I looked at the rating and noted the source. Is it the SciFi channel itself? If so, I see why "Why a Scanner Darkly" received such a low rating: "it makes no sense to an average viewer" indeed! Since the SciFi channel is pitched to the LCD, it probably made no sense at all to them. It's act

[scifinoir2] Re: Depp, Burton in Dark Shadows

I was one of those that rushed home to see Dark Shadows also. I bought the books and the soundtrack. I guess I would have bought the action figures if there had been such a thing at that time. I didn't get into "normal" soap operas. Dark Shadows was a goth soap opera before goth was in. By t

[scifinoir2] Re: Recommend Your Vampire Favorites

Books: The Vampire Tapestry by Suzy McKee Charnas TEMPTING FATE. by Chelsea Quinn Yarbro There is a short story around that they wrote together that includes their very different vampires. Charnas's vampire is a predator, alive, and a "natural" being. Yarbro's vampire is undead, but is in the

[scifinoir2] Re:What movies/DVDs did you see over the holiday - Group Discussi

I can't say that it is very original ideal. I do recall reading that producers find that women are more likely to accompany their male dates to a movie like "Ironman" than men are likely to accompany women to a movie classified as a chick-flick. That makes it more economical for producers to

[scifinoir2] Re:What movies/DVDs did you see over the holiday - Group Discussi

Indeed, if you listen to Christopher Nolan, he was hesitant about doing a second picture, and only agreed to do it because he thought he could say something and make the character grow and change. And come on : that ending will definitely bring about change to the character. > > >

[scifinoir2] Re:What movies/DVDs did you see over the holiday - Group Discussi

an.com/bamc.html > Experience the magic of Blood of the Dark Moon on 12/2: > http://www.adriannebrennan.com/botdm.html > > > On Mon, Dec 1, 2008 at 5:08 PM, marian_changling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: > > > Ah, but I liked the Batman movie. I think that one just gave m

[scifinoir2] Re:What movies/DVDs did you see over the holiday - Group Discussi

wth? I saw it as a potential for the much-discussed "which is the real person and which is the mask" to shift slightly, from "Batman Begins" where Batman is more of a mask, to "The Dark Knight", where in ways Batman is starting to become more of the "real" perso

[scifinoir2] Re:What movies/DVDs did you see over the holiday - Group Discussi

Ah, but I liked the Batman movie. I think that one just gave me more emotional involvement. Story-wise, I can't say that there was much character development in either. The protagonists' character is the same at the end as it was in the beginning. I'd have to think a minute to give you an acti

[scifinoir2] Re: 'True Blood' amps up the enjoyable vamp antics as its finale approaches

I watch it, but it annoys me more and more. Perhaps it the Louisiana locale. I live here and know how ridiculous the background assumptions are. Even K'ville was more true to life. Yarbro would never allow it, but I am hungry for a show from the vampire's POV like her St. Germain character.

[scifinoir2] Re: Korean Film the Host gets Americanized

he > epilogue that made the movie so awesome. > > --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "marian_changling" > wrote: > > > > I don't know if they could up the violence in Oldboy. It's pretty > > dark. > > > > --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Colm Meaney on "Law and Order" Tonight

I was surprised to find Waterson as the D.A. the last time that I watched. Did they bother showing an election, or did they merely start the year with him in-place? --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Martin Baxter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Missed that one, Keith. Myself, I'm more into t

[scifinoir2] Re: Korean Film the Host gets Americanized

-- Original message -- > From: "marian_changling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > I am not optimistic. > > It's strange. I've watched several foriegn movies paired with their > American counterparts. The American movies almost always fail with > me. The o

[scifinoir2] Re: Korean Film the Host gets Americanized

d that there is an American version of that planned.) --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > How do you think it will be changed when it's redone as an American film? > > -- Original message -- > From: "marian_chan

[scifinoir2] Re: Korean Film the Host gets Americanized

I loved it. Some many American horror films have become blood fests. The old type of horror that made your flesh crawl is difficult to find now. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Tracey de Morsella" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I kind of agreed with him. While it was okay, after reading

[scifinoir2] Re: Lose the BlackBerry? Yes He Can, Maybe

I don't understand. The guys at work have a number of devices slung off their hips. A Blackberry for work, a phone for personal calls. My brother-in-law has 4 numbers, not including his home phone. What can't he have a work Blackberry and a personal Blackberry? --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.c

[scifinoir2] OT: Mama Makeba Dies

May her memory be a blessing. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96827913 South African Singer Makeba Dies By Neda Ulaby All Things Considered, November 10, 2008 - Miriam Makeba, whose voice gave South Africans hope when the country was gripped by apartheid, has died of a h

[scifinoir2] Re: How Did The Fall Scifi TV Shows Fare?

As usual my most favorite shows are failing. "My Worst Enemy" and "Life on Mars". I've fallen asleep on 11th Hour twice.As for Fringe, it's better than the show that it's often compared to, but it's too predictable for me. Ah well, I will enjoy my favorites while I can. --- In scifinoir

[scifinoir2] Re: My Own worst Enemy

;t they simply grab the guy as soon as he exhibited problems, and held him captive until they were ready to do the procedure? > > ------ Original message -- > From: "marian_changling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > ...still watching this. I have to admit t

[scifinoir2] My Own worst Enemy

...still watching this. I have to admit that I like the subtle reference to Dr Jekyll and Mr. Hyde in the choice of first names. It does remind me a lot of the British drama "Jekyll", but it's not an exact copy. Fun so far.

[scifinoir2] Re: "Sanctuary" Debuts Tonight on SciFi

; > ------ Original message -- > From: "marian_changling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Yes, Torchwood is superior to Sanctuary. > But, some parents would object to the sexual content of Torchwood. > > --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, KeithBJohnson@ wro

[scifinoir2] Re: "Sanctuary" Debuts Tonight on SciFi

Yes, Torchwood is superior to Sanctuary. But, some parents would object to the sexual content of Torchwood. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > I haven't really watched "Torchwood", but I assume you think it's superiour to "Sanctuary"? > > By the way, anyone who h

[scifinoir2] Re: "Sanctuary" Debuts Tonight on SciFi

It felt like a rip off of Torchwood (monsters in the cellar) and Sarah Jane (friendly aliens) and Doctor Who (Elder leader who looks young). One of my writing books says that there are only x-number of plots. But SciFi should do better than this. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PRO

[scifinoir2] Re: Hurricanes and Storms Affecting You?

, AT&T lost one. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Wonder why texting broke down but not voice calls? > How did you fare after Ike? Hope you and yours are okay.. > > -- Original message -- > From: "marian_changling

[scifinoir2] Re: Hurricanes and Storms Affecting You?

C'est moi! I evacuated from Harvey (a suburb of NO) to Shreveport. Last time, text messaging was a boon. This time, the system broke down. I could get calls through, but I couldn't read my text messages. I had to call ATT after reaching S'port and they fixed the problem. Then I couldn't c

[scifinoir2] Re: Hugo Awards

Go to http://www.denvention.org/hugos/08hugonomlist.php and you can read some of the shorter works online. I loved Chabon's book and Stross's book. I subscribe to F&SF, so I am partial to the stories from there. I'm still reading a lot of th

[scifinoir2] Re: CSI Eyeing Fishburne to Replace Peterson

That's an interesting and exciting choice. Actually the original CSI is the only one that I watch. I think part of the reason is that Peterson was one of the producers and kept a protective eye on the show. I don't think that any of the other CSI clones have actors who have an "ownership" i

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Of the living writers mentioned so far, I would vote for Delany. He has the academy background to be called a "dean" and he has also been in the trenches as a writer. Steve Barnes is a good commercial writer. That is not as easy as it sounds. But I don't see the scholarship out there under

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fairly chintzy, makes me want to pass on it all the more. Granted, I don't have HBO, and I'd have to visit friends to see this, but I can save on gas prices. > > http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fQUxw9aUVik > > --- On Sat, 7/12/08, marian_changling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

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So, I just saw it this afternoon. How is the graphic novel different? The movie itself is very amoral. Brilliant, but I wouldn't want my child watching that movie. I saw a review that complained that the movie only has the same title as the novel. What's the plot line for the novel? --- In

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Why, oh why did they make a 3rd movie? I saw the promo today and wanted to gag.

[scifinoir2] Re: Allen Ball's True Blood on HBO Has Own Vamp Mythology

Ummm. It really bothers me when people who don't know the genre claim to be creating something different. Not every vampire follows the Dracula mythology that he is avoiding. Nevertheless, it will be interesting to see his cut on Charlaine Harris's vampires. I've seen the novels in SciFi Book

[scifinoir2] Hancock, a response of sorts

Televised and cinematic sf tends to be a generation or two behind literary SF. So, I'm not surprised that no moviegoers have seen Superman, slouched in a chair with a beer belly, surrounded by the images of his glorious youth. And the recent Batman movies reflect Batman in his glory, not the old

[scifinoir2] Re: FW: Hancock: The First Ni**a Superhero!

Actually Isis was Osirius's brother. So, she could have been telling the truth. And yeah, I am providing a subtext that I made up myself. From clues in the movie, but it may be all in my head.

[scifinoir2] Re: FW: Hancock: The First Ni**a Superhero!

at the risk of starting a fight I wondered how this movie would go over. If it had a white star and the ad-agent had been black, we would be complaining about the "magical negro" again. Here it is the Black star who reforms himself--admitedly with the help of "magical white" guy. One of m

[scifinoir2] Re: Roll Call: What DVD's are you renting

I've been renting: Torchwood's 1st season. I am enjoying it tremendously. The complaints on some of the lists worried me, but I think that I am hearing the geek part of our population there. (It makes me wonder what I sounded like 10 years ago.) I can also recommend the BBC's latest take on Rob

[scifinoir2] I will be contrary

I just came in from "Hancock" and I loved the movie. In fact, without giving anything away, I will say that anyone who is surprised by the supposed "turn" in the midst of the movie needs to get out more. Or maybe read more. Learn some basic mythology. I would say that Hancock's totem should hav

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***semi spoiler alert *** \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ It is maddening to realize what television can get away with that written SF cannot. River Song whispers a word in the doctor's ear and later in the episode he says "you know my real name. There's only one reason why I would tell someone my real nam

[scifinoir2] Re: That "Obama Dress"

Isn't it amazing what is called "news" these days? I still recalling hearing the analysis of Pelosi was wearing at one of the State of the Union speeches. Who cares! --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > ISSUES?? > > Who needs those silly issues? Do

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Well, the digest was some time in getting to me. Forgive the slow answer. I would use Jonathan Lethem, Michael Chabon as an example. The definition below came from wiki. "Slipstream is a kind of fantastic or non-realistic fiction that crosses conventional genre boundaries between science fi

SPOILERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!RE: [scifinoir2] Re: 'Battlestar Galactica,' We Hardly Kne

Some aspects felt rushed but I liked the ending. Although I had to laugh when some compared it to the original "Planet of the Apes". --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Tracey de Morsella" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > What did you guys think of the season as a whole and the last episode of the

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There had to be over 400 messages posted to alt.battlestar-galactica immediately after the show went off. And the messages are still pouring in. It's amazing to watch the arguments and discussions going on.

[scifinoir2] frivilous doctor who gossip

Gossip from a DW list >> I finally got a chance to see this episode of SciFi Friday night. Is >> "Doctor Who" in danger of becoming the "Law and Order" of Great >> Britain? Will Jenny get her own series? Doctor Who already has 2 >> "descendent" series.(Not that I am complaining, given

[scifinoir2] Re:Two Movies I Recommend

Both, I think. Walter was a visitor in their lives. Ultimately, he couldn't share the pain of their fate. He could try to ameliorate each character's painful path, but he could not change it. On another level, Walter had been a visitor in his own life until Tarek's problems provides him wit

[scifinoir2] Some thoughts on acting

Friday night on SciFi is actually pretty good. It's a pity that they don't pay heed and improve some of the other nights. Watching Edward James Olmos in BSG shows me again what is good about series television. I only came in during this last year and a half and it's obvious that he has inhabite

[scifinoir2] Re: Doctor Who novels

I downloaded Lungbarrow to my Palm. Haven't gotten through it yet. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > My favorite is "Lungbarrow" by Marc Platt, which I've learned will either get you a free beer from a fellow fan or something large thrown at your head. Aft

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I liked some of them. As with anything, it depended upon the author. I like all that Kate Orman did. And I liked the Paul Cornell's "Human Nature" well enough to hold on to it. Most of the others, I sold or gave away after reading them. I haven't read any of the new ones. I really don't wa

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Nu? So we discussed Andromeda and Doctor Who. I haven't heard anyone mention BSG. Have you'all lost interest? I won't even bring up "Lost". --marian-- Too much of a good thing is wonderful. Mae West US movie actress (1892 - 1980)

[scifinoir2] Re: Review: 'Andromeda' is a Strain **SPOILERS**

By the next day, I was comparing this to "12 Monkeys". Which worked better for me because time travel was integrated into the plot. It wasn't something dropped in at the last moment. In this incarnation of Andromeda, it just felt forced. Now, the hive mind, I will accept. There's a brand of

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I've been renting "Torchwood" and they have the same enviable ability to fold minority characters into the story without comment--except where it might be pertinent to the story. I think the melancholy air about the Doctor is something that they picked up from the novels that were produced while

[scifinoir2] Re: Review: 'Andromeda' is a Strain

I decided to try to watch part 2 again and I'm having a twilight zone experience. A&E is the only station working on Cox Cable! Everything else is "temporarily off air". Is that a message or what? Called Cox Cable and the earliest that they can come out is Tuesday.

[scifinoir2] Re: Black Stereotype on Lost - MAJOR SPOILER!!!!!!!

He has a point, although I didn't feel that way when I watched the season closer.

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There were ordinary men in Sex in the City? Where do you live? I'm moving![;)] --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "ravenadal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >..attractive women who not > only like to have sex often but seek it out aggressively and > (sometimes) then have it with ordinary l

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Oh dear, I thought that you had seen it already. I hope that I haven't spoiled the 2nd part for you. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Tracey de Morsella" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I have only seen the first part and I would agree with your rating on that > part. After reading your r

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I would give the 1st installment a B or even an A-. The original story did need to be updated, but by they time that they got to time travel and "Raiders of the Lost Ark" type ending, I was VERY disappointed. They mucked up a perfectly serviceable near SF story. I think that Michael Crichto

[scifinoir2] Re: Poison Sky

. When is it coming on. Tomorrow? > > -Original Message- > From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of marian_changling > Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2008 4:56 PM > To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [scifinoir2] Poison Sky > > htt

[scifinoir2] Re: Are their any left wing military sci-fi writers?

(checking search engine)...Oh yeah David Sherman, Dan Cragg, Kevin Randle, Jerry Pournelle, and please don't let me forget Robert Heinlein...(singing) "And many more..." > > marian_changling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Joe Haldeman if you look at his early work on

[scifinoir2] Re: Are their any left wing military sci-fi writers? referenced-books

Hammer's Slammers, by David Drake (1979): Along with Pournelle's Falkenberg stories, this book established the commercial popularity of military sf. Vietnam vet Drake's hard bitten mercenary soldiers have no illusions about the virtue of the causes they fight for, but they know how to get the job d

[scifinoir2] Re: Are their any left wing military sci-fi writers?

Joe Haldeman if you look at his early work only. He branched off since "The Forever War", of course. I want to say that there's another Vietnam vet is also a SF writer. I have to put my thinking cap on. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Just a question mostly beca

[scifinoir2] Re: Doctor Who and BSG?

I'm also watching. Even though I have to turn the captions on when watching Doctor Who to find out what they've actually said. I started watching BSG only recently. I'm sort-of enjoying it even though I can't keep the characters straight. It's on the cusp. I'm enjoying it enough to watch the s

[scifinoir2] Poison Sky

http://www.bbc.co.uk/doctorwho/ Interesting. I thought that Davidson's daughter was playing a unrelated character on "Who", but the next episode in GB is "The Doctor's Daughter"

[scifinoir2] Re: Kindle

While I will download some Creative Commons stuff down to my Palm, I am not tempted by a Kindle. I want something more like that newspaper that is casually displayed in "minority report". And I don't want anything that is tied to one company. But if you get one, let us know. I still rememb

[scifinoir2] Re: Dr Who versus Sarah Jane

Oh Mickey! I also loved him. I hated the way that Rose treated him. (On the other hand, you can't force love.) --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Tracey de Morsella" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > What about Mickey. Is he short. I kinda liked him >

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