[scifinoir2] Re: Spider-Man 3 Thoughts - Spoilers

2007-05-16 Thread Martin Baxter
--- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I must inform one and all that I have finally seen Spidey 3. It was as Keith said, a good movie that could've been done much better. S P O I L E R S Surprisingly, the PP dance didn't traumatize me ne

[scifinoir2] Invite from Martin Baxter ([EMAIL PROTECTED])

2007-05-27 Thread Martin Baxter
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[scifinoir2] Re: Doctor Who to get axe in 2008

2007-06-06 Thread Martin Baxter
--- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Again, this is the *Sun* we're talking about, folks. I've heard *nothing whatsoever* about this on *any* site I'm in (and I just left one). I'll buy this when I see the closing credits. > The Sun strikes again, folks... NOW

[scifinoir2] Re: Review of David Anthony Durham's "Acacia"

2007-07-12 Thread Martin Baxter
--- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "B. Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Thanks for the heads up. I'll definitely pick this up. > Apologies for dredging up an old thread, but I have something to add to it, an interview with Durham at one of the sites I frequent. Hope it's to your liking. http

[scifinoir2] Re: Dole lettuce recalled in U.S., Canada

2007-09-18 Thread Martin Baxter
--- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, Martin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Well, I'm not too worried, because I'm not sick yet. With my health as it is, food poisoning tends to pop up quickly. Further bit I just picked up off Yahoo. http://www.dole.com/CompanyInfo/SafeSalad/LatestNews_PR.jsp I'm o

[RE][scifinoir2] Are You Ready For The Avatar (Cameron) Backlash?

2009-07-27 Thread Martin Baxter
Of course it didn't fool anyone. They were expecting it. Knowing that the effects were coming, their minds subconsciously were looking for the tell-tale signs. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Are You Ready For The Avatar (Cameron) Backlash? [1 Attachmen

Re: [scifinoir2] EXCLUSIVE: Disney's The Princess and the Frog Directors Address Racial Concerns

2009-07-27 Thread Martin Baxter
(standing ovation) -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [scifinoir2] EXCLUSIVE: Disney's The Princess and the Frog Directors Address Racial Concerns Date : Mon, 27 Jul 2009 20:47:33 + (UTC) From : Keith Johnson To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com thanks for th

[RE][scifinoir2] The Doctor is In (Planet of the Dead)

2009-07-27 Thread Martin Baxter
Hopefully, in a week's time, I'll be able to comment further on this, as I hope to be Comcrap-free. Martin (*everything* crossed) -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] The Doctor is In (Planet of the Dead) Date : Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:33:03 - From : "rav

Re: [scifinoir2] Google's Cool DC Comics Logo

2009-07-27 Thread Martin Baxter
I intend to check it out, if I ever get a chance to make it into town. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [scifinoir2] Google's Cool DC Comics Logo Date : Mon, 27 Jul 2009 14:26:05 -0700 (PDT) From : Augustus Augustus To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com just pick

[RE][scifinoir2] The Affair

2009-07-28 Thread Martin Baxter
8-O LMNAO!! -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] The Affair Date : Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:54:16 -0700 (PDT) From : Augustus Augustus To : blackscifihorrorfantasyc...@yahoogroups.com Cc : Sci Fi I ended up with an older

[RE][scifinoir2] EA blasted over questionable marketing stunt

2009-07-28 Thread Martin Baxter
A lot of people at EA went to work one day and left their brains on their nightstands... -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] EA blasted over questionable marketing stunt Date : Tue, 28 Jul 2009 03:44:22 + (UTC) From : Keith Johnson To : scifinoir2@

[RE][scifinoir2] Alert. Alert. Alert.

2009-07-28 Thread Martin Baxter
Only if I can get napalm for my flamethrower... ;-D -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Alert. Alert. Alert. Date : Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:05:23 -0700 (PDT) From : Augustus Augustus To : Black SciFi Cc : Sci Fi BSG is running on SyFy right now. that

[RE][scifinoir2] Does Superman have a black friend?

2009-07-28 Thread Martin Baxter
Off the top, John Henry Irons (Steel), John Stewart and Vixen. But I will accord you your second point. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Does Superman have a black friend? Date : Tue, 28 Jul 2009 11:52:00 -0400 From : Justin Mohareb To : scifinoir2@

Re: [scifinoir2] Does Superman have a black friend?

2009-07-28 Thread Martin Baxter
I think so, but don't trust me fully, as my Superman lore is weak at best. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [scifinoir2] Does Superman have a black friend? Date : Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:07:25 -0700 (PDT) From : George Arterberry To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com

[RE][scifinoir2] The Parrot

2009-07-28 Thread Martin Baxter
(deep breathing, Baxter... don't want to pop your stitches...) -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] The Parrot Date : Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:09:44 -0700 (PDT) From : Augustus Augustus To : Black SciFi Cc : Sci Fi A guy is browsing in a pet shop and se

[scifinoir2] Trailer for "The Cabonauts"

2009-07-28 Thread Martin Baxter
It's a new web series, and Nichelle Nichols is in it. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9xz1m_the-cabonauts-trailer_shortfilms?from=feedblitz_523284_2181521 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQdwk8Yntds

Re: [scifinoir2] Trailer for "The Cabonauts"

2009-07-28 Thread Martin Baxter
Date : Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:36:05 -0400 From : Daryle Lockhart To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Wow, uhm... this is really bad. On Jul 28, 2009, at 1:15 PM, Martin Baxter wrote: > It's a new web series, and Nichelle Nichols is in it. > > > http://www.daily

[RE][scifinoir2] The Time traveler's wife

2009-07-29 Thread Martin Baxter
Looks pretty faithful to the book. IMO, that's not saying much. When I first picked it up, I pretty much knew that it wasn't going to be very science-fictiony. I didn't expect the saccharine levels to be near such lethal levels. Take it as a given that I won't be taking this one in. --

[RE][scifinoir2] Nimoy To Lead Historic Space Show

2009-07-29 Thread Martin Baxter
If I'm fortunate enough to have money when that date rolls around, I'll be there. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Nimoy To Lead Historic Space Show Date : Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:43:29 -0700 From : "Tracey de Morsella" To : 28 July 2009 6:26 PM, PDT

[RE][scifinoir2] Re: Harvard Prof Gates Is Half-Irish, Related to Cop Who Arrested Him

2009-07-29 Thread Martin Baxter
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[RE][scifinoir2] Spotlight on noir

2009-07-29 Thread Martin Baxter
Hawt DAY-um! The name "Ian Rankin" in that guaranteed my participation. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Spotlight on noir Date : Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:30:08 - From : "ravenadal" To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Hard-boiled crime stories punch up

[RE][scifinoir2] Re: [Black SciFi Horror Fantasy Club] Re: CNN spreading Obama conspiracy theories

2009-07-29 Thread Martin Baxter
Both of those clowns are scary because of the sh*t they trumpet all over the nation's carpets, but Dobbs, IMO, is a step worse, because he's *sane*. He monotones his bile, whereas Beck screams his. People are more apt to laugh at Beck, while they'll nod and say, "You know, he might have a point.

[RE][scifinoir2] ...and speaking of idiots of the month!

2009-07-30 Thread Martin Baxter
That's my county! (shaking head mournfully) Can I move now? -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] ...and speaking of idiots of the month! Date : Thu, 30 Jul 2009 04:34:04 -0700 (PDT) From : Augustus Augustus To : Sci Fi Cc : Black SciFi after u re

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Re: [Black SciFi Horror Fantasy Club] Re: CNN spreading Obama conspiracy theories

2009-07-30 Thread Martin Baxter
Indiana yesterday on business and the fact that Beck was there doing a "Rally for America" was touted. I guess I let my facial expression slip because I was asked if liked Mr. Beck. I said no and left it at that. Gerald Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry -Original Mes

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] ...and speaking of idiots of the month!

2009-07-30 Thread Martin Baxter
nd told me about it. i would have called them in my office and asked 4 their badges and guns. would have told them to kick rocks! Fate. --- On Thu, 7/30/09, Martin Baxter wrote: From: Martin Baxter Subject: [RE][scifinoir2] ...and speaking of idiots of the month! To: scifinoir2@yahoogroup

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] ...and speaking of idiots of the month!

2009-07-30 Thread Martin Baxter
ant 2 see. heck, i might go down and watch this one in person. --- On Thu, 7/30/09, Martin Baxter wrote: From: Martin Baxter Subject: Re: [RE][scifinoir2] ...and speaking of idiots of the month! To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, July 30, 2009, 8:25 AM And I wou

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] ...and speaking of idiots of the month!

2009-07-30 Thread Martin Baxter
i might go down and watch this one in person. --- On Thu, 7/30/09, Martin Baxter wrote: From: Martin Baxter Subject: Re: [RE][scifinoir2] ...and speaking of idiots of the month! To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Date: Thursday, July 30, 2009, 8:25 AM And I would've ca

[RE][scifinoir2] Foundation-like

2009-07-30 Thread Martin Baxter
Marian, the "Hyperion" series is about the closest I can think of in comparison, in terms of scope and depth of event and characterization. Having read both, I wouldn't dis-recommend "Hyperion". I would, however, suggest "Foundation" first. Can I be rude and inquire as to your friend's age? A fe

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Foundation-like

2009-07-30 Thread Martin Baxter
ing the book but I don't know if I could read it now. Now I might sit back and gripe that there were no real female characters. I'm concerned that she might think that is what SF is like. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Martin Baxter" wrote: > > Marian, the "

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Foundation-like

2009-07-31 Thread Martin Baxter
ght sit back > and gripe that there were no real female characters. > > I'm concerned that she might think that is what SF is like. > > > > --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Martin Baxter" wrote: > > > > Marian, the "Hyperion" series is

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

2009-07-31 Thread Martin Baxter
For me, "The Mote In God's Eye" by Larry Niven and Jerry Pournelle. Great ideas, semi-plausible scientific bases, fun read all the way through. (And, apparently, some of my former friends agree -- the four who stole each of the four copies I owned, that is.) -[ Received Mail Content

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] ...and speaking of idiots of the month!

2009-07-31 Thread Martin Baxter
s.com Thanks. I noticed I kept confusing "Decatur" and "DeKalb". DeKalb's the county of course... - Original Message - From: "Martin Baxter" To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 30, 2009 12:53:45 PM GMT -05:00 US/Canada Eastern Subject:

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: My new man crush: Lawrence Francis O'Donnell, Jr.

2009-07-31 Thread Martin Baxter
(presently building a shrine to Keith Olbermann) -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [scifinoir2] Re: My new man crush: Lawrence Francis O'Donnell, Jr. Date : Fri, 31 Jul 2009 15:33:08 -0700 (PDT) From : Augustus Augustus To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Keith

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: My new man crush: Lawrence Francis O'Donnell, Jr.

2009-07-31 Thread Martin Baxter
s Augustus To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com can i help? --- On Fri, 7/31/09, Martin Baxter wrote: From: Martin Baxter Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] Re: My new man crush: Lawrence Francis O'Donnell, Jr. To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, July 31, 2009, 7:39 PM (prese

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

2009-07-31 Thread Martin Baxter
I'd forgotten those, Brent. Good reads. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [scifinoir2] What was the last SF novel you read that made you go "WOW!"? Date : Fri, 31 Jul 2009 14:22:45 -0400 From : "brent wodehouse" To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Charles Sheff

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

2009-07-31 Thread Martin Baxter
That was a novel... -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [scifinoir2] What was the last SF novel you read that made you go "WOW!"? Date : Fri, 31 Jul 2009 16:44:16 + (UTC) From : Keith Johnson To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com For me, it might be Zelazny's "

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

2009-07-31 Thread Martin Baxter
Weren't they, rave? My first dance with 60s SF was with the works of Aldiss and Moorcock. I spent a year conducting full reality tests on my surroundings after reading my first Jerry Cornelius novel. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Re: What was the last

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Re: [Black SciFi Horror Fantasy Club] Re: CNN spreading Obama conspiracy theories

2009-07-31 Thread Martin Baxter
spreading Obama conspiracy theories Date : Fri, 31 Jul 2009 07:39:34 -0700 (PDT) From : Milton Davis To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Never, ever pay attention to anything on Fox News. It's shock news. It's like watching wrestling. --- On Thu, 7/30/09, Martin Baxter wrote: Fro

[RE][scifinoir2] this is so cool! Death star over San Francisco

2009-08-01 Thread Martin Baxter
I hope they spare Books-A-Million when they fire the kill shot. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] this is so cool! Death star over San Francisco Date : Fri, 31 Jul 2009 20:35:00 -0700 From : "Mr. Worf" To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Someone made th

[RE][scifinoir2] article: Reimagining 'Fahrenheit 451' As A Graphic Novel

2009-08-01 Thread Martin Baxter
At first glance, my immediate reaction was "Meh." Then, thinking on it a bit, anything that serves to bring classic literature to the masses can't be a bad thing. Don't think I'd read it, though. The images I have in my head from the book are more than enough. -[ Received Mail Cont

[RE][scifinoir2] Two time physics

2009-08-01 Thread Martin Baxter
Interesting that there's no mention of Michio Kaku, who espoused the same theory of 11-dimensionality fifteen years ago. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Two time physics Date : Sat, 1 Aug 2009 19:35:03 -0400 From : "Amy Harlib" To : ahar...@eart

[RE][scifinoir2] Laws of Ultimate Reality

2009-08-01 Thread Martin Baxter
Just the way I wrote 'em... Martin (former Left Hand of Deity, retired because the job put him in too high a tax bracket -- oh, and the paperwork) -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Laws of Ultimate Reality Date : Sat, 1 Aug 2009 10:06:51 -0700 (PDT) Fr

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] article: Reimagining 'Fahrenheit 451' As A Graphic Novel

2009-08-01 Thread Martin Baxter
451' As A Graphic Novel Date : Sat, 1 Aug 2009 06:09:06 -0700 From : "Mr. Worf" To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com I saw the movie before I read the book so it kind of ruined the book for me. On Sat, Aug 1, 2009 at 5:21 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > At first glance, my immediate

[RE][scifinoir2] Running robot

2009-08-02 Thread Martin Baxter
Mr Worf, IMO, if you blink at the wrong time, you'll open your eyes to find 20 inches of katana in your belly... -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Running robot Date : Sun, 2 Aug 2009 03:15:16 -0700 From : "Mr. Worf" To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Foundation-like

2009-08-02 Thread Martin Baxter
that she was reading the book. Mainly because SF >> of that era was strong on ideas and less so with characterization. I >> remember loving the book but I don't know if I could read it now. Now I >> might sit back and gripe that there were no real female characters

[scifinoir2] New trailer for Stargate:Universe

2009-08-02 Thread Martin Baxter
IMO, looks a little more cohesive than what we've seen to date. Still, all opinions desired. http://www.sfcrowsnest.com/news/arc/2009/nz14114.php http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQdwk8Yntds

[RE][scifinoir2] Their New to Me Graphic Novels

2009-08-03 Thread Martin Baxter
Bosco, that's a big "yes" on "Y-The Last Man", every single issue. And my heart still lurches at that ending. But I've only touched one issue of "Walking Dead". Liked it, but can't say that I'd invest further. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Their New to

Re: [scifinoir2] New trailer for Stargate:Universe

2009-08-03 Thread Martin Baxter
Augustus To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Martin, very good clip. now, i just might watch it. --- On Sun, 8/2/09, Martin Baxter wrote: From: Martin Baxter Subject: [scifinoir2] New trailer for Stargate:Universe To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Date: Sunday, August 2, 2009, 6:04 PM

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

2009-08-03 Thread Martin Baxter
Keith, I almost missed it, stumbling across it two minutes before it bbegan. I I enjoyed it overall, though the pacing was a bit leaden at times. (Maybe on purpose?) The mysterious nature of the real mission has me hooked, without saying. Can't wait until the MC ventures into Pod 4 to find out w

[RE][scifinoir2] Big Brother is deleting your books

2009-08-03 Thread Martin Baxter
(standing ovation for the student) I peeked into there back when the Kindle craze was first catching on, and the sales pitch was that, if one were to click the necessary link, one was BUYING the book. Buying doesn't allow for the option of repossession, last I looked. -[ Received Ma

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Their New to Me Graphic Novels

2009-08-03 Thread Martin Baxter
uch better when you have the entire first story at hand. By the time the main cast is set you'll be hooked. --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Martin Baxter" wrote: > > Bosco, that's a big "yes" on "Y-The Last Man", every single issue. And my &g

Re: [scifinoir2] Their New to Me Graphic Novels

2009-08-03 Thread Martin Baxter
Justin, I can't agree with you re: Alter as the best villain ever. But it does make for a possible thread... -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [scifinoir2] Their New to Me Graphic Novels Date : Mon, 3 Aug 2009 12:43:00 -0400 From : Justin Mohareb To : "scifin

[scifinoir2] Who is the best comic-book villain ever?

2009-08-03 Thread Martin Baxter
And so the thread lives... My vote goes to the second Mist, from James Robinson's Starman run for DC. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mist_(comics) Ferocious, this chick was. Your turns! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQdwk8Yntds

[scifinoir2] Who is the best comic-book superhero ever?

2009-08-03 Thread Martin Baxter
Might as well ask, while I'm standing here... Again, I move toward Starman, Robinson's Jack Knight. He and I are a lot alike. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Starman_(Jack_Knight) (And take *that*, Parker! Jack Knight *always* let the public know that he was Starman...) http://www.youtube.com/

[RE][scifinoir2] OT: Sprinkle some crack on him

2009-08-04 Thread Martin Baxter
Oh, how much I'd give to see the face of that idiot cop when this video hit the big time... -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] OT: Sprinkle some crack on him Date : Tue, 04 Aug 2009 11:51:12 - From : "ravenadal" To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com h

Re: [scifinoir2] New trailer for Stargate:Universe

2009-08-04 Thread Martin Baxter
o do a mission but wasn't briefed on anything? On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 6:18 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > Fate, > > I will also. Maybe it was the jumbled, seemingly hapahazard nature of the > first trailer that was so offputting. > > > > > > -[ Received

[scifinoir2] Is a Jericho wrap-up TV movie in the works?

2009-08-04 Thread Martin Baxter
Smiles, everyone! http://scifiwire.com/2009/07/is-a-jericho-wrap-up-tv-m.php http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQdwk8Yntds

RE: [RE][scifinoir2] OT: Sprinkle some crack on him

2009-08-04 Thread Martin Baxter
about the sunken chest feeling. Mother Fwhups! _ From: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com [mailto:scifino...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Martin Baxter Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 8:20 AM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: [RE][scifinoir2] OT: Sprinkle some crack on him Oh, how much I

[RE][scifinoir2] Re: New trailer for Stargate:Universe

2009-08-04 Thread Martin Baxter
deas for a TV show? One of the ideas was like Dawsons Creek meets Stargate with young sexy ipod carrying team members. It was a halarious episode, but I remeber thinking that it was probably based on an actual meeting the writers had. Sure enough... Angela --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "

[RE][scifinoir2] Funny or Die: Obama Debunks Birthers

2009-08-04 Thread Martin Baxter
Alright, I can deal with that. If he had trotted out Number Six for those YouTube vids instead of Obama Girl, however, there would've been trouble... -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Funny or Die: Obama Debunks Birthers Date : Tue, 04 Aug 2009 21:08:16 -

Re: [scifinoir2] New trailer for Stargate:Universe

2009-08-04 Thread Martin Baxter
x27;ll watch it. When does it start? :) On Tue, Aug 4, 2009 at 5:26 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > Mr Worf, this is new material. My understanding of the plot is that this is > a new team, assembled to study a new facet of Stargates (an "eighth chevron" > to allow for dialing up even m

Re: [scifinoir2] Is a Jericho wrap-up TV movie in the works?

2009-08-05 Thread Martin Baxter
a network just for shows that are yank and no idea where they went. --Lavender From: Martin Baxter Sent: Tuesday, August 04, 2009 8:43 AM To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Subject: [scifinoir2] Is a Jericho wrap-up TV movie in the works? Smiles, everyone! http://scifiwire.com/2009/07/is-a-jer

[scifinoir2] "G.I. Joe" is AWOL for critics

2009-08-05 Thread Martin Baxter
Last time I saw this stunt pulled, it was because the movie was so bad that, in the opinion of one critic, it "never should have been released". http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20090804/en_nm/us_gijoe_1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQdwk8Yntds

Re: [scifinoir2] New trailer for Stargate:Universe

2009-08-05 Thread Martin Baxter
! --- On Tue, 8/4/09, Martin Baxter wrote: From: Martin Baxter Subject: Re: [scifinoir2] New trailer for Stargate:Universe To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, August 4, 2009, 8:55 PM The candle on it goes up on 2 October. -[ Received Mail Content

[RE][scifinoir2] Life Thoughts by Ducky

2009-08-05 Thread Martin Baxter
I'm a-grinnin' !!! -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Life Thoughts by Ducky Date : Wed, 5 Aug 2009 08:12:04 -0700 (PDT) From : Augustus Augustus To : Black SciFi Cc : Sci Fi LIFE THOUG

RE: [scifinoir2] "G.I. Joe" is AWOL for critics

2009-08-05 Thread Martin Baxter
I hope to as well, Aubrey. I posted it because, as someone pointed out earlier in reply to this (pardon me for not being able to quote you by name, but the multiple concussions of yore have taken a toll on my short-term), the last Transformers movie was savaged after critics' pre-reviews, and it

[RE][scifinoir2] Major Lazer

2009-08-05 Thread Martin Baxter
Nosferatu-killin'... GOOD. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Major Lazer Date : Wed, 5 Aug 2009 08:34:01 -0400 From : Aubrey Leatherwood To : I'm not commenting... I'm just sharing :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=558F1EaxH8c Aubrey Le

[RE][scifinoir2] Re: We're Drawing Closer to a Will Smith/Zoe Saldana 'Harvey'

2009-08-05 Thread Martin Baxter
I was about to delete this sans commentaire (as you all know my stance on movie remakes), but rave's comment made me think, and I chased down the IMDb link for the original "Harvey". To the best that I can determine, Jimmy Stewart's character never had a love interest in the movie, unless the nu

Re: [scifinoir2] We're Drawing Closer to a Will Smith/Zoe Saldana 'Harvey'

2009-08-06 Thread Martin Baxter
Whenever H'Wood remakes something, some moe-ronic person will say that it's being done "for this/the next generation" to appreciate. Why not sit the generation in question down and show them the *original*? Allow them to appreciate *it*? -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subjec

Re: [scifinoir2] We're Drawing Closer to a Will Smith/Zoe Saldana 'Harvey'

2009-08-06 Thread Martin Baxter
(seconding that wholeheartedly) -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [scifinoir2] We're Drawing Closer to a Will Smith/Zoe Saldana 'Harvey' Date : Thu, 6 Aug 2009 03:32:06 + (UTC) From : Keith Johnson To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com i just don't see the po

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: My new man crush: Lawrence Francis O'Donnell, Jr.

2009-08-06 Thread Martin Baxter
Dylan Ratigan, Tracey. He migrated over from CNBC, biases fully intact. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : RE: [scifinoir2] Re: My new man crush: Lawrence Francis O'Donnell, Jr. Date : Thu, 6 Aug 2009 08:02:10 -0700 From : "Tracey de Morsella" To : I rarely wat

RE: [scifinoir2] Re: My new man crush: Lawrence Francis O'Donnell, Jr.

2009-08-06 Thread Martin Baxter
While we're all crushing, allow me to rekindle one of my first man-crushes, one K Olbermann Esq. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbWw23XwO5o This, if you look it up in Webster's Urban-Slang Dictionary, is listed as The Definitive B*tch-Slap... -[ Received Mail Content ]--

[RE][scifinoir2] Question

2009-08-06 Thread Martin Baxter
I got a link for it yesterday and tried to watch it, but it clogged up on itself. I'm going to try it later today. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Question Date : Thu, 6 Aug 2009 06:28:07 -0700 (PDT) From : Augustus Augustus To : Sci Fi Cc : Bla

[RE][scifinoir2] topic: tired of comcast? File a complaint with the FCC!

2009-08-06 Thread Martin Baxter
Thank you, Mr Worf! Even though I am dumping Comcrap for DirectTV, I may still lodge a complaint, for old times' sake. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] topic: tired of comcast? File a complaint with the FCC! Date : Thu, 6 Aug 2009 05:21:40 -0700 From :

[RE][scifinoir2] GREATEST CANCELED SCIFI SHOWS

2009-08-06 Thread Martin Baxter
"Firefly" was the first word into my brain at seeing this topic. My second thought, though I don't know if can be markede as SF, was "The Dresden Files". -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] GREATEST CANCELED SCIFI SHOWS Date : Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:32:57 -000

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

2009-08-06 Thread Martin Baxter
That was a knockout blow of a story. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Re: What was the last SF novel you read that made you go "WOW!"? Date : Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:15:05 - From : "votomguy" To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Well it wasn't a novel,

Re: [scifinoir2] GREATEST CANCELED SCIFI SHOWS

2009-08-06 Thread Martin Baxter
Since we've been forced to acknowledge Cleopatra 2525, can we counter-balance that with its counter-piece, "Jack of All Trades"? And, as I have invoked The One True Bruce, allow me to toss in "The Adventures of Brisco County Jr." -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re:

[scifinoir2] OT: Joke that isn't really a joke

2009-08-06 Thread Martin Baxter
We've all had our share of eye-roll moments whenever the Birthers are mentioned, right? Well, I've got one that may set smiles to your faces. Do you know where the founder of the Birther movement, sworn to prove that Presidnet Obama is *not* an American citizen and therefore unworthy to serve a

[RE][scifinoir2] Today on the World Ebon

2009-08-07 Thread Martin Baxter
That, sir, is *sublime*. :-D -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Today on the World Ebon Date : Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:30:02 - From : "ravenadal" To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Visionary Nat Turner forms the raid band "Southampton Insurrection." He

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

2009-08-07 Thread Martin Baxter
Thanks, rave. I need to get my hands on that for reading. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Re: What was the last SF novel you read that made you go "WOW!"? Date : Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:11:06 - From : "ravenadal" To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com M

Re: [scifinoir2] Get to know G.I. Joe

2009-08-07 Thread Martin Baxter
Other than the Beeb's productions, the only DW renditions I can think of were Faux/Fixed/Fox's version (the mention of which on my part may get me tossed from the DW Lifers' Club) and a couple of DW movies done in the 60s with Peter Cushing as a human Doctor. Let me pop another tab and look...

Re: [scifinoir2] Get to know G.I. Joe

2009-08-07 Thread Martin Baxter
Keith, you're *not* alone there. In another of my forums, a fellow anime fan posted a link to what he thought was a trailer for the new "G-Force" movie, apparently without looking at the trailer. I was the first in the group to watch it, and seeing talking hamsters was a shock to the system. (Fo

Re: [scifinoir2] Re: "G.I. Joe" is AWOL for critics

2009-08-07 Thread Martin Baxter
Keith, from what little I know of Transformers lore, "the Spark" has always been there, usually considered to mean "life" or "soul" within a Transformer. Twisting it that way? Blame H'Wood again. I do. And I am LMNAO @ "robot porn"... -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject :

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

2009-08-07 Thread Martin Baxter
Thanks, Amy! The Titan story will make a good piece for a story I'm working on. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Fwd: Triple Asteroid System Surprises Scientists Date : Fri, 7 Aug 2009 12:33:01 -0400 From : "Amy Harlib" To : ahar...@earthlink.net

[RE][scifinoir2] Stewart Slams CNN & Fixed News

2009-08-07 Thread Martin Baxter
He has fed well on the flesh of his enemies. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Stewart Slams CNN & Fixed News Date : Fri, 7 Aug 2009 08:05:05 -0700 (PDT) From : Augustus Augustus To : Black SciFi Cc : Sci Fi http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/08

[RE][scifinoir2] Police investigation

2009-08-07 Thread Martin Baxter
LMNAATWO!! -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Police investigation Date : Fri, 7 Aug 2009 18:20:45 -0400 From : "Reece Jennings" To : A T&T police officer stops at a ranch up in Tabaquite and ta

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

2009-08-07 Thread Martin Baxter
(a single sigh of exasperation, followed by a Little Debbie binge) -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Something has gone wrong with "Where the Wild Things Are" Date : Fri, 07 Aug 2009 13:31:38 - From : "ravenadal" To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com

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

2009-08-08 Thread Martin Baxter
Keith, I'm hyped for it as well. I've been avoiding any websites that hawk it in anyway, primarily because of my aversion to critics. All but one person I've spoken to regarding it are keen to see it as well. (That one refers to it as an " 'Alien Nation' ripoff".) -[ Received Mail C

[RE][scifinoir2] Topic: Doctor Who

2009-08-08 Thread Martin Baxter
Mr Worf, To the best of my knowledge, the only American influence on the series was that one Fox movie back when with Paul McGann. Interestingly, for quite some time after that, the Beeb refused to acknowledge the existence of that movie. On the official DW page on the Beeb's site, McGann wasn'

Re: [scifinoir2] Get to know G.I. Joe

2009-08-08 Thread Martin Baxter
version in order to pad out the length, after all the objectionable, more adult Japanese stuff was cut. And I think even aspects of Keeops (sp?) were changed as well. The comic that was released in the last couple of years was pretty good... - Original Message - From: "Martin Baxter&quo

[RE][scifinoir2] Ironman and Wolverine animae?

2009-08-08 Thread Martin Baxter
I'd prefer Iron Man, only because I'm a Shellhead fan more than I am of the Canuck. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Ironman and Wolverine animae? Date : Fri, 7 Aug 2009 19:21:18 -0700 From : "Mr. Worf" To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com It says that

Re: [scifinoir2] GREATEST CANCELED SCIFI SHOWS

2009-08-08 Thread Martin Baxter
On that, I have to disagree, Mr Worf. For me, the last two seasons of DSNine were some of the best TV I've ever watched. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [scifinoir2] GREATEST CANCELED SCIFI SHOWS Date : Fri, 7 Aug 2009 16:32:13 -0700 From : "Mr. Worf" To :

Re: [scifinoir2] Topic: Doctor Who

2009-08-08 Thread Martin Baxter
I could see an American producer tossing in a hip-hop flavored DW ep. (runs from keyboard, howling) -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [scifinoir2] Topic: Doctor Who Date : Sat, 8 Aug 2009 08:21:12 -0400 From : Adrianne Brennan To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com

[RE][scifinoir2] 1 Reason Not to Mess With Children...

2009-08-08 Thread Martin Baxter
(would run outside to scream in delight, but Hartsfield, 29 miles away, would complain about the noise pollution) -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] 1 Reason Not to Mess With Children... Date : Sat, 8 Aug 2009 11:24:55 -0400 From : "Reece Jennings" To

Re: [scifinoir2] Get to know G.I. Joe

2009-08-08 Thread Martin Baxter
never seen the original Gatchaman, but along with the original versions of "Starblazers" and "Speed Racer", that's not unusual for an American viewer... ----- Original Message - From: "Martin Baxter" To: scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 8,

[RE][scifinoir2] Black Dynamite!

2009-08-08 Thread Martin Baxter
You DAY-um right! -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] Black Dynamite! Date : Sat, 08 Aug 2009 20:01:15 - From : "ravenadal" To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com http://www.blackdynamitemovie.com/ BLACK DYNAMITE 2009, Scott Sanders, USA, 90 min. With M

[RE][scifinoir2] The mo better dystopian prophet: Orwell or Huxley?

2009-08-08 Thread Martin Baxter
That put a couple of new wrinkles in my brain... -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] The mo better dystopian prophet: Orwell or Huxley? Date : Sat, 08 Aug 2009 20:12:17 - From : "ravenadal" To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Wow. After reading this,

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Black Dynamite!

2009-08-08 Thread Martin Baxter
a bad mother("shut your mouth!")? --- In scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com, "Martin Baxter" wrote: > > You DAY-um right! > > > > > -[ Received Mail Content ]-- > Subject : [scifinoir2] Black Dynamite! > Date : Sat, 08 Aug 20

Re: [scifinoir2] Question

2009-08-09 Thread Martin Baxter
That's something to wake up to... -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : Re: [scifinoir2] Question Date : Sun, 9 Aug 2009 02:18:09 -0700 From : "Mr. Worf" To : scifinoir2@yahoogroups.com Have you seen that commercial with Dr. Joyce Brothers? You can see in her nose!

Re: [RE][scifinoir2] Topic: Doctor Who

2009-08-09 Thread Martin Baxter
an before, but his physiology is slightly different. Do you think that they will ever tell his whole story or just continue to stretch it out for another 30 years? On Sat, Aug 8, 2009 at 4:59 AM, Martin Baxter wrote: > Mr Worf, > > To the best of my knowledge, the only American influence on

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