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BABYLON A.D - Sep 02, 2008 - 07:24am
Fight scenes were a problem; but the biggest problem was in how the ending was handled. IMHO it wasn't that bad of a film; the actors did a good and decent job. The movie needed a bit more story written for the end of the film; or at least, a bit more of Babylon Babies in how the end ended up.
Fight scenes were a problem; but the biggest problem was in how the ending was handled. IMHO it wasn't that bad of a film; the actors did a good and decent job. The movie needed a bit more story written for the end of the film; or at least, a bit more of Babylon Babies in how the end ended up.
TV Wasteland: What to Watch this Fall, or Not? - Sep 02, 2008 - 07:06am
Sanctuary, Dollhouse, BSG, Dexter, Sarah Conner, and *maybe* Heroes. I still haven't forgiven Heroes' Season Two being subpar to Dexter's Season Two; if they ratchet appropriately I'll watch.
Sanctuary, Dollhouse, BSG, Dexter, Sarah Conner, and *maybe* Heroes. I still haven't forgiven Heroes' Season Two being subpar to Dexter's Season Two; if they ratchet appropriately I'll watch.
STARGATE ATLANTIS Movie Greenlit by Sci-Fi - Aug 29, 2008 - 10:54am
Aye. When I first read about the series being dropped after the fifth season over on the StarGate Worlds forums, I was pretty po'd. However, I think the storyline of SGW would have been the one great idea that revitalized SG-1... SGA was a good idea, and is a good show. I wish we saw more Earth-esque uniforms instead of the Star Trek ones we see on that show, but that's just me. In general, though, I am NOT happy at all the direction that the Sci-Fi channel has gone. IMHO they should have rescued Firefly; they should continue good series (even when they started out on a different network), and pick up good sci-fi series (such as Sanctuary *may* be... I haven't seen it on the web, yet). The channel should be the center of good story telling, and good sci-fi. BSG, SG's, *should* be the gold standard by which all their programming is judged by; if it doesn't measure up, cut and make something better. I think how SG-1 was handled should be the model: if it is good, snag it from another company (SG-1 was originally a Showtime production). If it is good, and gets cancelled, grab it and produce it. If it is a good idea, and tells a good story, make it. (BSG, Eureka, possibly Sanctuary, the "new" Babylon 5 series that echoes around the usenet). In all, though, storytelling, personality, and character are the fundamentals to good Sci-Fi (cool toys don't hurt).
Aye. When I first read about the series being dropped after the fifth season over on the StarGate Worlds forums, I was pretty po'd. However, I think the storyline of SGW would have been the one great idea that revitalized SG-1... SGA was a good idea, and is a good show. I wish we saw more Earth-esque uniforms instead of the Star Trek ones we see on that show, but that's just me. In general, though, I am NOT happy at all the direction that the Sci-Fi channel has gone. IMHO they should have rescued Firefly; they should continue good series (even when they started out on a different network), and pick up good sci-fi series (such as Sanctuary *may* be... I haven't seen it on the web, yet). The channel should be the center of good story telling, and good sci-fi. BSG, SG's, *should* be the gold standard by which all their programming is judged by; if it doesn't measure up, cut and make something better. I think how SG-1 was handled should be the model: if it is good, snag it from another company (SG-1 was originally a Showtime production). If it is good, and gets cancelled, grab it and produce it. If it is a good idea, and tells a good story, make it. (BSG, Eureka, possibly Sanctuary, the "new" Babylon 5 series that echoes around the usenet). In all, though, storytelling, personality, and character are the fundamentals to good Sci-Fi (cool toys don't hurt).
Top Maniacal Rumors: Myers Lives, Cher Cat and Van Damme Soldier - Aug 29, 2008 - 06:34am
I confess a certian curiosity about Ant Man. I mean, with appologies to fan of the hero, he IS somewhat "D-list." However, Edgar Wright has written some very good movies... not quite this fit, but good movies fitting their respective genres quite well. And, Hot Fuzz surprised me. That is very rare, and usually awakens me from my day to day stupor. In all, I am very, very curious about this particularity in movies... a movie about Ant Man.
I confess a certian curiosity about Ant Man. I mean, with appologies to fan of the hero, he IS somewhat "D-list." However, Edgar Wright has written some very good movies... not quite this fit, but good movies fitting their respective genres quite well. And, Hot Fuzz surprised me. That is very rare, and usually awakens me from my day to day stupor. In all, I am very, very curious about this particularity in movies... a movie about Ant Man.
Mania on this Day: KOTOR Remembered, Sahara Confusion and JLA Direction - Aug 04, 2008 - 08:55am
I'd have liked KoTOR II to have been finished. But, aye, I'd like the KoTOR III to be made, and I'm curious about the new MMO. (post-9, pre-cu Jedi... *sniff*)
I'd have liked KoTOR II to have been finished. But, aye, I'd like the KoTOR III to be made, and I'm curious about the new MMO. (post-9, pre-cu Jedi... *sniff*)
THE DARK KNIGHT: The Joker's Wild! - Jul 17, 2008 - 10:11am
Welcome back, Hanso. Was beginning to wonder if someone had kidnapped you before the big show. Bad reviews: only one I saw was from someone who complained that they couldn't take their kids to the movie. My response: finally. (I haven't been over to Rotten Tomatoes, yet)
Welcome back, Hanso. Was beginning to wonder if someone had kidnapped you before the big show. Bad reviews: only one I saw was from someone who complained that they couldn't take their kids to the movie. My response: finally. (I haven't been over to Rotten Tomatoes, yet)
HBO's First Look at DARK KNIGHT - Jul 14, 2008 - 12:55pm
Okay, seriously, guys 'n' gals, which one of you slipped Hanso a micky?
Okay, seriously, guys 'n' gals, which one of you slipped Hanso a micky?
Mumbling Kitsune: Sympathy for Kira? - Jul 07, 2008 - 10:31am
A most singular work, this is true. It is not often, these days, to see a true piece of science fiction, one that is daring enough to ask a question, and to ask that question in a way that it does not make it too simple of a question. Indeed, this is one of those rare pieces, something that can best be described as "art." To the plot question: something had to happen, in order for this work to be complete and not a soap-opera. Light was as successful as what was needed to explore the question; anything more would have been too baroque. I find the entire Near arch to be... a good symmetry (I will not say perfect, as I do not believe in perfect symmetries in a complex dynamic, but this was as near perfect as a human storyteller can make it, in both the anime and manga).
A most singular work, this is true. It is not often, these days, to see a true piece of science fiction, one that is daring enough to ask a question, and to ask that question in a way that it does not make it too simple of a question. Indeed, this is one of those rare pieces, something that can best be described as "art." To the plot question: something had to happen, in order for this work to be complete and not a soap-opera. Light was as successful as what was needed to explore the question; anything more would have been too baroque. I find the entire Near arch to be... a good symmetry (I will not say perfect, as I do not believe in perfect symmetries in a complex dynamic, but this was as near perfect as a human storyteller can make it, in both the anime and manga).
Maniac Gives Early Praise to Luhrmann's AUSTRALIA - Jul 03, 2008 - 06:31am
Hrm; a three hour movie that might have an engrossing plot? I'll bite when it comes out. /no clue about Aussie history //shoulda just kicked the Brits out when we did. /I kid, I kid.
Hrm; a three hour movie that might have an engrossing plot? I'll bite when it comes out. /no clue about Aussie history //shoulda just kicked the Brits out when we did. /I kid, I kid.
Legendary Confirms 300 Follow-Up - Jun 30, 2008 - 07:20am
"Zombie Spartans want... brraaaaiiinnnnssss...." Seriously, other than Marathon, or the last war between the Athenians and Spartans, where would you go in this "sequel/prequel?"
"Zombie Spartans want... brraaaaiiinnnnssss...." Seriously, other than Marathon, or the last war between the Athenians and Spartans, where would you go in this "sequel/prequel?"
Top Maniacal Rumors: Leo America, Knight Time & Punisher Hex! - Jun 20, 2008 - 08:02am
Hrm. As surprised as I am to be posting and not lurking... ...I'm going to throw my hat behind the idea of the poster on the first page about Michael C. Hall being the Cap. Seriously, he's a good actor (and excellent with subtly), and I think he'd be able to pull it off.
Hrm. As surprised as I am to be posting and not lurking... ...I'm going to throw my hat behind the idea of the poster on the first page about Michael C. Hall being the Cap. Seriously, he's a good actor (and excellent with subtly), and I think he'd be able to pull it off.
Top 10 Worst Shows That Need a Remake - May 22, 2008 - 06:26am
Misfits of Science Now, there's a memory. "But, the battery's NEW!" Anyway, a dark comedy spin would be fun, if done correctly. What most of those shows needs would be a direction, a four or five year story arc, to push the show, and push it into solid territory. Now, that being said, I'd like to see something with a really good villain (a la Dexter) play against any protagonist... ...oh, and I'd like to be the third to agree to DarkHeart's contention. Especially in looking at how the new Apollo is and has changed during the show and especially the last season. There's an angle being played there.
Misfits of Science Now, there's a memory. "But, the battery's NEW!" Anyway, a dark comedy spin would be fun, if done correctly. What most of those shows needs would be a direction, a four or five year story arc, to push the show, and push it into solid territory. Now, that being said, I'd like to see something with a really good villain (a la Dexter) play against any protagonist... ...oh, and I'd like to be the third to agree to DarkHeart's contention. Especially in looking at how the new Apollo is and has changed during the show and especially the last season. There's an angle being played there.
Boxleitner Headed to HEROES - May 08, 2008 - 11:49am
Hrm. Pretty good actor from what I remember on the Bab5 days. Probably an evil HRG, but, hey... this might be interesting enough to tune in to season three.
Hrm. Pretty good actor from what I remember on the Bab5 days. Probably an evil HRG, but, hey... this might be interesting enough to tune in to season three.
IRON Launches To Top With 104.2 Mil Debut - May 05, 2008 - 07:42am
Heh, saw it with my dad. Something odd about a 31-year old and a 58-year old both geeking out in the theater. Personally, I liked it; going to have to own the DVD. I'm hoping Marvel does do their plan, and ramp up the movie production rate... it would be nice to be able to expect good movies in the theater at a decent rate again. I mean, we may not ever get back the golden age of theaters (or comics), or even a silver age (for either). But, I'd take a constant diet of good shows! (Now, someone make a good Phantom and Shadow series of movies! Finish the Riddick series! Gah.)
Heh, saw it with my dad. Something odd about a 31-year old and a 58-year old both geeking out in the theater. Personally, I liked it; going to have to own the DVD. I'm hoping Marvel does do their plan, and ramp up the movie production rate... it would be nice to be able to expect good movies in the theater at a decent rate again. I mean, we may not ever get back the golden age of theaters (or comics), or even a silver age (for either). But, I'd take a constant diet of good shows! (Now, someone make a good Phantom and Shadow series of movies! Finish the Riddick series! Gah.)
Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street - Apr 10, 2008 - 12:58pm
Saw it in the theater (Christmas day, actually). Thought it was an absolutely brilliant adaptation!
Saw it in the theater (Christmas day, actually). Thought it was an absolutely brilliant adaptation!
Sneak Peek at SG1: Ark of Truth - Mar 04, 2008 - 06:39am
@Redshirt1 ... Mayhap the Ori (or the Orici) are in the marketing department? /had to go somewhere... /Still wonders if those communication thingies get Showtime
@Redshirt1 ... Mayhap the Ori (or the Orici) are in the marketing department? /had to go somewhere... /Still wonders if those communication thingies get Showtime
Ventimiglia a Villain in GAME & CHAOS THEORY - Dec 18, 2007 - 08:26am
I can see him as a Nightwing. Don't know if he has the shoulders for Mr. Sinister, though...
I can see him as a Nightwing. Don't know if he has the shoulders for Mr. Sinister, though...
After the Credits - Dec 04, 2007 - 12:53pm
Will and Liz's story arc is over. However, that does not mean the PoTC series of movies is over. The way it ended, it is out an open for a whole series of movies... and movies not neccessarily tied to Jack. I think they are leaving the franchise open to more pirates making more pirate films, but inside the same story universe.
Will and Liz's story arc is over. However, that does not mean the PoTC series of movies is over. The way it ended, it is out an open for a whole series of movies... and movies not neccessarily tied to Jack. I think they are leaving the franchise open to more pirates making more pirate films, but inside the same story universe.
HEROES: Lizards - Oct 04, 2007 - 02:36pm
Wonder Twins: Wanna lay a bet? Maya has a version of the virus that is killing the heros; she's a patient zero with a version that can kill everyone. Her brother? Sends out the antidote. Thus, to save the world, the team will have to get a hold of these two, quickly, to keep a pandemic from breaking out. This is one half of the logical conclusion of the problems that Mohiender is facing; a long-term cure that isn't his particular blood. Second bet: little flying boy wonder is a bad guy. Sure, the cheerleader will fall for him at first... because he'll remind her of ol' dad. But, he doesn't appear to have a brother to bring him back like Claire's dad did. Thus, with no redeeming people to help him, he's a good set up for a villian. Especially if he does something that denegrates anyone who isn't up to his idea of new (or evolved) human; think someone like the Magneto type of villian. This will make him a perfect board for Claire to compare against, long-term, as an archrival later on. Plus, it is juicy that 'her' arch will have so much in common with her dad; lots of play with that kind of comparison.
Wonder Twins: Wanna lay a bet? Maya has a version of the virus that is killing the heros; she's a patient zero with a version that can kill everyone. Her brother? Sends out the antidote. Thus, to save the world, the team will have to get a hold of these two, quickly, to keep a pandemic from breaking out. This is one half of the logical conclusion of the problems that Mohiender is facing; a long-term cure that isn't his particular blood. Second bet: little flying boy wonder is a bad guy. Sure, the cheerleader will fall for him at first... because he'll remind her of ol' dad. But, he doesn't appear to have a brother to bring him back like Claire's dad did. Thus, with no redeeming people to help him, he's a good set up for a villian. Especially if he does something that denegrates anyone who isn't up to his idea of new (or evolved) human; think someone like the Magneto type of villian. This will make him a perfect board for Claire to compare against, long-term, as an archrival later on. Plus, it is juicy that 'her' arch will have so much in common with her dad; lots of play with that kind of comparison.
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@gimpythewonder Be aware that season two differs drastically from the second book in the series (I have Showtime, and I also was curious last year whilst waiting for Season Two to start). Season one and Darkly Dreaming are fairly close (with only the end differing in the details). Although, I *would* be interested in seeing Rita's kids picking up Dexter's code (and there are glimpses of how both the kids are disfunctional in both Season One and the first book), that isn't touched on in Season Two where it is a theme in the later books. Me? I don't like the later books as much as the first, but I really, really liked Season Two, and I am awaiting Season three.