tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4995465347911121220.comments2017-01-12T05:07:15.802-08:00On Today's Episode...Rich Handleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13518834609085323345noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4995465347911121220.post-77169347010707133312017-01-12T05:07:15.802-08:002017-01-12T05:07:15.802-08:00Give the film another try if you haven't alrea...Give the film another try if you haven't already. It rewards repeat viewings.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4995465347911121220.post-15603519636483190022011-02-11T08:32:39.419-08:002011-02-11T08:32:39.419-08:00Duggy: That's how I remember Quantum Leap--a d...Duggy: That's how I remember Quantum Leap--a drama first, sci-fi second. But it turns out... it's more like a drama first, a big pile of cheese second, an even bigger pile of corn third, and sci-fi a distant seventh, behind sex, soapbox proselytizing and humor.Rich Handleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13518834609085323345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4995465347911121220.post-77399762347311442872011-02-10T21:56:01.048-08:002011-02-10T21:56:01.048-08:00True, BSG was full of corn. Of course, the Terra ...True, BSG was full of corn. Of course, the Terra stuff was because they ran out of cyclons and they'd beaten them too many times... but space nazis...? In my unmade-SF travels, it seems that Galactica 1980 more responisible for QL: following on from the Starbuck episode it would be found that he was working in this roll for the Ships of Light... and thus a new direction for the series.<br /><br />I don't recall QL being hard hitting SF drama, rather a drama anthology series with SF trimmings to tie it together.Duggyhttp://unmadesf.wikia.com/wiki/Special:WikiActivitynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4995465347911121220.post-53026054431388226982011-02-10T21:16:18.588-08:002011-02-10T21:16:18.588-08:00I fondly remember catching episodes of Quantum Lea...I fondly remember catching episodes of Quantum Leap when it was first airing, and have always wanted to watch the complete series.<br /><br />The cheese factor is not something I remembered, though. In fact, I practically recalled it as a hard-hitting, sci-fi drama! My enthusiasm is significantly tempered, but hopefully I can Tivo some episodes.Abel G. Peñahttp://www.philodoxer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4995465347911121220.post-63640352982374524892011-02-10T20:26:13.326-08:002011-02-10T20:26:13.326-08:00Joe: I don't know that I'd go as far as to...Joe: I don't know that I'd go as far as to call him a hack, seeing as he was responsible for some great TV over the years. But yeah, his writing style doesn't well stand the test of time.<br /><br />Duggy: I can certainly see a Bellisario influence on "Experiment in Terra." I love the original BSG, but the Terra episodes tend to be corny, in my opinion. (Granted, the original BSG was almost always corny.)Rich Handleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13518834609085323345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4995465347911121220.post-69855579295330261362011-02-10T20:12:53.456-08:002011-02-10T20:12:53.456-08:00cf: Original BSG "Experiment in Terra" w...cf: Original BSG "Experiment in Terra" which DPB was an EP on, I think, by that stage.Duggyhttp://unmadesf.wikia.com/wiki/Unmade_SF_Wikinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4995465347911121220.post-9334704249139854572011-02-10T20:04:34.383-08:002011-02-10T20:04:34.383-08:00Well said! Bellisario was a hack, and the era was ...Well said! Bellisario was a hack, and the era was crap! But it's better than most that was released back then to hypnotize American audiences.Joe Bongiornohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04075779871102122284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4995465347911121220.post-18090228937814527002011-01-14T16:57:03.906-08:002011-01-14T16:57:03.906-08:00It is a fine line. I gotta admit, I like the fist...It is a fine line. I gotta admit, I like the fist-shaking, Claw-style villains of animated series, so long as it's done right.Abel G. Peñahttp://www.philodoxer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4995465347911121220.post-4709025393857730982011-01-14T16:55:20.694-08:002011-01-14T16:55:20.694-08:00What a great idea for a blog! DVR and DVD have be...What a great idea for a blog! DVR and DVD have been life-changing for me too. I was on the edge of my seat watching Twin Peaks like it was still the 90s!Abel G. Peñahttp://www.philodoxer.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4995465347911121220.post-52245820738710894552011-01-14T14:35:14.973-08:002011-01-14T14:35:14.973-08:00There's a lot of UK stuff in there and a littl...There's a lot of UK stuff in there and a little bit of Australian stuff, so some of it is probably hard for you to get to see.Duggyhttp://unmadesf.wikia.com/wiki/Unmade_SF_Wikinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4995465347911121220.post-60827723569823063812011-01-14T10:33:01.822-08:002011-01-14T10:33:01.822-08:00Amanda: I remember discussing this series with you...Amanda: I remember discussing this series with you one night at dinner, and thinking to myself, "This just doesn't sound that original or interesting." Original... well, not so much, as Avatar is built upon a number of archetypal story points and characters. However, it's a LOT more interesting than I'd given it credit for.Rich Handleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13518834609085323345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4995465347911121220.post-20269125388503341982011-01-14T09:34:24.123-08:002011-01-14T09:34:24.123-08:00I always knew you'd like this! I'm glad yo...I always knew you'd like this! I'm glad you finally listened to Josh and started taking Avatar seriously. :)Amandanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4995465347911121220.post-65724733233498510952011-01-14T08:42:15.458-08:002011-01-14T08:42:15.458-08:00Huh, I've heard of this, but never read or wat...Huh, I've heard of this, but never read or watched it. I'll be interested to see how it progresses as you watch it!Tonihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12116406990552571267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4995465347911121220.post-42423933879127356322011-01-14T05:34:27.956-08:002011-01-14T05:34:27.956-08:00Duggy: My son says the show gets less silly and mo...Duggy: My son says the show gets less silly and more serious as the story goes along--kind of like the Harry Potter books, which start out as lighthearted young-adult fiction and progress toward a much more serious final chapter.Rich Handleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13518834609085323345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4995465347911121220.post-78365210116214810832011-01-14T04:50:20.786-08:002011-01-14T04:50:20.786-08:00Many of those, I've not watched, though I used...Many of those, I've not watched, though I used to watch The Young Ones years ago. Twin Peaks I recently picked up, so that will also be part of my blogging.Rich Handleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13518834609085323345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4995465347911121220.post-70590466731985388612011-01-14T00:43:46.872-08:002011-01-14T00:43:46.872-08:00I'd been avoiding this for more or less the op...I'd been avoiding this for more or less the opposite reason, not in spite of people raving about it because of it. I think it's OK to call things not Japanese "Anime", it is a French word after all. I gave ep 1 a look get my own perspective on your review. It's OK, but I'm not getting the epic. Then again, I get that with most anime series. It was certainly better than I was expecting which was probably more Dragonball or Pokemon. The sight gags are very anime, though, the style that they have in even some of the adult stuff. They'd appeal to kids, sure, but I'm not sure that's why there's there.Duggyhttp://unmadesf.wikia.com/wiki/Unmade_SF_Wikinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4995465347911121220.post-60348280689980457492011-01-14T00:30:11.266-08:002011-01-14T00:30:11.266-08:00What the hey... here's my collection (everythi...What the hey... here's my collection (everything or everything available in Australia unless noted):<br /><br />The Adventure of English, Arrested Development, Babylon 5, Battlestar Galactica (original), A Bit of Fry & Laurie, Charlie Jade, Coupling (s1-3), Dead Like Me, Flight of the Conchords, Frontline, The Games, Harsh Realm, Hustle, Life Support, The Muppet Show (S1), Penn & Teller's Bullshit, People Like Us, Press Gang, The Prisoner, Review with Miles Barlow, Scrubs (s1-8), Snuff Box, Sopranos, Spooks, Sports Night, Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip, The Thick of It, Twin Peaks, Ultraviolet, The West Wing, The Wire, Yes (Prime) Minister, The Young Ones.Duggyhttp://unmadesf.wikia.com/wiki/Unmade_SF_Wikinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4995465347911121220.post-84788139334818384052011-01-13T22:40:03.811-08:002011-01-13T22:40:03.811-08:00Duggy: Excellent suggestion--and thanks for postin...Duggy: Excellent suggestion--and thanks for posting a followup! Although it's a cliche, I think I'll do it.Rich Handleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13518834609085323345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4995465347911121220.post-33702081011821568502011-01-13T22:33:53.598-08:002011-01-13T22:33:53.598-08:00"Friendship is born at that moment when one p..."Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another: 'What! You too? I thought I was the only one.'" - CS Lewis.<br /><br />(Although, in this case, that Tauntaun bolted long ago.)<br /><br />I know you're planning to do whatever you're watching, but I think it'll be worthwhile to slip into the blogger cliche of theme weeks every now and then... "Christmas episodes" are the holidays, etc. Maybe a exploration of "Series Finales". But then again this is your blog, you do what feels right to you. I'd share my TV on DVD collection but there isn't actually enough room on the internet.Duggyhttp://unmadesf.wikia.com/wiki/Unmade_SF_Wikinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4995465347911121220.post-47558531056655304502011-01-13T20:17:30.253-08:002011-01-13T20:17:30.253-08:00I'll have to pick up the books--thanks for the...I'll have to pick up the books--thanks for the heads up!Rich Handleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13518834609085323345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4995465347911121220.post-9994268064871087902011-01-13T20:14:43.183-08:002011-01-13T20:14:43.183-08:00Heh heh--the funny thing, Julie, is that I'm r...Heh heh--the funny thing, Julie, is that I'm rassmguy. I'd logged in as the wrong ID, so I deleted it and reposted. :)Rich Handleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13518834609085323345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4995465347911121220.post-62018269755380681192011-01-13T18:42:17.658-08:002011-01-13T18:42:17.658-08:00I've been watching this with Kate for a while....I've been watching this with Kate for a while. It is good. There are books too. They go into much more detail than the show and I've read them all! Kate's into ALL this stuff.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01385413296633928408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4995465347911121220.post-39791613991610287442011-01-13T18:35:41.265-08:002011-01-13T18:35:41.265-08:00I wanna know what rssmguy said that you had to rem...I wanna know what rssmguy said that you had to remove.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01385413296633928408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4995465347911121220.post-58079355412648230002011-01-13T08:25:35.142-08:002011-01-13T08:25:35.142-08:00I should be starting this soon. I just need to fin...I should be starting this soon. I just need to finish up my Stargate marathon first, which is almost done. I may start with the original BSG. Who's up for a group rewatch?Rich Handleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13518834609085323345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4995465347911121220.post-61262899664728110812011-01-13T08:20:38.300-08:002011-01-13T08:20:38.300-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.rassmguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14592018043305943598noreply@blogger.com