Pitch me Battlestar Galactica!

POSTED BY: Hawk
UPDATED: Tuesday, January 17, 2006 00:33
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HAWK

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 5:15 PM (P)

Not literally you understand. That would damage the it; there'd be cylons sitting around crying, nursing their cracked craniums...

Anyway, in my hunt for a Firefly substitute, my attentions turned to New Battlestar. So I picked up the mini-series on DVD, to try and judge whether or not to get season one... and I'm afraid i'm still undecided.

I did enjoy the mini-series; very cool and an epic scale, if a little cold.

But I still don't know if I wanna shell out the money for the boxset. So this is a plea to all BSG lover (and haters if you feel the need) to adise me on this matter; tell me what's good and what's not and I will be in your debt.

Much appreciated!

SICKDUDE

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 5:21 PM (P)

IMHO, I think you'll get more of the same from season 1 as you got from the mini-series. In fact, it's hard for me to differentiate between them now. I would say the mini-series is possibly a little bit 'grittier' and the first season develops story a bit more. So it depends on how much you liked the mini-series. If you liked it, go back for more!

"Don't say 'ka' until you've tried it." Daniel Jackson

FIREFLYGAL

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 11:12 PM (P)

I'm a fan of the REAL Battlestar Galactica so I probably don't need to say more. Don't waste your money on the new one. I watched the mini series and couldn't watch a minute more.

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CHRISISALL

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 11:15 PM (P)

Agree w/Sickdude. It remains surprisingly consistant in tone and 'grit'. The 'cold' you refer to remains, for the most part, but the characters become a little more tangible. I'd say go for it, the production values are quite good.

On the other hand, how about Dark Angel? That was almost as good as Firefly (well...close, anyway), and I still like it better than anything else (besides FF, of course).

Do what I did, get both!

Transgenic Cylon Chrisisall

CHRISISALL

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 11:20 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by fireflygal:
I'm a fan of the REAL Battlestar Galactica so I probably don't need to say more. Don't waste your money on the new one. I watched the mini series and couldn't watch a minute more.

Big fan of the original here, and one that scoffed at the changes at first, but what the frak, it's well done, and different enough that they can be seperate entities in my head...

Hey, maybe I'm schitzophrenic....?

The new one certainly doesn't posess the charm of the original.

I'm of two minds on this Chrisisall

GHOLA

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 11:35 PM (P)

When I first saw the miniseries I fealt pretty much the same way you did but I think the show really picked up in its first season so I'd say buy it.

CHRISISALL

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 11:46 PM (P)

One thing to note: the mini-series stands on it's own; the first season does not. You will be obligated to purchase or at least see the second!

...something to take note of Chrisisall

CHRISISALL

Wednesday, August 31, 2005 11:57 PM (P)

On the OTHER hand, I bought the mini-series and instantly knew I'd buy the series on availability. If you're unsure after seeing the mini-series yourself, you got to ask yourself just exactly HOW much you liked it. Would more of the same be to your liking?

(just get Dark Angel while you're thinkin' about it)

To the Max Chrisisall

MURMURER

Friday, September 2, 2005 9:38 AM (P)

I think the first season is a noticeable improvement over the already solid miniseries. With the premiere, the show moves from good to brilliant.

Things only get darker and more complex from here on out - I don't know if you'd consider that a recommendation or not, but I love it. Nothing is taken for granted - fuel, water, political stability, loyalties between characters - nothing is safe. Every episode seems to up the dramatic ante by adding significant new developments. The show NEVER returns to 'status-quo' at the end of the hour - something is always left irrevocably changed.

Battlestar Galactica is, in my opinion, a more-than-worthy successor to Firefly. It carries the torch in admirable fashion, taking it to places I've never seen on TV before.

Hope that's not over-hyping it too much for ya.

HAWK

Friday, September 2, 2005 1:46 PM (P)

Thanks for responses so far; still hovering so please make your thoughts known if you haven't already!

Oh and Chrisisall? You are preaching to the choir my friend.

*Holds hand up for high-five*

What a dilemna though; DA was killed for Firefly's benefit! It's like finding out one of your best friends murdered another!

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SIRIUSMADRADUBH

Friday, September 2, 2005 2:52 PM (P)

IMHO, Battlestar Galactica is the best show on TV right now. Dark, dark story with lots of well-executed plot twists, deeply complex characters, strong acting, strong production values and innovative look (thanks to Zoic!). The first season had a few weak episodes, but for the most part was consistently strong, on par with the mini-series. Most shows take a while to find their footing - Firefly being the happy exception. The second season has been fabulous. I look forward to Friday nights, and find I'm on the edge of my seat, engaged, touched, elated and devasted, all in the course of an hour.

BTW, I was a Huge fan of the first series when it originally aired. This show is an entirely different creature. I enjoy it for what it is, not in comparison to the original.

SCOTTMX

Friday, September 2, 2005 3:10 PM (P)

It's hard to imagine Firefly fans not liking Battlestar Galactica. The same human qualities, and lack of cliche characters, that made us fall in love with the crew of Serenity are there aboard Adama's big old boat.

The arc is gripping, the grittiness jagged and raw, and most important, we care about what happens to the last remaining humans in the universe.

A big part of the show's look and feel is Zoic's FX. The acting is believable, natural and compelling. The issues taken up mirror the ones we deal with here on Earth in the early 21st Century -- some metaphorically, most in actuality.

In short, make the time investment on Battlestar Galactica -- you'll be surprised how quickly that time flies.

Scott M.X., Brooklyn New York

HAWK

Monday, September 5, 2005 12:38 PM (P)

How's it fixed for action? I thought the mini series was pretty sparse on action, though having said that, the climactic space battle was worth the weight; graceful, almost balletic, and with an awe inspiring scale. Plus, Starbuck's rescue strategy? Genius.

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CALHOUN

Monday, September 5, 2005 1:18 PM (P)

I liken this thread to a sexually frustrated teenage male asking for a pitch on masturbation... JUST DO IT! You will be so glad you did.

KNIBBLET

Monday, September 5, 2005 2:07 PM (P)

I enjoyed the campy fun of the original series - mainly for the eye candy not the writing or production values.

The new series is the finest television in production today. It doesn't get better than BSG and I've not missed an episode yet.

I have the first season on DVD but am looking for the mini-series.

BUY IT. Don't miss your chance to indulge in the best storytelling this side of the 'verse.

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THESOMNAMBULIST

Thursday, September 8, 2005 1:39 PM (P)

Well I just had a buddy buy me the first season on DVD and I am about half way through it.

It's more of a duty bound TV show at the moment. It's fallen prey to a few cardinal sins of the medium too in my opinion, but it's engaging enough. However there aren't nearly enough space battles!!! Considering they are at war with the Cylons! So far the Cyclons appear to be uninformed of this...

However a tip of the hat to the ever watchable James Olmos - who practically creates a vaccumm around him with his extraordinary presence! (Dude should get and Oscar, or Emmy or whatever the award is for TV)

But really the characters haven't moved on at all since the mini series and they're really stringing out some key, what I presume will be, shocking revelations.

So y'know it's beautifully put together and like Firefly, an exponent of the shakey camera, and crash zoom movements (Which must make poor old Joss roll his eyes!) all of which make it an intensly watchable and cerebral Sci-fi show.

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HAWK

Monday, September 19, 2005 1:26 PM (P)

I'm just about to watch my first proper episode of Battlestar.

Thanks again everybody!

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ASA

Monday, September 19, 2005 1:51 PM (P)

Cool. Keep us posted on your thoughts.

I thought the first season was good, with an freakin' amazing final 2 episodes. If it seems slow at times stick with it, so far the second season is even better. The first 7 episodes of the second season are really just the second half of the first season (if the first season had been a whole 20 episode). Everything is connected and gets more complicated and interesting. And I love the characters. It is the best sci-fi on TV today.

HAWK

Tuesday, September 20, 2005 3:04 PM (P)

Four episodes in on the first day.... MUST ration them better, make it last longer. This was the same trouble I had with Firefly. Speaking of which, and I never thought I'd say this, but if it continues at this level of quality, it might just possibly maybe begin to approach that show.

Maybe.

I wonder if Kaylee and Callie are cousins?

Mysteries thus far: Why 33 minutes? Why are machines falling in love, getting jealous, practising religion and getting maternal urges?

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IMEARLY

Tuesday, September 20, 2005 3:45 PM (P)

Hawk,

If you're still undecided why don't you come on over to www.frakingalactica.net. It was made by Haken. (Creator of this here web site) and made up mostly of Brown Coats. It's still new, and with the BDM coming out soon Brown Coats are kind of busy here, but I expect it to blossom soon.

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YUTZ

Tuesday, September 20, 2005 5:36 PM (P)

"Mysteries thus far: Why 33 minutes? Why are machines falling in love, getting jealous, practising religion and getting maternal urges?"

For answers to these questions and more, might I suggest the Battlestar Galactica podcast by Exec Producer Ron Moore. It's a free download from iTunes Music Store (and probably from scifi.com). They run about 45 minutes, so will give you a reason to turn off your DVD.

Glad you took the plunge.

Yutz

SPINLAND

Tuesday, September 20, 2005 5:43 PM (P)

So, I seek opinions. I'm old enough to remember the first incarnation of this show, and to think it was cheezy and too silly to endure--so much so, in fact, that I've not found myself able to give this version even a chance. I'm hearing a lot of praise heaped on it; enough that I'm willing to pick up the mini-series on DVD and give it a try, but not enough that I'm willing to gamble on buying the whole first season.

The primary opinion I seek is this: will the mini-series be representative enough that I can base my decision to see more on it, alone? By default I hate watching television, so I'll be a pretty hard sell.

Thanks in advance.

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HAWK

Tuesday, September 20, 2005 8:40 PM (P)

And so the circle is complete...

The mini-series IS a fair representation of the show as a whole; it's hard to imagine there being any time at all between the filming of the mini-seris and season one- in terms of effects, scope, script, story and all around quality the two are consistent.

Plus, in a move that our man Whedon probably wouldn't approve of, season one continues pretty much directly from the mini-series, with nought but a "Previously On..." segment for newcomers.

I never saw the original series, but I keep hearing about the Limburger Factor (that's a cheese joke, for all you non-dairy fans). This showhas no such problem; the performances are very well realised and rounded out. Everything is very logical, with nothing omitted as the colony struggle to find water and other neccessities, deal with the aftermath of a genocide, politically intrigue against each other, and struggle to establish order.

I'm only four episodes into season one (plus the mini-series) and I feel confident making these assertions! I recommend you get the mini-series first and make your call from there.

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CHANNAIN

Tuesday, September 20, 2005 9:35 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Hawk:
And so the circle is complete...

I never saw the original series, but I keep hearing about the Limburger Factor (that's a cheese joke, for all you non-dairy fans). This show has no such problem; the performances are very well realised and rounded out. Everything is very logical, with nothing omitted as the colony struggle to find water and other neccessities, deal with the aftermath of a genocide, politically intrigue against each other, and struggle to establish order.

Keep watching the new series, and you'll get a taste of what the original series could have been if it had better writers.

I loved the original too, although it suffers now, much the same way the original Star Trek does with its inclusion of 70s culture. Granted, down the road, the "oughts" culture reflected in this re-envisioning of BG will probably take its toll, but that's not what will preserve this series.

The new BG is showing the very vulneral human side of the tragedy of war and the loss of not just one homeworld but twelve. It's reflecting the sorrow and survivors guilt felt by some of us after 9/11. It's also taking the old episodes and re-working them - I've already seen "The Lost Warriors", "Planet Zero" and we're about to see the return of Commander Cain - as a woman AND an admiral, which means she outranks Adama. Now THAT's drama.

I can't wait to see what happens next!

Pesonally, I would have LOVED to seek Dirk Benedict from the original series as Caine. Now that Caine's been girlified, I'd settle for a very Starbuck-like captain or pilot of one of the ships. And I mean Starbuck as HE was, as well as SHE is, of course.

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HJERMSTED

Tuesday, September 20, 2005 10:04 PM (P)

[direct reply to initial post...]

I'm quite surprised the mini-series alone wasn't enough to make you a complete Battlestar drooling fool. It sure made me into one. I find BSG to be the perfect tonic for the Firefly-less period between the BD series and the BD movie.

If you can get a hold of the BSG season one episode called "33" and watch it... that should be enough to nudge you into the realm of the devoted fan. IMHO, "33" is to Battlestar what "Hush" is to BTVS... what "Out of Gas" is to Firefly. The most surprising thing about "33" is that it is the FIRST ep after the mini-series... that's like a grandslam in the first inning!

The show, in my mind, has not lagged once since I've been watching it.

mattro

SICKDUDE

Tuesday, September 20, 2005 10:18 PM (P)

Spinland, Yes the mini-series is 'representative'. In fact it's hard to tell which episodes were mini-series and which were season 1. And yes, the new show is worth it. I also loathed the cheesiness of the first show. When I heard they were remaking the series, I thought "Oh great, just what we need. Why can't we get serious SF?" Well, I was wrong. This new series has almost NO similarities to the original in terms of feel or such. Try it, you'll like it!

Plus, as an added bonus, the show has the aspect of just getting better and better as you go.

Hjermsted, great analogy about "33"! That's it in a nutshell.

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AUTOBAHN

Saturday, October 29, 2005 1:39 AM (P)

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TMURRIE

Saturday, October 29, 2005 1:46 AM (P)

I saw the old battlestar galactica, but changed the channel after 30 minutes, so when I heard they were making a new one I sighed because I didn't want MORE of this show I did not enjoy.

Then I saw it.

BAM

Buy season 1, you will never regret it.

CANTTAKESKY

Saturday, October 29, 2005 2:46 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by fireflygal:
I'm a fan of the REAL Battlestar Galactica so I probably don't need to say more. Don't waste your money on the new one. I watched the mini series and couldn't watch a minute more.

I liked the original a lot as well, and didn't much care for the mini-series. But my brother got me a boxset of the new BG. I even thought about exchanging it for something else, but he said to give it a chance. Plus Entertainment Weekly put it on its Must-List, so what the frak, I sat down and watched it.

The first 3 episodes were just like the mini-series--detached, gray, and tolerable, but unengaging (at least for me). Then it picked up a little with some well written and well acted character drama. I've just seen the 6th episode of the season, and I am now looking forward to watching more.

I don't think it is nearly as good as Firefly or Dark Angel (yet), but it looks like it deserves a second chance, even for someone who didn't find the mini-series appealing.

Just my humble opinion,

Can't Take My Gorram Sky

LIGHTMEDARK

Saturday, October 29, 2005 3:26 AM (P)

I felt kinda the same way you do. I was still iffy on it until I got a couple episodes in (33 minutes was a great episode, though). I'd go for it.

---
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LIMINALOSITY

Saturday, October 29, 2005 4:13 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by canttakesky:
he said to give it a chance.

There's always a lot of this giving of the chance with SF, isn't there?

I did not like the original series either, and *putting on the flak jacket now* put it on the same cheese factor shelf in my head as Lost in Space.

I saw the previews for the mini and thought it looked really fine (hankering for more FF, of course). Haven't missed an ep yet, and I can hardly wait till I see the first commercial for season 3. It has everything I like to see; a long steep arc for every element, a depth of character and emotion portrayed using well crafted dialogue, extreme visual density, interesting and unusual sound, riffing on real world events...what did I miss? Fabulous FX, humor, Serenity showing up in the first tippy tip of the iceberg (so I guess that means I'm also looking for a depth of post-modern self reflection and humor), and it has me reflecting on it later.

Shows like this (FF, Deadwood, Dead Like Me) have me hoping that maybe the telexecs are finally beginning to realise that there are markets out there beyond the largest # of idiots market they're usually trying to capture. And ya know, hope is the thing that gives you feathers!

The single thing I don't like about the show is the doctor. I hope they find him an arc with a little more depth to it soon. He keeps playing the same 5 note tune a little too loudly and tunelessly for me (anything for my Cylon babe) and reminds me painfully of Dr Smith in the cheese factor cited above. It must be harder to write the 'betrayer' character than any other, because he/she is so seldom well done.

Now I will go back and give the original version a second chance (aaaak with the togas and the Loren Greene and the poorly ripped Greek mythology). I plan to do that during season 3, and have a friend who has the outrageously packaged DVDs and will be happy to watch them with me. Yippie for the company.

*edit to add* oh, and I'm really glad you are enjoying it HAWK. Thanks for the thread. Keep popping in to write your thoughts about the viewing pleasure.

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KNIBBLET

Wednesday, November 2, 2005 3:08 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by liminalosity:
... *putting on the flak jacket now*

LOL, I read that as 'putting on the frak jacket'. I'm now going to use 'frak jacket' the way some folks use asbestos underwear. It'll protect me from stoopid folk firing off frak.
Thanks for making me giggle.

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LIMINALOSITY

Wednesday, November 2, 2005 5:43 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by Knibblet:
I'm now going to use 'frak jacket'
Thanks for making me giggle.

Good one! Giggling now. Especially appropriate what with the BSG context!

I have a friend who calls a spoiler a "flak jacket" - from the Clint movie where he's wearing a piece of metal under his poncho - someone told him seconds before the reveal in the movie.

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RIVER6213

Tuesday, November 8, 2005 3:55 PM (P)

Like a lot of people, I was a big fan of the old BSG series and was annoyed greatly when it got cancelled way back in The-Past-That-Was. I've heard so many good things about the new Battle Star Galactica, and its tempting to check out this new show. Everytime I'm in the video store, I see the new show in its DVD box, I go over to pick it up and look at the cover, but something stops me every time.

I've decided that it would be a big mistake for me to watch it, I know its good show, but I CAN'T watch it; Isnt that strange behavior?

Have any of you ever had this kind of behavior happen to you?

A Pandora's box is waiting for each and everyone of you...

GHOSTDOG

Friday, November 11, 2005 5:37 PM (P)

Not a big fan of the old series (watched it whenever it happened to be on and I was watching TV) however ever since I watched the new mini series I can't miss an episode of the new regular series.

SCICOP

Thursday, December 29, 2005 6:20 AM (P)

Personaloly, I thought the new show was (and is) well made. I just picked up season 2 (I know, I know, some say it's only half a season, but Hey...there's only so much good sci fi out there)

In the mini series, when Rosalyn finds out she is ill, there appears to even be a firefly class ship flying by out her window....very cool...

SciCop

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CHRISISALL

Thursday, December 29, 2005 6:29 AM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by canttakesky:

I don't think it is nearly as good as Firefly or Dark Angel (yet), but it looks like it deserves a second chance, even for someone who didn't find the mini-series appealing.

FF and DA rule; yet (the new)BG is intriguing, and definitly worth the $ IMHO.

Chrisisall, FRAK! Too much seriousness, but I can deal.

AIDYN

Sunday, January 1, 2006 5:49 AM (P)

It is a very serious and well defined show, which is absolutely great for some people, and a little off-puting for others. I do think it is a show that any sci-fi fan can appreciate, even if it isnt as loveable as our Firefly or Farscape. The characters do develop, and it certainly has a decent storyline, but I do not find endearing in the least. I dont believe that is a bad thing though, I think that is just what type of show it is, and I think it is fine if it stays that way. I just cant say Ill ever put it on my list of best sci-fi ever.

"In the mini series, when Rosalyn finds out she is ill, there appears to even be a firefly class ship flying by out her window....very cool..."

The cgi company that did the grapics for Firefly also does the effects for Battlestar. So yes, that is acctually an easter egg nod to Firefly. And that is also the reason why the effect shots in both Firefly and Farscape appear to be done by a hand held camera, same style because of same company.

CRISTELLE

Wednesday, January 4, 2006 10:10 AM (P)

For I SciFi show, I think it's worth watching it.
The CGI is not bad. The way the camera moves reminds me a bit of Firefly and the actors are great, with a special mention for the girl who plays #6,the deadly beautiful cylon (key-word here beeing "deadly").

And the second season is as good as the first one (which is not always the case with tv shows).

I'm dying to be Friday to view the new episode.

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IMEARLY

Wednesday, January 4, 2006 11:14 PM (P)

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LIGHTMEDARK

Thursday, January 5, 2006 12:33 AM (P)

I'm so glad it's finally January so we can see the end to the midseason cliffhanger from months ago.

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CYBERSNARK

Thursday, January 5, 2006 12:49 AM (P)

I'm so glad it's finally January so we can finally get season 2!

Ruttin' Canada.

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AGENTSUN

Saturday, January 7, 2006 12:28 AM (P)

I love BSG. I never watched the original, so this was pretty much a brand new show to me, and I think if Richard Hatch gives it his seal of approval by being on the show, I think it's just another way to settle the gulf between the shows.

That said, I really really enjoy it and I love the drama and the amazing cast. It's about survival, and people making the best out of their situation, and finding other people around them in the same situation, and of course, finding them worth living and fighting for. I especially enjoy the father/son relationship (or lack of) between the Adamas.

BSG is one of the first real "series" to come along in a while, where you don't really get a standalone episode. Every episode has something very crucial to discover.

TINUVIEL

Wednesday, January 11, 2006 1:34 PM (P)

Like agentsun, I also never watched the original series, so I don't know what I missed. Recently got into Galactica, though, and have to say I think it's pretty cool! I went on a Galactica marathon over the weekend and finished the mini-series and the whole of Season 1.

Of course, I like the world of Firefly better. But still ... Galactica wasn't as bad as I thought it was. Like I said, thought it was pretty cool. Love Dr. Baltar!

I'm waiting for Season 2 episodes from my friend so that I can catch up with the rest of the world.

CHRISISALL

Wednesday, January 11, 2006 2:41 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by tinuviel:
Like agentsun, I also never watched the original series, so I don't know what I missed.

A seventies cheesefest- if you're not a fan already, there's no reason to see it, other than for John Dykstra's impressive optical effects. The new one is hands down the better series.

Chrisisall, a Colonial Warrior

GLOBLABSURDITY

Wednesday, January 11, 2006 2:49 PM (P)

I agree with the cerebral comment and the "cold" comment in regards to the new Battlestar G. I'm a fan of the old series in regards to the humor element involved in the stories. The new Battlestar is interesting--yet having watched a few episodes--I feel as I've been watching 'Days of Our Lives on Battlestar Gallactica'. Soaps leave me cold. I've had to make myself sit through the episodes I've watched. Sorry. Not a fan. *sheepish grin*

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CHRISISALL

Wednesday, January 11, 2006 4:03 PM (P)

True, the new one does take itself pretty frakin' seriously most of the time, but a little humour creeps in here and there...

Chrisisall, lookin' for the funny

DIETCOKE

Wednesday, January 11, 2006 4:21 PM (P)

Oh, the show is so much better than the miniseries. By it! It's great.

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THESOMNAMBULIST

Wednesday, January 11, 2006 4:33 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by globlabsurdity:
I agree with the cerebral comment and the "cold" comment in regards to the new Battlestar G. I'm a fan of the old series in regards to the humor element involved in the stories. The new Battlestar is interesting--yet having watched a few episodes--I feel as I've been watching 'Days of Our Lives on Battlestar Gallactica'. Soaps leave me cold. I've had to make myself sit through the episodes I've watched. Sorry. Not a fan. *sheepish grin*

*Never judge a book by it's movie*
*The heart is an artist that paints over what profoundly disturbs it, leaving on the canvas a less dark,less sharp version of the truth*--D.Koontz (Forever Odd)

Totally agree with you globlabsurdity.

I was bought the first series and while I enjoyed it to a certain extent I wont be bothering to buy the next season. Which is telling in itself.

The feeble way in which they keep the blonde lady coming back really irritated me. That's the cylon one not 'starbuck', she, starbuck, should be let out the airlock for starters!

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GLOBLABSURDITY

Wednesday, January 11, 2006 4:54 PM (P)

Quote:
Originally posted by TheSomnambulist:
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Originally posted by globlabsurdity:
I agree with the cerebral comment and the "cold" comment in regards to the new Battlestar G. I'm a fan of the old series in regards to the humor element involved in the stories. The new Battlestar is interesting--yet having watched a few episodes--I feel as I've been watching 'Days of Our Lives on Battlestar Gallactica'. Soaps leave me cold. I've had to make myself sit through the episodes I've watched. Sorry. Not a fan. *sheepish grin*

*Never judge a book by it's movie*
*The heart is an artist that paints over what profoundly disturbs it, leaving on the canvas a less dark,less sharp version of the truth*--D.Koontz (Forever Odd)

Totally agree with you globlabsurdity.

I was bought the first series and while I enjoyed it to a certain extent I wont be bothering to buy the next season. Which is telling in itself.

The feeble way in which they keep the blonde lady coming back really irritated me. That's the cylon one not 'starbuck', she, starbuck, should be let out the airlock for starters!

The
Somnambulist

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Yes, absolutely! I can imagine that a holiday season, for instance, on Battlestar would last for at least 12 episodes. Slow. *snore*. Perhaps it's just my ADD comming into play. Ha!
Cheers!

*Never judge a book by it's movie*
*The heart is an artist that paints over what profoundly disturbs it, leaving on the canvas a less dark,less sharp version of the truth*--D.Koontz (Forever Odd)

HAWK

Thursday, January 12, 2006 10:28 AM (P)

Anybody else think season one feels like half a season somehow? I put this feeling in myself down to two reasons:

13 episodes is not long enough!

There isn't a whole load of progression in the storyline until Kobol's Last Gleaming, which shakes up everything you've come to expect from the show.

A possible third reason is that maybe no amount of episodes could be "enough" for me!

I hope that future seasons are bumped up to the typical 20-odd quota of other US shows... has this occured with Season Two? I remember Buffy's first season was a thirteen episode dealie, but by the time it finished there were about 25 to a season.

RIVER6213

Monday, January 16, 2006 4:39 PM (P)

This is what I wrote on November 8th:

Like a lot of people, I was a big fan of the old BSG series and was annoyed greatly when it got cancelled way back in The-Past-That-Was. I've heard so many good things about the new Battle Star Galactica, and its tempting to check out this new show. Everytime I'm in the video store, I see the new show in its DVD box, I go over to pick it up and look at the cover, but something stops me every time.

I've decided that it would be a big mistake for me to watch it, I know its good show, but I CAN'T watch it; Isnt that strange behavior?

Have any of you ever had this kind of behavior happen to you?
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I finally got over my "phobia" and downloaded the new BSG episodes onto my new ipod video and started to watch the new BSG starting from the mini-series. I find that the new show is far more interesting and entertaining than the old show could ever be, and I like it a lot.

Now, I'm not trying to be a "drama queen" but have you ever connected a TV show with an event in your life where something bad happened?

I found out that this was my hangup and please people, tell me if I'm being too touchy/feely about this, or just call me what I am...an idiot.

*** Personal Info Warning ***

Back in 1979 my mother was dying from some stupid aliment. I was a 16 year old girl who was a loner and spent a good deal of her time avoiding everyone at school, and everyone at home, and living her life off of science fiction books and TV shows if some of you know what I mean by that.

I had spent the entire week watching all the interviews of the casts for the upcoming 2 hour pilot of Battlstar Galactica...and I was VERY excited about it...so excited that I ignored everything else in my life...including my dying mother, who was constantly making stranger and stranger demands on the family in her lucid state, which I found to be increasingly distressing.

The day that Battlestar Galactica aired, I had my bedroom door locked, and I was GLUED to my little black and white TV set, and no force in the 'verse could stop me from watching this.

After the 2 hour show, I was so excited! It was such a good show! I ran downstairs to check on my mother who I forgot about. I was going to ask her if she wanted something to eat, but instead, I found her dead. Dead sitting in her chair. She died alone while I was watching BSG.

The strange part was I had no emotion at that age. I called the hospital and they sent an ambulance and the police. While waiting for them to show up, I sat there silently, reading a Star Trek novel and not thinking about anything at all.

Then the cops and the paramedics showed up and I showed them where the body was, and they made their reports and took the body away. My sisters and brothers were all crying their eyes out. I went back to my room just in time to catch another interview of BSG...I think the interview had Dirk Benedict in it.

Later, I missed going to my mother's funeral because I was watching the 1st episode after the pilot of Battlestar Galactica. My family thought I had lost my mind, but at the time I didnt really think too much about it all...all I knew was that it was important not to miss not ONE episode of this new show.

A couple decades later, and a lot of forgotten past, a new Battlestar Galactica was being advertised. Everytime I sat down to watch this thing, I felt a serious bit of anxiety coming up from within myself, so I would quickly turn the tv off and go do something else.

Later when the new BSG DVDs were up for sale, I would go into the store and try to purchase it, but then I would suddenly change my mind and leave the store; I never knew why I acting like this, but I did find out. last November when I talked with my sister. We sat on the phone and talked about our lives, and then the conversation turned to our mother, who I had forgotten about....then I remembered.

In hindsight, perhaps I should have tended to my mother's needs instead of watching Battlesta

SICKDUDE

Tuesday, January 17, 2006 12:33 AM (P)

River6213, I hope you don't mind if I reply to that. Not sure it'll help, but.. well. what the heck. I lost my Mother this year, too. In fact, there's a thread somewhere where a lot of people come forward with having lost someone recently. Anyway, although the circumstances are quite different and I'm sure I don't fully understand everything you went through, some of it may be similar.

There were definately things I regret. (For starters, she was in a wheelchair and had a hard time washing her dog. Now that I have the dog, I can attest to the way she smells after a week or two. Wish I had helped her wash the gorram dog...). I went to a grief group (which was a good thing), and there were a lot of people who also had various regrets for the last hours. But I don't think that is what was important. What is important is the way I loved my Mom, and the way she loved me. I hope it was the same for you.

If you watched BSG out of denial, that's a good thing because it means you hated the idea of losing her. In other words, it was something you did (and now regret) because of the situation and your love for her.

On the other hand, if you watched it just because you like good scifi, that's okay too. Because life goes on, even in the midst of death. I remember I was mowing my lawn just 10 hours before she died. I doubt you knew she was going to die at exactly that moment (even if you knew she was 'close'). Things just happen while you're living your life and doing your stuff.

So don't beat yourself up over that. I'm sure she loved you and vice versa.

Well, sorry if this makes things worse. And sorry to all about hijacking the thread..

"Don't say 'ka' until you've tried it." Daniel Jackson