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03-29-2009, 11:36 AM | #976 |
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Not to worry, the 19th edition of Survivor is heading your way soon. Who needs BSG.
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04-06-2009, 09:21 AM | #978 |
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So, how is everybody filling their Battlestar Galatica void?
Personally, I'm rewatching Babylon 5. I'm about halfway through the first season. |
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04-06-2009, 10:56 AM | #979 |
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About to start watching Farscape beginning to end.
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It depends on your tastes really. Babylon 5 is probably the more intellectual of the two with its political intrigue and deeper themes, but I just couldn't help but fall in love with the uniqueness of Farscape with its quirky characters and its humorous writing. For me, I rank Farscape a little higher.
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04-06-2009, 11:22 AM | #982 |
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That's a matter of perspective.
I like Babylon 5, but I've never considered it a "great" show. But there are folks who think it's the best science fiction show of all time. Whereas I don't think it was even the best science fiction show centered on a space station on the air at the time (that would be Deep Space 9). The story is interesting, the real strength of the series, but the acting (and the production) is so bad at times that it almost ruins it. Farscape, on the other hand, was one of my favorite shows of all time (any genre). I didn't start watching it until the third season (I think), assuming it was crap because it was on SciFi and had muppets. Once I got into it, I started watching and recording the reruns and eventually got to see the entire run of the series. There's some bad stand-alone episodes strewn in, but all-in-all it's a really strong show from beginning to end, and it has pretty much everything you could ever want in a show - action, drama, comedy, romance, mostly (really) good special effects. So I think my vote's pretty clear. But I think others will disagree. |
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04-06-2009, 11:24 AM | #983 |
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Man.
I am going through TV Show Depression right now. In December I started watching The Wire and BSG from the very beginning and in March/April I finished both shows. I started watching Deadwood, which is cool, but it doesn't even tip the scales for me. I guess its time for me to start getting back into video games. |
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04-06-2009, 11:26 AM | #984 |
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I have the opposite problem. Just finished a fairly brutal month of work, and I'm struggling just to get my DVR cleared quickly enough that old stuff won't be deleted to make room for new.
Wiping episodes of Life on Mars helped a little. |
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I really like Babylon 5. It ran for five seasons. The first season and the last season were hit-and-miss (although I'm finding the first season is better than I remembered it being), but 2, 3 and 4 were fantastic. Whereas the episodes in the first season were generally unrelated (sort of like a typical Star Trek episode), after that it picked up a continuous, linear story that was very good. It also got much better with the change of leads in season 2 - Boxleitner is much better than O'Hare.
However, I can't really compare it to Farscape, since I've never watched Farscape. Perhaps I'll do that next. I would say that Babylon 5 compared favorably to Star Trek Next Generation and was better than Deep Space Nine. |
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The full series sets will run 20 discs for Blu-ray and 25 for DVD.
The full list of extras for the full series sets include: EXCLUSIVE TO Blu-rayTM Hi-Def: U-CONTROL: Universal’s exclusive signature feature puts viewers one click away from going deeper into the making of the film without ever leaving the movie. THE ORACLE: An interactive guide including ships and characters. BATTLESTAR ACTUAL: A glossary of all the unique Battlestar Galactica terms. WHAT THE FRAK HAPPENED TO YOU? Explore the history and connections of your favorite characters through video clips and relevant facts. BD-LIVE™: Access the BD-Live™ Center through your Internet-connected player to get even more content, watch the latest trailers and more! BATTLESTAR GALACTICA ULTIMATE BATTLE: Players can battle their friends as Colonials or Cylons using strategy and luck to achieve victory. MY SCENES: Pick your favorite scenes from the film to create your own video montage. THE MUSICIANS BEHIND DAYBREAK: Composer Bear McCreary interviews and explains how many unique musicians have contributed the show and specifically the series finale, Daybreak. BONUS FEATURES (BLU-RAY™ HI-DEF and DVD): EVOLUTION OF A CUE: Composer Bear McCreary takes us step by step through his process of creating the music of Battlestar Galactica. What the Frak Is Going On With Battlestar Galactica?: A recap of Battlestar Galactica’s first three thrilling seasons – in only eight minutes! ...AND THEY HAVE A PLAN: What do they mean every episode when the opening sequence on the Cylons states “And They Have a Plan"? All will be revealed in the upcoming movie The Plan. THE JOURNEY ENDS: THE ARRIVAL: Battlestar Galactica has traveled full circle. The journey has concluded never to be revisited. But how did we arrive at the end? A LOOK BACK SO SAY WE ALL: Executive producer Ron Moore and the cast and crew reveal their personal insights on Battlestar Galactica. MANIFESTO DESTINY: It all began with this manifesto. Why was it written and what was the response? BATTLE-STYLE GALACTICA: Those behind the camera delve into their approach to visual style of Battlestar Galactica. MARTYR TO A CAUSE: As the only actor to appear in both the original and reimagined series, Richard Hatch offers his unique perspective on Battlestar Galactica. THE SINS OF THE FORGIVEN: Insights on the curious religious aspects of Battlestar Galactica. BATTLESTAR REVELATIONS: Firsthand accounts from those on the Battlestar for the past five years. AUDIO COMMENTARIES BY RONALD D. MOORE, DAVID EICK AND EDWARD JAMES OLMOS Ronald D. Moore’s Podcast Commentaries David Eick’s Video Blogs DELETED SCENES |
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So who is watching Caprica today? I'm picking it up on the way home. Hope it is good.
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