[Ichneumon]

I've been really impressed with the new "Battlestar Galactica" series on the Sci-Fi network, believe it or not. The original series was campy and cheesy as could be, but the new one is gritty, realistic, and doesn't pull any punches. I'm especially impressed with the way it depicts the military (which is the centerpiece of the series) -- both the chain of command, and the individual grunts and officers, as well as the kinds of actions and decisions necessary in warfare. Nothing "touchy feely, happy ending" about it.

The military's relationship to the civilian authority -- and the civilian authority's own duties and responsibilities under a constitution and system of laws -- is also handled surprisingly well.

Along with being a good action/drama/sci-fi show, it's more of a civics lesson than just about anything else on TV.

[Sir_Ed]

Thanks, What's Up.

I sometimes despair of being able to go to a movie and see a good one.

I appreciated your posting this!

Ed

[CheneyChick]

I thought Spanglish was depressing. I was really hoping I'd like it when I walked in there, but I left disappointed.

CC :(