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Battlestar Galactica: Cowardice Is a Punishable Offense
FR | 3/17/06 | Sean Finnegan

Posted on 03/17/2006 5:03:56 PM PST by nunya bidness

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To: Ciexyz

It's my understanding that the DVD's will have Ron Moore's commentary from his podcasts which well augment the show.


41 posted on 03/17/2006 7:27:00 PM PST by nunya bidness (“Unsung, the noblest deed will die.” - Pindar)
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To: Zeppo

Guess BG developed this plot line to delay the long flight back to Earth. Once they find Earth it's like the end of the series, right?


42 posted on 03/17/2006 7:27:50 PM PST by Ciexyz (Let us always remember, the Lord is in control.)
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To: nunya bidness; EveningStar
We can choose to witness the filtered news of faceless conflict surrounding us or we can escape and project on to unknown neighbors acts of sacrifice and valor depicted on the small screen. We can envision a day of peace but guard that faith with the reality of an enemy that has shown a visceral contempt for our lives.

Well said! I'll never give up hope.

Nicely done, Nunya.

43 posted on 03/17/2006 7:47:14 PM PST by Victoria Delsoul
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To: Victoria Delsoul

Thanks Victoria. That's one hell of a ping list Evening Star has.


44 posted on 03/17/2006 7:49:37 PM PST by nunya bidness (“Unsung, the noblest deed will die.” - Pindar)
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To: nunya bidness
That's one hell of a ping list Evening Star has.

Well, that's where he usually finds me, LOL.

Happy St. Patrick's Day, Nunya.

45 posted on 03/17/2006 7:53:29 PM PST by Victoria Delsoul
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To: Victoria Delsoul
Happy St. Patrick's Day, Nunya.

And to you too ma'am.

46 posted on 03/17/2006 8:05:37 PM PST by nunya bidness (“Unsung, the noblest deed will die.” - Pindar)
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To: nunya bidness

Kindly explain who Ron Moore is, I'm not familiar with the name. I don't have cable and I don't receive podcasts.


47 posted on 03/17/2006 8:20:25 PM PST by Ciexyz (Let us always remember, the Lord is in control.)
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To: EveningStar

Evening Star....Thanks for pinging me on this....I watch BSG, but I work on Friday Nights and get home late and "sort of" wat it while I do my piddling around the house, but did not seriously start paying attention to it until the last couple of months....I think it's great but I am kind of at a loss about what is going on...there seems to be 2 story lines going on with the same people in each story line but different...if that makes sense...I know it's a rag tag group of survivors trying to find a place to live having to run from the Cylons (sp)...can anyone kind of fill me in on the story line? I thought the last espsode this season was great...Is one of the Bridges boys in it? Also, I like Starbuck and commander Odommo (sp?). Is there a link I can go and read up on it so I will be ready for when the next season starts in October? Thanks.


48 posted on 03/17/2006 9:14:36 PM PST by navynucmom (Mason (to Michelle about Jack): So what do you want me say, the guy is a little crazy)
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To: EveningStar
I'm an SF fan going way back but I've never seen this show. I just thought you wrote one fine post. You write like a pro.

In that case, you MUST beg, borrow, steal, rent, or buy the 5 DVD first season set.

Actually, the first DVD is the original mini-series, the next 4 being the entire first season. It's really something of a science fiction masterpiece.

Like all of the best science fiction, it's about the people. The stories (and there's usually more than one going on at any given moment) deal with people and their problems. The writers, directors, cast, and producers have come up with quite a series.

Mark

49 posted on 03/17/2006 9:15:59 PM PST by MarkL (When Kaylee says "No power in the `verse can stop me," it's cute. When River says it, it's scary!)
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To: finnman69
bummer no BSG tonight, the Doctor Who remakes sucks

Well, I was very disappointed by the "Doctor Hunter" guy that Rose went to see, and how the current incarnation of The Doctor appeared throuout history. Of course, he could, but it would have been nice to see a nod to the other incarnations. I didn't catch the entire show.

Mark

50 posted on 03/17/2006 9:20:40 PM PST by MarkL (When Kaylee says "No power in the `verse can stop me," it's cute. When River says it, it's scary!)
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To: Ciexyz
Kindly explain who Ron Moore is, I'm not familiar with the name. I don't have cable and I don't receive podcasts.

Ron Moore is the Executive Producer and creator of the show. In other words, the guy that controls the content.

51 posted on 03/17/2006 10:11:30 PM PST by nunya bidness (“Unsung, the noblest deed will die.” - Pindar)
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To: nunya bidness; EveningStar

hey there. I'm on the South Park ping list, but I've never missed a BSG either, I absolutely LOVE the show!

I must say, when I read EveningStar's post, that you write like a pro, I had to scroll up and verify that it was a vanity. Good writing, I must say!

And if you do a BSG ping list, add me please!

Oh, and EveningStar, you should definitely start watching Battlestar Galactica. I was never into SciFi myself, but I love BSG!


52 posted on 03/17/2006 11:39:25 PM PST by Zeppelin (Texas Longhorns === National Champions !!!)
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To: Zeppelin
Good writing, I must say!

Thanks, and I appreciate you taking the time to read it.

53 posted on 03/17/2006 11:41:50 PM PST by nunya bidness (“Unsung, the noblest deed will die.” - Pindar)
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To: Zeppo
I was in London last April when the new Dr. Who made its debut,..

If you were there, then you know the show is a hit..
It came back for the 2nd season with a new actor playing the Doctor..
The 1st season Dr. was wildly popular in the UK.. and the 2nd seems to be doing well, despite the disappointment of the viewers at the loss of the 1st..

As a Very Long Time Fan of the Doctor Who series, ( I think I have seen them all over the years ) I understand that it's not everyone's "cup of tea"..
But in my personal opinion, tonight's 2 episode premier played very well and I was quite satisfied with what I saw..

I look forward to viewing the whole series..

54 posted on 03/17/2006 11:47:31 PM PST by Drammach (In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king..)
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To: navynucmom

Here's a good link for you, to catch up on the show episode-by-episode if you like. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Battlestar_Galactica_%282004_television_series%29_episodes

You asked if one of the Bridges boys was in the show...I don't know about that, I havent spotted one if they are. But I do know that the late (comedic genius) Lloyd Bridges was in the original series (78-80), playing the part of Commander Cain. The role of (Admiral) Cain is played by a woman in the new series.

Anyway, that link should provide you with enough info. If you have any questions, FReepmail me, I'll fill you in. I haven't missed an episode, and I have them all on my computer! =)


55 posted on 03/17/2006 11:48:25 PM PST by Zeppelin (Texas Longhorns === National Champions !!!)
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To: EveningStar
I'm an SF fan going way back but I've never seen this show.

I too am a life-long SF and Fantasy fan (afficianado?) and can say I've enjoyed this new series of BSG...

It's much better written than the original series, the character development and interaction is better, there is more plot "background" which helps to provide motive to the character's actions..

And there is more of a sense of realism..
The original series was sort of "campy", suffering from a touch of "Lost In Space" syndrome...
The new show had developed a much more serious story line which I really appreciate..
The development of some female lead characters has helped the show quite a bit as well..

The story lends itself to exposing the human condition, so to speak..
Like the original, there are still the collaborators, the "quislings", working with the enemy for personal gain..

But now, there is a new Cylon, an android indistinguishable from the humans, that can infiltrate on it's own, and manipulate and sabotage..

It's not quite as action oriented as SG-1, or SG Atlantis, and a problem may not be solved in one episode, but just gives it depth..

56 posted on 03/18/2006 12:03:21 AM PST by Drammach (In the kingdom of the blind, the one-eyed man is king..)
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To: nunya bidness

Saw ya at the BSG forum.


57 posted on 03/18/2006 3:04:12 AM PST by RandallFlagg (Roll your own cigarettes! You'll save $$$ and smoke less!(Magnetic bumper stickers-click my name)
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To: Zeppelin; navynucmom
Possibly an even better source of episode synopses is here:

Television Without Pity: Battlestar Galactica

58 posted on 03/18/2006 3:26:58 AM PST by TheMole
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To: RandallFlagg

I posted a link to here so we'll see if some folks make it over.


59 posted on 03/18/2006 4:55:41 AM PST by nunya bidness (“Unsung, the noblest deed will die.” - Pindar)
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To: nunya bidness

Heh-heh! Lot more conservatives over there than I thought there would be. A nice suprise. Ron Moore's Wife is a really nice lady to chat with as well.


60 posted on 03/18/2006 5:07:17 AM PST by RandallFlagg (Roll your own cigarettes! You'll save $$$ and smoke less!(Magnetic bumper stickers-click my name)
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