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Battlestar Galactica

Battlestar Galactica Troubleshooting 50 posts Dec 3, 2003 — Dec 10, 2003

#31 Tue, 9 Dec 2003 - 15:06

I enjoyed the first episode of the new BG mini-series. I'm a fan of the old TV series, but I was aware that the new one was drastically changed so I didn't go into it expecting things to be very similar. It was an interesting production. Nothing earth shattering. Pretty typical stuff, but enjoyable entertainment nevertheless. I was pleasantly surprised that the special effects were actually very good. Not that cheesy crap that you usually see in a Sci-Fi Channel original production.

Having said that, I did have some issues with the casting decisions. I was disappointed that the producers' new "vision" for Battlestar Galactica doesn't seem to include any black people in "humanity". In the original series, both Colonel Tigh and Lieutenant Boomer were black, and they both had prominent roles. Given that this was in the late 1970s, that was pretty significant given the dearth of roles for black actors in Hollywood at the time .... especially in the sci-fi genre. So far the only black actor I've seen so far is the girl playing the communications officer. How very "Star Trek" in its tokenism! LOL

Anyway, overall I found it to be pretty interesting. I certainly plan on watching the finale.

OAW

#32 Tue, 9 Dec 2003 - 22:12

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Originally posted by jcarr:
It looks like they will re-air part one tonight just prior to part two.

If ever there was a time to have a DVD recorder, or better yet one of those new TiVo/DVD recorder units...

They're going to replay both eps on SciFi on Sunday. 5pm EST, I believe.

#33 Tue, 9 Dec 2003 - 22:34

Okay, that's it...the second part had me until the very end. I actually said "you've gotta be f*cking KIDDING ME!".

Twice.

Mike

#34 Tue, 9 Dec 2003 - 22:58

I have an EyeTV connected to my iMac 17".

I finished recording and editing the second half of the mini-series just now.

I have both parts 1 and 2, with no commercials in QuickTime format.

Both are 900 meg each (for 90 minutes).

Up for grabs on Acquisition.........

#35 Tue, 9 Dec 2003 - 22:59

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Originally posted by Switched2Mac:
I have an EyeTV connected to my iMac 17".

I finished recording and editing the second half of the mini-series just now.

I have both parts 1 and 2, with no commercials in QuickTime format.

Both are 900 meg each (for 90 minutes).

Up for grabs on Acquisition.........

No thanks, I'd rather watch my high-quality DVDs.

Mike

#36 Wed, 10 Dec 2003 - 00:38

When I first heard about the remake, I wasn't interested.

But after watching it, I think I like it.

#37 Wed, 10 Dec 2003 - 07:44

How many parts to this whole series?

#38 Wed, 10 Dec 2003 - 08:08

Nobody knows. Just the 2-part mini-series right now. Ratings will determine if it's picked up as a series.

Mike

#39 Wed, 10 Dec 2003 - 08:33

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Originally posted by starman:
Mike (who own one of two known 35mm prints of the original 3-hour pilot)

Torrent pls.

#40 Wed, 10 Dec 2003 - 08:34

Uh, you can't torrent film, dude.

Mike

#41 Wed, 10 Dec 2003 - 08:58

I don't care, Whatever SciFi channel produces, it just makes me sad to think they STOPPED producing the Invisible Man, The Chronicle, and Farscape so they could make crap like Scared Crapless, Tremors, Crap that looks like documentaries but is really "Sightings", and an endless string of "D" grade horror knockoffs.

#42 Wed, 10 Dec 2003 - 10:00

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Originally posted by starman:
Uh, you can't torrent film, dude.

That's what telecines are for.

#43 Wed, 10 Dec 2003 - 10:05

I was a huge BG fan back in the 80's. (Had all the fiction books and info books)

At first, I wasn't thrilled when I heard about the new show - female Starbuck and Boomer, no metal Cylons, etc.

After watching it...not a bad show. I had low expectations going into it, so it was hard to be too disappointed. Special effects were very good. It did need more action, but then again, they were trying to establish characters, so I could see where it might be slow.

I'd probably still watch it if it were a series.

#44 Wed, 10 Dec 2003 - 10:50

I watched a little of the new BG. Didn't suck me in. The characters were almost as wooden as Star Wars episodes I and II. I couldn't develop any kind of feeling for the characters.

the special effects were ok, but that was about it. The story-line had some potential, but the characters aren't well developed and the dialogue is flat.

Had to change channels to watch an old South Park.

#45 Wed, 10 Dec 2003 - 14:28

Ok. So I enjoyed the final episode of the new BG. But the ending sucked if that's all there's going to be. Now if they turn this into a weekly series then great. I'll definitely watch it. But since the second show ended with one helluva cliffhanger, it would be pretty stupid to just end it with that. Why would you tell a story with no ending or closure of any kind?

OAW

#46 Wed, 10 Dec 2003 - 14:38

Saw GB, liked it. Hated the first GB.

The current pilot has Babylon 5 fingerprints all over it. Especially, the set design and special effects.

#47 Wed, 10 Dec 2003 - 16:26

Seeing as how there are no firm plans to show this new version in the UK at the moment, and I haven't gotten a copt down of BT yet, can someone please give me an idea what they've done to the theme please?? Pretty please?? Have they ruined it?

#48 Wed, 10 Dec 2003 - 17:14

No theme. Not even for the miniseries.

Mike

#49 Wed, 10 Dec 2003 - 17:55

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Originally posted by X_Ranger:
Saw GB, liked it. Hated the first GB.

Gattlestar Balactica?

#50 Wed, 10 Dec 2003 - 19:40

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Originally posted by Eriamjh:
Gattlestar Balactica?

HAhahahahahahah...Iwas just thinking the same thing!