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Battlestar Galactica.

Jul 15, 2008 | 4:31 PM
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I am a true science fiction buff. I used to watch the original Battlestar Galactica staring Loren Green years ago.. I really liked the series even though I thought it was kind of lame at times..

I have to admit the new version is 1000 percent better..Not only the photography but the action and story plots have so much realism that the original.

I'ts shot with this ominous look that befits the dire situation of the Battlestar's crew. Everything about it is really great. This is a case where the remake is better than the original. How often does that happen.

I have in mind Star Trek. It took a while for the Next Generation with Captain Picard to grow on me..But I just couldn't get into Deep Space Nine. By the time Voyager landed I was gone..contenting myself with looking at my old dvd's, and vcr's of the original, and the next generatioin.

But the way I was a fan when the series first aired in 1968..

Now I'm proud to say I'm on Galactica's bandwagon.

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Jul 15, 2008 | 8:57 PM

Welcome to the Galactica's Bandwagon. My honey and I watch it and Stargate Alantis.

Who are the final 5?

mr_wildflower

Jul 15, 2008 | 9:04 PM

With a review like that how can I not check it out....??

jeanette

Jul 16, 2008 | 6:17 AM

I use to watch Battlestar Galactica ( I had forgotten all about that show)and Star trek year's and year's ago.
I mean really year's sgo.
Not to much on the sifi now tho.

mechany144

Jul 16, 2008 | 6:46 AM

I am with you Elliott. Huge Sci-Fi fan. Battlestar is also one of my favorites. Enterprise was also good. Scott Bakula made a great captain. Still nothing like the original Star Trek though.
Hey! If you get a chance to read, check out Harry Turtledove. He writes mostly alternate history. Check out his series Worldwar. It is about a alien species invading earth during WWII. I think you will like it.

Elliott_Davis

Jul 16, 2008 | 10:14 AM

I've just caught snippets of "Enterprise"
I'll have to take a good look at it.
It's so amazing to see how times have changed.
The romantic scenes on the original Star Trek are really tame by today's "Battlestar standards"
Half the scenes today wouldn't have gotten past the network censors.
The most Kirk ever did was a kiss here and there. Spock even less than that. And Scotty..Forget about it.
But I have to say Battlestar is more realistic..Could you imagine nothing ever happening in a ship the size of the Enterprise..
Please.

mechany144

Jul 16, 2008 | 11:35 AM

Yeah bud. With a babe like Uhura on that ship!
I think you will like Enterprise. Harkens back to the original series much better than Deep Space or Voyager.
Dang! We sound like a couple of Trekkies do we not.
I must admit to being into Sci Fi a bit much. I even like a lot of the old 50's movies. I even have a copy of Plan 9 from outer space.

perkypolock

Jul 16, 2008 | 11:46 AM

The Old Doctor Who verses the New Doctor Who...I like them both...There you go Elliot another program to view.

DrCarter

Jul 16, 2008 | 12:11 PM

Hey, Elliot, it's Darius, we met in the video room the other day. Battlestar is a great show. I'm glad you're watching it. You better catch up quick though, I think they're pulling the streaming episodes for season 4 off the internet.

Hey perky, what's doctor who about? I've heard its great, but not much other than that.

and fellow battlestar fans. How upset are you that we have to wait until 2009 for new episodes? what the frak man

perkypolock

Jul 16, 2008 | 6:01 PM

DrCarter

perkypolock

Jul 16, 2008 | 6:05 PM

You can find the rest of the episode on you tube.

Elliott_Davis

Jul 16, 2008 | 6:13 PM

Thanks Perkypolock. Now that was entertaining.
Speaking of entertaining, did anyone see Galaxy Quest?

Elliott_Davis

Jul 16, 2008 | 6:14 PM

One more thing. I actually collect old Star Trek episodes..
My favorite is Balance of Terror. Quiz question. Anyone remember who the bad guys were in that?

mechany144

Jul 16, 2008 | 6:23 PM

That would be the Romulans. Did you know Mark Lenard played the Romulan commander and later Sarek? That would be Spocks father for those who do not know.
Galaxy Quest was great! Hit it with a rock! Then we will eat it!

perkypolock

Jul 17, 2008 | 6:38 AM

Galaxy Quest awesome. I never got into the orginally Star Trek, but when Picard came out my honey got me hooked. Brent Spiner that played Data was awesome.

mechany144

Jul 17, 2008 | 8:56 AM

perky, Worf was my man. But Marina Siritis the woman that played Deanna Troi got me interested. And Stargate is an awesome series. Both the original and Atlantis. Have not watched much of the new Dr. Who series but am a big fan of the original.
My wife is convinced that I am a 6'5" nerd. But she still gets me Sci Fi related gifts for any reason.
My question to all is this. What is your favorite Sci Fi movie. I must admit this will not be easy. I have two. The remake of War of the Worlds with Tom Cruise. And the Day the Earth Stood Still. Klatu Barrada Nikto.

perkypolock

Jul 17, 2008 | 11:21 AM

Deanna Troi was hot.. my honey liked her.. I like Dr. Crusher too better than Paliski.

I am a sci fi freak.

Pugman
Jul 17, 2008 | 3:33 PM

Elliot, I too am into SiFi and I like both Battlestar Galactica series.

Perky, which Dr Who do you like best? I like Tom Barker followed by Jon Pertwee.

As for the hottest Star Trek character, I would have to go with Seven-of-9 from Voyager.

Perky, do you have a copy of Forbiden Planet staring Walter Pidgeon, Anne Francis, Leslie Nielsen & Robbie the Robot?

perkypolock

Jul 17, 2008 | 4:49 PM

Tom Barker and Jon Pertwee are both great actors..honestly I couldn't say for they both play Dr. Who well..but this new Doctor Who portrayed by David Tennant is growing on me.

Forbiden Planet, back in the 50'g b4 my time all though I did see reruns. No I do not have a copy, but that would be awesome. Especially making my daddy watch it with me. He use to make us kids watch all those programs and now he claims television is boring. Maybe bring back some of the old goodies and thrive up the tube again.

Elliott_Davis

Jul 17, 2008 | 7:47 PM

My favorite Sci Fi Movie of all time is
the movie..Star Trek..The Wrath of Khan.

mechany144

Jul 17, 2008 | 8:16 PM

Good choice Elliott. That is the best Trek movie yet.

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Elliott_Davis

I'm a reporter at Fox 2 News, specializing in investigative journalism with the 'You Paid For It segment'. I'm also a weekend anchor and reporter. I'm a St. Louis native, graduate of Vashon High School, Cornell University, and the father of a teenage daughter. I enjoy reading, chess, and exposing public officials wasting your money.

Member Since: 9/13/2006

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