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CmdrHunt (aka Clarence Colton)
11/16/09

In reply to Jane Espenson Explains Caprica's Change Of Showrunner
Sounds like Bionic Woman... sorry, but I had hopes for that show. Too many chefs in the kitchen as Michelle Ryan said. Hope this does not happen to Caprica. #caprica
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Evil Tortie's Mom: R.O.A.C.H.
11/16/09

In reply to Jane Espenson Explains Caprica's Change Of Showrunner
Sounds like nobody knows what the hell they're doing, and Espenson was clearly waaaay over her head as a producer. Having her spend more time on writing may or may not be good, YMMV.

It's too bad Siffy didn't have the balls to stick with Aubuchon's original idea rather than trying to graft it into BSG like some Dr. Moreau experiment. They would have saved themselves a lot of time and money and all this hassle, and it would have been better creatively. #caprica
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Charlie Jane Anders
11/16/09

@Evil Tortie's Mom: R.O.A.C.H.: "It's too bad Siffy didn't have the balls to stick with Aubuchon's original idea rather than trying to graft it into BSG like some Dr. Moreau experiment. They would have saved themselves a lot of time and money and all this hassle, and it would have been better creatively."

Yeah this pretty much sums it up, I think -- although I still think Caprica could be pretty fascinating. The pilot was better than I'd expected it to be. #caprica
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EBone
11/16/09

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A show about the first Cylon war would be SO much more interesting. #caprica
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Dimbo_Sama
11/16/09

@EBone: God no. A Show about the first war would just be the same thing we've seen before, but with less of the crazy philisophical and metaphysical stuff. It'd just be stuff exploding.

In the span of the piolt of Caprica, we've had, Religous extreamisim in both violent and non-violent forms. We've had suicide and murder, we've had obsession, paranoia and questions about what it means to be human, and if we are truely who we are because of us, or because of what we've done.

Personally, I find Caprica to be a more compelling concept, than anything else this past couple of years with the notible exception of Dollhouse.

Plus, the prototype Cylons look awesome. #caprica
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gorehound
11/16/09

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musical on heathers is a piece of poop.why not write a new musical ? oh i forgot in musical land they are also out of new ideas like hollywood.

caprica is such a soap opera and i have a big dislike for those.i watched that pilot and i will watch the show but i thought it was not my cup of tea. #caprica
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GreyHammer
11/16/09

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so cprica even more of a soap opera thats vaguely set in a scifi SORRY scyfy verse. again i say no thank you sir. good day. #caprica
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PostMarque
11/16/09

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i urge you to ditch the first mention of Murphy's careers and only mention the musical based on heathers #caprica
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Daveinva
11/16/09

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This weekend on the ol' iTunes I played a few tracks off the BSG soundtracks for Season 2 and 3. "Prelude to War" and "Storming New Caprica," in particular.

It made me sad, because I remember how much I absolutely, positively LOVED that show. When it clicked, it clicked.

Yes, the ending... let's NOT re-open that debate, okay?

I bring this up because Caprica is simply non-essential, and it's a shame. The talent is there, I really enjoyed the BSG universe... but why? Why bother with any of it anymore?

This isn't a case of prequel bitching. I happen to think a lot can be done with prequels, I'm never going to hate them out of hand. It's like complaining that Band of Brothers is a prequel to Blackhawk Down-- ummm, the world has a history, there are more stories to tell.

But in the case of Caprica, given the unambiguous ending to BSG, I'm just not at all interested in the story they have to tell.

And I hate that, because I really miss how excited I used to get for BSG, and wish there would be a show that I'd get the geeky-giddy over again... #caprica
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CodenameV
11/16/09

@Daveinva: yes, many of us only watched through the very end of BSG, after New Caprica, just out of a warped sense of obligation. And when it ended, I wasn't "hungry for more"; it was like a burden was over and I was finally free; like finishing a Shymalan movie and going "thank god, now they've finally revealed the stupid twist, now can we please go?"...except there wasn't even that much of a twist (unless "God did it, and the Cylons never had a coherent plan, and we picked the Final Five based on shock value mid-season 3 rather than plot logic" counts as a "twist") #caprica
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Annalee Newitz
11/16/09

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I am feeling very argh about all this. #caprica
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dirtybacon
11/16/09

@Annalee Newitz: yeah, so much promise in the teaser episode... and it will probably go down in flames. that is very sad. #caprica
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MsFeasance
11/16/09

@Annalee Newitz: At first, when I saw the word "Kevin", I thought it was Kevin "Dawson's Creek" Williamson. So really, finding out it wasn't him was an improvement. #caprica
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reddingofish
11/16/09

@Annalee Newitz: The more hype they give a TV show the less I want to watch it. #caprica
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ThisDudeRufus
11/16/09

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Wait, wait. Kevin Murphy? As in, Tom Servo Kevin Murphy?

Hot damn, I'ma watch me some Caprica. Desperate Housewives, too. #caprica
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ThisDudeRufus
11/16/09

@ThisDudeRufus: On two clicks further investigation, I am sad to report it is not, in fact, our own Tom Servo. Just some suit. Suddenly, my day is much bleaker. #caprica
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DuckofDeath
11/16/09

@ThisDudeRufus: Well, there's always rifftrax. #caprica
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ophmarketing
11/16/09

@ThisDudeRufus: That was the first thing I thought of too. Damn, if only. #caprica
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mst3k4ever
11/16/09

@ThisDudeRufus: Fear not, Servo fans, this is just around the corner: [www.shoutfactorystore.com] #caprica
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CoffinDodger (If the typos crap. Blame my keyboard)
11/16/09

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I have no intrest in Caprica. BSG was what it was....great fom begining to en....ahhh. Well I can still forgve the ending considering it was 95% fantastic. But this seems like a dumbed down, teen'ed up version (or is that the same), of a story that really doesnt need to be told. Didnt we find out in the pilot episode of BSG that the cylons are bastards, they've been living amongst us for years AND they blew us the shit up!!!

Honestly....I dont need to know anymore. No silly plot twists or stories wrapped up in enigmas. Just plain old Cylon attacks and fighting. And yes...before anyone starts..I know that BSG had some double/double crossing and mad story twists. But at least it was driving to its ultimate conclussion. Why go backwards now!?? #caprica
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Plague
11/16/09

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Oh, I think the pilot was a bad enough sign all by itself. #caprica
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twophrasebark
10/22/09

In reply to New Clips Reveal The Cylons' Devious Plans For Humankind
In the next movie, Lee Adama hears someone in the shower and pulls back the curtain to find Kara Thrace.

"Kara, you're alive?! I had the craziest dream..." #theplan
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jabber
10/22/09

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Having also seen the movie, I have to agree with most of the negative reviews. The archived footage with new scenes just didn't gel very well. It seem more like a patchwork that shouldn't have been patched at all. It might be different if all this back story were somehow incorporated into the original story arc but that will never happen. Final analysis: "Caprica" and "The Plan" should never had been made.
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Motoki
10/22/09

@jabber: I kind of agree on the not geling part. The meeting scene switches from non-wig yellowish haired Six to poofy blonde platinum wig Six back to non wig yellow haired Six again, for instance. It's very noticably different. #theplan
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krispykrink
10/21/09

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Never before seen? Speak for yourself, I watched the movie 2 nights ago. #theplan
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MargaretMoony
10/21/09

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I'm getting a feeling this is going to be a weekend event with booze. Anytime I see something I don't like, take a shot! #theplan
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