@LiC: But that nice purple hyperlink saying STARGATE UNIVERSE that's sticking out like a sore thumb in the middle of the last paragraph isn't clear enough? ;) #theprisoner
I'm excited for the new Prisoner, even though it does seem to suffer a serious dearth of multi-colored capes and pennyfarthing bicycles. Also, snappy blazers. #theprisoner
Don't forget that Sunday is also the UK premiere of the new Doctor Who special "Waters of Mars."
If you'd asked me 10 years ago whether my two favorite UK shows would be back on the air on the same night, I'd have laughed in your face. #theprisoner
There's also a little show called "Legend of the Seeker" on over the weekend (times vary, being syndicated and all.) It's based on the Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind. Season 2 just started last weekend.
While I wouldn't call the adaptation "faithful" (the plots vary widely, even though the characters are basically the same), lovers of the books should like the show... and if you find yourself liking the show, it's worth reading the books.
So far, writing and production quality have been on a par with the late Xena and Hercules series'. #theprisoner
@TomXP411: So I really liked the book series, but I absolutely hated the tv series. I just can't watch it. I've tried and it makes me angry.
To be fair, I knew they weren't going to exactly remake the book into a tv series considering how dark it can be, but I don't know what they writers were smoking. #theprisoner
@Log1c: I agree that the writing is uneven, but honestly - I went back and tried to re-read the series, and I couldn't stomach it after the second book...
There were things I liked about the books; one of my favorite moments was when Richard defeated the Mord-Sith by forgiving her... but they dumbed down that episode too much in the TV series. That would have been epic; instead, we got him simply fighting and overpowering the pain, finally saying "you trained me well, Mistress Denna."
I also loved the whole Palace of the Prophets plot... but I'm betting we won't get that in the series, or if we do, it'll be one episode instead of being a half-season arc, like it deserves to be. The way Richard learns to truly bond with the sword is pretty powerful, but they'll probably skip the whole Baca Ban Mana thing altogether.
Speaking of skipping people... I miss the mud people, and I'm disappointed that they're going to continue to play up the "Kahlen and Richard can't be together" tension. Who wants to bet that Cara tries to seduce Richard, and Kahlen spends half this season being jealous? #theprisoner
@GodofMonkeys: I wanna give a shout-out to "Titan Maximum", which is much dumber than VB, but is amusing in a dumb-ass way. Takes no thinking. #theprisoner
Serious question: I was thinking on how we haven't seen a fully unmasked Visitor yet, and biologically what they actually look like, and...
...do female Visitors actually, you know, have "mammary glands" if they're not mammals? Or is it all part of the flesh-costume? In other words, its not real? #v
I like how Morena was in Firefly, and was some kind of Sex Goddess with a body curvy beyond belief, full juicy lips, and long, wild hair that bounced everywhere.
And everything since (with the exception of SG-1) she's done everything she can to look as bad as she possibly can. I appreciate necks as much as the next person, but that outfit isn't going to win any awards. Or fans. "Dude she's hot" no. No frat boy is going to say "Dude she's hot" to that woman. Not even drunk ones. #v
@KassiaHaoe:
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away.........
"Anna, swallow your hamster.
If you don't swallow your hamster, you can't expect to grow up to be an alien overlord.
Reptiles won't follow you and drunken earthling scum won't want to fuck you.
Swallow your hamster." #v
Morena Baccarin: My hair looks horrid. The assclown who decided to make me look like this should have to eat shit, then shit out his shit and then eat that shit, which is made up of.... #v
Anna was the only character I liked in the whole pilot. How are we supposed to root for humanity when the aliens are lead by Morena Baccarin and the human characters were mostly jerks? #v
11/09/09
"Yarg !!! I do not need no stinkin remakes.They can walk the plank or be keelhauled"
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That Ice Twisters movie on SciFi actually sounds pretty cool, hah. If only I had cable. #theprisoner
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I knew about Dollhouse - depressing. #theprisoner
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Always so nice 'n' cool in Portmeirion! #theprisoner
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If you'd asked me 10 years ago whether my two favorite UK shows would be back on the air on the same night, I'd have laughed in your face. #theprisoner
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*off to find proxy server* #theprisoner
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Of course I'm "that guy that liked ALF" so maybe we can form a support group together. #theprisoner
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Is there room in the group for "that guy that liked VR.5 and Strange Luck"? #theprisoner
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While I wouldn't call the adaptation "faithful" (the plots vary widely, even though the characters are basically the same), lovers of the books should like the show... and if you find yourself liking the show, it's worth reading the books.
So far, writing and production quality have been on a par with the late Xena and Hercules series'. #theprisoner
11/09/09
I actually do want to watch this. Must check Veoh for it. #theprisoner
11/09/09
To be fair, I knew they weren't going to exactly remake the book into a tv series considering how dark it can be, but I don't know what they writers were smoking. #theprisoner
11/13/09
There were things I liked about the books; one of my favorite moments was when Richard defeated the Mord-Sith by forgiving her... but they dumbed down that episode too much in the TV series. That would have been epic; instead, we got him simply fighting and overpowering the pain, finally saying "you trained me well, Mistress Denna."
I also loved the whole Palace of the Prophets plot... but I'm betting we won't get that in the series, or if we do, it'll be one episode instead of being a half-season arc, like it deserves to be. The way Richard learns to truly bond with the sword is pretty powerful, but they'll probably skip the whole Baca Ban Mana thing altogether.
Speaking of skipping people... I miss the mud people, and I'm disappointed that they're going to continue to play up the "Kahlen and Richard can't be together" tension. Who wants to bet that Cara tries to seduce Richard, and Kahlen spends half this season being jealous? #theprisoner
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...do female Visitors actually, you know, have "mammary glands" if they're not mammals? Or is it all part of the flesh-costume? In other words, its not real? #v
11/06/09
And everything since (with the exception of SG-1) she's done everything she can to look as bad as she possibly can. I appreciate necks as much as the next person, but that outfit isn't going to win any awards. Or fans. "Dude she's hot" no. No frat boy is going to say "Dude she's hot" to that woman. Not even drunk ones. #v
11/06/09
A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away.........
"Anna, swallow your hamster.
If you don't swallow your hamster, you can't expect to grow up to be an alien overlord.
Reptiles won't follow you and drunken earthling scum won't want to fuck you.
Swallow your hamster." #v
11/06/09
unlike when other actors talk about the company and lawyers, and how those groups control what they can say.
it's very respectful.
Morena Baccarin FTW #v
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I think it gives her a very nice predator look which is what I think they're going for with her character.
Just my opinion. #v
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What's with the 'we', earthman? #v
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