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10-01-2010, 06:52 PM
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Battlestar Galactica
Sometimes you have a memeory of a movie or TV show you thought was really cool, when you were a kid, but when you watch it as an adult, it sucks! Battle of the Planets (G Force) is one such example--it sucks HARD.
Battlestar Galactica is a refreshing break from this trend. Battlestar Galactica is motherƒucking awesome. I'm watching it (the original 1978 series) right now on Wii/Netflix. How can I begin to describe how many things totally rule about this show? #1: It is extremely elaborate for a TV show. The sets, costumes, effects, all appear "movie" quality. #2: Something I didin't remember from when I was a kid: the spiritual/mystical elements. The intro has a monologue that could be out of Von Daniken's Chariots of the Gods. The show is packed with psuedo-Egyptian visuals. Adama is the religious leader of his people. I recognize, now, that the rituals they perform are distinctly Pagan in nature--the weddings are handfastings (just like Pooka and I had). #3: Cylons. They are as awesome now as they ever were. In the impact they were designed to have, they are 100% successful. I could go on, but I have episodes waiting in my queue... After this I have to watch Caprica. No spoilers please!
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10-02-2010, 03:01 PM
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Your Bartender
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Pagan? Maybe so. Apparently it's dripping with Mormon symbolism.
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10-02-2010, 09:34 PM
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lobber of scimitars
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Funny, I thought Cattlecar Galactica was lame when it aired originally, and it's just as bad now.
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10-03-2010, 09:09 AM
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Your Bartender
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This has all happened before, and it will all happen again.
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10-04-2010, 12:13 PM
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Adapt and Survive
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10-04-2010, 07:30 PM
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I hear them call the tide
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10-04-2010, 11:37 PM
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The future is unwritten
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What he meant to say is he'll plant the seed, stir the kid's interest, then tell you they want it.
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