Battlestar Galactica

Flint · 10-01-2010, 07:52 PM

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!

SteveDallas · 10-02-2010, 04:01 PM

Pagan? Maybe so. Apparently it's dripping with Mormon symbolism.

wolf · 10-02-2010, 10:34 PM

Funny, I thought Cattlecar Galactica was lame when it aired originally, and it's just as bad now.

SteveDallas · 10-03-2010, 10:09 AM

This has all happened before, and it will all happen again.

Beest · 10-04-2010, 01:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flint

Battlestar Galactica is motherƒucking awesome. I'm watching it (the original 1978 series) right now on Wii/Netflix.

interesting, I'll cue some up for the kids and see if they like it.

monster · 10-04-2010, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Beest

interesting, I'll cue some up for the kids and see if they like it.

you liar......

xoxoxoBruce · 10-05-2010, 12:37 AM

What he meant to say is he'll plant the seed, stir the kid's interest, then tell you they want it.

10-05-2010, 12:37 AM	#7
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10-01-2010, 07:52 PM	#1
Flint Snowflake Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dystopia Posts: 13,136	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! __________________ **************** There's a level of facility that everyone needs to accomplish, and from there it's a matter of deciding for yourself how important ultra-facility is to your expression. ... I found, like Joseph Campbell said, if you just follow whatever gives you a little joy or excitement or awe, then you're on the right track. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Terry Bozzio** Last edited by Flint; 10-01-2010 at 07:57 PM.

10-02-2010, 04:01 PM	#2
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	Pagan? Maybe so. Apparently it's dripping with Mormon symbolism.

10-02-2010, 10:34 PM	#3
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Funny, I thought Cattlecar Galactica was lame when it aired originally, and it's just as bad now. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

10-03-2010, 10:09 AM	#4
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	This has all happened before, and it will all happen again.

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