Weekly Sci-Fi Thread (11/08/09)

11/08/09 | Kevin Davis

[KevinDavis]

Weekly Sci-Fi Thread (11/08/09)

Mon:
8/7 -- Heroes -- NBC

Tues:
8/7 -- V -- ABC Thurs:
8/7 -- Flashforward -- ABC
9/8 -- Fringe -- Fox

Fri:
9/8 -- Stargate Universe -- SyFy
10/9 -- Sanctuary -- SyFy

Also there are variety of scifi shows on www.fancast.com

[KevinDavis]

I really enjoyed V, however, there was no shock factor like there was in the original.... This show has potential..

[KevinDavis]

A big thanks goes to Visualops for the Banner!!

[LiberConservative]

I agree about V. It was very good but lacked the scares from the original. Hopefully they have some twists in later episodes.

[Jack Deth]

‘FlashForward’ had a little momentum last week with a new twist. Those who didn’t see anthing in their flash forwards are now exploring and forming suicide cults. Others are trying to alter their projected futures by offing themselves. Oh, and the intrepid L.A. FBI agent’s AA sponsor whose daughter ‘died’ in Iraq finds her alive and well and waiting at home as a cliff hanger!

‘Fringe’ had a palpable ‘X-File’ feel with an energy seeking Russian cosmonaut trying to be kept in check by his former KGB intel officer brother. The after effect of having someone’s energy sucked out was definitely cool!!!

Still haven’t seen ‘V’. Wasn’t a big fan of the original, except for femme fatale/lizard Queen Jane Balder. General concensus is that if you’re over 35 and remember the original and later lame series, the newest ewndition will be found lacking.

Jack.

[beebuster2000]

V. i am hooked. cant wait. when do we get to see the full lizard?

and btw, the lizard guy who is masquerading as a human rebel, is about to get married. thats got to be one really good human suit for the lizard to pull that off on the wedding night, dont you agree?

[Bender2]

Have watched "Fringer" from the get-go and have "V" Part One on tape. Watched new "Stargate" twice.

Just cannot get up any interest for even watching "Flash" or the others. "Lost" lost me before the 1st season ended.

Bring back "The Twilight Zone" & "The Outer Limits" as their creators made them, they were true sci-fi!

Gadzooks! Wish I could win a big lottery... then I'd do Starship Troopers as Heinlein wrote it!

[Bad Jack Bauer]

then I'd do Starship Troopers as Heinlein wrote it!

I always thought that Starship Troopers had great potential if it was done as a dark, gritty series with emphasis on characters. I also always wished that they would get more into the ultra smart, talking neo-dogs called "Calebs" from the book.

[GeronL]

did I miss “The Prisoner”??

[Bender2]

Re: I also always wished that they would get more into the ultra smart, talking neo-dogs called "Calebs" from the book.

We do that... on "Family Guy"

And these bitches here... are too dang smart already!

[KevinDavis]

Next week.. I’m going to record it..

[KevinDavis]

I agree unless they are going to show a new hybrid child..

[GeronL]

I have been catching SGU on Hulu, I think it is getting better in some ways. Dr Rush does seem to be up to something.

[blackie]

I’ve watched Fringes from the start, also. I watched “V” twice before deleting it; I liked it!

I never got into the Stargate series on TV, liked the original movie, though.

Flashforward is a little weird.

“The Twilight Zone” & “The Outer Limits” were excellent!!

I’ve got the “prisoner” ready to record on the 15th, 16th and 17th. Jim Caviezel is one of my favorite actors!

[blackie]

I’m a little over 35 (I’m 79) and I like the new “V” better than the original, the FX are better. ;)

[KevinDavis]

I agree.. He is up to something.. What I don’t know..

[GeronL]

The non-chalance people have of being in another body is stupid and unreal. Do you really think people would behave that way?

[Tanniker Smith]

however, there was no shock factor like there was in the original

Always a problem with remakes. The biggest shock is if they do it right.

[mowowie]

Kevin could you please add me to your ping list?
Thank you

[KevinDavis]

So far it is good.. I have a feeling the ABC is going to screw it up..

[LibertarianLiz]

I actually found this past Friday’s episode of SGU to be (gasp) interesting. Up to this point I have found the stories dull, and the visuals even more dull. Why is it so dark?