What's your beef with Clooney? *scratches head*

I agree for the most part about the Oscars, it almost felt more like the Independant Spirit Awards to me. *shrug* And I'm still quite disappointed that Joaquin didn't win. Even though I haven't seen the performance yet - I know him and I don't have to. He and his mother were so emotional when Reese won. That would have made the whole 3 1/2 hours worth it for me. I do think that Reese by far gave the best acceptance speech. But I feel you on the lackluster feeling of the night.

Salma Hayak's dress made up for alot though...

But I see your point. I don't want this to become the trend in how the Oscars are from here on out, but when you think about it, it has been something of a building trend. Sure in the past maybe only one or two indie-type performances or movies made it threw to the big prizes, but when they snuck in they have been running away with there catagories. It just doesn't exactly feel right to me.

I had no problems with Clooney's Sunday night stuff. He was appropriately humorous and classy enough to keep his socio-political thoughts to a minimum, as it wasn't the time or place. It's his coming-out party of anti-conservative everything over the past few years, and the media's praising of him as a saner, more collected version of what Michael Moore would like to be, that leaves a bad taste in my mouth.

And all of that is strictly related to personal opinion and socio-political thoughts/beliefs, which is something we just don't get into, since there's no point in getting argumentative over individual ideologies. I have no issue with his acting/performances, just that he's choosing his roles/projects more and more for their issue-relevance to his own agenda, and good or bad, it influences my perception of him.

I liked the old days better when I could easily disassociate all things an actor did or believed off screen from their performances on film. But Alec Baldwin's rantings changed all that for me several years ago... and I'm stopping right there on that subject...

Hey Jeffy!

I was reading through your review of Battlestar and remembered that on WI I think you made mention of a show called Farscape. I know that it's over but i was wondering if you could give me a quick review as to whether or not its worth getting into. One of my LJ friends had bought the DVD's and is now obsessed with it, but I would love to get your opinion as well!

Smooches!

Flo

*smooches* back Flo...

Floda, my young padawan, there are many things in the world of sci-fi that I could teach you, and recommend that you check out if you ever found the time or interest - and Farscape is easily among the top of such a list. I will say, though, that the premise of the show and its character interactions/development is heavy on the science-fiction/fantasy element, with many episodes also delving into comedic farce territory - but all are smartly written, with some of the best character arcs I've ever seen. Battlestar is much more intense in its drama and immediate gravitas, but IMO, Farscape is just as good in its own right.

If I can guess or predict your interests in televsion, Flo, I would think you could really get into the characters, and the long-term John/Aeryn romance would be the most fun and meaningful aspect of the show. The action sequences, the presence of many effects/prosthetics, and the hardcore sci-fi themes (wormholes, biomechanoid organisms, the existence of many races/species, varying theories/specs on quantum physics, etc.) may be things that could lose your interest from time to time, but for me, were all part of the wonderful package.

The series ran for 4 seasons - 88 episodes, and it had a greenlight for a 5th season, but Sci-Fi channel pulled the plug at the 11th-hour, leaving us the mother of all cliffhangers. We finally got some satisfaction with a 4-hour miniseries - "The Peacekeeper Wars" - to wrap up the saga, after the show's unfair premature cancellation. And it is awesome, as well.

All I can really say is that it is worth the time to check out. It may not be as thrilling for some as it always was for me, but it remains in my upper echelon of some of the best TV ever. Hope this helps you decide... *nudge,nudge,wink*

Well Jeff, it's a good thing that i have a secret love for Sci-Fi. ; ) It tend to catch StarGate SG-1 on repeats on the weekends and enjoy it. While alot of Sci-fi shows tend to make me scratch my head with the scientific terms floating around, I still garner genuine enjoyment from wormhole plotlines and all that scientific mess. The possibilities tend to be endless with Sci-fi and thats what makes it so interesting to me.

Your review on Farscape is pushing me to Best Buy as we speak. Im blushing as i realize how obvious i am about my intrest in romatic entanglements on shows. The fact that my Jeffy is well aware of my romantic-at-heart status make me giggle.

Now, that couple that you speak of, is this them?:



Cause yeah, they're hot. LOL. They seem to have a great chemistry. Hmmm....Best Buy here i come.

Oh yeah, that's them. Claudia Black (Aeryn Sun) and Ben Browder (John Crichton) just ooze chemistry, and are so great to watch together - mainly why I've been so into Stargate: SG-1 this season, as both have been added as cast members on that show - he's a regular, and she is recurring.

I will warn you, though, that this series on DVD is expensive. When I bought them, season 1 was a 6 volume, 11 disc boxed set sold together, and seasons 2-4 were broken up into 5 volumes each, with each volume selling separately. They retailed around $25-$30 each - so easily over $100 for one season. The sets have been repackaged and reissued a few times. The original sets (which I have) had 2 discs in each volume, with 2 or 3 eps on each disc, and a bunch of extra features. All invclude dolby digital 5.1 surround sound, and seasons 3 and 4 are anamorphic 1.85:1 widescreen (as the show was broadcast). The newer released versions, though - called "Starburst Editions" I think - may be a little cheaper, and still include all the episodes in five volumes for each season, with fewer special features. I think they are a little more affordable. Anyway - I'm glad you're making haste to Best Buy to at least check them out. Chicks who dig sci-fi rock my socks...

BUT ITS ON SAAAAAAAAAAAALE! On AMAZON! The eleven disk set! Its $119-. Cindy won't let me buy. She said i must save for vacay. =(. Im considering buying one of those Starburst Editions just to see how deep into Farscape i'm willing to go. I trust your judgement and besides your Daddy. Daddy knows good TV. ; )