The boys went fishing so I had an evening alone with SG1. Still my fav of the Friday night lineup. And it started out with Cold Lazarus which just plain brings out the big old sap in me. sniff
Ah, the pitter patter of tiny feet in huge combat boots. Shut up!
Mal ,'War Stories'
Boxed Set, Vol. II: "It's a Cookbook...A Cookbook!!"
A topic for the discussion of Farscape, Smallville, and Due South. Beware possible invasions of Stargate, Highlander, or pretty much any other "genre" show that captures our fancy. Expect Adult Content and discussion of the Big Gay Sex.
Whitefont all unaired in the U.S. ep discussion, identifying it as such, and including the show and ep title in blackfont.
Blackfont is allowed after the show has aired on the east coast.
This is NOT a general TV discussion thread.
Laura - Jul 25, 2005 6:44:59 pm PDT #2519 of 10001
Our wings are not tired.
Katie M - Jul 25, 2005 7:29:03 pm PDT #2520 of 10001
I was charmed (albeit somewhat perplexed) by the fannish sensibility of many of the music choices -- it's like the director was trying to vid Canada. --loligo on the Olympic Opening Ceremonies
And Abyss! It was Abyss night! Whee!
sumi - Jul 25, 2005 7:29:07 pm PDT #2521 of 10001
Art Crawl!!!
You know, I love the look that Helo give Kara as they get ready to drive off in her truck. Like he can't believe that she's really there.
Consuela - Jul 25, 2005 8:39:14 pm PDT #2522 of 10001
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Oooh, Abyss. And Frozen! Which I've never seen! And yes, I know it's bad. But I want to see it.
A bit late: I guess that's tomorrow, unless I go back to Dr. Who...
Fay - Jul 25, 2005 9:04:07 pm PDT #2523 of 10001
"Fuck Western ideologically-motivated gender identification!" Sulu gasped, and came.
So, if I had a chance to buy Seasons 1 through 7 of SG1 on DVD as a job lot for a fraction of their normal selling price, I should do it, right?
...or should I get Seasons 1 through 9 of X Files instead?
or Seasons 1 - 7 of BtVS? (I have 1-5 on video, but I've pretty much moved into DVD now.)
I don't think I can really justify buying more than one bunch of videos. And Seasons 1-5 of AtS would be silly, since I already have 1 and 2.
or 1 - 5 of Babylon 5?
I'm thinking it really should be SG1, XF or B5, because I should get a fandom I only know partially and get familiar with canon in viewing order. And I'm tempted towards SG1 because that's what I'm reading at present (well, PegB and SGA, and I know I've got SGA waiting for me at home). But if I got X Files, I'd be able to enjoy catching up on all the X Files fic I haven't read. And I'd get to see the Krycek storylines, which I've pretty much missed. 'Cept The Kiss, which I happened upon randomly one day a little while after getting into slash. (Now THAT was funny. "Gosh, there's a lot of UST here! Damn, I've really been reading too much of that slash stuff, ha ha, because to my pr0n-corrupted eyes this totally looks like they're going to jump each other, and clearly they aren't going to - OMFG!!! HE KISSED MULDER!!! WTF???") And the stuck-in-a-Russian-prison-and-getting-his-hand-chopped-off bit. But that's about it. And I'd like to catch up with it...
Ooooh, shit. I see my hard earned cash vanishing into distant memory.
Consuela - Jul 25, 2005 9:48:01 pm PDT #2524 of 10001
We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix
Oh, dear, poor Fay. I don't have an answer for you, since they all have their appeal. Although I have to admit, despite the occasional aubergine issues, XF is in many ways a better show than SG-1. But SG-1 is usually more fun, and gives you more potential for current fannish activities.
CaBil - Jul 26, 2005 6:55:27 am PDT #2525 of 10001
Remember, remember/the fifth of November/the Gunpowder Treason and Plot/I see no reason/Why Gunpowder Treason/Should ever be forgot.
ASH is going to be in an episode of the new season of Dr. Who
arby - Jul 26, 2005 10:04:17 am PDT #2526 of 10001
Guy #1: Man, there are so many hipsters around. I hate hipsters! Guy #2: You're at the wrong place. That's like going to Vegas only to say "I hate titties!" --The Warsaw, Williamsburg (OINY)
If you get XF, I'd only go up to Season 5. Seasons 6-9 were almost invariably a total waste of time, IMO. You could tack on the finale just for completion's sake but the rest of it is filler.
I haven't seen all of SG-1 myself, and I know I'm missing some critical mytharc and character eps. At some point I do want to see them just so I understand the fic better.
B5 is great and pretty much self-contained (except for Crusade and the tv movies, but they're not required viewing to "get" the show) - but SG-1 is more relevant to TV that's actually on now, so I don't know.
Frankenbuddha - Jul 26, 2005 10:07:22 am PDT #2527 of 10001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
If you get XF, I'd only go up to Season 5. Seasons 6-9 were almost invariably a total waste of time, IMO. You could tack on the finale just for completion's sake but the rest of it is filler.
When you say things like this you make the baby jebuslug cry.
arby - Jul 26, 2005 10:17:14 am PDT #2528 of 10001
Guy #1: Man, there are so many hipsters around. I hate hipsters! Guy #2: You're at the wrong place. That's like going to Vegas only to say "I hate titties!" --The Warsaw, Williamsburg (OINY)
Part of me died when XF turned to shit. I'd hate to see that inflicted on someone else, particularly Fay - she's good people.