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'War Stories'

Boxed Set, Vol. 1: Smallville, Due South, Farscape

Closed Film and TV threads

A topic for the discussion of Farscape, Smallville, and Due South. Beware possible invasions of Stargate, Highlander, or pretty much anything else that captures our fancy. Expect Adult Content and discussion of the Big Gay Sex.

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§ ita § - Mar 16, 2004 7:27:02 am PST #4323 of 10000

Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

It's absolutely not art.

It's hard, I guess, when you get into a show that's complex, and you see it redefining its field, and hitting exquisite notes, to make peace with other shows.

There are tons of not good shows out there. But Stargate, for me, doesn't even fall near guilty pleasure territory. It's solid. Which is cool. Would I rather watch ANY given 22 episodes of Stargate than the final season of Farscape? Absolutely. But if I could only have watched either Stargate or Farscape, it'd be Farscape.

I dunno. I'm trying to find a way to not make it sound like Mickey D's or failed filet mignon. I don't think I'm succeeding.

Katie M - Mar 16, 2004 7:29:51 am PST #4324 of 10000

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

I dunno. I'm trying to find a way to not make it sound like Mickey D's or failed filet mignon. I don't think I'm succeeding.

Heh. A good hamburger, maybe?

§ ita § - Mar 16, 2004 7:30:40 am PST #4325 of 10000

Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

A good hamburger, maybe?

With bacon?

I can work with that.

Maybe some seasoned fries, and lemonade.

Katie M - Mar 16, 2004 7:50:53 am PST #4326 of 10000

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

Ew. No bacon, and no funny spices on the fries. But I'm with you on the lemonade.

You can have bacon, of course, she said generously.

Emily - Mar 16, 2004 8:23:07 am PST #4327 of 10000

"In the equation E = mc⬧, c⬧ is a pretty big honking number." - Scola

Can I have your bacon, Katie M? And I'll have a lemonade, thanks.

I don't think Stargate redefines the genre or anything, but I love it just the same. And I do think it brings up interesting issues, even if it can't address them head-on all the time.

Katie M - Mar 16, 2004 8:30:52 am PST #4328 of 10000

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

You can have my bacon, absolutely. Also my pickle, if you want it.

§ ita § - Mar 16, 2004 8:32:19 am PST #4329 of 10000

Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.

THERE WILL BE NO PICKLES.

Codename: Eternity is a pickle show.

Emily - Mar 16, 2004 8:47:50 am PST #4330 of 10000

"In the equation E = mc⬧, c⬧ is a pretty big honking number." - Scola

No pickles? Hamburger, fries, lemonade, and no pickles? What kind of sick freak are you?

There are pickles. The issue of the Jaffa is the pickle of Stargate. It's off to the side -- necessary, but separate and complete in its own right.

Plus, you can always give it to me. I'm losing control of the metaphor.

sumi - Mar 16, 2004 8:50:00 am PST #4331 of 10000

Art Crawl!!!

Mmmm, pickles, there must be pickles. . .

Matt the Bruins fan - Mar 16, 2004 8:50:35 am PST #4332 of 10000

"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand

2) The running gag that we developed about how everyone should be set on fire or else made over as Robocop.

I think most of them had the first option covered.

Really, the creators needed some guidance from Alec Mapa or Dwight Ewell about how to make flamboyant over-the-top characters that aren't offensive or overly stereotypical.

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