I just watched BSG 1x01

Brikar · 12-28-2004, 04:32 AM

I'm mightily impressed. I really liked the 2003 mini-series, but because it was a mini-series, it seemed to move rather slowly.

As a 42-minute TV show, I think BSG works even better. The story is tighter, the dramatic action moves a bit more swiftly.

I'm not sure I really by Katee Sackhoff's Starbuck quite yet, though. She did good when she was being light-hearted on the flight deck with Apollo, but when she was trying to convince him not to blow up the civilian cruiser, it seemed a bit flat, like she just wasn't pushing her performance to be desperate enough.

I liked how everyone on the cast gets their moments in this episode. I don't know if that will change, but it seemed like the ensemble was really there. This was Olmos' episode, it wasn't McDonnel's episode, it wasn't Sackhoff's or Bamber's or anyone else in particular. They were all there. That's good to see.

I'll be finished with my Voyager reviews tomorrow, too. I got loads of DVDs for christmas: Voyager, Quantum Leap, Return of the King, Seinfeld, Batman: The Animated Series, and tomorrow the BSG 2003 mini comes out in R1, so I'll be picking that up, too.

Good thing I'm done with college. Now I have all this time to watch TV!

Bean · 12-29-2004, 01:05 AM

Yeah, the format of the show really impresses me. The later episodes follow a bit more centralized plot as far as characters go, but still, their all there. There's always a lead character in each episode, but they split up the time amongst the ensemble nicely. So far I couldn't tell you who the lead actor in the series is, and that's a good thing IMO.

Starbuck gets better, she has two episodes where she's the A story character and they both work really well. I won't ruin them for you, but I'm reallu enjoying what they did with her character.

Brikar · 12-29-2004, 03:06 AM

Cool. I watched the second episode, "Water," this afternoon. It was quite good, too.

I bought the mini-series on DVD today. I'm a bit disappointed. The video quality is a bit lower than I'd hoped in places, and I don't like having the flip the disc over to watch the special features.

Cymro · 01-06-2005, 08:28 PM

BSG airs on Friday nights ere for some reason, and I am NEVER home, so I never could get into it properly.

The only DVD I got was S&M, and it's even more awesome being able to watch them play too. Plus I love documentaries about bands, so that was a nice bonus.

Stag · 01-15-2005, 01:02 PM

Loved '33' and 'Water' both...I think the story telling works well. I am also starting to really like Col. Tighe. I like pissy military officers (it rings so true for me).

Not liking the sub plot on Caprica, but it is cool to see the CGI Cylons. Getting my Six and Boomer's confused though.

2nd Episode is done and I already like it better then ENT.

Arik · 01-15-2005, 08:25 PM

I think the subplot with the Cylon and the doctor (don't remember his name) is going to bore me.

Other than that, I enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to next week when Sci-Fi Friday is all new.

12-28-2004, 04:32 AM	#1 (permalink)
Brikar The Dude Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,606	I just watched BSG 1x01 I'm mightily impressed. I really liked the 2003 mini-series, but because it was a mini-series, it seemed to move rather slowly. As a 42-minute TV show, I think BSG works even better. The story is tighter, the dramatic action moves a bit more swiftly. I'm not sure I really by Katee Sackhoff's Starbuck quite yet, though. She did good when she was being light-hearted on the flight deck with Apollo, but when she was trying to convince him not to blow up the civilian cruiser, it seemed a bit flat, like she just wasn't pushing her performance to be desperate enough. I liked how everyone on the cast gets their moments in this episode. I don't know if that will change, but it seemed like the ensemble was really there. This was Olmos' episode, it wasn't McDonnel's episode, it wasn't Sackhoff's or Bamber's or anyone else in particular. They were all there. That's good to see. I'll be finished with my Voyager reviews tomorrow, too. I got loads of DVDs for christmas: Voyager, Quantum Leap, Return of the King, Seinfeld, Batman: The Animated Series, and tomorrow the BSG 2003 mini comes out in R1, so I'll be picking that up, too. Good thing I'm done with college. Now I have all this time to watch TV! __________________ "A million monkeys typing until the end of time will produce the complete works of William Shakespeare. Ten thousand monkeys typing for ten thousand years will write a Hemingway. Ten monkeys typing over Columbus Day weekend will give you a Dan Brown." http://olympusmans.blogspot.com http://benforrealz.blogspot.com

12-29-2004, 01:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
Bean The Awesome One Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Canada eh! Posts: 5,055	Yeah, the format of the show really impresses me. The later episodes follow a bit more centralized plot as far as characters go, but still, their all there. There's always a lead character in each episode, but they split up the time amongst the ensemble nicely. So far I couldn't tell you who the lead actor in the series is, and that's a good thing IMO. Starbuck gets better, she has two episodes where she's the A story character and they both work really well. I won't ruin them for you, but I'm reallu enjoying what they did with her character. __________________ "I haven't faced death. I've cheated death. I've tricked my way out of death and patted myself on the back for my ingenuity. I know nothing." --James T. Kirk

12-29-2004, 03:06 AM	#3 (permalink)
Brikar The Dude Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,606	Cool. I watched the second episode, "Water," this afternoon. It was quite good, too. I bought the mini-series on DVD today. I'm a bit disappointed. The video quality is a bit lower than I'd hoped in places, and I don't like having the flip the disc over to watch the special features. __________________ "A million monkeys typing until the end of time will produce the complete works of William Shakespeare. Ten thousand monkeys typing for ten thousand years will write a Hemingway. Ten monkeys typing over Columbus Day weekend will give you a Dan Brown." http://olympusmans.blogspot.com http://benforrealz.blogspot.com

01-06-2005, 08:28 PM	#4 (permalink)
Cymro Religious Fanatic Join Date: Nov 1999 Location: Shitsville, CF63 Posts: 4,921	BSG airs on Friday nights ere for some reason, and I am NEVER home, so I never could get into it properly. The only DVD I got was S&M, and it's even more awesome being able to watch them play too. Plus I love documentaries about bands, so that was a nice bonus. __________________ "Let me tell you something about humans, nephew: They're a wonderful, friendly people - as long as their bellies are full and their holosuites are working. "But take away their creature comforts, deprive them of food, sleep, sonic showers, put their lives in jeopardy over an extended period of time and those friendly, intelligent, wonderful people...will become as nasty and as violent as the most blood-thirsty klingon."

01-15-2005, 01:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
Stag It's me again Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Florida Posts: 3,286	Loved '33' and 'Water' both...I think the story telling works well. I am also starting to really like Col. Tighe. I like pissy military officers (it rings so true for me). Not liking the sub plot on Caprica, but it is cool to see the CGI Cylons. Getting my Six and Boomer's confused though. 2nd Episode is done and I already like it better then ENT. __________________ "I want to do a motorboat on Shatner's manboobs" - Sam Cogley

01-15-2005, 08:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
Arik Astro-Monkey Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here, dumbfuck! Posts: 2,304	I think the subplot with the Cylon and the doctor (don't remember his name) is going to bore me. Other than that, I enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to next week when Sci-Fi Friday is all new. __________________ The writers of this post apologize for you being too stupid to understand it.

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