BrettM Wrote:I began to think ... if I wanted to set up the highest possible level of sustainable technology for a start-up colony, would I invent everything from scratch, or would I start with existing models of technology and social structure from a past society that was successful?
BrettM Wrote:The only thing that really bugged me is that they must have required all the colonist applicants to watch old western movies for weeks and study the speech patterns and accents, which makes no sense at all. But, this is TV, so I'm sure that was done to make sure the less-sophisticated viewers "got it" or something.
Scott Miller Wrote:I think they'll have to pick up the pace a bit to keep their viewership interested.
Mark S. Wrote:Loads of potential. Very much agreed!
But I think they actually need to slow down a bit. So far, I'm just not buying some of the characters' motivation and actions. Throwing the characters into peril is a great thing. A staple of good fiction. But we need to know why the characters behave the way they do or the peril lacks punch.
Scott Miller Wrote:Which characters motivation didn't you believe?
Mark S. Wrote:I Want to Flyboy. "I'm having dreams I can fly. I think I can fly!" Puh-leez. "I just feel like I'm meant for something special." I like the actor very much, but the writers need to give him something to work with.What movie/show are we talking about now?
Mohinder (the Indian guy). I just don't get his desperation to finish his father's work. Why the urgency? Why tear up your life and move to New York and work as a cabbie? Why does this mean so much to him? I just don't get it.
Stripper girl was probably one of the best storylines. Not quite sure what her power is yet, but it's looking rather Jekyll & Hyde or even Hulk-like.
Cheerleader was also fun, though I think you had to read between the lines to see what's going on there. And that's not necessarily a bad thing. Am I the only one who saw her as suicidal because she's being abused by her father?
Hiro was fun, if a bit over the top. Enthusiasm is good, but I think he needs to tone it down a bit. And why did his friend spend all day arguing with him??? Why not just say -- "Put up or shut up, Hiro. You can teleport? Fine. Prove it to me right now."
Junkie Artist was okay. My biggest complaint there was that the guy looked way too healthy.
Bad Guy was too Mr. Smith/Cancer Man for me. At least so far. Maybe they'll develop him in some interesting directions.
I'm really looking forward to Psychic Cop next week. Is he the only main character we haven't seen yet?
jimbow8 Wrote:What movie/show are we talking about now?
The Mad American Wrote:Heroes. The new TV series on NBC I think it was.
Mark S. Wrote:I Want to Flyboy. "I'm having dreams I can fly. I think I can fly!" Puh-leez. "I just feel like I'm meant for something special." I like the actor very much, but the writers need to give him something to work with.
Mark S. Wrote:Mohinder (the Indian guy). I just don't get his desperation to finish his father's work. Why the urgency? Why tear up your life and move to New York and work as a cabbie? Why does this mean so much to him? I just don't get it.
Mark S. Wrote:Stripper girl was probably one of the best storylines. Not quite sure what her power is yet, but it's looking rather Jekyll & Hyde or even Hulk-like.
Mark S. Wrote:Cheerleader was also fun, though I think you had to read between the lines to see what's going on there. And that's not necessarily a bad thing. Am I the only one who saw her as suicidal because she's being abused by her father?
Mark S. Wrote:Hiro was fun, if a bit over the top. Enthusiasm is good, but I think he needs to tone it down a bit. And why did his friend spend all day arguing with him??? Why not just say -- "Put up or shut up, Hiro. You can teleport? Fine. Prove it to me right now."
Mark S. Wrote:Junkie Artist was okay. My biggest complaint there was that the guy looked way too healthy.
Mark S. Wrote:Bad Guy was too Mr. Smith/Cancer Man for me. At least so far. Maybe they'll develop him in some interesting directions.
Mark S. Wrote:I'm really looking forward to Psychic Cop next week. Is he the only main character we haven't seen yet?
BrettM Wrote:My initial reaction was the same. But, I began to think ... if I wanted to set up the highest possible level of sustainable technology for a start-up colony, would I invent everything from scratch, or would I start with existing models of technology and social structure from a past society that was successful? (See, for example, the colony where Lazarus Long met Dora in "Time Enough for Love". Supplied by starship, yet resembling the Old West.) And they did make modifications on that model, drawing on useful elements going back to medieval times, which is reflected in many of the self-made entertainments practiced by the colonists.
Blake Wrote:I don't think it's about the movie being "great". I think it's about the movie being his. Any artist (filmmaker, musician, painter, whatever) wants their work to be as they envisioned it. Whedon certainly wouldn't be the first person to criticize others for taking away his paintbrushes and altering his work. Look at George Lucas.