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The "SCI-FI" Channel
- Thread starter ElScorcho
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Re: The \"SCI-FI\" Channel
IMO, the problem with the Rangers movie is that it tried to be a movie and a pilot for a new show. In so doing, it did neither very well. The amount of exposition and character introduction made little room for a story. The plot lacked depth and was highly predictable (who hadn't guessed who the bad guy was?) and didn't really add anything to what we already knew about the Rangers themselves.
So the fans weren't impressed because of their expectations. If I'd never seen B5, I don't think I'd know what to make of it. If there wasn't going to be a series, they should have made a movie . Something exciting and fun to watch without the excess baggage.
IMO, the problem with the Rangers movie is that it tried to be a movie and a pilot for a new show. In so doing, it did neither very well. The amount of exposition and character introduction made little room for a story. The plot lacked depth and was highly predictable (who hadn't guessed who the bad guy was?) and didn't really add anything to what we already knew about the Rangers themselves.
So the fans weren't impressed because of their expectations. If I'd never seen B5, I don't think I'd know what to make of it. If there wasn't going to be a series, they should have made a movie . Something exciting and fun to watch without the excess baggage.
hypatia
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Re: The \"SCI-FI\" Channel
Then no wonder I liked it, when I usually don't like pilots. I always prefer character development, even over plot development.
Not that I don't like good plots! /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif I just mean I'm more likely to watch a show if I find the characters interesting and the plot a bit weak than visa versa.
As much as I hate to admit it (stress that word HATE! /forums/images/icons/mad.gif ) I think that Savant B5 has a point. It might kill me personally to see what programing the Sci-Fi channel is drifting towards. But it does sound like it is making them more money.
And we all know that is how the world of broadcast tv is run, right? /forums/images/icons/rolleyes.gif
I can still wish for their ultimate demise, though. /forums/images/icons/devil.gif
Well, not demise. Just bad enough times so that they are motivated to move back towards shows like B5-Crusade-Rangers, Star Trek, Earth 2 (not everyone's fav, but I liked it), Blake's 7, etc, etc.
Then no wonder I liked it, when I usually don't like pilots. I always prefer character development, even over plot development.
Not that I don't like good plots! /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif I just mean I'm more likely to watch a show if I find the characters interesting and the plot a bit weak than visa versa.
As much as I hate to admit it (stress that word HATE! /forums/images/icons/mad.gif ) I think that Savant B5 has a point. It might kill me personally to see what programing the Sci-Fi channel is drifting towards. But it does sound like it is making them more money.
And we all know that is how the world of broadcast tv is run, right? /forums/images/icons/rolleyes.gif
I can still wish for their ultimate demise, though. /forums/images/icons/devil.gif
Well, not demise. Just bad enough times so that they are motivated to move back towards shows like B5-Crusade-Rangers, Star Trek, Earth 2 (not everyone's fav, but I liked it), Blake's 7, etc, etc.
hypatia
Regular
Re: The \"SCI-FI\" Channel
*bitterly weeping*
My "local" PBS station is so cheap I don't think it has ever aired Blake's 7. I only saw a few episodes at a friends house when I was in Minnesota.
And I don't think they ever aired all of DR. Who. The first doctor I only saw when I went to college in New Mexico. THEIR PBS station showed all of DR. W.
Yea, if finances were no problem, I'd like to see a BBC sci-fi and comedy station.
I miss "Yes, Minister", too. God, that was a funny show! /forums/images/icons/grin.gif And not only because of (help me out here) Nigel Hawthorn (???)
But the man who played the minister is a very talented actor, as well. /forums/images/icons/cool.gif
*bitterly weeping*
My "local" PBS station is so cheap I don't think it has ever aired Blake's 7. I only saw a few episodes at a friends house when I was in Minnesota.
And I don't think they ever aired all of DR. Who. The first doctor I only saw when I went to college in New Mexico. THEIR PBS station showed all of DR. W.
Yea, if finances were no problem, I'd like to see a BBC sci-fi and comedy station.
I miss "Yes, Minister", too. God, that was a funny show! /forums/images/icons/grin.gif And not only because of (help me out here) Nigel Hawthorn (???)
But the man who played the minister is a very talented actor, as well. /forums/images/icons/cool.gif
hypatia
Regular
Re: The \"SCI-FI\" Channel
Red Dwarf is the one and only British science fiction they show. One half hour a week. And I think they have never shown the last season.
/forums/images/icons/rolleyes.gif
I really need to find a satellite company that can still give me my "local" network channels.
I want my local news. /forums/images/icons/wink.gif
But I'd love to have access to other channels showing British sci-fi and comedy.
Can satellite have PBS stations?
Red Dwarf is the one and only British science fiction they show. One half hour a week. And I think they have never shown the last season.
/forums/images/icons/rolleyes.gif
I really need to find a satellite company that can still give me my "local" network channels.
I want my local news. /forums/images/icons/wink.gif
But I'd love to have access to other channels showing British sci-fi and comedy.
Can satellite have PBS stations?
Re: The \"SCI-FI\" Channel
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I miss "Yes, Minister", too. God, that was a funny show! And not only because of (help me out here) Nigel Hawthorn (???)
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Yes, an incredibly versatile actor. His portrayal of King George in The Madness of King George was brilliant. Sadly he died earlier this year and will be much missed.
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But the man who played the minister is a very talented actor, as well.
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Paul Eddington. Good sit com actor but hasn't done much else
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I miss "Yes, Minister", too. God, that was a funny show! And not only because of (help me out here) Nigel Hawthorn (???)
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Yes, an incredibly versatile actor. His portrayal of King George in The Madness of King George was brilliant. Sadly he died earlier this year and will be much missed.
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But the man who played the minister is a very talented actor, as well.
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Paul Eddington. Good sit com actor but hasn't done much else
Jade Jaguar
Regular
Re: The \"SCI-FI\" Channel
Two Ronnies, Fawlty Towers, and The Goodies! /forums/images/icons/grin.gif /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif /forums/images/icons/grin.gif British humor...
Two Ronnies, Fawlty Towers, and The Goodies! /forums/images/icons/grin.gif /forums/images/icons/laugh.gif /forums/images/icons/grin.gif British humor...
