tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302583637864645906.post6806160625605754122..comments2023-05-16T04:10:55.067-04:00Comments on crayons and cylons: Yes, Intelligence, Please!Karahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16243175138882951184noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302583637864645906.post-60515700722160585962010-05-14T23:00:37.937-04:002010-05-14T23:00:37.937-04:00I made the observation that most movies are books ...I made the observation that most movies are books or remakes. It's sad. I wish they would be more open to new ideas and letting people have different thoughts. cough publish me coughUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07252764039797237716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302583637864645906.post-9263530364118700522010-05-12T22:25:56.532-04:002010-05-12T22:25:56.532-04:00In Caprica, the BSG prequel, the sci-fi elements a...In Caprica, the BSG prequel, the sci-fi elements are very subtle but integral and I think it shows that there are so many unexplored areas/stories within the genre. It's a really, really smart show and I'm glad that the critics and network executives are behind it. Unfortunately, I don't know that it has a terribly huge audience. <br /><br />Even though it seems ridiculous, the people who want clever, imaginative shows are outnumber by those who just want to see explosions or drunk 20 somethings in hot tubs. And I don't think that's ever going to change.Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533509179274926434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302583637864645906.post-83875874373223439122010-05-12T20:29:41.067-04:002010-05-12T20:29:41.067-04:00I'm a huge horror film junkie, so I feel the n...I'm a huge horror film junkie, so I feel the need to come to the defense of the genre. <br /><br />I'm particular to movies that deal with the paranormal/supernatural, movies that depict dystopian futures, and ESPECIALLY zombie movies. What I don't like, however, is "torture porn" (think Saw or Hostel) or stupid remakes of horror movies that have already seen one too many sequels (I am looking at you, Friday the 13th!) And if you asked me what I love most about my favorite horror movies, "plot" and "theme" would definitely come before "kill scenes" or "big scares." Because there *can* be plot and theme in a scary movie.<br /><br />There are plenty of scary movies and TV shows that are serious and thoughtful -- think Carrie, think Hitchcock, Night of the Living Dead, The Twilight Zone, the X Files. The list goes on and on. Just like there are some romantic comedies that transcend their genre, the same goes for horror. It's just a matter of being able to tune out the nonsense and focus on the good stuff.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01088528123828569845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302583637864645906.post-88732946368523161362010-05-12T14:41:03.161-04:002010-05-12T14:41:03.161-04:00Does this mean that my "predictable writing&q...Does this mean that my "predictable writing" pet peeve has started to wear off on you?JayneHatJakenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-302583637864645906.post-277298685263484252010-05-12T14:05:43.722-04:002010-05-12T14:05:43.722-04:00Yay!! So glad you liked the post today! And even b...Yay!! So glad you liked the post today! And even better, that you agree!! :)<br /><br />Will HAVE to get into Battlestar now!Emily Janehttp://emily-jane.netnoreply@blogger.com