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(, Sun 1 Apr 2001, 1:00)
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when you watch any sci-fi at all.
Rory put it best: 'EastEnders in space'.
(, Thu 10 Nov 2011, 8:50, 1 reply, 14 years ago)
Monty Boyce, WRONG on the internet? Why, surely this must be a herald of the forthcoming apocalypse!
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I hope he's trying to kick it out from under himself with a noose around his neck.
(, Thu 10 Nov 2011, 9:05, Reply)
And all I could think of was how I'd like to sit her up on top of the washing machine and put the spin cycle on.
(, Thu 10 Nov 2011, 9:06, Reply)
I have to say, I am tempted to admit that it's me that's wrong about BSG. People who's opinions I respect hugely* are in love with the show, but I just don't get it. So it's probably me.
*i.e. Not B3tans.
(, Thu 10 Nov 2011, 9:01, Reply)
Opinion seems to be firmly divided between the horribly devoted fanboys, and those with no time for it whatsoever. I maintain it's not just a sci-fi show, but the trappings of space travel and big scary robots will deter many.
(, Thu 10 Nov 2011, 9:04, Reply)
I honestly think that it's just that I find Starbuck so deeply unlikeable as an actress and character that I can't get beyond that.
Also, the line 'No more Mr Nice Gaius' put me off the writing forever.
(, Thu 10 Nov 2011, 9:08, Reply)
I like how they thoroughly get the Greek theme wrong as well. Where's the moussaka for fucks sake.
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"All base ships are in attack position."
"Whoah there, hold on lads. Have you seen their debt ratios? No need to waste any ships here, phone Goldmans."
(, Thu 10 Nov 2011, 9:21, Reply)
It is bloody difficult to get on with a show when you hate one of the major players. The missus insisted on getting me into Babylon 5 and it's much better than I was expecting, but includes the single worst character in the history of all television.
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