Any B5 fans out there?
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B5 was the best thing on TV. Good writing, good characters. I was ROTFL when Vir got to smile and wave to Mr. Morden near the end, just like he'd said he would in an earlier episode.
And who wouldn't feel at least a little twinge of sympathy for Londo Molari when his fate caught up with him?
The follow-on series ("Crusade") was terrible for the first few episodes, but started to improve right before it was cancelled.
And who wouldn't feel at least a little twinge of sympathy for Londo Molari when his fate caught up with him?
The follow-on series ("Crusade") was terrible for the first few episodes, but started to improve right before it was cancelled.
Yes and Yes.
My wife and I watched. we are SF fans, regularily attend SF conventions like DUCKON, WINDYCON, CONFUSION, MAD MEDIA...
We TRIED to skip it. Too busy, don't have time etc... Listened to friends talk about it, said no we cannot pick up another bad habit, well, along about the time Marcus showed up....
Our friends said You have to look at this guy. (Well, not to me, but to my wife)
OOPS! She is hooked, we borrow the tapes and go thru them about 5-7 a week (my wife is NOT patient!) until we get caught up, then *I* catch grief because the new episodes only come out once a week. Had an Email sup to THE ZOCALO before it disbanded.
We were very sad when it ended, and speculate how awesome it would have been if a 5 year deal as intended, not a 3, er only 4, well OK you can do 5th season.
On a side note: We have personally met Steven Furst, Harlan Ellison, Caitlin Brown, and Peter Woodward(was the Wizard in crusade). Not all at once. Lots of pics of Peter and Caitlin with our then 3 month old daughter!!!
Best TV show ever in my opinion. ONE reason,
Yup JMS. He did it his way, too bad he couldn't have been given the support he deserved RIGHT away.
The books have been a romp too!
Lots of tape still going, TNT has said they will play it until the tape has holes in it, then one more time!
Yes, we loved the Wiggle, and when we met Steven he did it again. We also love the
...woo-hoo?... line from Lennier to Capt.
Anyway,
Gfrey
Gfrey
My wife and I watched. we are SF fans, regularily attend SF conventions like DUCKON, WINDYCON, CONFUSION, MAD MEDIA...
We TRIED to skip it. Too busy, don't have time etc... Listened to friends talk about it, said no we cannot pick up another bad habit, well, along about the time Marcus showed up....
Our friends said You have to look at this guy. (Well, not to me, but to my wife)
OOPS! She is hooked, we borrow the tapes and go thru them about 5-7 a week (my wife is NOT patient!) until we get caught up, then *I* catch grief because the new episodes only come out once a week. Had an Email sup to THE ZOCALO before it disbanded.
We were very sad when it ended, and speculate how awesome it would have been if a 5 year deal as intended, not a 3, er only 4, well OK you can do 5th season.
On a side note: We have personally met Steven Furst, Harlan Ellison, Caitlin Brown, and Peter Woodward(was the Wizard in crusade). Not all at once. Lots of pics of Peter and Caitlin with our then 3 month old daughter!!!
Best TV show ever in my opinion. ONE reason,
Yup JMS. He did it his way, too bad he couldn't have been given the support he deserved RIGHT away.
The books have been a romp too!
Lots of tape still going, TNT has said they will play it until the tape has holes in it, then one more time!
Yes, we loved the Wiggle, and when we met Steven he did it again. We also love the
...woo-hoo?... line from Lennier to Capt.
Anyway,
Gfrey
Gfrey
Hey KaMaKaZe, how is Farscape, ive heard good things about it but i have a bad habit of forgetting when shows come on.
HankB, great scene, not enough heads on pikes in todays tv hehe. Poor Londo, in the end he rated what he got, but i still feel sorry for him. Crusade was all right, maybe it just needed more time to mature.
Does everyone have a favorite episode or scene? Mine is probably when Sheridan declares independence from Earth, and has to duke it out with Earthforce troops.
Steve
HankB, great scene, not enough heads on pikes in todays tv hehe. Poor Londo, in the end he rated what he got, but i still feel sorry for him. Crusade was all right, maybe it just needed more time to mature.
Does everyone have a favorite episode or scene? Mine is probably when Sheridan declares independence from Earth, and has to duke it out with Earthforce troops.
Steve
I used to be a big fan of that show, although I thought the last season was kind of anti-climatic but still ok. The spin off series wasn't too good.
I really liked the episode were Sheridan told President Clinto...er...Clark that he would no longer follow his unconstitutional orders.
I really liked the episode were Sheridan told President Clinto...er...Clark that he would no longer follow his unconstitutional orders.
George Hill
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Love B5... Scifi at its TV Best.
I agree - no other show like it. Remember when Geribaldi busted out the wheelgun? Cool stuff. Trek could NEVER get near B5.
Also - did you guys know that - Whats the lizard embasidor guy's name? Kosh? No, thats the Angel In Armour guy... any ways - that guy is the One Armed Man from THE FUGITIVE?
I agree - no other show like it. Remember when Geribaldi busted out the wheelgun? Cool stuff. Trek could NEVER get near B5.
Also - did you guys know that - Whats the lizard embasidor guy's name? Kosh? No, thats the Angel In Armour guy... any ways - that guy is the One Armed Man from THE FUGITIVE?
hksigwalther
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B5 Rocks !!
I was only able to follow it for the last season, and the part of first I think. (damn college education got in the way). Excellent series.
Best scenes: Sheridan is rescued from his torturers, and shoots his captor on the ground about a dozen times. And when they where overthrowing the govt. Ivanavah's monolouge, something to the effect of: "I am the angel of death, I've been sent here by God to kill you, I am the boot that is going to kick your... etc, etc.
Not at all PC and namby pamby like Star Trek. "Oh the Federation is our friend and loves us all."
Best scenes: Sheridan is rescued from his torturers, and shoots his captor on the ground about a dozen times. And when they where overthrowing the govt. Ivanavah's monolouge, something to the effect of: "I am the angel of death, I've been sent here by God to kill you, I am the boot that is going to kick your... etc, etc.
Not at all PC and namby pamby like Star Trek. "Oh the Federation is our friend and loves us all."
Watch it every morning at work. D@mn you Strazinsky for Making a Crack Show. Because that is what it is like. Once you watch it you are hooked.
For those who are interested the Sci-Fi Channel is picking up both B5 and Crusade. Crusade was not canceled to to bad ratings. but because of polotics with TNT. So starting next season both will be back on SCI-Fi. b5 in reruns and Crusade as a new series.
For those who are interested the Sci-Fi Channel is picking up both B5 and Crusade. Crusade was not canceled to to bad ratings. but because of polotics with TNT. So starting next season both will be back on SCI-Fi. b5 in reruns and Crusade as a new series.
Babylon 5 is a show I think a lot of TFLers would like. It was sci-fi, like Star Trek, but instead of everything being so black and white, as to who's good, who's bad, Babylon 5 had characters with flaws, and strengths. Characters with values and dark thoughts.
Sure, it was a TV show and therefore could be kinda silly at times, but overall I think it was a kind of sci-fi that really had been lacking before it's inception.
The politics are dynamic, sometimes complicated, and very realistic in so many ways. The fact that everyone speaks english is hidden well by the other nuances of the show.
The battle scenes, unfortunately left some to be desired. tThe flight characteristics of their Starfuries could often be so bizarre as to be garish, and made the fights look silly. Still, there were some good ones. I like the time when the other humans are coming to destroy Babylon 5 and Delene shows up and says, "only one man has stood up to the Mimbari and survived. He is in front of you and I am behind. Withdraw or be destroyed" That's good stuff, yummy
Also, in that show, when character had to act in self defense, there was no, "Should I do this? What does it mean to the nature of humanity?" like they would have in Star Trek or some shows like that. When the character's in Babylon 5 were in danger, they often became quite dangerous themselves. I liked the realism of such reactions. Not everyone played the victim, or played the PC role.
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Sure, it was a TV show and therefore could be kinda silly at times, but overall I think it was a kind of sci-fi that really had been lacking before it's inception.
The politics are dynamic, sometimes complicated, and very realistic in so many ways. The fact that everyone speaks english is hidden well by the other nuances of the show.
The battle scenes, unfortunately left some to be desired. tThe flight characteristics of their Starfuries could often be so bizarre as to be garish, and made the fights look silly. Still, there were some good ones. I like the time when the other humans are coming to destroy Babylon 5 and Delene shows up and says, "only one man has stood up to the Mimbari and survived. He is in front of you and I am behind. Withdraw or be destroyed" That's good stuff, yummy
Also, in that show, when character had to act in self defense, there was no, "Should I do this? What does it mean to the nature of humanity?" like they would have in Star Trek or some shows like that. When the character's in Babylon 5 were in danger, they often became quite dangerous themselves. I liked the realism of such reactions. Not everyone played the victim, or played the PC role.
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I twist the facts until they tell the truth. -Some intellectual sadist
The Bill of Rights is a document of brilliance, a document of wisdom, and it is the ultimate law, spoken or not, for the very concept of a society that holds liberty above the desire for ever greater power. -Me
--edited because I'm dumb, lol--
[This message has been edited by Dangus (edited August 16, 2000).]
I watch or tape B5 every morning. I just got done watching the episode where Marcus and Franklin went to Mars to get the Resistance in line. I loved the look on Marcus' face when he heard Number One yell out, "Ohhh Stephen!" at the end. I've never been to a convention, but I'd do anything to spend some time alone with Patricia Tallman, aka Lyta Alexander. B5 is my favorite Sci-Fi series. My second favorite was Space: Above and Beyond. That one got cancelled way too soon.
Rob
Rob
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by EntilZha:
Hey KaMaKaZe, how is Farscape, ive heard good things about it but i have a bad habit of forgetting when shows come on.
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Its pretty entertaining.. prolly the best thing that the Sci-Fi channel has going for it right now. However, it can't but fill a small place in my heart for b5.
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Hey KaMaKaZe, how is Farscape, ive heard good things about it but i have a bad habit of forgetting when shows come on.
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Its pretty entertaining.. prolly the best thing that the Sci-Fi channel has going for it right now. However, it can't but fill a small place in my heart for b5.
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God, Guns and Guts made this country a great country!