Flint • Oct 1, 2010 7:52 pm
Sometimes you have a memeory of a movie or TV show you thought was really cool, when you were a kid, but when you watch it as an adult, it sucks! Battle of the Planets (G Force) is one such example--it sucks HARD.
Battlestar Galactica is a refreshing break from this trend. Battlestar Galactica is motherƒucking awesome. I'm watching it (the original 1978 series) right now on Wii/Netflix. How can I begin to describe how many things totally rule about this show?
#1: It is extremely elaborate for a TV show. The sets, costumes, effects, all appear "movie" quality.
#2: Something I didin't remember from when I was a kid: the spiritual/mystical elements. The intro has a monologue that could be out of Von Daniken's Chariots of the Gods. The show is packed with psuedo-Egyptian visuals. Adama is the religious leader of his people. I recognize, now, that the rituals they perform are distinctly Pagan in nature--the weddings are handfastings (just like Pooka and I had).
#3: Cylons. They are as awesome now as they ever were. In the impact they were designed to have, they are 100% successful.
I could go on, but I have episodes waiting in my queue...
After this I have to watch Caprica. No spoilers please!
Battlestar Galactica is a refreshing break from this trend. Battlestar Galactica is motherƒucking awesome. I'm watching it (the original 1978 series) right now on Wii/Netflix. How can I begin to describe how many things totally rule about this show?
#1: It is extremely elaborate for a TV show. The sets, costumes, effects, all appear "movie" quality.
#2: Something I didin't remember from when I was a kid: the spiritual/mystical elements. The intro has a monologue that could be out of Von Daniken's Chariots of the Gods. The show is packed with psuedo-Egyptian visuals. Adama is the religious leader of his people. I recognize, now, that the rituals they perform are distinctly Pagan in nature--the weddings are handfastings (just like Pooka and I had).
#3: Cylons. They are as awesome now as they ever were. In the impact they were designed to have, they are 100% successful.
I could go on, but I have episodes waiting in my queue...
After this I have to watch Caprica. No spoilers please!