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by Star Dust
Sat Jul 16, 2011 7:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What are you listening to?
Replies: 198
Views: 320204

Re: What are you listening to?

Wilco's a great band, I should buy some of their stuff, it's some of the rare non-metal that I might actually listen to on a regular basis. Meh. Tweedy was far better in his original band. There are a handful of excellent Wilco songs, but I much prefer Farrar's work in Uncle Tupelo. Wilco sounds li...
by Star Dust
Thu Jul 07, 2011 7:03 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: New Dark Tower book in the works
Replies: 11
Views: 12804

Re: New Dark Tower book in the works

I generally enjoyed the series very much. Yes, the later books were not as good, although I don't think they sucked, but eh. Well......ok, when he inserted himself into the story, it officially jumped the shark. My favorite was Wizard and Glass, the "long ass story about his childhood". I ...
by Star Dust
Wed May 25, 2011 4:00 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: My Dream House
Replies: 18
Views: 14475

Re: My Dream House

I want a bunker. With a periscope.

Seriously, with all the tornado activity, rapture, tsunamis, and financial crisis and such, maybe "having a plan" for end of days scenarios isn't such a hair brained concept.
by Star Dust
Sat Apr 16, 2011 2:50 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Atlas Shrugged Part 1 Trailer
Replies: 41
Views: 42779

Re: Atlas Shrugged Part 1 Trailer

I started to read The Sword of Truth series, a derivative/formulaic high fantasy series written by Terry Goodkind, a Randian acolyte. I probably read more of the series than I should have, but I did eventually punt before finishing. Anyway, this stuff was so infuriating that I was inspired to resear...
by Star Dust
Fri Oct 02, 2009 2:00 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Flash Forward
Replies: 26
Views: 19434

Re: Flash Forward

Episode 2 treaded water, imo.
by Star Dust
Thu Oct 01, 2009 8:51 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Flash Forward
Replies: 26
Views: 19434

Re: Flash Forward

So did you ever tell her it was actually Penny from Lost? Or maybe the commercials for V confused her as Juliette from Lost is on those commercials. That would be helping, so...no. :whistle: Besides, if I did, she'd claim that's what she meant. Then we'd have to get into a whole thing about lying. ...
by Star Dust
Thu Oct 01, 2009 8:25 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Flash Forward
Replies: 26
Views: 19434

Re: Flash Forward

So did you ever tell her it was actually Penny from Lost? Or maybe the commercials for V confused her as Juliette from Lost is on those commercials.
by Star Dust
Tue Sep 29, 2009 7:51 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Flash Forward
Replies: 26
Views: 19434

Re: Flash Forward

It has potential. The acting was pretty stiff, not really any characters that stood out imo. Also they were a little fast on feeding us the mystery and conspiracy bits - seems they could have held on to those a little longer instead of diving right in to the "smoking man" stuff. Still thou...
by Star Dust
Fri Jul 31, 2009 7:29 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Tron
Replies: 20
Views: 18719

Re: Tron

GamePlayer wrote:
Star Dust wrote:I'm with Freak. Screw you guys and your hoity-toity "tastes".

Pllllfffttttppphhhhhhh
A Kevin J. Anderson fan is born :wink: :P
Okay, there's good fun, and then there's going over the line, mister. ;)
by Star Dust
Thu Jul 30, 2009 10:54 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Tron
Replies: 20
Views: 18719

Re: Tron

I'm with Freak. Screw you guys and your hoity-toity "tastes".

Pllllfffttttppphhhhhhh
by Star Dust
Fri Jul 24, 2009 7:06 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Feedback
Replies: 189
Views: 461287

Re: Feedback

less posts-per-page here, please dial-up, graphics-loaded sigs, old man, little patience ... skip lots of stuff if the page takes too long to load. Good point, even though I have broadband. To the message board maintainers: I've always had a soft spot for Usenet. Well, at least the nested format. H...
by Star Dust
Fri Jul 17, 2009 2:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6591384

Re: Books in the pile

The Streets of Laredo by James McMurtry. Love me a good western!
by Star Dust
Wed Jun 03, 2009 12:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6591384

Re: Books in the pile

Broke down and got a library card at the local library ( Cloudcroft). HOOOO boy do they have a tiny collection. I actually know where Cloudcroft is, having driven through a few times. How far is that from Weed, NM? I got stuck reading this fantasy series by Brent Weeks called the Night Angel Trilog...
by Star Dust
Mon May 18, 2009 1:49 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: The Road
Replies: 34
Views: 24793

Re: The Road

First official trailer for The Road that I've seen. Sorry if this is old news to you guys. Sure enough, they're gonna milk the mother character. Seems to be a lot more action in it as well. Oh well, these things were more or less expected.
by Star Dust
Mon May 18, 2009 10:31 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Caprica
Replies: 57
Views: 52185

Re: Caprica

GamePlayer wrote:I also hold BSG to a much higher standard than Trek.
As you should!
by Star Dust
Mon May 18, 2009 9:24 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Caprica
Replies: 57
Views: 52185

Re: Caprica

I never thought about the tie-in with the Adama family being lame, but now that it's been mentioned and now that I think about it, yeah I can see that. However, having watched the pilot, I can assure you that they aren't capitalizing on that tie-in. Bill Adama had maybe 5 minutes of screen time, and...
by Star Dust
Mon May 11, 2009 3:08 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Caprica
Replies: 57
Views: 52185

Re: Caprica

Forgot to mention a couple cameo sightings in the pilot. I KNEW Sister Clarice looked familiar. Turns out she's none other than Atia of Juli from HBO's Rome. I think this character could turn into something fantastic (deleted scenes on the DVD definitely indicate a larger role for her). Anyway, grea...
by Star Dust
Sun May 10, 2009 9:32 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Caprica
Replies: 57
Views: 52185

Re: Caprica - MINI SPOILERS ! ! !

MINI SPOILERS AHEAD ! ! ! ! Finally watched it last night. I liked it a lot, and I think it could definitely work as a series, but that will be challenging. My first impression was that once again, we are treated to a high-end quality of production. I thought the acting, the lighting, the music, the...
by Star Dust
Mon May 04, 2009 8:32 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Caprica
Replies: 57
Views: 52185

Re: Caprica

Bought the DVD, will watch this week. Saw the first 5 minutes or so...was surprised by the nekkid boobage.
by Star Dust
Sat May 02, 2009 7:37 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: The Road
Replies: 34
Views: 24793

Re: The Road

Omphalos wrote:Release date announced. 10/16/2009.

Is that a typical date for big movies?
Hmmm, kinda early for the holiday season, but late enough that it's still fresh come award nomination time.
by Star Dust
Fri Apr 17, 2009 2:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What did you have to read in high school?
Replies: 40
Views: 35177

Re: What did you have to read in high school?

Hmm...

Romeo and Juliet
Hamlet
Macbeth
All Quiet on the Western Front
Tale of Two Cities
Return of the Native
Lord of the Flies
Watership Down

Plus stuff I can't remember, and tons of short stories.
by Star Dust
Thu Apr 02, 2009 2:41 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Movie recommendations
Replies: 48
Views: 35356

I could not stand THX1138. Dystopic vision? Who cares if its fucking boring? It stole some ideas from Brave New World. But it's the best George Lucas ever attained (except from the Indiana Jones Trilogy) in my opinion, and since it was his first movie, it showed promise. Alas, we know how he turned...
by Star Dust
Sat Mar 28, 2009 11:42 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Movie recommendations
Replies: 48
Views: 35356

I know you didn't specifically request these, but with Netflix you can also get TV shows.

HBO's John Adams mini is great.
HBO's Rome (has its detractors).
Band of Brothers = superb.
Deadwood = awesome.

and lots, lots more of course. :)
by Star Dust
Sat Mar 28, 2009 11:38 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Movie recommendations
Replies: 48
Views: 35356

GamePlayer wrote:Enron: The Smartest Guys In The Room (2005) - Fantastic doc that runs through the people, places and money of the whole Enron scandal. Entertaining, maddening and ever insightful.
Brilliant documentary. Unfrickinbelievable.
by Star Dust
Sat Mar 28, 2009 4:42 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Movie recommendations
Replies: 48
Views: 35356

Repo Man A very young Emilio Estevez. If that doesn't completely turn you off, give it a try. Campy, culty, with a hint of aliens. Harry Dean Stanton as well. Fandango A young Kevin Costner in a road movie. Clever film. Check out the sky-diving instructor. Awesome. Big Fish Directed by Helen Bonham-...
by Star Dust
Mon Mar 09, 2009 10:14 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: BSG Season 4 (spoilers)
Replies: 158
Views: 237089

I liked Razor a lot, don't see what there is to complain about. One thing about the piano playing dude...seemed to me that he just "vanished" and it was actually just Starbuck at the piano by herself. Could she have been subconsciously projecting? Regardless, I'm thinking Starbuck is truly...
by Star Dust
Thu Feb 19, 2009 1:55 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Caprica
Replies: 57
Views: 52185

Sandchigger wrote:Like someone done a poo
You rang?

EDIT by Omph, fixed tag.
by Star Dust
Sat Feb 14, 2009 7:12 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: BSG Season 4 (spoilers)
Replies: 158
Views: 237089

I still got confused on some of the timeline stuff. Maybe I'm confused on more than just that. 1) Basically, Ellen is the 13th Cylon 2) The #7 Cylon is named Daniel and his/her line may or may not be dead. At the very least Cavil/John fucked his/her DNA up. He/she was a sensitive artist type. 3) The...
by Star Dust
Fri Feb 13, 2009 12:39 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: BSG Season 4 (spoilers)
Replies: 158
Views: 237089

executed by firing squad for the coup. Then airlocked. Thanks for the info. :) But talk about overkill. :roll: I dont think that they showed them getting airlocked. And we only heard them getting shot. Ill bet the corpses are still on board in the meat locker where the original Sharon's corpse is. ...
by Star Dust
Mon Feb 09, 2009 1:33 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: BSG Season 4 (spoilers)
Replies: 158
Views: 237089

BSG death pool.

Next character of note to die? Saul Tigh.
by Star Dust
Sun Feb 08, 2009 6:51 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: BSG Season 4 (spoilers)
Replies: 158
Views: 237089

Regarding Kara. When she originally crashed and died, didn't her Viper blow up when she got too close to a gas giant? If so, how did the wreckage get to Earth?
by Star Dust
Fri Feb 06, 2009 11:20 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: BSG Season 4 (spoilers)
Replies: 158
Views: 237089

Good riddance Tom Zarek. Shooting him was less than he deserved. Not super crazy about the feel-good ending to this one, what with all the peeps sweeping in behind Adama on his march to the CIC. Those marines were suddenly on his side again? What about Kara telling him "Those aren't your people...
by Star Dust
Fri Feb 06, 2009 4:04 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: BSG [Non Spoiler Thread]
Replies: 71
Views: 73897

Mandy wrote:You never know, they might surprise us!
perky boobies!!!

I'm on for the post show-mortem tonight!
by Star Dust
Fri Jan 30, 2009 9:39 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: BSG [Non Spoiler Thread]
Replies: 71
Views: 73897

oh

my

god

Gaeta needs to DIE.
by Star Dust
Thu Jan 22, 2009 3:53 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: BSG [Non Spoiler Thread]
Replies: 71
Views: 73897

I think I am cursed/blessed by having a general lack of expectations when it
comes to TV, thus enabling me to skim rather smoothly over real, potential
or alleged creative lapses by the creators.
by Star Dust
Thu Jan 22, 2009 3:07 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: BSG [Non Spoiler Thread]
Replies: 71
Views: 73897

SandRider wrote:yeah, Freak, I've mentioned that a number of times now -
I think it's one of the main things that's marred the thinking
of the writers
That there's no aliens? However improbable or probable, or pro-human or
not, the fact that there's no aliens in BSG is a welcoming breath of fresh air.
by Star Dust
Thu Jan 22, 2009 11:15 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Lost (spoilers)
Replies: 5
Views: 7612

Don't forget teleportation. There's that too. You mean how Lock was with the Others, then wasn't? I think it's more like how on ST:TNG when Geordi and Ro were "out of phase". And yes, is the Island actually moving every time that time jumps? It's like the island has a hybrid that keeps sh...
by Star Dust
Thu Jan 22, 2009 10:26 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Lost (spoilers)
Replies: 5
Views: 7612

Lost (spoilers)

Okay, that was a bigger mind fuck than BSG was. I say Ben gets everybody together, with Hurley being the hardest since he'll need to be busted out of jail. Sun will go because it brings her next to Jack and Ben. I liked the appearence by Anna Lucia. I think she was treating Hurley straight up, he sh...
by Star Dust
Thu Jan 22, 2009 10:20 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: BSG Season 4 (spoilers)
Replies: 158
Views: 237089

Et tu, Chiggerum?
by Star Dust
Wed Jan 21, 2009 12:37 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: BSG [Non Spoiler Thread]
Replies: 71
Views: 73897

Correct, the re-imagined backstory is completely different from the original.
by Star Dust
Tue Jan 20, 2009 8:50 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: BSG [Non Spoiler Thread]
Replies: 71
Views: 73897

Interesting timeline data from Battlestar Wiki: http://en.battlestarwiki.org/wiki/Timeline_(RDM) Does this timeline have RDM's blessing? So the first exodus from Kobol, presumably that of the 13th Tribe/Colony, happened as far back as 4,000 years ago, and no sooner than 3,000 years ago. This gives q...
by Star Dust
Tue Jan 20, 2009 6:26 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: BSG [Non Spoiler Thread]
Replies: 71
Views: 73897

Mandy wrote:Ellen said: "Saul, it's okay. Everything's in place. We'll be reborn again. Together."

Who knows what that "everything" means, but it has to be a way to resurrect, imo.
Ahhh, I didn't catch that. Well yeah, that's pretty telling.
by Star Dust
Tue Jan 20, 2009 12:24 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: BSG [Non Spoiler Thread]
Replies: 71
Views: 73897

We've gotten so used to resurrection and downloading that it's only natural to extend the same capabilities to The 5, but I don't necessarily see it that way. The 5 and the Colonial Cylons, to me at least, have some pretty huge cultural gaps. Even though The 5 were, presumably, living within the 12...
by Star Dust
Mon Jan 19, 2009 9:57 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: BSG [Non Spoiler Thread]
Replies: 71
Views: 73897

We've gotten so used to resurrection and downloading that it's only natural to extend the same capabilities to The 5, but I don't necessarily see it that way. The 5 and the Colonial Cylons, to me at least, have some pretty huge cultural gaps. Even though The 5 were, presumably, living within the 12 ...
by Star Dust
Tue Jan 13, 2009 4:24 pm
Forum: Book Reviews
Topic: The Foundation "Trilogy," by Isaac Asimov
Replies: 35
Views: 33083

I'd agree these are must reads, but i was disappointed with Foundation.
Conceptually I think he had a winner, but his prose didn't resonate with me.
by Star Dust
Tue Dec 23, 2008 2:39 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Film-worthy books -- a list
Replies: 5
Views: 7030

Neil Gaiman's Good Omens would be good. Actually it's been started and stopped a few times.

Supposedly GRR Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire has been greenlighted by HBO. Like someone else said, some projects would better as HBO quality miniseries productions.

[/i]
by Star Dust
Mon Oct 27, 2008 8:18 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: From the Land Beyond Con Report, 09/26 & 27. 2008
Replies: 6
Views: 8363

Some of Wheaton's blogs describing/summarizing TNG eps are hilarious. I
still think he's sort of dorky, but his blog really changed my view of him.
by Star Dust
Thu Oct 02, 2008 2:05 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Sarah Connor Chronicles
Replies: 21
Views: 19407

fox always fucks up on good sci-fi series. anyone who hasn't watched Firefly here should ASAP. amazing plotlines, characters, acting, camera-work. years ahead of its time and Fox didn't market it properly, aired it out of order and fucked it up from teh start. they cancelled it after 11 episodes. :...
by Star Dust
Tue Sep 30, 2008 11:08 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: 40's Club
Replies: 37
Views: 24450

GamePlayer wrote:42 is a great number :)
Fuck yeah!

42 is the new 21. ;)
by Star Dust
Wed Sep 24, 2008 1:03 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Terry Goodkind fans
Replies: 8
Views: 8897

His message board is far worse than DN from what I can tell. :shock: They do not allow discussion of ANY books other than TG's. That right there turned me off his board for good. The guy is obviously a complete ego-maniac. Or has entrusted his message board to one. In this case, I think it's both.
by Star Dust
Wed Sep 24, 2008 11:48 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Terry Goodkind fans
Replies: 8
Views: 8897

A Thing of Eternity wrote:His message board is far worse than DN from what I can tell. :shock:
They do not allow discussion of ANY books other than TG's. That right there
turned me off his board for good.
by Star Dust
Wed Sep 24, 2008 8:16 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Terry Goodkind fans
Replies: 8
Views: 8897

Goodkind's Sword of Truth series is derivative fantasy drivel not very well disguised as a delivery vehicle for his Ayn Randian Obectivism philosophy. It is aggravating reading and will dull your mind. I am severely challenged to consider that his other works would be much better. His message board ...
by Star Dust
Fri Sep 19, 2008 11:24 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Come gather round friends.....
Replies: 31
Views: 27852

Tuesday, October 7, 7pm Left Bank Books 399 North Euclid St. Louis, MO 63108 314-367-6731 We'll have to get Worm to represent us at this one. I sure as hell ain't driving 2.5 hours just to hassle KJA, enjoyable as that might be. :lol: Tyrant over on DN and Star Dust are from the area too, IIRC. 'Ti...
by Star Dust
Mon Sep 15, 2008 2:32 pm
Forum: Blatant Post Count Boosters
Topic: My new favorite sport
Replies: 2
Views: 4113

My new favorite sport

http://kcrollerwarriors.com/

Went Saturday night and HAD A BLAST!

Check it out if you can!

http://www.wftda.com/member-leagues/
by Star Dust
Fri Sep 05, 2008 10:46 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Vin Diesel's latest masterpiece
Replies: 55
Views: 39593

The Studio Ghibli stuff is great, but definitely more familiy friendly. My favorite Ghibli films are Nausicaa ofThe Valley of The Wind, Mononoke Hime, and Spirited Away. I've seen all of those! yay me! I've also seen Graveyard of the Fireflies, Castle in the Sky, Howle's Moving Castle, Akira, Steam...
by Star Dust
Fri Sep 05, 2008 10:37 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6591384

was posted at Worm's Haven:

http://cjonline.com/stories/082808/bre_fiction.shtml

Guess where I'll be next week? Bag o books anyone? ;)
by Star Dust
Fri Sep 05, 2008 10:36 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6591384

About 1/3 of the way through Ursula K Leguin's Left Hand of Drakness. Nice so
far, but not feeling the vibe.
by Star Dust
Fri Sep 05, 2008 9:24 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Vin Diesel's latest masterpiece
Replies: 55
Views: 39593

I've only recently gotten into anime, at least in a manner that could be described as "gotten into", and this was directly attributable to my kids discovering it. Most of what I've seen is Studio Gibli (sp?) stuff, which I really, really like. Great storytelling. But I'd love to pick up so...
by Star Dust
Thu Sep 04, 2008 8:34 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post your photo
Replies: 138
Views: 157421

my kids look like the mailman.
by Star Dust
Thu Sep 04, 2008 8:31 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Vin Diesel's latest masterpiece
Replies: 55
Views: 39593

I am history challenged when it comes to anime. Shit, I'm just challenged
when it comes to anime. Regardless...was Blade Runner really that big of
an influence? I love the movie, but I was unaware of this other effect.
by Star Dust
Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: BSG guitar
Replies: 16
Views: 14961

One word. Creston http://www.crestonguitars.com/gallery/index.php They look like the usual Fender copies... are they of very high quality or have some kind of secret under them thar paint jobs? I like the colors. Seriously, I don't play anything. Wish I did, but I don't. But, all my alt-country fri...
by Star Dust
Wed Sep 03, 2008 6:37 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Vin Diesel's latest masterpiece
Replies: 55
Views: 39593

I like yup yup. When i doubt, double it.
by Star Dust
Wed Sep 03, 2008 3:06 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Vin Diesel's latest masterpiece
Replies: 55
Views: 39593

SandChigger wrote:The sequel sucked mightily, however. :shock:
<nods>

Aye, it is known.
by Star Dust
Wed Sep 03, 2008 2:36 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Vin Diesel's latest masterpiece
Replies: 55
Views: 39593

I actually thought Pitch Black was pretty good. Good movie that is. Diesel
was unremarkable, but at least he didn't suck. Well, I didn't think so.
by Star Dust
Wed Sep 03, 2008 2:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: BSG guitar
Replies: 16
Views: 14961

by Star Dust
Wed Sep 03, 2008 2:19 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post your photo
Replies: 138
Views: 157421

Freakzilla wrote:It's The Dude! :lol:
The Dude abides. :D
by Star Dust
Wed Aug 27, 2008 3:11 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post your photo
Replies: 138
Views: 157421

Image
by Star Dust
Thu Aug 21, 2008 7:50 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The saying "hello" thread.
Replies: 540
Views: 1724519

whatever happened to hoosierdaddy? did omph run him off? ;) I sent him a note asking if I would apologize to him. No reply. I went looking for him over on a.f.d. one day to do that too, and I could not find hide nor hair of him. I was a bit of an ass. I'm sorry. Though that idea he was championing ...
by Star Dust
Thu Aug 21, 2008 7:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The saying "hello" thread.
Replies: 540
Views: 1724519

whatever happened to hoosierdaddy? did omph run him off? ;)
by Star Dust
Mon Aug 18, 2008 6:32 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: related to post count....
Replies: 57
Views: 58260

I am completely off Byron's radar, and I don't know if I'm all that happy
about it. I'm beginning to wonder if he still hasn't discovered my DN handle.
by Star Dust
Mon Aug 18, 2008 9:53 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Genre Best of Lists
Replies: 44
Views: 40799

It's that "speculative fiction" tag at work I bet.
by Star Dust
Sun Aug 17, 2008 8:30 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Genre Best of Lists
Replies: 44
Views: 40799

The order I listed them is the same as how it is on the website. Nothing was
numbered. I was surprised to see Gibson on there three times.
by Star Dust
Sun Aug 17, 2008 6:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Genre Best of Lists
Replies: 44
Views: 40799

Here's the list in question: 32 Sci-Fi Novels You Should Read By Steve Spalding July 2nd, 2008 Under: Featured Library Looking for some new material to add to your science fiction reading list? Below are 32 books that have pushed the boundaries of the genre, inspired generations of thinkers and in s...
by Star Dust
Sun Aug 17, 2008 5:25 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Genre Best of Lists
Replies: 44
Views: 40799

GamePlayer wrote:Following that link (32 books-before-you-die) keeps crashing my firefox. Can you repost the list here?
I had to walk away and come back in like 5 minutes, and Firefox was fine. Maybe it's that RSS feed thing?
by Star Dust
Fri Aug 15, 2008 1:36 pm
Forum: Dune Talk
Topic: I was a friend of UltraSpice, Dominos, Lisan and frybread...
Replies: 52
Views: 60671

Omphalos wrote:
Star Dust wrote:Obviously I am not trying hard enough to get banned over there. ;)
lightweight! :P
But I have had at least half a dozen posts deleted, so I got that going for me. :D
by Star Dust
Fri Aug 15, 2008 1:18 pm
Forum: Dune Talk
Topic: I was a friend of UltraSpice, Dominos, Lisan and frybread...
Replies: 52
Views: 60671

Obviously I am not trying hard enough to get banned over there. ;)
by Star Dust
Fri Aug 15, 2008 9:24 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Board Crashing
Replies: 51
Views: 35883

i'm cutting Worm some slack, but the whole capcha thing seems...odd? Why
would it give me a 7 or 8 digit string when it only accepts 6 characters?
by Star Dust
Fri Aug 15, 2008 8:39 am
Forum: Dune Talk
Topic: Paul of Dune excerpt
Replies: 75
Views: 93954

As I just said at DN, it really does amaze me - in a bad way - the lengths some people will go to to explain something that, quite simply, doesn't need explaining because it's flat out wrong. I mean, come ON! Quoting a definition of the word "shrine"? What part of Paul's thoughts and words...
by Star Dust
Mon Aug 11, 2008 11:27 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6591384

Just added Gibson's Neuromancer and LeGuin's The Left Hand of Drakness to the stack.
by Star Dust
Sat Aug 09, 2008 10:10 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: The Road
Replies: 34
Views: 24793

Maybe they're making up some of the earlier times on the road. I got the impression that she went with them for awhile, but it was all very vague. ** S P O I L E R ** ** S P O I L E R ** ** S P O I L E R ** Yeah, I was thinking about that. I remember where Cormac describes the Man and his Wife hole...
by Star Dust
Sat Aug 09, 2008 9:47 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: The Road
Replies: 34
Views: 24793

Great book, but not really surprised the Wife role is being expanded. I
mean, there really weren't enough characters of merit in the book to
translate well into a Hollywood production. I do like Viggo though. Good
choice there.
by Star Dust
Fri Aug 08, 2008 5:29 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hey Birom, Hye Hippo!!
Replies: 82
Views: 92487

SandChigger wrote:Yeah, someone tell that little shit again to get his misspelling butt over to Jacurutu. :lol:
hmmmm.....
by Star Dust
Thu Aug 07, 2008 6:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hey Birom, Hye Hippo!!
Replies: 82
Views: 92487

what with the horrible spelling. ;) Hey! :shock: What's that mean? I assure you it was tongue-in-cheek. But surely you must know that, at times, you're spelling is...original? Hope I didn't offend. Well, like I said...somewhere, in the last few days. I have no spell check on my office computer. And...
by Star Dust
Thu Aug 07, 2008 5:40 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hey Birom, Hye Hippo!!
Replies: 82
Views: 92487

Omphalos wrote:
Star Dust wrote:what with the horrible spelling. ;)
Hey! :shock:

What's that mean?
I assure you it was tongue-in-cheek. But surely you must know that, at times, you're spelling is...original?

Hope I didn't offend.
by Star Dust
Thu Aug 07, 2008 2:02 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hey Birom, Hye Hippo!!
Replies: 82
Views: 92487

I knew it! :lol: :) It's...bazaar over there. My very first post was deleted, but since then I've been left alone, and that was with calling BoardAdmin (Byron?) out for suggesting that the (non) issue of Paul's birth world as somehow fitting in with FH's theme of plans within plans within plans. Wh...
by Star Dust
Thu Aug 07, 2008 1:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hey Birom, Hye Hippo!!
Replies: 82
Views: 92487

Mandy wrote:Man.. I miss out on all the fun by not registering over there. :)
Mandy honey, even I have started posting over there. Doing some recon and stuff.
by Star Dust
Thu Aug 07, 2008 7:21 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Hey Birom, Hye Hippo!!
Replies: 82
Views: 92487

Props to Omph! I half-way considered you for the culprit, what with the horrible spelling. ;)

Seriously though, very well played.
by Star Dust
Mon Aug 04, 2008 11:25 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Asimov's Foundation to be a movie
Replies: 4
Views: 6525

I found the books underwhelming and overrated, but I still have the utmost
respect for Assimov. Just wasn't my bag.
by Star Dust
Fri Aug 01, 2008 7:51 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6591384

by Star Dust
Thu Jul 31, 2008 11:48 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: New Dune Movie
Replies: 61
Views: 61146

Concerning hats: I think what it means to wear a hat has nothing to do with what it used to, and I don't think that is necessarily a negative reflection on a changing society.
by Star Dust
Thu Jul 31, 2008 8:20 am
Forum: Book Reviews
Topic: First PoD Review!
Replies: 24
Views: 20959

Isn't this reviewer-woman person the same one who has [allegedly] written
like 30k plus book reviews?
by Star Dust
Wed Jul 30, 2008 8:23 pm
Forum: Book Reviews
Topic: First PoD Review!
Replies: 24
Views: 20959

oh dear sweet baby jesus, fuck me now.
by Star Dust
Tue Jul 29, 2008 4:58 pm
Forum: Book Reviews
Topic: A Princess of Mars, by Edgar Rice Burroughs
Replies: 26
Views: 15600

<country club laughter>
by Star Dust
Sun Jul 27, 2008 9:08 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: T4....
Replies: 20
Views: 18176

I'm with Liege-Killer on this one; I didn't like Terminator 3 at all. The only reason Terminator 3 was saved from critical/fan vivisection was its stubborn determination to remain just a nose above mediocre. But for a Terminator film, it was poor. And damn Bale for getting in on this! His credibili...
by Star Dust
Fri Jul 25, 2008 12:03 pm
Forum: Book Reviews
Topic: A Princess of Mars, by Edgar Rice Burroughs
Replies: 26
Views: 15600

So its good dump-fodder, huh? I shall acquire and suitably place the books in the crappatorium! I imagine there is nothing quite a satisfying as reading about hot, egg-laying Martian chicks while squeezing out an obscene one, right? Most definitely. I don't like to unnecessarily burden my pooping e...
by Star Dust
Fri Jul 25, 2008 10:45 am
Forum: Book Reviews
Topic: A Princess of Mars, by Edgar Rice Burroughs
Replies: 26
Views: 15600

They are fast reads, though. How many poops a day for you Omph? I'm
sure you could squeeze out at least one John Carter book a day. ;)
by Star Dust
Fri Jul 25, 2008 10:43 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: New Dune Movie
Replies: 61
Views: 61146

I think this film will be poop-like.
by Star Dust
Fri Jul 25, 2008 9:30 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Caprica
Replies: 57
Views: 52185

The only weak link I saw in the trailer (brief trailer) was Eric Stolz' character.
He seemed sort of wooden, not as emotionally intense as I've come to
expect from Galactica related characters.

This could go either way.
by Star Dust
Thu Jul 24, 2008 5:40 pm
Forum: Book Reviews
Topic: A Princess of Mars, by Edgar Rice Burroughs
Replies: 26
Views: 15600

Omph, I've read a slew of the John Carter books a looooong time ago, and I
remember being pretty entertained but thinking they were still pretty cheesy.
Wish I could remember more but I can't. I know that in other books he
encounters "white" Martians and "black" Martians.
by Star Dust
Wed Jul 23, 2008 7:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The saying "hello" thread.
Replies: 540
Views: 1724519

HoosierDaddy wrote:
Well just playing through the first 15 moves, black certainly isn't using a computer.

:roll:
LOL

that guy was my best man at my wedding, we ALWAYS have a game going,
but yeah, I kinda own him (looking up our results): I'm 33-16-2 against him.
by Star Dust
Wed Jul 23, 2008 7:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The saying "hello" thread.
Replies: 540
Views: 1724519

Are these games on the honor system, or can you openly use a computer? :?: Ah, therein lies the rub. Honor system. The site admins take it pretty seriously though and supposedly have methods for finding cheaters, and they regularly ban people. I have 194 games played since joining and maybe on two ...
by Star Dust
Wed Jul 23, 2008 7:09 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The saying "hello" thread.
Replies: 540
Views: 1724519

Anybody belong to RedHotPawn.com? If so, look me up, screen name PunchDrunk. If not, check it out. I'm currently rated around 1500. USCF rating? Oh hell no. Just a rating the website tracks. I'm sure there's a fancy formula for it, but it all needs to be taken with a grain of salt. Check out the we...
by Star Dust
Wed Jul 23, 2008 7:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The saying "hello" thread.
Replies: 540
Views: 1724519

I play darts. Good beer sport. So what's the out on 157 in a game of 301? There's more than one I'm sure, but I'd go for tripple 20, tripple 19, double 20. ding! ding! ding! we have a winner! Actually that's the only out (3 dart out, that is). I used to throw in three leagues a week, got a handful ...
by Star Dust
Wed Jul 23, 2008 6:59 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The saying "hello" thread.
Replies: 540
Views: 1724519

HoosierDaddy wrote:Lot of chess players here. List your last/recent rating (and then I'll make fun of you).

8)
Anybody belong to RedHotPawn.com? If so, look me up, screen name
PunchDrunk. If not, check it out. I'm currently rated around 1500.
by Star Dust
Wed Jul 23, 2008 4:39 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The saying "hello" thread.
Replies: 540
Views: 1724519

Freakzilla wrote:I play darts. Good beer sport.
So what's the out on 157 in a game of 301?
by Star Dust
Wed Jul 23, 2008 4:36 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The saying "hello" thread.
Replies: 540
Views: 1724519

chanilover wrote:Cricket is played in summer, outside the football season. No one watches it on TV, you have to go to watch it in person. It's more about standing around and getting drunk than the game itself.
In that regard it is EXACTLY like baseball. :)
by Star Dust
Wed Jul 23, 2008 4:35 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The saying "hello" thread.
Replies: 540
Views: 1724519

American sports are variations of games played by girls in the UK. Basketball = netball Baseball = rounders American football = a load of wank Just because y'all would sell your firstborn for your local FC to win the CL doesn't mean you get to monopolize the whole "only we know what good sport...
by Star Dust
Tue Jul 22, 2008 4:44 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The saying "hello" thread.
Replies: 540
Views: 1724519

Mizzou ex-head basketball coach Quinn Snyder, who likes to slick his hair back, gets some help from his own fans after a loss to the Fighting Illini: 8) pfffffttt!! It is IMPOSSIBLE, by every and any definition of the word, to rile me up over anything having to do with basketball. If there was neve...
by Star Dust
Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:15 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The saying "hello" thread.
Replies: 540
Views: 1724519

HAL secretly wanted to be an Illini alum? Very warm! And Go Illini! HAL was developed at UI. Go Tigers!! I watched "2001" for the 2nd time at a Friday "midnight movie" on campus at UI in 1974. The people that attended were either coming home from the bars drunk, or high and had ...
by Star Dust
Mon Jul 21, 2008 10:04 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post your photo
Replies: 138
Views: 157421

And, in Freak's words which I have shamelessly embraced, "Poop is funny."
by Star Dust
Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:56 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The saying "hello" thread.
Replies: 540
Views: 1724519

HoosierDaddy wrote:
Star Dust wrote:HAL secretly wanted to be an Illini alum?
Very warm! And Go Illini!
HAL was developed at UI.

Go Tigers!!
by Star Dust
Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:45 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The saying "hello" thread.
Replies: 540
Views: 1724519

HAL secretly wanted to be an Illini alum?
by Star Dust
Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:43 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The saying "hello" thread.
Replies: 540
Views: 1724519

It's a paraphrase from Seinfeld :) In the skit he talks about the phrase "Take care now" Take care now. Take care now. Take off, isn't that what you really want to say? I'm just running out of greetings. I've used them all a dozen times over now. Hi, hello, greetings, pleased ta meet ya.....
by Star Dust
Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:41 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The saying "hello" thread.
Replies: 540
Views: 1724519

HoosierDaddy wrote:Yo d00ds and d00dettes.

:P
May the Poop be with you...temporarily. ;)

Welcome!

Nice to see the Tri-Wizard Message Board Tournament is ramping up. ;)
by Star Dust
Mon Jul 21, 2008 9:37 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Cna yuo raed tihs? Olny 55 plepoe out of 100 can.
Replies: 29
Views: 19641

My only problem with this is it may encourage people who are already lazy or bad with their spelling and grammar to say, "See!? It doesn't matter how I spell as long as you understand it." God I HATE that attitude. (and yes, I know for a fact that I am not a perfect speller, but I do try)
by Star Dust
Sun Jul 13, 2008 7:32 pm
Forum: Book Reviews
Topic: New Site
Replies: 28
Views: 20624

Omphalos wrote:
Liege-Killer wrote:Yeah, I always figured the sig link was enough; I'm not one to toot my own horn much.
I think you can start doing that if you learn yoga. :wink:
Took me a second. Nice. ;)
by Star Dust
Wed Jun 04, 2008 2:54 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Lost: I have it all figured out
Replies: 23
Views: 16377

Yeah, there's been time machine speculation since the beginning. The guy in the Dharma film mentioned the Casimir effect which was also mentioned last year or the year before in some of the Lost experience stuff online. I don't know if those sites are still up, or what the links are, but there was ...
by Star Dust
Sat May 03, 2008 7:30 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Vin Diesel's latest masterpiece
Replies: 55
Views: 39593

Jaster Mereel wrote:I didn't realize vin diesel had a previous masterpiece. :D
Sweet avatar. Is that Mike Liut??
by Star Dust
Mon Apr 28, 2008 6:53 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Skins
Replies: 21
Views: 19788

I like the Arcanian skin. The darker the background the better.
by Star Dust
Sat Mar 29, 2008 11:57 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Like Butter...
Replies: 44
Views: 31022

I like to rant the same way about Twinkees. Absolutely no food value at all, and the "cream filling" is nothing short of a sweetened polymer. Yeah, but batter 'em up and drop 'em in a vat of boiling oil and they taste great!!! ;) I switched to real butter a long time ago. Accept no substi...
by Star Dust
Fri Mar 21, 2008 12:01 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Battlestar Galactica: Phenomenon
Replies: 1
Views: 3747

Battlestar Galactica: Phenomenon

For those that can't wait till the 28th, it's on teh 'Nets. (apparently with Sci-Fi Chanel's blessing) Article http://www.syfyportal.com/news424838.html Part 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzW5ghnskDE Part 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vBlzJFuoqOw Part 3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P5UbPICbxCQ
by Star Dust
Thu Mar 20, 2008 7:59 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Sc-Fi channel green-lights Caprica
Replies: 12
Views: 11121

Well, saying "shippers" was a lot easier than saying "the objects of shippers affections." I mean, you could PLAYED ALONG omg lol.
by Star Dust
Wed Mar 19, 2008 10:18 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Sc-Fi channel green-lights Caprica
Replies: 12
Views: 11121

If it's all about "shippers" does that still make it sci-fi? ;)
by Star Dust
Tue Mar 18, 2008 11:48 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Sc-Fi channel green-lights Caprica
Replies: 12
Views: 11121

Sc-Fi channel green-lights Caprica

http://trekweb.com/articles/2008/03/18/Galactica-Prequel-Pilot-Caprica-Gets-the-Greenlight-by-SciFi-Channel.shtml According to the Hollywood Reporter and Broadcasting and Cable, the Battlestar Galactica franchise will continue on the Sci-Fi Channel in the form of the prequel series Caprica. At its u...
by Star Dust
Sat Mar 15, 2008 7:15 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Good SF
Replies: 35
Views: 22618

whenever there's a dearth of good scifi I find I usually go back to some old scifi. I just Netflixed Silent Running. Haven't seen that in ages.
by Star Dust
Sat Mar 15, 2008 3:37 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Good SF
Replies: 35
Views: 22618

There is some James MacAvoy thing about spies with telekinesis coming out this summer. It looks kind of Mr & Mrs Smith-ey, and it even has whats-her-name in it. And Morgan Freeman. Looks dumb though. Uh... ...and Wanted will be here in March (starring Children of Dune star James McAvoy). Yeah, ...
by Star Dust
Sat Mar 15, 2008 3:35 pm
Forum: Dune Talk
Topic: Dune Tanks
Replies: 9
Views: 10736

Only $14.99 shipping! I am so on it. ;)
by Star Dust
Thu Mar 13, 2008 8:45 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Good SF
Replies: 35
Views: 22618

Freak Z I love it when anime goes live action in such a spectacularly bad way. It makes things so much easier for me when I try to turn a friend onto to a truly good anime :) I don't care what y'all say, Speed Racer was my hero when I was 7. I can't wait to see it. :P I'm on board, Freak - bigtime!...
by Star Dust
Sat Mar 08, 2008 11:38 am
Forum: Fiction Links
Topic: The Song of Roland
Replies: 8
Views: 11891

Surprisingly good. I've never been a King fan, but nor have I ever been a King hater. After hearing so much about it, I finally read Dark Tower. Very good, very refreshing King-esque take on the genre.
by Star Dust
Sat Mar 08, 2008 9:05 am
Forum: Fiction Links
Topic: The Song of Roland
Replies: 8
Views: 11891

This isn't the same Roland that The Gunslinger was based on, was it?
by Star Dust
Tue Mar 04, 2008 8:14 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Replies: 54
Views: 54023

Anybody catch the season finale of the MILF chronicles last night? I'm going to be pissed if they uglied up that chick terminator with the exploding car :evil: Well, having your scalp peeled back isn't exactly hot either. ;) I imagine Cameron will have some disability issues next season (or wheneve...
by Star Dust
Mon Mar 03, 2008 6:18 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Everything you wanted to know about BSG in 8 minutes
Replies: 5
Views: 5942

Everything you wanted to know about BSG in 8 minutes

Entire series recap video done Lost-style. It might even be the same narrator.

http://cdueltgen.vox.com/library/post/b ... =feed-atom

Direct YouTube link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4DUraGnEMk
by Star Dust
Mon Feb 18, 2008 9:01 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Test for Dementia
Replies: 25
Views: 20673

About nine months ago. It's a sucky way to go. In some ways it's worse than Alzheimer's, although with Dementia the downward curve is slightly shallower. Still, there's things me and my sibs find to laugh about, sometimes at mom's expense, but she's a real good sport about it. In a way, though, ther...
by Star Dust
Mon Feb 18, 2008 6:59 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Test for Dementia
Replies: 25
Views: 20673

Very clever. :P But what does this have to do with dementia? :shock: My mom has it. Apparently these types of questions help to pinpoint the disease, but as we can see from our own performance, maybe not the best questions! Or we're all demented!! ;) There are lots of other tests though. Simple, ev...
by Star Dust
Sat Feb 16, 2008 8:25 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: New Woody Allen film to feature steamy lesbian scene
Replies: 25
Views: 24814

Holy shit! She does! She's looking at Natalie in a most "I want to jump your bones" way. omg omg
by Star Dust
Sat Feb 16, 2008 7:50 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: New Woody Allen film to feature steamy lesbian scene
Replies: 25
Views: 24814

Re: New Woody Allen film to feature steamy lesbian scene

I think I am abnormally into woman on woman. It's hard to find good vids though. I cannot STAND the typical staged/porno vids where it's all about the closup and getting glammed up for the camera. Horrible stuff. But when you see the real deal with real people, it rocks. I think there are some funda...
by Star Dust
Sat Feb 16, 2008 7:48 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Test for Dementia
Replies: 25
Views: 20673

4 for 5, i missed the first one. :oops:
by Star Dust
Thu Feb 14, 2008 11:28 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6591384

I just picked the audio book for Bryson's History of Everything. Work is somewhat bearable now.
by Star Dust
Wed Feb 13, 2008 3:14 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6591384

eh? you say sumthin? :P
by Star Dust
Tue Feb 12, 2008 10:04 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Arrakeen
Replies: 1144
Views: 1314105

Mandy wrote:lol... I only show pictures of myself from when I was in my 20s,
Loved that feathered hair OMG LOL !!!!11
by Star Dust
Tue Feb 05, 2008 6:17 am
Forum: Dune Talk
Topic: Which First: FH Books or the New Ones?
Replies: 42
Views: 44240

That is a question for greater minds than our own to ponder - if such minds
even exist - and if they do, there's no guarantee they'll even consider the
question.
by Star Dust
Mon Feb 04, 2008 4:17 pm
Forum: Dune Talk
Topic: Which First: FH Books or the New Ones?
Replies: 42
Views: 44240

GEoD is the one that a lot of people like the least, lack of action, etc. Personally I LOVE the head games that FH depicts so well. Reading Leto's passages makes me feel like a student in the presence of a great master - and that's a good thing.
by Star Dust
Sat Feb 02, 2008 6:10 pm
Forum: Blatant Post Count Boosters
Topic: What this is all about
Replies: 24
Views: 12884

I'm glad y'all aren't really playing games. If the person above me says
something nice or drops something on my head, I swear I'm going to rip the
fuckers head off.
by Star Dust
Sat Feb 02, 2008 3:39 pm
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Jericho
Replies: 13
Views: 10693

BSG > Jericho.

Hawkins is cool, though. And his daughter's cute (sicko!). And the IRS agent is cute. But even then, BSG still has hotter womenz than Jericho, and big ass spaceships, so it's a no brainer.
by Star Dust
Sat Feb 02, 2008 11:38 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Lost
Replies: 30
Views: 26443

Too fucking many.
by Star Dust
Sat Feb 02, 2008 11:32 am
Forum: Fiction Links
Topic: The Dune Encyclopedia, Willis McNelly, ed.
Replies: 15
Views: 15065

One thing I think is interesting about this book is that it is intended as fiction. Or looked at another way, the book is "in character" with the DC. That is, the "writers" of the DE were historians in the Duniverse. For example, the entry for Paul Atreides (or was it Muad'dib) i...
by Star Dust
Sat Feb 02, 2008 11:08 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post your photo
Replies: 138
Views: 157421

Omphalos wrote:
Star Dust wrote:People say I look like some guy on TV. Whatever.

Image
Dude, you are so hot I'd make out with you
Err...thank you. I think. :wink:
by Star Dust
Sat Feb 02, 2008 11:06 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Jericho
Replies: 13
Views: 10693

Omphalos wrote:Take the main character's brother. He has a few kids, a loving wife
For the record, Eric (the main guy's brother) doesn't have any kids. :D
by Star Dust
Sat Feb 02, 2008 9:27 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Books in the pile
Replies: 947
Views: 6591384

My Goodreads.com link. Includes "shelves" on what I'm reading, what I've read and what I want to read.

http://www.goodreads.com/user/show/650582
by Star Dust
Sat Feb 02, 2008 9:21 am
Forum: Blatant Post Count Boosters
Topic: Post your Desktop
Replies: 51
Views: 43241

It's a two-monitor photo, so that's why it's so wide.

Image
by Star Dust
Sat Feb 02, 2008 9:01 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post your photo
Replies: 138
Views: 157421

People say I look like some guy on TV. Whatever.

Image
by Star Dust
Sat Feb 02, 2008 8:53 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Replies: 54
Views: 54023

It's hard to tune out the hype machine, ya know? I'm sure I'd feel differently
if I had seen Firefly/Serenity. (I'm working on it. ;))
by Star Dust
Sat Feb 02, 2008 8:50 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Ten favorite books
Replies: 32
Views: 22929

In no particular order (and may not come to 10) Dune by Frank Herbert My brother and sister were reading this, and my brother was telling me about 400 meter long worms. Well, I just had to see what this was all about! This was almost 30 years ago, btw. Mona Lisa Overdrive by William Gibson The only ...
by Star Dust
Sat Feb 02, 2008 8:29 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
Replies: 54
Views: 54023

I don't get the gaga over Summer Glau. She is not that hot. I mean, sure
I'd hit it, but I can think of a couple score celebs off the top of my head who
are more impressive and more talented than Glau.
by Star Dust
Sat Feb 02, 2008 8:24 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Jericho
Replies: 13
Views: 10693

Just got done with disc 5 of 6. The second half of the season is way better
than the first, and these last eight episodes are barn burner material. Very
worthy show, imo.
by Star Dust
Sat Feb 02, 2008 8:10 am
Forum: Genre TV and Movies
Topic: Lost
Replies: 30
Views: 26443

Anybody notice that Hurley crashed into a bunch of mirrors? For a guy trying to break his bad-luck spell - NOT THE WAY TO DO IT.

Screenshot of said mirrors and car
by Star Dust
Sat Feb 02, 2008 7:45 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: The saying "hello" thread.
Replies: 540
Views: 1724519

Howdy howdy! Got wind from a nameless member I know from other board(s). Another I know and a few screenies I recognize. Now just as soon as I figure out all the acronyms I may be able to weigh in on something. I'm a scifi/fantasy geek who thinks that Dune is probably the greatest book ever written ...

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