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Big Hollywood : Series Finales Show Hollywood Still in Same Old Rut

Sun, 1 Jan 2012 19:24:36 +0000

Good post, Kurt. Re: the Star Trek / Terra Nova connection, that's EXACTLY what worried me when I saw the opening credits the first time. Being an SF fan, I always give these shows and extra viewing in the hopes that they'll develop. Star Trek (TV Shows and movies in the Rick Berman era) was so steeped in PC it was gag-inducing. I kept hoping for some "inter-philosophy conflict" as I watched and was continually disappointed. In addition, "Seven of Nine" walking down the corridor with those outfits on and NO ONE turns their head? C'mon...that's just not right. I thought "Enterprise" would remedy that (I had hoped) and did to a small degree, but it was not to be... Maybe one day we'll have an SF show that includes the intensity and "non-pc" approach of "Breaking Bad".

Big Hollywood : Daily Call Sheet: Bane Said What?, 'Dragon Tattoo' Review, and Why 'Voyager' Blows

Wed, 14 Dec 2011 01:57:22 +0000

Sorry, but when no crew members turned their heads to check out Seven of Nine in those scenes when she walked down the corridor, that's when I knew that this show had no insight into humans

Big Hollywood : Today's Open Thread: #3 'Breaking Bad'

Sun, 7 Aug 2011 00:24:32 +0000

One by one, they're all breaking bad. It's the domino theory in action, I tell ya! Haven't seen "Walt Jr." much this year. Wonder if he's going to "break bad"?

Big Hollywood : Today's Open Thread: #17 'Outer Limits' (Original)

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:33:54 +0000

Yes...even though they used the same music cues in every episode, it worked every time.

Big Hollywood : Today's Open Thread: #17 'Outer Limits' (Original)

Sat, 23 Jul 2011 19:31:20 +0000

Not to mention Cameron ripping off SF author Poul Anderson's novella: http://io9.com/5390226/did-james-cameron-rip-off-...

Big Hollywood : Today's Open Thread: TLC's 'Surprise Homecoming'

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 11:27:26 +0000

Call me pessimistic, but I fear they are going to take what would be a beautiful moment, and turn it into reality TV "drama" like "Kate Plus 8" or something. People aren't themselves when they know video cameras are around. I'll bet that, while you can watch the real homecoming videos on YouTube, tearing up at some of them, this show will have all the emotion of a brick.

Big Hollywood : 'View' Launches Racial Rant Against Michele Bachmann

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 01:36:26 +0000

Modern Conservatism debate 101: accept the premise of a liberal's debate, then go on the defensive, thus proving the liberal's premise of "how stupid are you?"

Big Hollywood : Today's Open Thread: 'Red Eye' Interview With 'Eric' From Media Matters

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 01:02:13 +0000

...and those stills of "Media Matters HQ"...good stuff!

Big Hollywood : The Patriotism of 'Mr. Smith Goes to Washington'

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:50:27 +0000

When Sarah Palin first came on the scene, and was subsequently mauled (yes, some self-mauling did occur, didn't it?), one of the first things I thought of were the scenes in this film of Edward Arnold (Big Jim Taylor) firing up his "machine" to take Smith down. I'm not a big Palinista, but I couldn't help but think that the hidden hand of today's "Big Jim" was pulling some levers somewhere.

Big Hollywood : CPAC 2011: 'Getting Started in Hollywood' Panel

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 04:09:51 +0000

John; if possible, maybe you could shoot a link to a video our way? It would be interesting to see.

Big Hollywood : Gary Sinise Speaks at Ronald Reagan's 100th Birthday Celebration

Tue, 8 Feb 2011 01:01:33 +0000

Re: DREGstudios: No hits for you!

Big Hollywood : How TV Shows Get Ruined: ‘Human Target’

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 03:01:06 +0000

I agree. Liked the show and was looking forward to the larger story arc that I THOUGHT was developing. I was wondering where this season was going...it just seemed different. Now I know it's not just me. Maybe the producers will move it to USA, get the 1st season team back, and team it up with Burn Notice. What is UP with Fox and their frakkin' with good shows? Firefly, Milennium, "Sarah Connor Chronicles", etc. Now I'm wondering why they put "Fringe" in "the dead zone" (Friday night)!

Big Hollywood : Irony Anyone?: Comedian Famous for Vile Anti-Palin Tweets Calls Palin 'Coarse'

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 02:35:34 +0000

Re: you; LOL! No hits for you!

Big Hollywood : What Shoulda' Won 1988's Academy Award for Best Picture

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 02:55:59 +0000

So many memorable moments in Die Hard! Maybe no award, but it's definitely the winner, eh? "Welcome the da party pal!" "Hey, I negotiate million-dollar contracts for breakfast, I THINK I can handle this Euro-trash" "Come to da coast, we'll have a few laughs..." "I guess we're gonna need some more FBI guys" "Yippie-Ki-Yay, mutha..." Can you go wrong? No.

Big Hollywood : Gene Simmons: I Want My Obama Vote Back

Sat, 4 Dec 2010 22:36:14 +0000

"...I want my OVB..."

Big Hollywood : Gene Simmons: I Want My Obama Vote Back

Sat, 4 Dec 2010 22:09:47 +0000

Simmons/Nugent 2012!

Big Hollywood : NBC: What Will Comcast Do with the Rubble Zucker Left Behind?

Thu, 2 Dec 2010 01:18:30 +0000

I haven't watched all of USA's shows, but I DO watch Burn Notice and Covert Affairs, as well as Stargate: Universe on SyFy. I've noticed that these shows are enjoyable, entertaining and, for the most part, politically neutral. Burn Notice is, with hot chicks shootin' guns, refreshingly "non-PC". Hey Comcast, I don't know if these shows would cut it in network TV, but please bring back some politically neutral comedy, adventure, drama and science-fiction! There's a whole freakin' audience of conservative viewers out there who want nothing more to be entertained and not preached to. I'm sure most of us couldn't care less if righties are lampooned as long as lefties are equally lampooned.

Big Hollywood : Fox News: Comedy Legend Leslie Nielsen Dead at 84

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 02:29:48 +0000

Oops...sorry Sighkedelic. Just saw your post. Anyway, we lost a talent today. Rest in peace Mr. Nielson.

Big Hollywood : Fox News: Comedy Legend Leslie Nielsen Dead at 84

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 02:28:08 +0000

Not to mention that he was the first Captain Kirk "prototype" in Forbidden Planet way back in '56.

Big Hollywood : 4th of July: Red’s White & Blue

Mon, 5 Jul 2010 23:47:22 +0000

Yep...that's it. I little browsing and I found the whole cartoon for those who are interested: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utkBu-mqi-c In it, Uncle Sam himself talks with Porky much like Red's video above.