BSG
With things still not back to normal on TV with the writer’s strike (Bones is only 15 episodes this season) and everything (Bones & NCIS anyway) ending next week, I was looking to new things to watch. IRC people kept on at me so a couple of weeks ago I gave in and started watching BSG.
Haven’t done too badly as tonight I’ll be up to date with the current episodes of series 4. I watched the Razor mini episodes last night and the Razor special. I can blast my way through stuff so quickly when I put my mind to it. I pretty much just replace sleep with watching the screen.
I can’t say I’m addicted to it. There are a few too many errors (continuity and otherwise) that make me cringe. If you’re going to use the word “frak” as a replacement to “fuck” in order to show someone swearing without them doing so… you cannot then have people on the same show using frak instead of swearing. It’s one or the other (and every time they say “fraction” there’d be giggles… admit it)! Also Dualit toasters don’t pop up when done…
The camera work leaves you dizzy. Makes me wonder if a lot of it is done to hide the disappointing special effects. Some of the Viper footage looks like it’s lifted straight from V. You expect to see strings or a hand appear in shot or something. Oh and don’t get me started on Apollo’s fat-suit… christy. I’ve taken a dislike to a lot of the characters too. I’d have chucked Cally out of the airlock back in the mini-series to be honest… irritating bitch. I also can’t stand Starbuck, but that’s more because she looks and acts very much like someone I know and don’t get on with.
There’s not much point listing what I do like as most people who know me know of my hatred for the human race and my empathy for inanimate objects. Of course I cheer on Cylons! I want a pet Raider.
Stupid thing won't embed in LJ, so here's the link http://www.videosift.com/video/Robot-Chicken-Battlestar-Galactica-vs-FCC
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