Author Topic: All things Battlestar Galactica (Read 164127 times)

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #385 on:** April 10, 2011, 10:31:27 AM »

Well gods dammit. Blood on the Scale was easily one of the best episodes yet. It rivaled 33 and the first couple episodes of Season 3.

I was skeptical as to where they were going with the new character roles during Season 4, but no longer. Everything, so far, has paid off gloriously. Man, so much to say about the last couple episodes... For one, I absolutely love where they've gone with Saul. Also, I was really feeling Adama's pain for a couple of those episodes. Ah. Man. Frak. This show is soooo good. They spent so much time building up these characters, so they're able to afford taking them extraordinary places. Oh, and let's talk about Adama's pilot name, "Husker!" I was rolling when I heard that. I had complained earlier about the political aspects being toned down... well, that last episode made up for it. Actually, all the episodes since Lee became a politician have been awesome.

I love this show. I'm said that it'll soon be coming to an end.

ariich · « **Reply #386 on:** April 10, 2011, 10:41:09 AM »

Quote from: Perpetual Change on April 10, 2011, 10:31:27 AM

I love this show. I'm said that it'll soon be coming to an end.

Oh man I know what you mean.

But you can just watch it again.

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #387 on:** April 10, 2011, 10:42:49 AM »

Yeah. So glad I actually bought it. I can have some kind of marathon in the future.

Dimitrius · « **Reply #388 on:** April 10, 2011, 10:46:47 AM »

Quote from: Perpetual Change on April 10, 2011, 10:42:49 AM

Yeah. So glad I actually bought it. I can have some kind of marathon in the future.

Yeah, on second viewing, I understood some characters better.

ariich · « **Reply #389 on:** April 10, 2011, 10:52:05 AM »

Quote from: Dimitrius on April 10, 2011, 10:46:47 AM

Quote from: Perpetual Change on April 10, 2011, 10:42:49 AM
Yeah. So glad I actually bought it. I can have some kind of marathon in the future.
Yeah, on second viewing, I understood some characters better.

Yeah same here.

What I found most amazing was how intense some of the episodes were, even on second viewing when I knew what was going to happen. Particularly in season 4.

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #390 on:** April 10, 2011, 10:53:22 AM »

How's the commentary. Worthwhile?

Dimitrius · « **Reply #391 on:** April 10, 2011, 10:55:06 AM »

Quote from: Perpetual Change on April 10, 2011, 10:53:22 AM

How's the commentary. Worthwhile?

Haven't watched any episodes with the commentary, but I will on my third viewing.

GuineaPig · « **Reply #392 on:** April 10, 2011, 11:19:59 AM »

Commentaries are pretty good. Mostly done by the creator, Moore. He's typically candid and insightful. Not a bad idea if you want to understand more of the creative process behind BSG.

ariich · « **Reply #393 on:** April 10, 2011, 11:24:35 AM »

Hmm, I'm not sure if my boxset even has any commentaries. I should really check that out.

Dimitrius · « **Reply #394 on:** April 10, 2011, 11:27:08 AM »

Quote from: ariich on April 10, 2011, 11:24:35 AM

Hmm, I'm not sure if my boxset even has any commentaries. I should really check that out.

The complete series box set including The Plan? It has it. (At least the Blu-ray version does)

ariich · « **Reply #395 on:** April 10, 2011, 11:36:49 AM »

Nah I have the one that was just before The Plan. Probably not got any commentaries, but oh well.

GuineaPig · « **Reply #396 on:** April 10, 2011, 11:51:42 AM »

I don't know. My stand-alone DVDs have intermittent commentaries for the first season, then the podcast commentaries for every episode afterward.

NecessaryPain · « **Reply #397 on:** April 10, 2011, 11:54:40 AM »

Just watched through the entire series and the finale had me all choked up.

Anyone else shed a few tears?

Adami · « **Reply #398 on:** April 10, 2011, 11:58:56 AM »

Quote from: NecessaryPain on April 10, 2011, 11:54:40 AM

Just watched through the entire series and the finale had me all choked up.

Anyone else shed a few tears?

It's been a while since I've seen it, but the Adama/Rosselyn story line may have made me weep a bit.

GuineaPig · « **Reply #399 on:** April 10, 2011, 12:08:41 PM »

I cried.

NecessaryPain · « **Reply #400 on:** April 11, 2011, 05:00:17 AM »

I really enjoyed it.

But I must say, there were times where I thought the show lost its edge. Quite often there were storyline developments that I showed little interest in.

I think from the top of my head, The first parts of Season 2 and 3 and 4 were disappointing. 1 stayed steady all the way through and was probably the best Season. 4 had a shaky start but really picked up again towards the end.

In all, it's a great TV show. Different sure, but not quite on the same caliber as The Sopranos, Deadwood, The Wire and other top-level HBO dramas.

But it's been over a week now since i've wathed the finale. And I do miss it.

Summers · « **Reply #401 on:** April 11, 2011, 05:09:37 AM »

Quote from: NecessaryPain on April 10, 2011, 11:54:40 AM

Just watched through the entire series and the finale had me all choked up.

Anyone else shed a few tears?

No. It seemed so forced.

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #402 on:** April 11, 2011, 05:24:27 AM »

Quote from: NecessaryPain on April 11, 2011, 05:00:17 AM

I think from the top of my head, The first parts of Season.... 3... disappointing.

HOW CAN YOU SAY THAT

ariich · « **Reply #403 on:** April 11, 2011, 01:44:52 PM »

Quote from: Summers on April 11, 2011, 05:09:37 AM

Quote from: NecessaryPain on April 10, 2011, 11:54:40 AM
Just watched through the entire series and the finale had me all choked up.

Anyone else shed a few tears?

No. It seemed so forced.

You have no soul.

Silver Tears · « **Reply #404 on:** April 12, 2011, 06:29:43 AM »

Quote from: ariich on April 11, 2011, 01:44:52 PM

Quote from: Summers on April 11, 2011, 05:09:37 AM
Quote from: NecessaryPain on April 10, 2011, 11:54:40 AM
Just watched through the entire series and the finale had me all choked up.

Anyone else shed a few tears?

No. It seemed so forced.
You have no soul.

Yup, I definitely teared up.

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #405 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:00:28 AM »

Well that was awesome. Man, I'm still trying to collect my thoughts. So I'll keep my thoughts away for a second and just say what I feel:

The ending on Earth was gorgeous, with each of the characters going out perfectly. I teared up several times, but most of all for Adama and Laura. Man, what a fabulous character. I also absolutely love how Gaius ended up. Same with Lee. I think where they went with the show was great. They hit a couple bumps along the way-- but ultimately I'm satisfied. Man, I'm at such a loss for words, so someone else better ask me what I thought about stuff because I'm not gonna be able to think of it now

Dimitrius · « **Reply #406 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:01:54 AM »

What did you think of the whole Starbuck thing?

I was pretty disappointed with it. How she just disappears into thin air, I didn't like it. Starbuck was a major, major player in the BSG universe, she deserved a better ending.

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #407 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:04:43 AM »

She did. She just kinda up and disappears. But I do think it made sense-- she was on borrowed time. I'm not sure how else they could have done her. And that reminds me-- Gaius. I liked him in the Christ role, but since they did nothing with those characters I am still sort of wondering why he was put there to begin with. Then again, his Christ role was one of the more interesting things about the season in its early stages, so yeah.

ariich · « **Reply #408 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:05:15 AM »

Quote from: Dimitrius on April 17, 2011, 11:01:54 AM

What did you think of the whole Starbuck thing?

I was pretty disappointed with it. How she just disappears into thin air, I didn't like it. Starbuck was a major, major player in the BSG universe, she deserved a better ending.

I don't see why. Her story arc comes to an end, same as everyone else's, which is one thing I really loved the ending. I also like the way it doesn't explain everything and allows you to keeping thinking or make your own interpretation.

Glad you loved the ending so much Joe, it's one of my favourite things ever.

Dimitrius · « **Reply #409 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:06:19 AM »

I somewhat agree with that, but since everybody got a proper ending, Starbuck just disappearing really disappointed me.

TimmyHiggy · « **Reply #410 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:07:38 AM »

Quote from: Silver Tears on April 12, 2011, 06:29:43 AM

Quote from: ariich on April 11, 2011, 01:44:52 PM
Quote from: Summers on April 11, 2011, 05:09:37 AM
Quote from: NecessaryPain on April 10, 2011, 11:54:40 AM
Just watched through the entire series and the finale had me all choked up.

Anyone else shed a few tears?

No. It seemed so forced.
You have no soul.

Yup, I definitely teared up.

I didn't cry but I did feel moved. I guess I have some soul and some guts

The starbuck ending was good as it was mysterious and supports my belief in her appearing as she had "unfinished business" that the gods made sure she could see out.

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #411 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:12:34 AM »

So, what theories are there as to what actually happened? This is mine:

The crew jumped back in time to Earth, as they had before several times, but instead of using their technology and status to become like gods to the indigenous people (The Lords of Kolbat) they decide to intergrate with them instead.

Summers · « **Reply #412 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:12:41 AM »

Quote from: ariich on April 11, 2011, 01:44:52 PM

Quote from: Summers on April 11, 2011, 05:09:37 AM
Quote from: NecessaryPain on April 10, 2011, 11:54:40 AM
Just watched through the entire series and the finale had me all choked up.

Anyone else shed a few tears?

No. It seemed so forced.
You have no soul.

I suppose the Adama/Roselyn bit was quite moving, but just the entire way the series was wrapped up left me feeling unsatisfied.

Adami · « **Reply #413 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:14:21 AM »

Quote from: Perpetual Change on April 17, 2011, 11:12:34 AM

So, what theories are there as to what actually happened? This is mine:

The crew jumped back in time to Earth, as they had before several times, but instead of using their technology and status to become like gods to the indigenous people (The Lords of Kolbat) they decide to intergrate with them instead.

When did they ever jump back in time before? As far as I know the show just takes place 150,000 years ago. All of it.

ariich · « **Reply #414 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:15:20 AM »

Quote from: Perpetual Change on April 17, 2011, 11:12:34 AM

So, what theories are there as to what actually happened? This is mine:

The crew jumped back in time to Earth, as they had before several times, but instead of using their technology and status to become like gods to the indigenous people (The Lords of Kolbat) they decide to intergrate with them instead.

I don't think there was any time travel involved. I think the 'Earth' that they were always seeking was indeed a planet of their own that turned out to be unliveable, but that when they found the new planet they decided to treat it in the same way.

But yeah I definitely agree about them just integrating in.

Dimitrius · « **Reply #415 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:17:21 AM »

Also, Kobol not Kolbat.

Perpetual Change · « **Reply #416 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:18:48 AM »

Well, I totally got the idea that if there hasn't been time travel, there's at least been a total "reset."

Adami · « **Reply #417 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:22:55 AM »

Quote from: Perpetual Change on April 17, 2011, 11:18:48 AM

Well, I totally got the idea that if there hasn't been time travel, there's at least been a total "reset."

I'm not sure what you mean by reset?

Like I said, I'm pretty sure the show just takes place 150,000 years ago. Not now, not in the future.

Dimitrius · « **Reply #418 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:25:21 AM »

Quote from: Adami on April 17, 2011, 11:22:55 AM

Quote from: Perpetual Change on April 17, 2011, 11:18:48 AM
Well, I totally got the idea that if there hasn't been time travel, there's at least been a total "reset."

I'm not sure what you mean by reset?

Like I said, I'm pretty sure the show just takes place 150,000 years ago. Not now, not in the future.

That. It's not a show about the future, but rather the past.

TimmyHiggy · « **Reply #419 on:** April 17, 2011, 11:26:06 AM »

yeah there was definitely a kind of "reset" with the abandoning of the technology, but i too doubt the time travel aspect just cos they didn't even approach that area of science fiction all show...

(MASSIVE SPOLER)
---------------------I thought it was a cheesey yet cool finish when the planet, left to its own devices, became us, rather than weird freakout cycle in that the planet they are on became the Earth of the original tribes-----------------------

News: Track-by-track video for Untethered Angel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Co1_h0GtAw

Author Topic: All things Battlestar Galactica (Read 164127 times)