New Galactica Series - Page 3

Randallw · #21 January 16th, 2005, 07:12 PM

I found an old tape of B5 Last night and watched it. I am appalled at how bad the sets were. It looks just like a sound stage with 3 wooden walls stuck up along the sides. I assume they spent most of their budgets on the CGI (which is the best part of course) and then skimped on sets and salaries (It is painful to watch the acting). Hey, great idea and storyline, pity about everything else.

Renegade 13 · #22 January 16th, 2005, 11:49 PM

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mac5732 · #23 January 16th, 2005, 11:53 PM

I liked what I've seen so far, Its hard for me to judge as I was an Old BSG fan way back when, except for the Last year which sucked (when they found earth and killed most of the regulars off). It has good qualities, only thing which I question, (same for the original) is when the Cylons attack the fleet, they only show attacking Galactica, IMHO, they need to show attacks on the other ships more often along with damage, explosions ect. as well as the vipers trying to defend the entire fleet not just the galactica. Over all, I give it a high rating for now. Time will tell if it'll hold up, depends on how good the writers are. The actors play good parts as well as their acting overall. The eye candy, well...

Never thought I'd envy Voltar

Looks good hope it continues

Atrocities · #24 January 17th, 2005, 12:00 AM

The word is that they will be spending more money on improving the sets this next year. The reviews and Ratings of the series are better than expected.

ZeroAdunn · #25 January 17th, 2005, 12:49 AM

If they pull a farscape (which I think SCI FI tends to do, cheap as possible from the get go, then pump the funidng, then ***** about how much it costs

) We will probably see some reall improvements next year. I mean, unlike farscape they don't have much costume work to do (as far as production value) and the sets shouldn't really change much. I think if they continue in the direction of what we have seen so far it will be good.

Azselendor · #26 January 17th, 2005, 12:58 AM

B5 blew a ton of money on CGI effects. It did lay the ground work and set a visual style, but the expense really hurt them in the crew and prop dept.

Anyone notice that every time the cylons appear or a hostile is inbound, the galactica immeidately moves between the fleet and them acting as a shield. It's not automatic either, it's almsot always specified.

Starhawk · #27 January 17th, 2005, 01:15 AM

It is a warship's duty to protect civilian ships, especially if it is the Last warship of your race and you can't afford to lose even a single civilian ship if it can be stopped.

jeffel · #28 January 17th, 2005, 03:29 PM

I have to say that I am very pleased to see that I am not the only one who enjoyed the episodes.

Many of the points brought up are spot on.

What I like.
The scene discussing military vrs police was a brilliant touch. I really like the way the writers are slowly building a partnership between Adama and the President.

I like the scene at the end of "33" where the President is told about the first birth. Sometimes it IS the little things that keep you going.

I like that the characters make tough decisions, but still have to live with the consequences.
. The President's decision to leave the non-ftl ships in the miniseries.
. The Decision by Adama/President/Lee to destroy the Carrier.
etc.

Not actually the pilot, but in the Miniseries, I like how they made you feel the plight/dispair. It was strangely engaging watching these people just do the best the could.

My big concern.
It really has to play out, but I just don't see how long the writers can plausibly draw out the Boomer/Chief thread. After one or two more events like in water, the Chief has to start getting suspicious. If not it will start to feel really forced.

All in all, we're off to a very promising start. This one is definately going into my watch list.

One other comment. B5 was (IMHO) the finest SciFi series in the Last 15 years. BSG has yet to earn mention in the same sentence. Given the rapid advances in CGI, it is no surprise that older shows look amatuer in comparison to what is coming out today.

Caduceus · #29 January 17th, 2005, 03:49 PM

The Boomer/Chief relationship is a bit of a problem. Obviously from the outside we all see how wrong it is, but inside it is always more difficult. However, I think they're carrying it a bit too far already. Besides, if my girlfriend had an explosive strapped to her seat, I'd tell someone!!

geoschmo · #30 January 17th, 2005, 04:07 PM

Yah, that Boomer thing really has to get wrapped up quickly. It's already unbelievable that the chief didn't turn her in on the spot. Unless he's a cylon too. Wouldn't that be a kick in the head?

It's interesting how they introduced the second boomer back on Caprica. Kind of leaves open the possibility that the one that went back for her ECO is the real Boomer and the one on the Galactica the double. Of course it's more likely they are both Cylons. They haven't really explained yet whether these Cylon infiltrators are replacements for real humans that have been captured, or were Cylons that were moles to begin with.