Battlestar Galactica - Blood & Chrome

[jewels]

The cython was a scary beastie though it did feel like it moved super-quickly to save detailed CGI work. The sergeant was a highlight of that portion. I thought the CG on the crash was pretty bad. It should have been much less intact after that violent a crash too. I liked that it had a tailgunner position.

I'd agree that 5 was a better episode. The type of self sacrifice in the Osiris's ramming was reminiscent of the Pegasus taking on 2 basestars in TOS, with a less ambiguous ending. The writers need their mouths washed out with soap, just so they remember that good writing and conversation do not use extraneous curses every 10-15 seconds. I'd give the dialogue a 2 for that alone. I have to subtract from my overall score for episode 6 for the fall as that far of one would have caused at least some major bone breakage.

The battle gets some brownie points. I'm liking the actor playing William.

This isn't my BG, but it is hittlng more right marks than Moore's series (which only had 10-20 minutes worth watching.)

[Senmut]

Couldn't agree more, Jewels.

[137th Gebirg]

It has been postulated on other forums that the cython could possibly be the precursor to the NuBSG Raider control organisms (like "Scar"), that were often viewed by the humanoid cylons as animals or pets. Less developed and less intelligent as their humanoid "masters", but still functional cybernetic organisms designed to serve a particular function.

[lonewriter]

Originally Posted by 137th Gebirg

It has been postulated on other forums that the cython could possibly be the precursor to the NuBSG Raider control organisms (like "Scar"), that were often viewed by the humanoid cylons as animals or pets. Less developed and less intelligent as their humanoid "masters", but still functional cybernetic organisms designed to serve a particular function.

I was thinking the same thing. I don't remember to much about TOS to compare that Pegasus I became a fan of the new BSG. I never really watched the old one. I did try to watch Galacticz 1980 (I was 10 when it was on...I feel so old) but it was really bad.

[Dawg]

Originally Posted by lonewriter

I was thinking the same thing. I don't remember to much about TOS to compare that Pegasus I became a fan of the new BSG. I never really watched the old one. I did try to watch Galacticz 1980 (I was 10 when it was on...I feel so old) but it was really bad.

Friend, you are still a child in the eyes of many here.

YOU feel old, my lily-



I am
Dawg

[BST]

Yep, you are gettin' kind of long-in-the-tooth, aren't ya?

[Dawg]

Originally Posted by BST

Yep, you are gettin' kind of long-in-the-tooth, aren't ya?

You should know, my fanged friend...



I am
Dawg

[martok2112]

Hill?! What hill!? I don't remember any ..... hilllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll...................................................... (thud)...

oww!

[BST]

Originally Posted by Dawg

You should know, my fanged friend...



I am
Dawg

Arrghh!!! Grrrr!!!

Checks mirror....yep, still got the teeth. Whew, worried for a moment, I was.

[Darrell Lawrence]

Eps 7 & 8 posted in top post.

[BST]

I find myself looking forward to this. Is this a condition that I should have checked?



Seriously, I do look forward to the new mini-eps and find myself enjoying them.

[Titon]

I have to say that the last 2 eps were a waste. Again for something to start so positive it already is boring the hell out of me.

[martok2112]

Even I will admit I found something in the action a bit "groan-worthy" in this latest installment. Not unenjoyable, but definitely not up to snuff with previous installments.

[Darrell Lawrence]

The final parts have been added to the first post.

[Gemini1999]

I must confess that I've fallen behind... After all of the negative reviews over last Friday's episodes, I haven't watched them yet. I am curious about how folks feel about this week's episodes. Maybe it will give me enthusiasm to catch up.

[BST]

Bryan,

Over the course of the 10 webisodes, I've pretty much been on board with it. I didn't expect 5-star episodes every time and so, if the occasioinal dud happens, I live with it and move on.

Overall, I would rate my time watching the entire project as well spent and would give it an 8/10. (Taking off 1.5 for overusing "Frak" and the other 0.5 for the dud).

[Titon]

For me it was fun to see some ideas pointing to the TOS but in the end it still points to GINO. Although the ending episode felt more "popcorn" to me. That's what i have alway's wanted in episodes of Galactica and i would not be against seeing more of this. Ultimately i guess i have to push aside the ideas of being disappointed as to how this all comes together in the end. Ironically this Husker Adama does not seem to be anything like the one we see in NUbsg and how he becomes that man i do not know.

[Dawg]

I have to agree. With everybody (pretty much). A technical win (with notable, if momentary, failures), otherwise, mostly so-so at best.

SPOILERS BELOW


That Cylon at the end was a cross between I, Robot and a Borg, with different contact lenses.

It ended on an up note (loved the music at the end) - but I did see the beginning of what could turn this Lt. Will into Admiral Mumbly, 40 years later.

This was head-and-shoulders better than anything GINO I've seen. If compared only to what was produced between 2003 and this, on a scale of 10 this was an 11 - but as Peter said over at TOK, this is still GINO. It's still a parody of what it could have been.

I rank it no better than a 2.5/5 - and that high because of the effects that worked, a lot more action, and decent pacing through most of it.

I am
Dawg

[Titon]

Quite honestly i thought overall the effects had there moments but there was some big disappointments. The total green screen effect was a cheap copout that ultimately could spell the doom of Blood and Chrome. I believe the modeling in this was super but the effects in the end could have been so much better.

Like i have stated before i am not an animator so having the ability to do some of the things they did was pretty damn good.

[Darrell Lawrence]

Want a deep, dark secret? I have yet to watch this

[Titon]

Originally Posted by Darrell Lawrence

Want a deep, dark secret? I have yet to watch this

Ah....what???

[Darrell Lawrence]

Been waiting for it to complete so I can watch all at once

[Senmut]

Originally Posted by Gemini1999

I must confess that I've fallen behind... After all of the negative reviews over last Friday's episodes, I haven't watched them yet. I am curious about how folks feel about this week's episodes. Maybe it will give me enthusiasm to catch up.

Save your corneas. GINO with retro props and FX.

[Darrell Lawrence]

Moved the thread.

[Jubal]

So what the frak is "GINO". I feel it is referring to something other than our universe, or this other universe people talk about, but not sure what it spells out.

[Senmut]

Galactica
In
Name
Only.

i.e. Moore's Frankenstein of a show.

[martok2112]

Or, Galactica Is Nicely Overhauled if you fall on the side of those of us who enjoyed the new show.

[Darrell Lawrence]

Still with the "us against them" attitude, eh?

[martok2112]

Not at all.
You know I still love classic Galactica, so your question is rather invalid. I just happen to love the new show with equivalent intensity.

I'm not here to foster any "us" vs" "them" attitude, because I don't fall on the side of "us" or "them".

But, to use the words in a different light, without encampment: There are many among us who love both shows.

[Darrell Lawrence]

I wasn't referring to you per sey. It was over-all to both of the GINO replies.