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August 31st 2006 09:41
Battlestar Galactica:
The Minseries(2003)
Season 1 (2004)
Director: Michael Rymer
Season 1:
Below is a Trailer for this confronting and razor sharp series
To wet the appetite a little more, soak up the intro credit that begin each episode
The Minseries(2003)
Season 1 (2004)
DVD Cover
Writers: Ronald B Moore & Christopher Eric James
Starring: Edward James Olmos, Mary MacDonald
"This is the Commander. Moments ago, this ship received word of a Cylon attack against our homeworlds is under way. We do not know the size or the disposition or the strength of the enemy forces, but all indications point to a massive assault against Colonial defenses. Admiral Nagala has taken personal command of the Fleet aboard the battlestar Atlantia following the complete destruction of Picon Fleet Headquarters in the first wave of the attacks. How, why doesn't really matter now. What does matter is that as of this moment, we are at war. You've trained for this. You're ready for this. Stand to your duties, trust your fellow shipmates, and we'll get through this. Further updates as we get them. Thank you." Commander Adama (Edward James Olmos
Man created Cylons. “Never create what you can’t control”. So the tag line says and so again a rag tag crew of survivors try to fight there way to a mythical place called earth. This time though, it’s for adults only.
The MiniSeries:
“The last time anybody saw the Cylons they looked more like walking chrome toasters.” - Gaius Baltar (James Callis)
The Battlestar Galactica is an obsolete, warship due to be scrapped. Major Adama is being forced into retirement and those who utter “By your command” have not been seen for years. From there the plot meshes with the original pilot and very soon, welcome to the apocalypse.
It’s all about survival of the species, make no mistake this is war. The chrome ones destroy Caprica (Earth’s sister planet), annihilate its military and hunt down all remaining homosapiens. One armed space vehicle, a hodge podge of transports and a handful of survivors are all that remain of a proud but flawed race.
Starring: Edward James Olmos, Mary MacDonald
"This is the Commander. Moments ago, this ship received word of a Cylon attack against our homeworlds is under way. We do not know the size or the disposition or the strength of the enemy forces, but all indications point to a massive assault against Colonial defenses. Admiral Nagala has taken personal command of the Fleet aboard the battlestar Atlantia following the complete destruction of Picon Fleet Headquarters in the first wave of the attacks. How, why doesn't really matter now. What does matter is that as of this moment, we are at war. You've trained for this. You're ready for this. Stand to your duties, trust your fellow shipmates, and we'll get through this. Further updates as we get them. Thank you." Commander Adama (Edward James Olmos
Man created Cylons. “Never create what you can’t control”. So the tag line says and so again a rag tag crew of survivors try to fight there way to a mythical place called earth. This time though, it’s for adults only.
The MiniSeries:
“The last time anybody saw the Cylons they looked more like walking chrome toasters.” - Gaius Baltar (James Callis)
The Battlestar Galactica is an obsolete, warship due to be scrapped. Major Adama is being forced into retirement and those who utter “By your command” have not been seen for years. From there the plot meshes with the original pilot and very soon, welcome to the apocalypse.
It’s all about survival of the species, make no mistake this is war. The chrome ones destroy Caprica (Earth’s sister planet), annihilate its military and hunt down all remaining homosapiens. One armed space vehicle, a hodge podge of transports and a handful of survivors are all that remain of a proud but flawed race.
Season 1-DVD Cover
Opening with a mass of Cylon ships and base stars in pursuit of the Galactica, all 12 episodes barely give you time to take a breath. To say anymore would be wrong.
John Doe says: 9/10
I was sceptical, I was cynical, I was trepidacious and I was against it. I hate the concept of remakes and re-imaginings, 9 times out of 10 the result is something that not only insults the original but usually tarnishes its memory.
All the characters were there, but Starbuck (Katee Sackhoff) was a chick and Boomer (Grace Park) was an Asian women. Turns out my worries were unfounded, five minutes in Starbuck is drinking, gambling, chomping on a cigar and decking a superior officer. By the end of the miniseries I was converted on Boomer too.
Edward James Olmos (Commander Adama aka Lt Castillo) carries the burden of command and it shows on every millimetre of his face. Powerful and stoic his presence sometimes even daunts me.
Gaius Baltar’s (James Callis) internal battles between his scientific ego, drive for success and own warped morality will makes me grin and ponder equally. The president by default Laura Roslin (Mary McDonnel aka Mrs Darko) reluctantly adapts to her new role and is constantly evolving. Apollo is a bit of a girly man but you understand him and can laugh at him too.
The only real fault is that the Miniseries has moments that have a Baywatch in space vibe, but that soon disappears.
This time around its much more character based and plot driven. The full scope of emotions and reactions are explored and if you miss one episode you are doomed to never catch up. Each season becomes more complex and with every finale they seem to heighten expectations. (the Season 2 finale is one for the books)
There is a cold brutality both in man and machine. Thriving on putting a microscope up to our self destructive nature and innate ability to resort to violence when confused, fearful or bored.
Seeping menace from every pore, the space battles are jaw dropping, the sheer scope and attention to detail reminded me of when i was a kid and saw the "Millenium Falcon" in action for the first time. (The filmmakers used Black Hawk Down as a guide for action and 2001:A Space Odyssey for an authentic outer space)
High praise I know. I grew up watching this in the 70's and can honestly say that the 2003 incarnation lives up to the template.
The brutal, tension & precise blending of sound and picture hurled me down the launch bay and put me in the seat of my own Viper. The twist filled script is full of respect and inventive ways of following its predecessors plot making for intelligent Sci-Fi action TV.
“So Say We All”
The DVD:
Presented in widescreen with full 5.1 Dolby Digital, the Miniseries, Season1 and now Season 2 are all available on DVD in Australia. There are deleted scenes, making Of and cast and crew interviews in each of the packages.
Season 3 starts on the Sci Fi channel in the U.S in October, should screen here on channel 10 next year
John Doe says: 9/10
I was sceptical, I was cynical, I was trepidacious and I was against it. I hate the concept of remakes and re-imaginings, 9 times out of 10 the result is something that not only insults the original but usually tarnishes its memory.
All the characters were there, but Starbuck (Katee Sackhoff) was a chick and Boomer (Grace Park) was an Asian women. Turns out my worries were unfounded, five minutes in Starbuck is drinking, gambling, chomping on a cigar and decking a superior officer. By the end of the miniseries I was converted on Boomer too.
Edward James Olmos (Commander Adama aka Lt Castillo) carries the burden of command and it shows on every millimetre of his face. Powerful and stoic his presence sometimes even daunts me.
Gaius Baltar’s (James Callis) internal battles between his scientific ego, drive for success and own warped morality will makes me grin and ponder equally. The president by default Laura Roslin (Mary McDonnel aka Mrs Darko) reluctantly adapts to her new role and is constantly evolving. Apollo is a bit of a girly man but you understand him and can laugh at him too.
The only real fault is that the Miniseries has moments that have a Baywatch in space vibe, but that soon disappears.
This time around its much more character based and plot driven. The full scope of emotions and reactions are explored and if you miss one episode you are doomed to never catch up. Each season becomes more complex and with every finale they seem to heighten expectations. (the Season 2 finale is one for the books)
Im Apollo. No, Im Apollo.
Seeping menace from every pore, the space battles are jaw dropping, the sheer scope and attention to detail reminded me of when i was a kid and saw the "Millenium Falcon" in action for the first time. (The filmmakers used Black Hawk Down as a guide for action and 2001:A Space Odyssey for an authentic outer space)
High praise I know. I grew up watching this in the 70's and can honestly say that the 2003 incarnation lives up to the template.
The brutal, tension & precise blending of sound and picture hurled me down the launch bay and put me in the seat of my own Viper. The twist filled script is full of respect and inventive ways of following its predecessors plot making for intelligent Sci-Fi action TV.
“So Say We All”
DVD Cover-Season 2
Presented in widescreen with full 5.1 Dolby Digital, the Miniseries, Season1 and now Season 2 are all available on DVD in Australia. There are deleted scenes, making Of and cast and crew interviews in each of the packages.
Season 3 starts on the Sci Fi channel in the U.S in October, should screen here on channel 10 next year
Below is a Trailer for this confronting and razor sharp series
To wet the appetite a little more, soak up the intro credit that begin each episode
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Comment by JohnDoe
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Or if you dont like the reimagining, feel free to chat about the original and the joys of Lorne Greene and FaceMan.
I cant be the only Battlestar groupie here, can I?
Comment by Morgan Bell
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i watched the first three seasons all in one go about this time last year and it expanded my mind in ways i never knew possible!
why oh why do they keep trusting Gaius and putting him in positions of authority??? why! haha
i never saw the original and i probably never will but i was blown away by the writing and performances in this modern version . . . i love everything about it . . . it i sci-fi at its best!
(if i ever get around to it i could write a detailed thesis about how the cylons represent homosexuality - i will come back and let you know if that ever happens)
Comment by JohnDoe
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Finally a fan arrives in the Viper docking bay.
Totally agree with your gushing love for the show, of course. Interesting how the image of Baltar affects the average passenger aboard the fleet.
The original series is a lot more tongue in cheek fun, a star wars clone of sorts. This new one is a lot more complex.
I think the Cylons can represent several minority factiosn of the community, totally see where your coming from with the Homosexual subtext. Would certainly love to read your little thesis if it ever is typed up.
Here are links to a few other Battlestar Galactica related posts I have done over my 2 years at orble:
Battlestar/Top Gun Montage
Battlestar Galactica T Shirts
battlestar Galactica Ends with Season 4