The Star Trek vs Buffy vs B5 discussion v2.0
02-18-03, 01:52 AM
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The Star Trek vs Buffy vs B5 discussion v2.0
Since we seemed to be having a grand old time in the previous thread, and I still had a question for Mr K, I thought I'd fire up v2.0 of the Vs. discussion.
Ah - but it does have all kinds of relevance to the conversation! Observe:
You say that you can't get into Babylon 5 because of the often dubious special effects. You've also said that you don’t like Buffy for the camp and over the top nature. In addition you've said that you've enjoyed Doctor Who - or at the very least you didn’t seem to mind it.
However Doctor Who is infamous for it's amazingly bad special effects (The Horror of Fang Rock, AKA the one with the blob in the Lighthouse is a prime example). The show has also gone WAY over the top into camp and pantomime - some might say that everything past the Tom Baker era was nothing but panto and camp.
Given all that, I'm wondering why you can't get into Buffy and/or B5.
Originally posted by Kerborus
Dr. Who?
What about it? I firmly believe that it's a different genre entirely. No relation whatsoever to this conversation.
A foreign TV series, which was trend setting in it's day, and very very British. I don't think most Americans even understand what is happening when they watch it.
I myself watched it when I was a kid and although it had bad effects, I usually liked it... I watched the one where they were stuck in the lighthouse with the Blob about a million times.
Dr. Who?
What about it? I firmly believe that it's a different genre entirely. No relation whatsoever to this conversation.
A foreign TV series, which was trend setting in it's day, and very very British. I don't think most Americans even understand what is happening when they watch it.
I myself watched it when I was a kid and although it had bad effects, I usually liked it... I watched the one where they were stuck in the lighthouse with the Blob about a million times.
You say that you can't get into Babylon 5 because of the often dubious special effects. You've also said that you don’t like Buffy for the camp and over the top nature. In addition you've said that you've enjoyed Doctor Who - or at the very least you didn’t seem to mind it.
However Doctor Who is infamous for it's amazingly bad special effects (The Horror of Fang Rock, AKA the one with the blob in the Lighthouse is a prime example). The show has also gone WAY over the top into camp and pantomime - some might say that everything past the Tom Baker era was nothing but panto and camp.
Given all that, I'm wondering why you can't get into Buffy and/or B5.
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02-18-03, 08:35 AM
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Well, I bet you just made Static’s list. 
Jeez, El, give it a rest. Can his opinion possibly mean anything to you?
“Never try to teach a pig to sing. It’s a waste of your time, and it annoys the pig.”
Besides, since it seems he can’t post on a school night, I suspect you won’t be hearing from him for a while…
Jeez, El, give it a rest. Can his opinion possibly mean anything to you?
“Never try to teach a pig to sing. It’s a waste of your time, and it annoys the pig.”
Besides, since it seems he can’t post on a school night, I suspect you won’t be hearing from him for a while…
02-18-03, 10:08 PM
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I really don't see how a Star Trek fan can make fun of other shows effects. In the Trek universe ever alien species looks just like a human except for some strange bump on thier forehead or nose and a funny haircut. At least the other shows try to make aliens look like aliens even if they do look cheap or cheesy.
(and yes, I'm aware of the one episode that explains this away)
(and yes, I'm aware of the one episode that explains this away)
02-20-03, 08:15 AM
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Originally posted by IC_Freeze
B5 rocks over Star Trek any day
B5 rocks over Star Trek any day
02-22-03, 03:32 PM
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Well, my main point was that Dr. who was filmed in the 1960's so I don't see how you could compare it's special effects to shows that were filmed in the 1990's... I simply call those bad effects 'innovation'.
Babylon 5 had no such excuse. Their excuse is called 'lack of money'.
I'll ignore Wizdar's comment because I'm probably older than him... This forum isn't my life, so I don't check everyday... Between work, buying a new house and getting married, it's been tough to keep up with you knuckleheads.
BTW I love the other post, it has more like minded Trek fans
Apologies to Static...
Babylon 5 had no such excuse. Their excuse is called 'lack of money'.
I'll ignore Wizdar's comment because I'm probably older than him... This forum isn't my life, so I don't check everyday... Between work, buying a new house and getting married, it's been tough to keep up with you knuckleheads.
BTW I love the other post, it has more like minded Trek fans
Apologies to Static...
02-22-03, 03:46 PM
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Originally posted by Kerborus
I'll ignore Wizdar's comment because I'm probably older than him...
I'll ignore Wizdar's comment because I'm probably older than him...
That would make you about the 5th oldest poster on this board.
Nyuck nyuck nyuck!
Why, I oughta...
02-22-03, 03:49 PM
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You mean you're 13 too? Wow, I thought I was the only one... Maybe, more mature was what I was looking for...
But seriously, besides the slighted personal attacks, I'd be happy to return to the subject. I wonder how long this thread will last?
Hmm, maybe this proves the validity of my original thesis somehow.
But seriously, besides the slighted personal attacks, I'd be happy to return to the subject. I wonder how long this thread will last?
Hmm, maybe this proves the validity of my original thesis somehow.
02-22-03, 03:53 PM
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I really don't see how a Star Trek fan can make fun of other shows effects. In the Trek universe ever alien species looks just like a human except for some strange bump on thier forehead or nose and a funny haircut. At least the other shows try to make aliens look like aliens even if they do look cheap or cheesy.
And if you dismiss the trappings of a universe then you aren't standing on any solid ground. ST had plenty of aliens that weren't humanoid. Clouds, Oil Slicks, flowers, disembodied brains, energy forms, etc etc etc... I'm sure B5's aliens are all non-humanoid?? Correct me if I'm wrong.
02-22-03, 04:04 PM
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• Quoth Kerborus •<HR SIZE=1>I'm sure B5's aliens are all non-humanoid?? Correct me if I'm wrong. <HR SIZE=1>
That's a difficult question ... depends on your definition of "humanoid." Many of the regular species exhibit a bilateral symmetry, but of the major races, the Vorlons and Shadows are far from human on any level (and don't exhibit that symmetry and questionable corporeal form), the Narn are reptilian, the Centauri have tentacles, God knows what the Drazi are, and don't get me started on the Pak'Ma'Ra. Minbari are humanoid, but (mild spoiler)
Spoiler:
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