tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432531249746000648.post6260311021907889455..comments2023-10-22T03:25:32.826-07:00Comments on <center> Epicurus in Exile</center>: [apparatus] Whew!Walaka of Earth 2http://www.blogger.com/profile/15937932225623126280noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432531249746000648.post-31234816447169801942008-11-07T10:04:00.000-08:002008-11-07T10:04:00.000-08:00Obama: Has he picked an Energy Secretary yet?Obama: Has he picked an Energy Secretary yet?Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15891130188238343110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7432531249746000648.post-75905961743664198392008-11-06T23:25:00.000-08:002008-11-06T23:25:00.000-08:00When you get a few episodes further into Farscape ...When you get a few episodes further into <I>Farscape</I> it will move past its relatively humble beginnings and transform into one of the most inventive SF series ever. Typically, an SF series (including the ones you name) will become more formulaic and restricted over time; this show, however, is that rare case where the creative team realized over time that they had more creative opportunities rather than less, and became increasingly ambitious. <BR/><BR/>Crichton's increasingly pervasive comics and Trek references are a clue to this direction, because they indicate something central to the <I>Farscape</I> ethos. The writers have seen all the same shows, movies, and books as their audience, and we all know what's supposed to happen in thus-and-such situation...so that's precisely when the show does a left turn away from the genre convention into something totally unexpected. <BR/><BR/>I'll spare you the full force of my fanboy gushing (especially because I know nothing is a bigger turnoff) but I recommend sticking with the show for a bit.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01714171897239398438noreply@blogger.com