But then again, I am really good at judging things before I give them a chance. I watched a trickle of sci-fi movies here and there - Demolition Man (which I liked because it reminded me of a Nietzschean premise), The Fifth Element, Judge Dredd, Virtuosity, etc., etc.
(ie. the average crop of sci-fi releases in the mid to late 90's). I even watched some of the first Star Trek movies and the Star Trek:TNG movies when they came out.
None of them really stood out to me, although I enjoyed them and was properly entertained for the most part. I resisted like wildfire watching sci-fi shows, though, because I really didn't see myself wanting to participate in such a ruse on a weekly basis. I had friends who loved Star Trek:TNG, who tried to talk me into it, but no avail.
Attempts to get me to read a sci-fi novel of any kind were met with condescending scoffs. I had no intention of delving deeper into the world of sci-fi. The first couple of episodes were awkwardly acted, but held my interest.
The more I watched the more I started to see that these shows weren't fluff, they dealt constantly with philosophical, ethical and moral issues. Wow, who would have thought? Then we rented I, Robot, which I know was a critical failure, but it opened up new avenues of thought.
So I just had to read all the Asimov short stories. How complex and interesting the stories were! What a fascinating world to have kept at arm's length all this time!
So here I am, a fan of a show that apparently is based on an idea Gene Roddenberry had once. A show that even my husband, a huge Star Trek: TNG fan, makes fun of. Sure, it has its cheesiness.
There is no Patrick Stewart, just a Kevin Sorbo (and I really hated his Hercules show). But I've been jonesing for a new sci-fi drama ever since we finished watching the entire ST:TNG over again. But Andromeda posits some interesting philosophical and ethical questions now and then.
It has some interesting characters, including a race of Nietzscheans, genetically created "perfect" beings. It can be stupid, sure, but I'm left with nothing else for now, and a huge sci-fi appetite that must be fed. Not to mention Kevin Sorbo and Keith Hamilton Cobb are nice to look at.
It is, after all, all my husband's fault. posted by melusina at 5:58 PM someone comes up with something else. Explaining the reasons for which the owners of the hotel decided to proceed with its establishment, a Pet Love spokesperson said, "Pets have needs and they also want some excitement.
" I love my pets, but this is just a bit too much. I really don't think animals need satin sheets and mirrored ceilings. When they are in heat, they are in heat, don't need to set the mood for them.
Can you imagine the debauchery in a place like this? Cats and dogs sleeping together, gerbils mating with bunnies. posted by melusina at 3:01 PM But then again, I am really good at judging things before I give them a chance.
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