I had an interesting conversation the other day with someone experienced in screenwriting (and whose writing has actually made it to screen) about BSG’s Season 3 cliffhanger. He said he thought the ending, in which four well-established characters are revealed (as far as we know) to be Cylons, was a “cop-out.” His reasoning? Writers who [...]

What is there to say about the season three finale except “wow.”  Highlights: we walk through Baltar’s trial step-by-step all the way to the “jury’s” decision, consider the many, many explanations as to why we saw/didn’t see the “final five,” theorize on the possibilities of starbuck’s “fate,” and, well, wonder (just like you) how we’ll [...]

 GWC Podcast #35 [108:53m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Here’s the new weekly presidental approval poll.  Remember — even if you voted last week, you’ll want to vote again on this poll as this is a weekly feature and the results will vary from week to week.  Let your opinion be heard (for free)!
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Laura Roslin is [...]

If you’re not already attending a Frak Party — or hosting one! – join us here for the GWC online ‘party.  Or hell, even if you are watching with friends, post their comments, too!  There’s room for everyone, though you’ll have to bring your own snacks…
And, since we record the podcast right after the episode, we’ll [...]

Lately, Laura Roslin’s been getting a lot of flak for her actions as president, even if the GWC polls indicate mostly favorable ratings. But I’ve noticed something new creeping into the fray: sexist rhetoric (or, one might call it, rhetoric that is hostile or condescending to women) aimed at Roslin’s character, whether intentional or not.
What [...]

Keith C. wrote:
I have a theory on who the revealed Cylon will be in Season 3. I believe it will be Tom Zarek for the following reasons:
1. He is one of the few people who could be a Cylon without having to be a sleeper agent (as far as believability is concerned). Also, I don’t [...]

Here’s the poll for selecting the season three episodes for off-season GWC commentary tracks. 
This works just like the season one poll and season two poll (which you should vote in if you haven’t already): vote for the episode for which you’d most like to hear a GWC commentary below.  We’ll leave the poll active for [...]

With the brilliant introduction of Romo Lampkin and his accurate reading of people’s emotions and souls we all now realize that Laura backed the wrong horse with her choice in prosecutor. The trial would probably be over by now if Lampkin were on the other side of the fence. Then again, I don’t think the spectacled [...]

With “Crossroads, Part 1″ we’re firmly on the rollercoaster to next week’s season finale.  Highlights: We ponder Lee’s “sacrifices,” question the quality of the prosecution’s case and performance, discuss Roslin’s future (personal and political), and, of course, speculate about next week’s big happenings.  Also, we welcome back GWC senior legal analyst Bill Watkinson, who walks [...]

 GWC Podcast #34 [91:51m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Here’s the new weekly presidental approval poll.  Remember — even if you voted last week, you’ll want to vote again on this poll as this is a weekly feature and the results will vary from week to week.  Let your opinion be heard (for free)!
Do you approve or disapprove of the way Laura Roslin is [...]

If you’re not already attending a Frak Party — or hosting one! – join us here for the GWC online ‘party.  Or hell, even if you are watching with friends, post their comments, too!  There’s room for everyone, though you’ll have to bring your own snacks…
And, since we record the podcast right after the episode, we’ll [...]

Kevin writes:
I think that Lampkin is Baltar’s brother or in some way connected to his past. My main reason for this is the fact that in the “Dirty Hands” episode when Baltar was talking about his secret past as a farmer’s son on Arelon, he started speaking with a different accent, and even a different [...]