During the hiatus we’re delving into some other stories, and this week marks the beginning of our Star Wars podcast arc — and our re-watch of Episode I: The Phantom Menace. Highlights: we discuss what the Trade Federation is, why Naboo is remotely important (and why you should care), see midi-chlorians as Star Wars’ glowing cylon backs, question Anakin’s [...]
We spend this ‘cast taking listener calls, wrapping up Revelations — with our usual diversions. Highlights: we discuss the ramifications of three’s “four cylons” in the fleet comment, talk “harbinger” definitions (and Starbuck’s role as such), discover that we weren’t alone in looking for the famous lady of liberty (”You blew it up! Damn you all to hell!”), begin the year-long [...]
Jane Espenson, best known for her work on Buffy, Firefly and Angel has taken a producing and writing role in the fourth and final season of Battlestar Galactica. In a recent interview with TV Squad she shared her thoughts and feelings on the last episode:
“When we screened this episode at Ron’s house, months ago, we [...]
We witness the end of 2008 BSG. Highlights: we discuss Earth, draw some comparisons to the multiple-cycle nature of the Matrix, talk about Adama’s breakdown, love Lee’s take-charge decision making, wonder who’s really President, speculate on the final cylon, and look really hard for the Statue of Liberty on the desolate beach. Note: We recorded [...]
It’s Friday night during Galactica season, which means new BSG and frak parties galore. Regardless of how you’re planning to watch, be sure to choose the correct frak party for your viewing time zone to avoid spoilers:
Here’s the party for those of you watching via SciFi’s “streaming preview.”
Here’s the party for everyone watching the [...]
The week we take on the penultimate BSG 4.0 episode. Highlights: we discuss Baltar’s “confession” (and really detailed wound), debate how having a cylon wife might affect marriage vows (and subsequent verbal contracts), laud the restraint of cylon flight suit fashion designers, note Roslin’s slow and thorough walk to the Dark Side, question the [...]
It’s Friday night during Galactica season, which means new BSG and frak parties galore. Regardless of how you’re planning to watch, be sure to choose the correct frak party for your viewing time zone to avoid spoilers:
Here’s the party for those of you watching via SciFi’s “streaming preview.”
Here’s the party for everyone watching [...]
I really apologize for taking so long to post this to the blog — it’s been in the forums for some time. GWCer Glimfeather put this wonderful video together in celebration of GWC Podcast #100 — and it’s warmed the hearts of everyone in the community.Thanks so much, Glim, for taking the time to make [...]
Here’s the new weekly presidential 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)!
Remember: This approval poll applies to last week’s BSG episode, which [...]
You are currently browsing the Galactica Watercooler weblog archives for June, 2008.
www.flickr.com
|
