tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post4145389803831928139..comments2024-03-13T14:53:58.150-04:00Comments on MUSINGS OF A SCI-FI FANATIC: B5 S3 Ep3: A Day In The StrifeSFFhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04256589316922398158noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-14619200603643721142008-05-27T20:44:00.000-04:002008-05-27T20:44:00.000-04:00Thanks for all your thoughts on the scripts M. If...Thanks for all your thoughts on the scripts M. If anyone has seen them let us know your thoughts. Cheers.SFFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256589316922398158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-71932310217443977322008-05-27T06:11:00.000-04:002008-05-27T06:11:00.000-04:00Difficult question about the scripts. I haven't bo...Difficult question about the scripts. I haven't bought them, I'd say it's mostly a thing for real hardcore fans who are keen to know every detail on the show, and for aspiring screenwriters. I'm sure the introductions are interesting, but as I'm not a screenwriter, I'm not that interested in owning 92 B5 scripts. I understand that there's a 30 day no-question-guarantee to return them if you don't like them, so if you consider it, that may be an option to see for yourself.<BR/><BR/>M.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-46531032687140823632008-05-26T20:56:00.000-04:002008-05-26T20:56:00.000-04:00By the way, when I am done I am definitely interes...By the way, when I am done I am definitely interested in knowing about the B5/O'Hare scenario. I love What Ifs!SFFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256589316922398158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-34350591351712940412008-05-26T20:43:00.000-04:002008-05-26T20:43:00.000-04:00Wow M! Cool link. I didn't know about it. Here i...Wow M! Cool link. I didn't know about it. Here is my question. Have you seen any of these volumes and if so are they worth purchasing? Sound very interesting especially with the intros, but I need your input before making a move on them! Have you seen them? Thank you for the head's up.SFFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256589316922398158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-81815847848252096132008-05-26T11:35:00.000-04:002008-05-26T11:35:00.000-04:00In another show, a character like Vir would have j...In another show, a character like Vir would have just disappeared for a few episodes without much explanation; in B5 Vir is assigned to another project, just like his actor. When reading up on the production in a second round, you'll find it quite entertaining how many scenes and events have sort of a second level of meaning on which real-life stuff happening is woven in.<BR/><BR/>JMS is extremely flexible at improvising and adjusting the overall plan to accomodate for real-life incidents - and often for the benefit of the story. I've just recently come to realy appreciate how good he actually is, when we learned about the original plan for B5 (what B5 would have looked like if Michael O'Hare had stayed). For spoiler reasons, I can't elaborate, but when you've finished watching the series, I'll provide you with a link.<BR/><BR/>M.<BR/><BR/>PS: Are you aware of the script book project (www.b5scripts.com)? They have a deadline June 30th 2008, after that they won't be available any longer. I'm not trying to market them, this is just to make sure you know about the situation.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-78588488709593257982008-05-26T10:52:00.000-04:002008-05-26T10:52:00.000-04:00M! I think you hit it on the head as to why it is...M! I think you hit it on the head as to why it is so difficult to grade a show with one black and white stroke of the keyboard pen. Some threads are exceptional while another may be just okay. I tend to lean to the positive based on at least one strong thread. I had said earlier that is why it is impossible to really grade a Season worth of episodes. I mean, you can do it, and come up with an average, but look how hard it is on one show alone. The ordinary everyday stuff is great! The probe segment is not quite as good but I do like how they transfer the information out to the craft away from B5. Did not know that about Furst. It's amazing how much they need to roll with the punches! At least they know how to work on the fly, build it into the story and keep things interesting!SFFhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04256589316922398158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1031498593064294214.post-54247913328038679012008-05-26T10:31:00.000-04:002008-05-26T10:31:00.000-04:00The everyday scenes are the reason I like Strife b...The everyday scenes are the reason I like Strife better than Convictions, it's just the subplot with the probe that bugs me a bit. Still, Sheridan and Ivanova in the transport guild meeting are great :)<BR/><BR/>On Franklin: More foreshadowing in Season 1 remember Doctor Laura Rosen in The Quality of Mercy, who lost her license due to an addiction to stims?<BR/><BR/>On Vir: Vir's stay on Minbar is another case of accomodating real life necessities in scripts - actor Steven Fuerst had another project offered at the time and asked for a break.<BR/><BR/>M.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com