The Enduring Legacy Of Battlestar Galactica, Jena Ortega Deletes Twitter, Star Wars: Outlaw Reviews
WHAT MADE BATTLESTAR GALACTICA THE GREATEST SHOW EVER
Calling any show “the greatest show ever” is obviously a statement that will immediately elicit debate. Everyone thinks their favorite show is the greatest show ever. And that’s fine. But for me, Battlestar Galactica (the 2000’s version) takes that top spot by a mile. Why is that?
First of all, for me it was the first “must watch” TV event show. What I mean by that is it was the first time ever week large groups of friends would organize weekly dinner/watch parties to watch the new episodes together. I’m sure it happened with other shows previously to that, but it was a new experience for me. And other than some popular sitcoms, having my entire social circle immediately and ravenously discussing each new episode and what in the 12 trbies was going on was also a new experience for me.
Granted, the term “elevated” is one that’s used far too much in movie/tv fan circles. But it truly does apply to Battlestar Galactica. It was elevated Sci-Fi. It wasn’t a space battle show (although there certainly was a lot of that, and the effects for an early 2000s tv show were pretty impressive). At its core Galactica was a series driven by its own mythology. “This has happened before, it will happen again”. The 12 tribes. The role of God, destiny, and free will. Opposing ideologies, not just between the heroes and the Cylons, but between the humans themselves, and between the Cylons themselves.
The characters are all rich and deep and all radically different from each other, especially when you look at the two lead characters of the show, Admiral Adama and President Roslin (side note, in the original 80’s series, Starbuck and Appollo are the main characters, in this series Adama and Roslin essentially are). But ALL the characters, even the Cylons are fascinating and brilliant.
Guys look, I know it’s now an older show and that many of you have never seen it. Do yourself a favor, jump over to Amazon Video (that’s where it lives right now) and watch this series (it’s free for Prime members) and let me know that you have. I still believe it is the greatest TV series of all time. So say we all. ~John
VIDEOS SEGMENTS FROM THE LAST SHOW
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First Critic Reviews For The Crow Hit Online
OTHER BIG STORIES YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT
1) Jenna Ortega Deleted Her Twitter Account After Being Sent Explicit AI-Generated Images of Herself
Jenna Ortega, a 21-year-old actress, revealed in an interview with The New York Times that she deleted her Twitter account due to the proliferation of pornographic AI-generated images of herself.
Ortega expressed her discomfort and disgust at being subjected to such content, particularly since she was a minor when she first encountered similar inappropriate material in the form of unsolicited explicit messages.
She stated that while AI has the potential for positive applications, such as early breast cancer detection, its use in creating and spreading harmful content is unacceptable.
2) Winona Ryder Says ‘Beetlejuice’ Role Lydia “Was Hard To Imagine” As Adult
Winona Ryder, who reprises her role as Lydia Deetz in "Beetlejuice 2", initially found it challenging to envision Lydia as an adult with a family.
The casting of Jenna Ortega as Lydia's daughter, Astrid, and Justin Theroux as her boyfriend, Rory, helped Ryder shape the character's evolution into a TV personality.
The sequel's plot sees Lydia returning to her childhood home with Astrid after her father's death, where they encounter a portal to the afterlife.
3) Guillermo del Toro Faces ‘Angry and Territorial’ Spirit in Haunted Hotel Room While Filming ‘Frankenstein’
While filming "Frankenstein" in Scotland, Guillermo del Toro chose to stay in the most haunted room of his hotel, documenting his experience on X (formerly Twitter).
Although he didn't personally witness any paranormal activity besides an "oppressive" atmosphere, del Toro felt a presence, describing it as "angry and territorial."
A crew member claimed to have seen someone outside the second-story window of the room, adding to the eerie events surrounding del Toro's stay.
4) China Box Office: ‘Alien: Romulus’ Becomes Hollywood’s Second Biggest Film of 2024
"Alien: Romulus" has achieved a successful second weekend in Chinese theaters, earning $19.7 million and bringing its total earnings to $73.7 million.
This success makes it the second highest-grossing Hollywood film in China this year, only surpassed by "Godzilla v Kong."
The film's performance is notable for exceeding the box office ceilings of other Hollywood releases in China this year, such as "Kung Fu Panda 4" and "Dune 2."
5) Star Wars Outlaws Review: The Force Is Strong With This One
A New Kind of Hero: Star Wars Outlaws introduces Kay Vess, a rookie thief who becomes the galaxy's most wanted. Unlike previous protagonists, she's not a Jedi or a famous bounty hunter, making her a relatable character exploring a vast universe.
A Dynamic Open World: The game features five distinct planets, each with bustling cities, sprawling landscapes, and surrounding space to explore. Players can engage in activities like racing, gambling, and bounty hunting, with their choices impacting their reputation with different factions.
Freedom to Play Your Way: Outlaws emphasizes player choice. You can customize your ship, speeder, and blaster, and develop Kay's abilities based on your preferred playstyle, whether it's stealth or all-out action.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Back from Vegas!
I mentioned this on the Community tab on the YouTube Channel (guys, please make sure to check out the Community tab once in a while) yesterday but I’ll repeat it here… the channel just passed 350 million views. Clearly a milestone I never thought we’d hit. So thank you to everyone for making that happen!
Just a reminder to subscribe to the podcast feed so the audio version of the show will be there for you on days you can’t sit in front of a YouTube video!
The Batman Beyond crew did great on Friday! Thanks for all you do.