Comments on: Sci-Fi Season Premiere Scorecard http://cinemagogue.com/2007/09/29/sci-fi-season-premiere-scorecard/ redefining entertainment Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:16:03 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Wendy http://cinemagogue.com/2007/09/29/sci-fi-season-premiere-scorecard/comment-page-1/#comment-121 Wendy Mon, 08 Oct 2007 05:40:27 +0000 http://voxpopnetwork.com/cinemagogue/2007/09/29/sci-fi-season-premiere-scorecard%e2%80%a6/#comment-121 Smallville is the only show I am familiar with in that listing, and I must admit that I am quite the fan. So much so, that during a recent visit to Seattle, Washington (I'm from Australia), my friend NJ took me to Canada where we were fortunate enough to visit both the Clova Cinema (aka: The Talon) and the Kent Farm. Anyway, regarding Smallville's storylines, etc, I remember reading a comment that said "The writers tried to please everyone, and ended up pleasing no one." There is probably some truth to that. As much I still enjoy the show, I have been disappointed with the recent increase of teen angst. And yet there are those who love all the teen angst stuff, and would probably be disappointed if they removed it all. So I guess my question is...How does one create a show that appeals to every individual's taste? I ask this because Smallville is one of the shows that doesn't seem to fit into one particular genre. So I am wondering if a show like Smallville is more at risk of losing their audience (or part of) then a show that is file under one main genre? In the meantime, you may enjoy reading the comics on the following site (if you haven't already). http://www.off-screenville.com/lanarama/archives/000003.html PS. I'm not sure if we're allowed to include links to other sites in our post. So please feel free to remove the above link if necessary. Smallville is the only show I am familiar with in that listing, and I must admit that I am quite the fan. So much so, that during a recent visit to Seattle, Washington (I’m from Australia), my friend NJ took me to Canada where we were fortunate enough to visit both the Clova Cinema (aka: The Talon) and the Kent Farm.

Anyway, regarding Smallville’s storylines, etc, I remember reading a comment that said “The writers tried to please everyone, and ended up pleasing no one.” There is probably some truth to that. As much I still enjoy the show, I have been disappointed with the recent increase of teen angst. And yet there are those who love all the teen angst stuff, and would probably be disappointed if they removed it all.

So I guess my question is…How does one create a show that appeals to every individual’s taste? I ask this because Smallville is one of the shows that doesn’t seem to fit into one particular genre. So I am wondering if a show like Smallville is more at risk of losing their audience (or part of) then a show that is file under one main genre?

In the meantime, you may enjoy reading the comics on the following site (if you haven’t already).

http://www.off-screenville.com/lanarama/archives/000003.html

PS. I’m not sure if we’re allowed to include links to other sites in our post. So please feel free to remove the above link if necessary.

]]> By: Pastor James Harleman http://cinemagogue.com/2007/09/29/sci-fi-season-premiere-scorecard/comment-page-1/#comment-120 Pastor James Harleman Wed, 03 Oct 2007 19:31:31 +0000 http://voxpopnetwork.com/cinemagogue/2007/09/29/sci-fi-season-premiere-scorecard%e2%80%a6/#comment-120 Apologies, Matt... I think. In an era of series on DVD, it raises new questions about spoilers and if there is an acceptable age of a series where this does or does not become faux pas. Traditionally, one wouldn't think twice about casually commenting on an old series' distinctives nearly two decades later (a la Twin Peaks). Is it wrong to mention who shot J.R. on Dallas, or whether or not The Fugitive ever caught the One-Armed Man (from the series, not the movie)? I know it wouldn't be prudent to casually drop "Lost" spoilers, but can we comment on whether or not Gilligan got off his island? Some things are spoiled by time and their own franchise as well... watching the ending of Star Trek II is only so poignant now that we know that Star Trek III is called "The Search for Spock" as well as noting certain characters appearing on The Next Generation. Also, the episode where Jack Bauer is "killed" in an early season is kind of mitigated by the fact that we know he's now been in 6 and headed for 7. Trust me, I'm happy you're interested in Twin Peaks, and bummed this may dampen some of it for you, but you've raised a curious etiquette question for debate. Apologies, Matt… I think. In an era of series on DVD, it raises new questions about spoilers and if there is an acceptable age of a series where this does or does not become faux pas. Traditionally, one wouldn’t think twice about casually commenting on an old series’ distinctives nearly two decades later (a la Twin Peaks). Is it wrong to mention who shot J.R. on Dallas, or whether or not The Fugitive ever caught the One-Armed Man (from the series, not the movie)? I know it wouldn’t be prudent to casually drop “Lost” spoilers, but can we comment on whether or not Gilligan got off his island? Some things are spoiled by time and their own franchise as well… watching the ending of Star Trek II is only so poignant now that we know that Star Trek III is called “The Search for Spock” as well as noting certain characters appearing on The Next Generation. Also, the episode where Jack Bauer is “killed” in an early season is kind of mitigated by the fact that we know he’s now been in 6 and headed for 7. Trust me, I’m happy you’re interested in Twin Peaks, and bummed this may dampen some of it for you, but you’ve raised a curious etiquette question for debate.

]]> By: Matt http://cinemagogue.com/2007/09/29/sci-fi-season-premiere-scorecard/comment-page-1/#comment-119 Matt Wed, 03 Oct 2007 17:07:12 +0000 http://voxpopnetwork.com/cinemagogue/2007/09/29/sci-fi-season-premiere-scorecard%e2%80%a6/#comment-119 Wow, I must say that I am a bit saddened and troubled by something I read above. I have never seen Twin Peaks and have recently added it to my netflix. Unfortunately the murder mystery has been ruined by one of the Parenthesized statements above. I usually avoid spoilers, but did not expect to read a Twin Peaks spoiler in this Sci-fi scorecard article. Wow, I must say that I am a bit saddened and troubled by something I read above. I have never seen Twin Peaks and have recently added it to my netflix. Unfortunately the murder mystery has been ruined by one of the Parenthesized statements above. I usually avoid spoilers, but did not expect to read a Twin Peaks spoiler in this Sci-fi scorecard article.

]]> By: Aaron W http://cinemagogue.com/2007/09/29/sci-fi-season-premiere-scorecard/comment-page-1/#comment-118 Aaron W Tue, 02 Oct 2007 17:17:56 +0000 http://voxpopnetwork.com/cinemagogue/2007/09/29/sci-fi-season-premiere-scorecard%e2%80%a6/#comment-118 Its part of the cycle. It happens every decade or so. Fantasy/Comic Book/Sci-Fi shows come to the forefront at the expense of Doctor/Detective/Courtroom shows. Aside from Soap Operas, which have cleverly been integrated into almost ALL shows sticom and drama, I don't think there is any other kind of tv program. And I would suspect that this integration is the biggest change that we have seen in TV since its inception. They have all been done before. Case in point: Lost is Gilligans Island (actually it is very much a rehash of an old short lived Aaron Spelling show called "The New People"). We are simply at the top of the sci-fi cycle. Post star wars you couln't swing a lightsabre on network TV without hitting a superhero, alien or starfighter. So it happens again. Its part of the cycle. It happens every decade or so. Fantasy/Comic Book/Sci-Fi shows come to the forefront at the expense of Doctor/Detective/Courtroom shows. Aside from Soap Operas, which have cleverly been integrated into almost ALL shows sticom and drama, I don’t think there is any other kind of tv program. And I would suspect that this integration is the biggest change that we have seen in TV since its inception. They have all been done before. Case in point: Lost is Gilligans Island (actually it is very much a rehash of an old short lived Aaron Spelling show called “The New People”). We are simply at the top of the sci-fi cycle. Post star wars you couln’t swing a lightsabre on network TV without hitting a superhero, alien or starfighter. So it happens again.

]]> By: Les Dancer http://cinemagogue.com/2007/09/29/sci-fi-season-premiere-scorecard/comment-page-1/#comment-117 Les Dancer Tue, 02 Oct 2007 12:26:03 +0000 http://voxpopnetwork.com/cinemagogue/2007/09/29/sci-fi-season-premiere-scorecard%e2%80%a6/#comment-117 I think you were right on most counts. I have enjoyed the last 2 seasons of smallvile. I think they could have had less 90210 type drama and more action. They can lose Lois already. They probably should have wrapped last season with this years premier and went on hiatus with Clark training in his fortress of solitude. I dont know why they are so hesitant to morph him into Superman. It would completely revitalize the series. My guess is that most of the actors dont want the typecasting. Sorry for the rant. I'm a 29 yr. old father of 3 and I sound like 10 yr. old boy. Take care and God Bless! I think you were right on most counts. I have enjoyed the last 2 seasons of smallvile. I think they could have had less 90210 type drama and more action. They can lose Lois already. They probably should have wrapped last season with this years premier and went on hiatus with Clark training in his fortress of solitude. I dont know why they are so hesitant to morph him into Superman. It would completely revitalize the series. My guess is that most of the actors dont want the typecasting. Sorry for the rant. I’m a 29 yr. old father of 3 and I sound like 10 yr. old boy. Take care and God Bless!

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