The "I'm Bored" Conversation Thread

[Rigwyn]

Yes, I see. you're nuts.
Eh... that sounded wrong.... Yes, you're a sci fi nut  xD

I wouldn't mind some seriously good sci fi, but I haven't seen anything decent in quite some time. I like stuff that gets you thinking and wondering about things.  The TED channel on youtube is good for that.

[Zalya]

Apparently The Devil's Carnival is out on Netflix. I feel like Rig would like that

Here is a link to one of the songs. Be warned that it is dark, and very, very creepy. Just the way I like it http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqTQYGUhz_Y

[Rigwyn]

Oooh and it got 4 stars on Netflix. I'll have to check it out. Maybe tonight.

[Illysia]

I'm I the only one here with an aversion to dark and creepy?

If you want to think then Star Trek: The Original Series and The Next Generation are better for that. Most of the others have different focuses. However, there really hasn't been as much good Sci Fi lately, it's like corporate gave up on it so too bad for us.

Farscape is a space Opera, Firefly is a space western(so is the original star trek I might add... always throwing a punch like a bar brawl when they had phasers. ) Andromeda was one man against the universe for good (until the last season or two *cough*Seefra*cough* where it official jumped the shark).

Earth Final Conflict might have been a thinking one but I was too young at the time to remember. I just thought Taelon technology was pretty in a glowy jellyfish kind of way. I think the Alien Nation TV show might have been a thinker Sci Fi as well but again I was too young. I also think Babylon 5 might have moments of it but more of the fortune cookie kind. Again, too young and at the time I hated it; the only reason I halfway paid attention was because I liked Bruce Boxleitner's voice (and I still do... do not mind the ulterior motives >.>  <.<  >.>).

There were some other campy ones too like Cleopatra 2525. Oh the memories.

[Zalya]

I haven't seen it yet, but I've been following it off and on for a bit. Its made by the same people who did Repo; The genetic rock opera. That one is also one that you would like Rig Its all about repossessing organs in a dystopic future. Also it also has the guy who played Giles in Buffy in it singing about tearing people apart. Its wonderful

Oh, and Firefly is one of my favorite things of all time ever.

[Illysia]

I halfway considered looking into Repo but now I'm having second thoughts.

I like firefly with one exception. It's like Doctor Who, it will go deadly serious in a heartbeat and that is very jarring. I basically like Doctor Who except for the dead serious and the creepy... There are creatures in the series that I could so without. *grumbles* used to be able to walk through Garden sections in stores before that show... >.>

[Rigwyn]

Hmm... my watch list is getting longer.

What I don't like about cheap horror and sci fi is the very shallow, cliche pieces that pop up now and then which are little more than a little bit of decoration, a few stereotypical characters and a plot that could have been created by a fifth grader.

I was watching once movie the other night... I can't remember the name of it.. but it was about a few college students ( your typical party of diverse characters ) who go to a barnyard rave in the the middle of nowhere and end up getting chased by cultists with matching black cloaks and identical angry-face masks.  There was no story, no lore, no deep reason other than they like to torture and kill people because they believe it appeases satan.

Don't get me wrong, I love horror, but it needs to move me. It needs to keep me up at night - either with a giddy smile or with my feet tucked beneath me as I perch on the edge of my bed as I wonder about what terrible things DEFINITELY DO NOT lurk beneath it.

Star trek, I liked back in the day, but the made for broadcast TV stuff is a little to bland for my taste now. Its like eating potatoes and oatmeal with a glass of water, if you know what I mean.

[Zalya]

I halfway considered looking into Repo but now I'm having second thoughts.

I like firefly with one exception. It's like Doctor Who, it will go deadly serious in a heartbeat and that is very jarring. I basically like Doctor Who except for the dead serious and the creepy... There are creatures in the series that I could so without. *grumbles* used to be able to walk through Garden sections in stores before that show... >.>

I personally love when I can't decide whether to laugh or cry. I love how firefly has that conflicting emotional responce. Dr who I have had trouble getting into because of the fan base, and intimidating amount of episodes to watch.

And rig, repo itself is classified as horror but it's not really scary per say. I'd say it's more like what happens when you jam some comic books and metal music together and throw in some dark humor. 

[Rigwyn]

I might check out Repo.... Sarah Brightman is in it?  I didn't know she could act too....

Paris Hilton .... lol.  Ok, that doesn't say much for the movie. Still checking it out, though.

As for not being scary, seriously f-d up is definitely good too. Its refreshing, if you ask me.

[Zalya]

Oh it is certainly f'd up also paris Hilton is a crazy druggie. I don't think I can go into more detail about it on these forums but rest assured if you like creepy messed up movies you will probably like repo.

[Illysia]

Ok, crossing Repo off my list. 

I think Rig would like the first Dr Who episode with the Weeping Angels... I swear I never made it to the end of it. It messes with my head too much. However, I started watching Dr. Who with the 9th Doctor so I've never see the earlier stuff.

As for not being scary, seriously f-d up is definitely good too. Its refreshing, if you ask me.

I think you broke my brain Rig... seriously.


But I think you would like the original Star Trek episode "Let That Be Your Last Battlefield". It's not messed up in the twisted way you normally go, but I've never met one person that got the twist at the end before the end (without cheating. ) but it is kinda messed up with you think back on it, especially when you consider "hitting at home" application.

[Rigwyn]

I'll definitely check it out.

As for Dr. Who, I remember seeing several episodes of that when I was a kid ... like back in the late 70's. It piqued my curiosity several times but perhaps not quite enough to follow it. Some eps looked cool, others terribly boring. Then one day, my son asked me if I knew what a tardis was. I suppressed a laugh as its also slang for something outside of the show ( and something he has no knowledge of ... yet), and then surprised him with the answer. So we watched one or two episodes of some newer version of it ( Episode one of one of the newer seasons...  There was some fake-blond hottie in it. ) I have the same problem.. I feel left out knowing that they are probably making references to older episodes.. and there are way too many years of material to catch up on ... and some episodes have been lost as I understand.

As for breaking your brain, I find the glorification of evil characters and evil deeds to be most enjoyable. Perhaps its a tiny little twist of rebellion or something. Sometimes it's the, "Oh no... you CAN'T go there!" that makes it that much more enjoyable.

[Illysia]

As for breaking your brain, I find the glorification of evil characters and evil deeds to be most enjoyable. Perhaps its a tiny little twist of rebellion or something. Sometimes it's the, "Oh no... you CAN'T go there!" that makes it that much more enjoyable.

I'm too lawful good for that one to process for me.

[Rigwyn]

I don't buy that for a minute. People are heartless killers by nature - survivalists, carnivores, thieves. Look within, Illy. There's a monster hidden in there somewhere.

[Illysia]

Nah, that's just acid reflux and complaints. Now everyone definitely has complaints.