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So Say We All: The Battlestar Galactica Blog Carnival, Ed. 4.5.9

March 17th, 2009 | by | battlestar galactica, blog carnival, so say we all

Mar
17

Everyone, it seems, felt as if they were in a holding pattern this week, with a really good ep of Battlestar Galactica that was totally just the first hour of the end, and answered really nothing at all.

The biggest question seemed to be what the point of the flashbacks was, though the consensus was that they were quite good, whether or not they were necessary.

I would like to make this comment about the Baltar flashbacks – I think that Caprica Six was so solicitus toward Julius Baltar for more than one reason. I think she saw solving that problem as a way to get on Gaius’ good side, and that was vital. But she was, indeed, taken with Julius, despite his crudeness. Was it a matter of having a respect for one’s parents, parents whom Six did not know but, somehow, deep down, knew she had and had respect for?

Or, and this is TOTALLY speculative and I have no reason to think it other than I’m trying to figure it all out, is Julius some frakked up version of Daniel and Six knows on some level that he’s important and should be taken care of? There’s been some speculation in the blogosphere that Kara and Gaius could be brother and sister, both children of Daniel. I find it hard to believe that Julius could actually be Daniel, but don’t forget that Daniel disappeared from Kara’s life when she was quite young, and there were multiple copies of all the “new” skinjobs.

There are a zillion reasons none of this makes sense, but that doesn’t necessarily mean anything in the broader scope of BSG.

Oh, and just one more thing: way back when, Ron Moore told Mo Ryan that the ruined Earth WAS indeed our Earth. Not some other Earth. It’s Earth. There’s no Earth they’re suddenly going to discover.

They have found Earth. This is the Earth that the 13th Colony discovered, they christened it Earth. They found Earth.

And with that, I give you the penultimate So Say We All: The Battlestar Galactica Blog Carnival.

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So Say We All: The Battlestar Galactica Blog Carnival, Ed. 4.5.8

March 10th, 2009 | by | battlestar galactica, blog carnival, so say we all

Mar
10

I just realized the other day that I am going to MISS the final two hours of Battlestar Galactica when it airs because I’m going to be on an airplane to Italy.

Yeah, you read right. And the way Hulu’s been airing the last few episodes, they’re not available online for eight days after the original airdate. So what does that mean? Well, it could actually mean no BSG blog from me for more than a week after the LAST TWO HOURS EVER of Battlestar Galactica airs.

It’s like a cosmic joke being played on me. Sigh. I know, I really have no right to complain, it’s not as if I’m going to prison or, say, Des Moines, but still …

Anyway, this episode had mixed reviews, but I really enjoyed liked appreciated it. It’s hard to say I enjoyed or liked something that was so gut-wrenching, but I definitely appreciated it.

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So Say We All: The Battlestar Galactica Blog Carnival, Ed. 4.5.7

March 3rd, 2009 | by | battlestar galactica, blog carnival, so say we all

Mar
03

And so we move one step closer to the end.

The fandom seems a bit split by Someone to Watch Over Me, with some believing it advanced our knowledge of what, exactly, is going on and others wondering what the frak they were watching. I started more in the camp of the latter, but with time and pondering, I’m more convinced that we learned a heckuva lot, though I’m still not sure exactly what.

OK, so I’ll just let you read what others had to say, in this week’s edition of the blog carnival:

First off, Tru presents BSG – 7 down, 3 to go posted at True Science Fiction. He points out that now Starbuck also has a head person, the piano player who may or may not be her father (but at the very least represents him). Does that mean she’s a hybrid?

Norman Doering presents Battlestar Galactica: “Someone to Watch Over Me” posted at A Blog from Hell. He outlines the two main storylines and has some interesting thoughts about the musical score and links to Bear McCreary’s excellent blog. As usual, Norman has some excellent turns of phrase, such as “exposition dump-itis.”

Ms. SP presents There’s a Somebody I’m Longing to See posted at Ms. Smarty Pants Know It All. She watched the episode a second time immediately after it ended its first run-through, even though she still isn’t quite sure what happened. But Starbuck and Tyrol, she realizes, were both faced with mirages.

Kenneth Hynek presents Someone to Watch Over Hera & Starbuck posted at Kenneth Hynek. All I can say is, wow. Lots of good stuff here, so here’s what he had to say by way of introduction: ” I was reminded, watching “Someone to Watch Over Me,” of an earlier “Starbuck“-themed episode, which (not coincidentally?) came near the end of one of the show’s seasons (its third). Of course, I’m speaking about “Maelstrom,” in which Kara has to confront one of her personal demons — her relationship with her mother — before she can pursue her destiny to its next stage. This episode puts her through a similar situation, albeit without the apparition of Leoben Conoy guiding her through it; this time, however, the demon she’s confronting is her relationship with her father. ”

Erika presents Battlestar Galactica – “Deadlock” posted at Seriality. She hated Deadlock, as did many in fandom, though I actually liked it. Her reasons are well spelled out, though. But one thing: The last 3 (D’Anna) decided to stay beind on the nuked Earth. She’s done. That was the last episode Lucy Lawless filmed.

Roberta presents BSG So Say We All Blog Carnival – I have a new theory! posted at CouchSlobs – A Monument To Human Idleness. Roberta is on the “Daniel is Starbuck’s father” train, and I’m with her.

Nina presents Battlestar Galactica Season 4.5 Epi. 17: Someone to Watch Over Me posted at Blog It Out Bitch. As usual, Nina points out some of the best lines in the episode, including Tigh’s oh-so-appropriate “What the frak?!” when Kara is playing The Final Four Theme (which Bear McCreary describes as pretty much All Along the Watchtower, but different).

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So Say We All: The Battlestar Galactica Blog Carnival, Ed. 4.5.6

February 24th, 2009 | by | battlestar galactica, blog carnival, so say we all

Feb
24

In blogging last week about BSG, I ignored a huge part of the episode, as I got rather wrapped up in the whole “Ellen Tigh really is as crazy as she seemed, but I love it” part of things.

Don’t worry, lots of Baltar goodness to go around in this week’s carnival, but I thought I’d share some things I’ve been musing on:

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Baltar is crazy. Like a fox. He quickly sees that control of his cult has been all but wrested from him. But the ladies still have an eye for our brilliant, possibly insane, doctor, and he has a last chance to get it back.

All he needs to do is appeal to their inner sense of strength. And if that doesn’t work, their desire to have bigger guns than the bad guys. That should do the trick.

Head Six is still totally in on the game. What does that mean? We know that some of the Final Five had visions that preceded the blowing up of Earth, etc., so what does that mean for Baltar? We know that he has some sort of strange connection to the Cylons, but what is it? Is he perhaps a hybrid? And why does Caprica Six hallucinate Baltar?

And, is Baltar and his merry band of insane women going to become the new militia? Sort of the National Guard, if you will? And I simply must ask this (as did, I think, EVERYone else watching the show): WTF did he say to Adama/Roslin/Lee to convince them to give him the big guns? I mean, really?

Anyway, there’s a lot to get to here, lots of entries, so let me get started:

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So Say We All: The Battlestar Galactica Blog Carnival, Ed. 4.5.5

February 17th, 2009 | by | battlestar galactica, blog carnival, so say we all

Feb
17

I don’t think I need to repeat how fantastic I thought Friday’s ep was, so I’m not gonna say much here. Let’s just get into the week’s

submissions, no? (I can’t believe there are only five episodes left!!!!!) By the way, if after reading all this, you still want more, head over to Mo Ryan’s blog at the Chicago Tribune and check out her Q&A with the writers. We will find out what Starbuck is and we’ll get more Boomer. Oh, and the devastation on Earth was, indeed, the result of a Cylon Civil War.

Nina presents Battlestar Galactica Season 4.5 Epi. 15: No Exit posted at Blog It Out Bitch. She has a very interesting theory about Starbuck that actually makes more sense than mine. Be sure to check out the pre- and post-episode questions. Amazing how many questions the ep actually did answer.

Tru presents BSG – 5 down, 5 to go posted at True Science Fiction. John/Cavil’s rebellion against the Final Five is very much the stuff of nightmares for every parent of a teenager, he notes.

Norman Doering presents A few Pieces of a Puzzle posted at A Blog from Hell. “In a way,” he says, “Ellen Tigh is our Doctor Frankenstein and Cavil is her monster. The others making up the final five are apparently just a collection of Igors.”

Jayson Peters presents “Battlestar Galactica: No Exit” — It’s all coming together posted at Nerdvana. He points out that Ellen Tigh wasn’t the Final Cylon after all, and that Moore & Eick were all tricky on us, hiding a No. 7.

Ms. Smarty Pants presents Hell is Clunky Exposition posted at Ms. Smarty Pants Know It All. Not a fan of the exposition dump (as Norman, above, called the episode), Ms. SP still found there to be some interesting answers, not least of which is that the Final Five all had “head angels” like Baltar has. Hmmm. What the frak does that mean, though???

Roberta presents BSG So Say We All Blog Carnival – brainfry anyone? posted at CouchSlobs – A Monument To Human Idleness. She managed to pull her frazzled brain together enough to ponder Daniel (and express relief that my urgent cries of WHY IS SHARON NO. 8??? were finally answered) and express rather interesting thoughts about the Cylons’ desire to be more human.

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carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our
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So Say We All: The Battlestar Galactica Blog Carnival, Ed. 4.5.4

February 10th, 2009 | by | battlestar galactica, blog carnival, so say we all

Feb
10

Everyone knows I continue to be utterly amazed at the amazingness of these final episodes. I’m loving the blog carnival this time around, because it’s great to read what others are thinking.

So let’s just dive right in:

Norman Doering presents What scales? Blood, yes, lots of blood, but no scales, posted at A Blog from Hell, saying, “Instead of giving condemned prisoners last rites, on Galactica the atheistic crew talk to Baltar not about their sins, but about their lives overall. It gives the concept of confession a whole new meaning.” He also offers the reader background music to listen to while reading his post. He’s very relieved the mutiny’s over so we can get back to the important questions at hand.

Ms. Smarty Pants presents This Is Supposed to Feel Like a Victory Right?, posted at Ms. Smarty Pants Know It All, saying, “There’s no way to pick a theme so a list it is.” I really like her analysis of both Gaeta and Zarek. Very interesting, particularly Gaeta’s. And she also references this excellent piece by Mo Ryan from the Chicago Tribune, in which Richard Hatch (who played Apollo in the original series) explains Zarek.

Audra presents BSG – 4 down, 6 to go, posted at True Science Fiction. She was so stunned by the episode that she headed straight to the computer to jot down her thoughts. We go down the rabbit hole with her. Interesting question she raises about Starbuck.

Nina presents Battlestar Galactica Season 4.5 Epi. 14: Blood on the Scales, posted at Blog It Out Bitch. She agrees with me that Mary McDonnell needs an Emmy, that Gaeta is somewhat of a tragic figure (though he still got what he deserved) and that Adama is IT.

Roberta presents BSG ruminations posted at CouchSlobs – A Monument To Human Idleness. She, well, ruminates, on the episode. I, too, had expected either Roslin or Adama to die, because that’s just what this show would do. I, too, wonder if Anders died, and if he didn’t, if he could still resurrect, as it appears Ellen will do/has done. She wants to know what one big question you have that you want answered. Me? Why Sharon is model Number 8, when the “new” Cylons only have seven models. Huh? Riddle me this, Batman!

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So Say We All: The Battlestar Galactica Blog Carnival, Ed. 4.5.3

February 3rd, 2009 | by | battlestar galactica, blog carnival, so say we all

Feb
03

Friday’s episode was perhaps the finest ever for Battlestar Galactica – in part because it was absolutely the bleakest.

Because we have a mere seven episodes left, and we know this show doesn’t go in for the happy endings, who knows what’s going to happen. We know Adama makes it to this Friday’s episode, but will they kill him? Totally could happen.

I truly looked forward to everyone’s reviews this week because there was so much to consider.

Norman Doering presents Battlestar Galactica: “The Oath” posted at A Blog from Hell, saying, “This has happened before… In fact, this is the third mutiny. Come on, if even your robots can’t follow orders like robots and rebel on you, why would you treat people like robots?” And he points out that despite this being excellently drawn, it has left us at least one episode less in which to answer the questions raised by the existence of Cylons that are at least 2,000 years old.

Audra presents BSG – 3 down, 8 to go posted at True Science Fiction. She gives voice to many of the same questions the rest of us watching had, not least of all, “Is Adama dead?”

Roberta presents BSG So Say We All Blog carnival returns posted at CouchSlobs – A Monument To Human Idleness. The key to the show right now, Roberta rightly points out, has shifted from the “riddle” of the last Cylon to something far more important and compelling – what will humanity do now? Will it collapse in on itself and destroy those who’ve kept them alive for so long or will it join with those who destroyed the colonies and find a better path, together?

Ms. Smarty Pants presents Smiles in the Middle of Chaos posted at Ms. Smarty Pants Know It All, saying, “It was an episode in which most of the characters returned to form.” I smiled when I read her comment about Starbuck, that she functions best when the world around her is as crazy as she is – truth.

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So Say We All: The Battlestar Galactica Blog Carnival, Ed. 4.5.2

January 27th, 2009 | by | battlestar galactica, blog carnival, so say we all

Jan
27

With only eight episodes left ever of this fabulous show, there’s not much time to waste. Though Friday’s installment didn’t have a lot of action, it advanced many elements toward their painful conculsions.

One thing I didn’t realize at the time was that Ron Moore directed the episode, his first time in the four years he’s co-run the show with David Eick.

And so we round up the action in this week’s blog carnival:

Audra was glad the show finally addressed little Nicky’s parentage and why no one was making a big deal about his half-Cylon-ness, in BSG Countdown- 2 down, 8 to go posted at True Science Fiction.

Norman Doering laments the import given to the Zarek storyline, believing there are more important things to resolve, in Battlestar Galactica: “The Disquiet That Follows My Soul” posted at A Blog from Hell. Norman says, ” Well, it seems Adm. Adama and Apollo are being ignorant and authoritarian pricks. They are not telling people everything they know.”

Ms. Smarty Pants charts the important points of “Disquiet” in This Is Not a Show for the Addle-Minded posted at Ms. Smarty Pants Know It All.

Nina recaps the episode in the only way she can – with style and … attitude, in  Battlestar Galactica Season 4.5 Epi 12: The Disquiet That Follows My Soul posted at Blog It Out Bitch. I personally agree with her assessment of how Adama is likely to react when he finds out the truth about Gaeta.

That concludes this edition. Submit your blog article to the next edition of so say we all using our carnival submission form. Past posts and future hosts can be found on our blog carnival index page.

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