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RE: Re: [B7L] journeys underground
by jacquispeel＠netscape.net 28 Jan '02

28 Jan '02

"Ellynne G." <rilliara(a)juno.com> wrote: > > >On Sun, 27 Jan 2002 12:10:08 -0700 Betty Ragan <ragan(a)sdc.org> writes: >> And, switching characters, there's "Rumours," in which Avon learns >> the >> truth about Anna in a basement. Not the mention the underground >> base in >> "Terminal." Or Dorian's basement. Hmm... > >Of course, I also think Dorian's basement was a Hellmouth (as in >Sunnydale). Avon _really_ should have known better than to move in over >one of those and not expect bad things to happen on, oh, say, a weekly >basis (although summers are always strangely slow). > >Ellynne > Does Blake's base on Gauda Prime count? Jacqui -- __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com/ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/

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New B7 merchandise
by Steve Rogerson 28 Jan '02

28 Jan '02

A company called The Stamp Centre, famous for Dr Who and other genre merchandise, this week won a licence to supply a whole range of Blake's 7 merchandise and is planning on launching the range throughout this year starting from mid-February onwards. I've already seen the B7 mousmat that will be launched. Other merchandise planned includes posters, pewter ware, limited edition prints, autographed memoribillia, ceramics and moving image pens and bookmarks. They have a web site at: http://www.scificollector.co.uk/ but this doesn't have the Blake's 7 range up yet. -- cheers Steve Rogerson http://homepages.poptel.org.uk/steve.rogerson Redemption 03, 21-23 February 2003, Ashford, Kent Celebrating 25 years of Blake's 7 and 10 years of Babylon 5 http://www.smof.com/redemption

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RE: Re: [B7L] Re: Avon and child
by Sally M 28 Jan '02

28 Jan '02

Marian wrote: "He might decide to keep the child on Liberator just to annoy Orac (and Tarrant) :-)" Hey, I think Tarrant would make a more than adequate babysitter! And any bub would adore having those curls to tug at (and off) when being carried (speaking as someone whose long hair and glasses seems to act as bub-magnets). _________________________________________________________________ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com

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Re: [B7L] Re: SFX readers poll (and Animals)
by Una McCormack 28 Jan '02

28 Jan '02

Dismayed to learn that Animals is being taken in vain while I am no-mail. Read the truth at: http://www.qresearch.org.uk/personal/animals.htm. Una

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Re: [B7L] journeys underground
by Ellynne G. 27 Jan '02

27 Jan '02

On Sun, 27 Jan 2002 12:10:08 -0700 Betty Ragan <ragan(a)sdc.org> writes: > And, switching characters, there's "Rumours," in which Avon learns > the > truth about Anna in a basement. Not the mention the underground > base in > "Terminal." Or Dorian's basement. Hmm... Of course, I also think Dorian's basement was a Hellmouth (as in Sunnydale). Avon _really_ should have known better than to move in over one of those and not expect bad things to happen on, oh, say, a weekly basis (although summers are always strangely slow). Ellynne ________________________________________________________________ GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/.

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Unlikely occupations
by jacquispeel＠netscape.net 27 Jan '02

27 Jan '02

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Re: SFX readers poll (and Animals)
by Mel Saxby 27 Jan '02

27 Jan '02

> Animals does seem to be at the bottom of a lot of people's lists, mine > included. The only scene I really like is the one where Avon bursts into > Justin's base and boots a chair across the room, and then skids on a piece > of debris on the floor. And that apparently was a genuine blooper they left in. > I agree 100% with Marian about the glycolene ballast tank scene - the > two 'superior' Alphas ganging up on the convenient, easily bullied Delta. I > hate Avon's behaviour in 'Animals', even though I know it mainly stems from > the emotional difficulties he's going through at the time. That still isn't > much of an excuse, and they can't even be bothered to thank Vila, or to give > him a decent drink afterwards. But when did anyone but Blake ever thank poor Vila, even after a rescue? It's no wonder Vila had emotional problems of his own. I'm amazed he didn't drink more than he did. Sad but true. Vila is put upon by just about everyonr, but at least Blake shows some respect for him. Mel --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.313 / Virus Database: 174 - Release Date: 1/2/02

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Re: Og
by Steve Rogerson 27 Jan '02

27 Jan '02

Dana wrote: "Should you venture to Louise & Simon's, DO NOT READ any thread involving Og." Oi, the Og threads are fun. Louise & Simon's bulletin boards is at: http://www.blakes-7.uklinux.net/phpBB/ Go give your views on Og. -- cheers Steve Rogerson http://homepages.poptel.org.uk/steve.rogerson Redemption 03, 21-23 February 2003, Ashford, Kent Celebrating 25 years of Blake's 7 and 10 years of Babylon 5 http://www.smof.com/redemption

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SFX readers poll (and Animals)
by Mel Saxby 27 Jan '02

27 Jan '02

Marian wrote: I think the trouble with 'Animals' is that is lacks any humour (I can't see anything funny in the way they're all ganging up to make poor Vila do the dirty job). All other episodes have these moments that make you smile and forget any bad plots / sexism / overacting etc. Animals has no humour at all and it's that factor that makes the episode so unwatchable for me. Animals does seem to be at the bottom of a lot of people's lists, mine included. The only scene I really like is the one where Avon bursts into Justin's base and boots a chair across the room, and then skids on a piece of debris on the floor. I think it had the potential of being a very good episode, but somehow the elements didn't gel in the way they should have. I believe Peter Byrne, the actor who played Justin, wanted to play the part somewhat differently from what we see in the episode - at the time he was well known in 'Dixon of Dock Green', and felt he should make his character substantially different from his usual screen image. Also, there were some production problems which hampered development. I did think the 'brainwashing' scene was badly handled, too - it was far too quick and easy to be convincing. Granted, Dayna is a young woman, quite likely still impressionable, and the level of mind-alteration was probably intended to be short-lived and superficial, but it still didn't work at all for me. (It's been commented on before, if I remember the archives rightly, that Josette Simon herself didn't act the scene well. I'd be inclined to agree, but to give the girl some credit, as she was only a couple of years out of RADA at the time, and B7 was basically her first job). I agree 100% with Marian about the glycolene ballast tank scene - the two 'superior' Alphas ganging up on the convenient, easily bullied Delta. I hate Avon's behaviour in 'Animals', even though I know it mainly stems from the emotional difficulties he's going through at the time. That still isn't much of an excuse, and they can't even be bothered to thank Vila, or to give him a decent drink afterwards. Mel --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.313 / Virus Database: 174 - Release Date: 1/2/02

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Re: [B7L] Re: SFX readers poll
by Marian de Haan 27 Jan '02

27 Jan '02

Nico wrote: >'Animals' on the other hand is the only B7 ep I fast-forwarded.< I think the trouble with 'Animals' is that is lacks any humour (I can't see anything funny in the way they're all ganging up to make poor Vila do the dirty job). All other episodes have these moments that make you smile and forget any bad plots / sexism / overacting etc. Animals has no humour at all and it's that factor that makes the episode so unwatchable for me. Marian

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