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Review: Syfy’s Caprica is something Marvelous

The new series release from Syfy is Caprica, which is a prequel to the Battlestar Galactic series. Critics have touted Caprica as one of the most intriguing and fascinating series ever released by Syfy. The series has already been released in the DVD format and it is available to the public since last year. The DVD version is uncut and unrated. On the other hand, the viewers who will tune into the TV series will be able to see a More

Got To Love It!

I watched and loved the original Battestar Galactica when I was a young one, but until recently I had no idea how good the re-imagining of this tremendous series was–I suppose I didn’t dare watch the new series, just in case it didn’t match the standards of the old one. But I think I can now safely say that both series are amazing in their own special ways. I back this up with the following, Tricia Halfer and Grace More

Battlestar females represent

One of the things I’ve really enjoyed about Battlestar Galactica is the presence of a variety of strong female characters. It’s far too common for female characters in film and television to be resigned to weak roles where they lack agency or strong motivations. I’ve noticed this particularly, I hate to say, in the science fiction genre. While obviously it’s worse amongst the older literature and films, which I suppose reflected the prevailing attitudes of the times, I think the More

Battlestar theme music

One of the things that I find myself enjoying more and more about Battlestar Galactica is the music used in the show. Battlestar’s music seems to differ from that used in other shows in that it draws on tribal- and Eastern-sounding tones and patterns, rather than the heavy reliance on melodramatic strings that seems to characterize a lot of other music. The music tends to be quite organic, relying on real instruments rather than synthesized or electronic sounds.

While the More

Battlestar!

So welcome to my breand new blog that is dedicated to everything Battlestar Galactica. I know everyone says it but I am actually the worlds biggest fan (me and a couple of friends are actually having a fight about this right now.

I have proof though, I have a cardboard cut out of Tricia Helfer in my bedroom! And how did I get it, by winning a who is the biggest fan of Battlestar Galactica contest.

So if you want more news, reviews, updates, and pictures then watch  this space!