BSG: FAVORITE MOMENTS

Now that the great Battlestar Galactica is in my hands in its completion (season 4.5 is out on DVD now), I feel as though the show is actually over; even after the March finale, there was that lingering anticipation for the forthcoming box set and its myriad of bonus features, commentaries and gloriously extended episodes. With that release in my posession and only The Plan (for which I have only a passing interest) on the horizon, Battlestar is, in my heart at least, over.

So I feel like a list is in order. As I've listened to the soundtrack for season 4 the last few days (available now in a 2-disc set), I've been reminded of so many wonderful moments from the last season by Bear McCreary's beautiful score. The music for Apollo's farewell, Laura running, Starback at the piano, Gaeta's lament; they all trigger such gut emotional reactions from me (not gonna lie, I cried in the car the other day when one of these queued up - wont tell you which one, though) that are obviously tied to the scenes, but are also stirring on their own.

I'm compiling a list of my own, but I want you, dear reader, to submit yours. What are your favorite moments from the entire series? I'll probably post a list of 10, but don't feel obligated to match that number. Please, however, feel obligated to actually post something. I see that little Hits counter move up whenever I post something so I know you're out there.

Brief Thoughts on Random Bullshit

Here's a quickie, but reviews of MOON, THE HURT LOCKER and PUBLIC ENEMIES are in the works.

First of all, please don't see Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen. Don't go despite bad reviews, even if only to satisfy your curiosity - trust me, you really aren't THAT curious. Don't give them your money. Hell, don't even download a bootleg of the thing - aside from the illegality of it, you'll be giving them your time. The thing has made over $300 million domestically so a second sequel is all but guaranteed. Please, please, please, don't encourage them.

Also, it appears as though Fox is pursuing replacements for voice-actors Katy Segal, John Dimaggio and Billy West for the forthcoming season of Futurama. This is a real heart breaker; my elation at news of the show's resurrection is all but totally dashed. Those three actors are irreplaceable to people who watched and loved the show (I came to it ashamedly quite late on DVD, but still love it dearly). This is lame.

The Emmy nominations are out, and again it seems the the people who award excellence in television don't seem to watch very much of it. Battlestar Galactica was again all but shut out, with nominations only for directing (Michael Rymer for the series finale "Daybreak, part 2," and quite deservedly) and for their pre-4.5 webisodes. Meanwhile, Mad Men and 30 Rock each snagged four writing nominations of the total five in their respective categories and, most offensively of all, Family Guy got a nod for best animated program. Seriously, Emmy's, you gotta spread the love around a little bit, but never, ever to Family Guy.