Warehouse 13 on Syfy - Page 6

Not to infect yet another thread, but BSG is *not* SciFi ... it is Theology 101 disguised as SciFi.

LOL Good call!

I kept thinking about your post as it relates to the term "Native American creation myths" used on the most recent episode of WH13. Battlestar Galactica probably would not have proven so popular had they come right out and called it "sci-fi looks at the Judeo-Christian creation myth," but BSG's take on polytheism, monotheism and creationism is similar to what's implied in the WH13 comments about Native American "creation myths."

Disclaimer: I'm making no judgments about Judaism, Christianity, religion, science or art. I'm not claiming that the creators of BSG are anti-Jew or anti-Christian, nor that the makers of WH13 are anti-Native American. As a person of faith and a sci-fi fan, I simply find the concepts sociologically interesting, and, incidentally, altogether appropriate as subject matter for science fiction.

Too bad I feel as though my disclaimer needs to be as long as my original post on the topic.

^ Actually quite appropriate.

We usually wind up in a minefield when a TV show (or movie for that matter) touches on theology (apparently "supernatural" is OK however). We butt against forum rules about discussing religion (a wise policy) versus trying to discuss the content in a non-threatening way.

Of course, for some people the very concept of a "god" is threatening. Generally speaking, as long as people take the high road and don't get into unwinnable arguments concerning deities or non-existence of same, discussions can be enlightening and enjoyable.

As for the last episode of WH13, I thought they did a fine job of taking one view of "How Things Are" and used to to tell a fairly interesting story.

LOL ... and for others, the mere suggestion that there might not be a "god" is even more threatening ... they've even been known to torture, maim and kill people who would dare to suggest such heresy.

Okay, okay. Religious arguments on all three sides of the issue -- duly noted. I suspect a discussion forum which actually focuses on discussion of religious issues would be a better venue for the continuing of that debate.

^ Actually, no. AVS isn't the place to discuss dogma, catma or grandma. There are other forums for that.

The problem we typically run into is when an appropriate subject like an HD TV show, movie or blu ray touches on "religious" themes.

As long as people remain civil and respectful of different beliefs, and it doesn't degenerate into adolescent name calling or other attacks the thread will typically not get locked. However it is a slippery slope that ends in a minefield populated by blindfolded people on pogo sticks.

I just watched "History of the World, Part 1". The Inquistition show number is very entertaining. So, as long as you treat heresy with a bit of dancing and singing I think we'll be ok.

Well you know what they say: "Nobody expects the Spanish Inquisition!"

PS: "Always look on the bright side of life ... "

Or even;

"Every sperm is sacred!"

Finally got around to watching last week's episode. Thanks to fake wrestling, the show started 5 minutes late and hence I missed the last 5 minutes of the show. Thankfully they'll air it again tomorrow before the new episode.

Yes, all of a sudden, Warehouse 13 is now starting WAY late because of wrestling, really ticked me off. Have to remember to extend the record now.

Out of curiosity, why are you guys watching the replay? The first run episode comes on before wrestling and then is replayed again after wrestling and again after Eureka on Friday nights and then again the next week before the new episode. Possibly several other times during the week, but the above airings seem to happen every week.

Maybe they had a recording conflict. I usually record the early version, but my recording last week was bumped to the late airing because of a conflict. I had the same issue they had with the late airing.

Yah, I grab the first run episode and I do not get a delay.

Another solid episode these week, and a new "villain". Interesting back information about Artie's past.

SFX in the airport caught me off guard. That sword really was sharp!

That was pretty cool, but they didn't quite explain how to un-split the light, drawing the sword the other direction doesn't really make sense.

^ I guess that's just the way magical swords work!

Variety

Good to hear, I hope they do up it to 20 episodes eventually,I'm also hoping they keep Eureka going.

Great news on the renewal!

It isn't surprising, but it is good news nonetheless.

Agreed, it has definitely been a slam dunk as far as renewal since about the 2nd show. It would be nice if they could keep us in some kind of SciFi scripted show(1 or 2) a week throughout the year, .

It was good to see "Robin Colcord" as the new villain. Also happy to read SyFy picked this up for another year. I find myself really enjoying this show.

A "Cheers" reference. One of my all time favorites.

Yeah, without Warehouse 13 and Eureka, this summer would be a real sci fi wasteland. I'd like to see more Claudia. The ensemble is sorta small and the show would work even better with more supporting characters.

It was sorta odd that Claudia wasnt in this episode at all and we only got a passing reference as to why ("she's out"). It makes me wonder if this episode was shot before she was brought on board. She adds a lot to the show and it's a wonder to me that she's still listed as a guest star but Simon Reynolds has his name in the opening credits...Who is that anyways? the Secret Svc boss? He can be written out of the show anytime now.

If could also be that the Allison Scagliotti is only contracted for a certain number of episodes.

Could be, but I remember reading an interview or 2 that sounded as though she was a permanent cast addition. She's the 4th cast member listed at the official site (behind Eddie, Joanne and Saul but ahead of Leena, the Secret Svc guy and Mrs. Fredericks) so I dunno what to make of her absence last ep.

Oh well, it wasn't a huge deal but I certainly feel that she makes the ensemble stronger as a whole so I hope she's in more eps than she isn't.

I'm sorry: I didn't make myself clear: What I was saying was that perhaps Allison Scagliotti is only contracted for a certain number of episodes per season. For example, Erica Durance has been a regular cast member of Smallville since Season 5 (after appearing only as a guest star in Season 4), but she only appeared in about 13 episodes per season, from Seasons 5 through 8. (She'll appear in 18 of the episodes next season.)

From what I can tell (don't quote me on this), Allison Scagliotti is only supposed to appear in 8 of the 13 episodes this season.

That's one way that television series keep costs in control, by having some supporting cast members only appear (and therefore only get paid for) a portion of the episodes.