Let me start off by saying I’m a big fan of the science fiction series remake, Battlestar Galactica (or BSG as its referred to by its viewers) by Ron Moore and David Eick. The first two seasons of this show were a brilliant demonstration of the fact that science fiction is not about futuristic technology or ships flying around in space; rather, it is an examination of human drama, character conflicts and motivations set against an alternate reality.

Oh sure, BSG has gone on to create a new stylistic look – in particular the use of camera movements for the space scenes that creates the illusion of a real camera operator floating in space trying to capture all the action while staying out of the way. But those who really get what the show’s strength is know that it’s the multi-dimensional characters and the complexities of their relationships to one another. Of course, the show also has a tendency to pull off some wicked mind fraks on the audience (frak, for those who are unfamiliar with the show, is a series-based euphemism for a contemporary profanity word. I’m sure you can figure out which one). Certainly one of the other key hallmarks of BSG is that you could never assume anything about its story lines since many of those conventional storytelling ruses or plot devices used these days would invariably be taken to the curb and tossed – when you least expect it. Click here to continue reading »”To Moore and Eick: Please Don’t Screw This One Up”