tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20273746.post4210000110703084330..comments2023-11-05T04:45:10.017-08:00Comments on GALACTICA SITREP: Final Comic-Con Schedule Is OutLogan Gawainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04278696479800563683noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20273746.post-44703320595002780322010-07-13T18:41:25.336-07:002010-07-13T18:41:25.336-07:00I know exactly what you mean. That's what'...I know exactly what you mean. That's what's so surprising about Matthew Weiner putting his name on nearly every single episode. In contrast, our man Moore rewrote a lot of eps; Ira Steven Behr rewrote every 4400 episode along with his partner Craig Sweeney; I'd go so far as to argue that Ira Behr deserves "created by" credit on the show, considering Scott Peters couldn't write a damn. <br /><br />Chris Carter rewrote a ton; I'm not sure precisely which eps, but my sense is that he rewrote all Millennium Season 1 eps, (I don't know if you've seen that show's first season, but it's incredible) compared to later seasons when he didn't have the time and the show really nose-dived. I know for a fact that he wrote or rewrote 20 of 24 episodes in The X-Files' iconic 3rd season.<br /><br />Still, if it makes head writers do the rewriting instead of just giving notes and supervising, maybe it's worth letting head writers like Matthew Weiner put their name on the script to ensure such high quality.<br /><br />I think Syfy should offer Ron Moore the same deal -- pay him more, while still giving the official writer the same pay if it was just their name on the script.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20273746.post-68738611538298696762010-07-13T17:02:56.790-07:002010-07-13T17:02:56.790-07:00Yeah, looking forward to Mad Men. Very excited.
...Yeah, looking forward to Mad Men. Very excited. <br /><br />A lot of time a writer, who's also a producer on a show, doesn't take credit for rewrites, since rewriting could be viewed as part of their producing job. Plus, and most importantly, all writing credits are determined by the WGA. They have a process for awarding credit. <br /><br />I could do further research into that question and find a more complete answer perhaps.Logan Gawainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04278696479800563683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20273746.post-35048787189228701532010-07-13T16:53:59.938-07:002010-07-13T16:53:59.938-07:00That's kinda sad Snodgrass had bad experience....That's kinda sad Snodgrass had bad experience. She has a website? Cool. I'll check that out, Logan.<br /><br />Found it: http://www.melindasnodgrass.com/ I guess because she's older than many writers, I just assumed she wouldn't have one.<br /><br />Regarding Caprica, the pilot, "The Is Another Sky", and "Ghosts in the Machine" feel close to BSG quality; the rest doesn't at all and completely lacks Ron Moore's quality control or even the quality and texture of Virtuality. David Eick mentions some of the plot changes they had to make, including the nonsensical notion that Amanda's visions of her brother aren't hallucinations but her actually seeing a guy Virgis hired who just happens to look exactly like her dead brother. What? Stuff like that meant Amanda was doomed to go through a crappy arc -- as did all the female characters after the pilot.<br /><br />Still can't wait for it to return -- hopefully in October.<br /><br />I'm guessing you share my excitement at the return of "Mad Men", eh? <br /><br />One of the things that makes that show so good is that Matthew Weiner rewrites every episode and even goes so far as to give himself a writing credit, ensuring he probably gets more residuals. I'm wondering, even though it might seem greedy, perhaps Syfy should be willing to pay Ron Moore to rewrite as an incentive to ensure the quality of BSG's first season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20273746.post-75959479413405340682010-07-13T16:37:22.556-07:002010-07-13T16:37:22.556-07:00I think Melinda Snograss did some interviews about...I think Melinda Snograss did some interviews about her experiences on Star Trek: TNG. (Not entirely positive experiences.) I'm not sure but it might have been in Cinefantasique magazine. I'd have to check boxes in my garage to see if I still have a copy. (Ah, the pre-internet days.) But, maybe if you check her website you can find the information.<br /><br />I don't know what Ron's present level of involvement with Caprica is, but I imagine it's been substantial to get the show going. But, since I've not really watched Caprica, I don't really know.Logan Gawainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04278696479800563683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20273746.post-44925619829959118642010-07-13T00:42:05.856-07:002010-07-13T00:42:05.856-07:00Oh, man! I've love to meet not only the obviou...Oh, man! I've love to meet not only the obvious ones like Ronald D. Moore (including to ask when he's going to take up head writing on Caprica and why he left), Michael Taylor, James Callis, David Eick, and Richard Hatch.<br /><br />I'd also love to meet or hear Melinda Snodgrass. She wrote some of the best TNG episodes in that 3rd season. Her episode on terrorism, "The High Ground", was the most powerful statement the show made on the subject; it was even banned in the UK for several years because it struck a cord. I really wish the DVD bonus features had explored her thoughts on the issue and her writing of that episode. Just checked tv.com and found out she also wrote Season 2's best ep, "The Measure of a Man". This woman is amazing. I wonder why she stopped doing TV?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com