Battlestar Galactica Phenomenon Is A Hell of A Lot of Fun
If you have not watched Battlestar Galactica: Phenomenon yet, then you are missing out on a hell of a good time. The SciFi Channel special is essentially twenty-two minutes of celebrities talking about how much they love the show and why it is so wonderful, and even though it is one long promotional vehicle it still manages to be very entertaining.
There’s television pioneer and geek god Joss Whedon, saying Battlestar Galactica is “the best show I’ve ever seen.”
There’s snarky television host Joel McHale of Talk Soup, comparing the evolution of the modern BSG to the creation of the Air Jordan.
There’s Jesse L. Martin of Law & Order, boiling down the complexities of the series into one beautifully simple statement: “If you lived in a world that was suddenly taken away from you, and you just happened to live, how would you continue you continue to live?”
There are many more celebrities, and they all talk about the quality of the special effects, the amazing acting, the deeper themes of humanity and religion, and how much they use the word frak now that they are fans of the show. Country star Brad Paisley reveals his band has cut a Friday night show short to go watch BSG, and Joss Whedon compares his devotion to the Battlestar to that of Dwight from The Office.
The funny clips are interspersed with intense moments from the show, leaving a heightened sense of anticipation about Season Four. Hopefully Phenomenon will do its job and convince more people to tune in. Phenomenon is available in many spots around the internet, including scifi.com and Hulu.
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