FOX's Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey

[jess1ca]

A documentary series that explores how we discovered the laws of nature and found our coordinates in space and time.

It premiered on Sunday, March 9 but I was busy watching other TV shows. I'll watch it later this week but I've always been interested in 'space and time.'

[Rantlers]

Originally Posted by jess1ca

It premiered on Sunday, March 9 but I was busy watching other TV shows. I'll watch it later this week but I've always been interested in 'space and time.'

I expect the information to be on par with shows like The Universe, Through The Wormhole, How The Universe Works, etc. however its obvious the production value is much higher given the quality of the CGI. Plus Neil DGT is the man.

[Elandyll]

Am recording this and will watch with the kids on the week end

I hope it's not "too" dumbed down hehe (or out of date infos), but the visuals look to be fantastic.

[Tony208]

I liked it. The first episode was mostly a recap of our understanding of the universe and how our knowledge of it has increased over the years. NGT is always articulate and it was nice to see him share something personal at the end. Brought it down to earth just a bit.

[jayembee]

I'll confess something: I never watched more than an episode or two of the original Cosmos. Though I admire the hell out of Carl Sagan, and his ability to make complex science understandable to the layman, I always thought he was a very dull speaker. Neil DeGrasse Tyson, on the other hand, just bleeds enthusiasm with every word he speaks.

The first episode was quite good, and I'm in for the long haul. Of course, Sunday evening is getting a bit crowded, so I'm watching a Sunday wee-hours slot on NatGeo. It's all good.

I'm still having trouble wrapping my head around the fact that Seth MacFarlane is one of the people behind this reboot.

[jess1ca]

Did you guys catch the second episode yesterday? I'll have to watch it later this week!

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by jess1ca

Did you guys catch the second episode yesterday? I'll have to watch it later this week!

No. My wife and I will have to watch it On Demand sometime this week. I've got two shows DVRing in the 9pm slot (when it's on FOX), so I schedule the airing on NatGeo later in the night (the Monday timeslot on NatGeo is also overcrowded). Unfortunately, we had a power outage last night.

[Krelldog1977]

Originally Posted by jayembee

I'll confess something: I never watched more than an episode or two of the original Cosmos. Though I admire the hell out of Carl Sagan, and his ability to make complex science understandable to the layman, I always thought he was a very dull speaker. Neil DeGrasse Tyson, on the other hand, just bleeds enthusiasm with every word he speaks.

The first episode was quite good, and I'm in for the long haul. Of course, Sunday evening is getting a bit crowded, so I'm watching a Sunday wee-hours slot on NatGeo. It's all good.

I'm still having trouble wrapping my head around the fact that Seth MacFarlane is one of the people behind this reboot.

Well I'm glad that u guys are watching it....hopefully more people tune in.

I watched Sagan's original a few times, but I think you will enjoy the original if you watch more than one episode. He is the farthest thing from being a dull speaker....quite the opposite is true. If you admired him so much then why did you only watch one episode of Sagan's original? What lectures have you heard from him that make you feel he is an unenthusiastic host?

If Carl Sagan was a boring host then how come COSMOS was such an astronomical success? I'm not trying to be argumentative, just voicing my own opinion, and defending one of the greatest scientists in recent history.

...but I'm pleased to see that you are enjoying the current re-boot.

Cheers

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by Krelldog1977

I watched Sagan's original a few times, but I think you will enjoy the original if you watch more than one episode. He is the farthest thing from being a dull speaker....quite the opposite is true.

Disagree. He has a droning monotone that I find dull.

If you admired him so much then why did you only watch one episode of Sagan's original? What lectures have you heard from him that make you feel he is an unenthusiastic host?

I thought I was pretty clear that I watched only an episode or two because I thought he was a dull speaker. I also explained why I admired him. I'd also read some of his books (such as the tie-in book, Cosmos, and The Dragons of Eden) and thought they were wonderful. But being able to write well doesn't necessarily equate to speaking well.

If Carl Sagan was a boring host then how come COSMOS was such an astronomical success? I'm not trying to be argumentative, just voicing my own opinion, and defending one of the greatest scientists in recent history.

You don't need to "defend" him. I think he was a terrific scientist. He just wasn't enjoyable (for me) to listen to. Hell, I had a few brilliant college professors who were in the same boat. They knew their stuff, but their lectures could put one to sleep.

[Krelldog1977]

Originally Posted by jayembee

Disagree. He has a droning monotone that I find dull.



I thought I was pretty clear that I watched only an episode or two because I thought he was a dull speaker. I also explained why I admired him. I'd also read some of his books (such as the tie-in book, Cosmos, and The Dragons of Eden) and thought they were wonderful. But being able to write well doesn't necessarily equate to speaking well.



You don't need to "defend" him. I think he was a terrific scientist. He just wasn't enjoyable (for me) to listen to. Hell, I had a few brilliant college professors who were in the same boat. They knew their stuff, but their lectures could put one to sleep.

Well, we are all entitled to our opinion.

"he was a wonderfully idiosyncratic presenter, with a palpable enthusiasm for his field and a deep knowledge that he was excited to share."

any loyal Sagan fan would agree.

[A Sith Lord?]

Neil's oratory presentation is so relaxed, I love how he explains it. You can tell how excited he is to tell you how what happens, but he maintains relaxed.

The visuals work so well his voice.

[A Sith Lord?]

Also, Sci Channel changed show from Through the Wormhole to Beyond the Wormhole with Morgan Freeman.

They have new episode coinciding with Cosmos repeat airing.

[JamesKurtovich]

Originally Posted by Krelldog1977

Well, we are all entitled to our opinion.

"he was a wonderfully idiosyncratic presenter, with a palpable enthusiasm for his field and a deep knowledge that he was excited to share."

any loyal Sagan fan would agree.

What is a "loyal Sagan fan"? A cult follower?

I loved the first two episodes.

[Krelldog1977]

Originally Posted by JamesKurtovich

What is a "loyal Sagan fan"? A cult follower?

I loved the first two episodes.

Me too- I love your star wars posters, I'm a loyal Star Wars Fan. Does this make me a cult follower? LOL

Cult following becomes relevant when it has a small but very passionate fan base. Cosmos has a passionate fan base, but it is NOT small.

Enjoy the series..

[Krelldog1977]

Originally Posted by MasturB

Neil's oratory presentation is so relaxed, I love how he explains it. You can tell how excited he is to tell you how what happens, but he maintains relaxed.

The visuals work so well his voice.

Absolutely....a terrific host and role model for today's young scientists. But now Tyson is under attack by Creationist's who are demanding equal airtime on National TV.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by Krelldog1977

Absolutely....a terrific host and role model for today's young scientists. But now Tyson is under attack by Creationist's who are demanding equal airtime on National TV.

Of course they are. I'm sure it wouldn't occur to them that Cosmos is on a for-profit, commercial network that wouldn't be required to offer equal airtime. If they want to spend the money to produce a show about Creationism or "Intelligent Design" or whatever they want to call it, and they can get a national broadcast network to air it, more power to them.

[thelittleprince]

Originally Posted by jayembee

Of course they are. I'm sure it wouldn't occur to them that Cosmos is on a for-profit, commercial network that wouldn't be required to offer equal airtime. If they want to spend the money to produce a show about Creationism or "Intelligent Design" or whatever they want to call it, and they can get a national broadcast network to air it, more power to them.

If there is an all powerful, all knowing God, why even need TV. Won't he just appear in the skies and declare himself!

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by thelittleprince

If there is an all powerful, all knowing God, why even need TV. Won't he just appear in the skies and declare himself!

Because, apparently, that's not the way He rolls...

[AreaUnderTheCurve]

Originally Posted by jayembee

Of course they are. I'm sure it wouldn't occur to them that Cosmos is on a for-profit, commercial network that wouldn't be required to offer equal airtime. If they want to spend the money to produce a show about Creationism or "Intelligent Design" or whatever they want to call it, and they can get a national broadcast network to air it, more power to them.

Intelligent Design: Creationism in clown shoes.

[jayembee]

Originally Posted by AreaUnderTheCurve

Intelligent Design: Creationism in clown shoes.

Well...it's more like Creationism with the serial numbers filed off.