Battlestar Galactica Reactions - Extended Cuts Poll
Added 2024-12-05 19:09:08 +0000 UTCUPDATE:
We are going to move forward with the extended cut for our reaction for the upcoming episode 9. Thank you so much for jumping in on the poll!
There are four BSG episodes coming that have both standard and extended versions. We are curious as to which version of those episodes you have access to, in order to properly determine what's best for our watch along format for all of you dear patrons!
This isn’t a poll to determine which version you think is better. This is a poll to determine which versions you HAVE, and can use to watch along.
We know the extended versions have some really great stuff that add a lot more to our characters and the story development. So we're definitely leaning towards wanting to watch them, but overall we do want to make sure everyone will be able to enjoy it with us.
Comments
I'm one of the few people who really liked the finale. But let's not discuss it yet. Let the gals make their own minds up about it.
Alex Taylor
2024-12-12 23:57:45 +0000 UTCOh, you can't not watch the extended cut of the finale, even if only to lob your laptop across the room like an Olympic discus thrower. 😄
Troy Convers
2024-12-12 20:54:48 +0000 UTCIsn't the extended version the one in Prime? Because on the session premiere of this season I had to do a lot of pausing.
Ricky
2024-12-11 23:40:32 +0000 UTCYeah 'The Face Of The Enemy' needs to be watched.
matt christie
2024-12-11 22:35:47 +0000 UTCWill you be watching 'The Face of the Enemy' webisodes?
Troy Convers
2024-12-06 21:24:40 +0000 UTCTo be fair in both directions, even with regular versions playing at the correct speed, it can occasionally turn out that the released version in any given region has differences in cuts or adbreak-fades or intro/outro/credit order to represent (or not) the aired version properly. And different cuts between DVD and BR and streaming and a *different* streaming platform… The first season of this watching along was rife with that because there are quite a number of different releases of what should be the same thing. So on the one hand, whatever, you're always going to have to account for those differences in the audience. But on the other hand, the extended versions are something that might not be available *at all* to some viewers. But on the third hand, they're usually more unified exactly because they weren't aired and have been more specifically created for special distribution so for those that *do* have them, odds are that there will be fewer timing issues.
Tippis
2024-12-06 14:06:15 +0000 UTCWith an emphasis on the "Do it!!!" in the poll being read with Palpatine's voice!
David Brown
2024-12-06 05:21:17 +0000 UTCNo, no. One has an extended cut, the other does not. Heavens. If The Plan had an extended cut that movie might be better. Alas.
Nolan
2024-12-05 22:02:59 +0000 UTCI know Razor has two versions (and this vote includes Razor), but The Plan has an extended version too?
Firefly24601
2024-12-05 21:46:38 +0000 UTCWhat are your plans for the two movies as well? One of them does not have an extended cut (but also should not be watched after the finale because it's a worse note to end on, IMO) but the other has an extended cut as well, 102 min vs 88. And if you do the extended cut of that, you can skip the webisode series because some are incorporated into the extended cut along with additional footage, tying a bit of a inconsequential side story into the films narrative.
Nolan
2024-12-05 20:43:40 +0000 UTCPeople fannish enough to watch BSG reaction videos will most likely own the Blu-rays, and therefore will prefer the extended cuts. Especially by the time we get to season 4 and the finale. If you don't have Blu-rays yet, put them on your Christmas list!
Alex Taylor
2024-12-05 20:18:49 +0000 UTCUnfortunately not on my copies
Martyn Hill
2024-12-05 20:17:48 +0000 UTCDo it, but....... I don't have all the extended additions either. This reminds of the trope "see this movie with 4 minutes of never before seen footage." This also brings up an interesting TNG topic too. Did anyone see the scenes that were left out of TNG episodes? "The Wounded" had some very impactful scenes that were left out but for run time. So all in all I voted against it since I just don't have all the extended cuts. But....... if I could go back and watch the TNG episodes with their extra footage for the first time.... I would. Since this is their first time watching I would say "Do it!" Since after the fact extended doesn't make a monumental change but watching it for the first time is an experience that can't be undone.... that is monumental... then seeing the extended as a first viewing is a singular positive experience. I might not be able to watch along. But you should definitely do it as a first time viewing. If I could watch Superman (Christopher Reeves) with today's extended as my first viewing.... priceless. Take the opportunity that the creators have given you for a richer viewing experience. I know the Gallifrey Pals love their audience and want to accommodate us (hence the poll) but I think this is one time where I want them to have a richer viewing experience and I can accommodate them if needs be. Either way, thanks Pals!🥰
Christian Rennie
2024-12-05 20:06:32 +0000 UTCI'm assuming you're in Region 2 and it's an NTSC vs PAL formatting issue, which I've had to deal with sometimes during Red Dwarf... but if you have the DVDs, don't you also have the extended cuts as well? Or were they not included on your copies?
Nolan
2024-12-05 20:00:00 +0000 UTCOh well it looks like I won't be watching your reactions to those episodes then. It's bad enough keeping sinked up with the regular episodes as my DVD player plays slightly faster than your viewing it will be impossible with the extra scenes. It will be easier to just watch those myself and catch up with you on later episodes
Martyn Hill
2024-12-05 19:42:18 +0000 UTCI promise, no spoilers to follow: I have access to all of the extended versions and in all cases but one, prefer them. I want to give a plug to an episode that is coming up soon (3x09 Unfinished Business) and why I think you should go for the regular edit on this one. In my opinion, the cold open in the standard open is a thing of beauty. The editing combined with Bear McCreary's music is just excellent but the extended version uses non of it. I don't think the extra scenes really add anything substantial either.
Brina Blue
2024-12-05 19:25:26 +0000 UTC
