We choose to go to the moon...

Katee Sackhoff, Tricia Helfer, and Grace Park have a Barbarella inspired spread in April's GQ. *brain explodes* I think I'm in lust with the entire cast of Battlestar Galactica.



In other, non BSG related news (except how, these days I can relate everything to BSG), lilysaid asks, "What makes a pairing work for you?" I answered there but I'm answering here, too.

* While I love the spark of something on screen and that definitely pushes me toward pairing two characters (Jack & Daniel, Dan & Casey, Bones & Booth, Adama & Roslin), what I need most of all is the idea that, based on what I've seen and learned about characters, even independently of each other, they would work well together.

* I have to care about the characters and have an interest in investing more in the character than we're given on screen. Zelenka is a perfect example. I like him just fine but I'm not looking for more so I don't read Zelenka fic.

* I love pairings that come together against all odds. Sam & Dean (moral taboos!), Harry & Snape (personal history and power differentials), Jack & Daniel (DADT!), John & Rodney (more DADT!). Initial bickering/difference of opinions that leads to a meeting of minds is the perfect set up for me.

* I'm a huge sucker for crossovers. I love when an author writes a crossover so plausible it's hard to believe the universes will never collide in canon because clearly these characters are meant to be together.

* I have an OTP in every fandom but I am not OTP-centric. I read multiple pairings in almost all of my fandoms including fic where 1/2 of my OTP is paired with someone else (as evidenced by my SGA OTP).
SGA: Rodney/Ronon
SG-1: Jack/Daniel
SPN: Sam/Dean
Torchwood: Jack/Ianto
HP: Harry/Snape
BSG: Adama/Roslin

Now let me talk some more about how much I love Ianto Jones. ( In particular, how 'Fragments' solidified everything I was already thinking. )

Tricia Helfer is featured in the February issue of Playboy and there are some gorgeous photos. She's absolutely stunning.



( Ten more pages of scans. Obviously not work safe. )

So Justin and Cameron officially broke up. I liked them together and I also liked the way they handled such a public relationship - both in the beginning and the end. And, somewhat related, my Justin concert tickets arrived in the mail today! The concert reviews have been fantastic. I'm ready!

It turns out my DVR was set up to record the Indigo Girls on Ellen after all. They performed "Little Perennials" which I don't think was the best choice for a TV performance but my joy at actually seeing them on on my television outweighed any of that. They're the coolest. L.O.V.E.

Have I ever mentioned that I hate it when people call me "sweetie" or "sweetheart" or "hon?" Older relatives can get a away with it. So can a boyfriend. It doesn't work for me, though, when it's friends, business associates, or strangers. (Read: it drives me nuts.) Today I had to respond to an e-mail from my real estate agent and tell him that, while I appreciate how well we work together, I'd prefer it if he not call me sweetheart. Because, seriously? I'm not his sweetheart nor am I ever feeling particularly sweet hearted when discussing my property in Florida.

The zip file includes 16 pages of scans including:
"Born Three" – producers dish on season 3
"Saving Grace" – 7 page interview with Grace Park
"The A to Z of BSG"
"Operative Intel File – Gina"

Battlestar Galactica Magazine - J/J issue - 17mb, zip file, commenting is lovely

The next issue has features on both Katee Sackhoff and Jamie Bamber! Wheeeee!

"17 People" is on Bravo right now. It's truly one of the best episodes of West Wing. And "Alien Nation" is on one of the Encore stations. How did I not realize that Mandy Patinkin was George???

Less than two hours until the season finale of CSI!

( This was the moment I fell in love with Spencer Reid: )

I loved tonight's Criminal Minds though I probably shouldn't keep watching the show home alone. (Oh, and Rufus Wainwright's Jeff Buckley's Hallelujah is officially the most OVERPLAYED background music in episodic television.)

Screencaps of the new Battlestar Galactica magazine are achieved. See?



Staying true to my handy, dandy poll, here's a link to a 28mb zip file that includes 27 pages of interviews with Katee Sackhoff, Jamie Bamber, Michelle Forbes, Tahmoh Penikett, and Aaron Douglas:

Download! (Commenting if you download is lovely.)

I love BSG a whole, whole lot.