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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Mark Nguyen: [QB] That's not what I mean. I'm talking (yet again, I know) about the awkward and oftimes cringe-worthy dialogue from jms. Scenes like this: [Scene: Sheridan and a bunch of aliens in the corridors - always a great place to make political decisions. The alien ambassador stands in front of the people behind him, who look generally angry. He NEVER LOOKS AT THEM.] Sheridan: I think what you're doing is wrong. Ambassador: Well, we think what YOU'RE doing is wrong. Or gods/traditions/leaders/scarf colours tell us so. Sheridan [speaking to the whole crowd]: Well, that's stupid, but fine. My dad/wife/alien hottie/drill sergeant once did something that can help. All of you will suddenly change your minds according to this idea I just whipped up. Ambassador [Who STILL doesn't look at the people he's representing, even if they're nodding in agreement]: Very well. But because of this, WE have several conditions before we do anything. And here they are. Sheridan: Wait a second, you're not even going to consult the people standing behind you before changing your minds based on a barely-relevant anecdote I used to come up with a plan? Ambassador: No. Sheridan: Why not? Ambassador: They're extras. They're not paid to speak, or even look at you. [Aliens nod in agreement, then start to disperse on their own without talking to anyone] Sheridan: I'll insert a tagline here. Ambassador: I'll reply with an expression prefaced with "As you humans say...". [Exeunt] Awkward, awkward dialogue. Also, lack of speaking incidental characters, another consequence of a low-budget show, was all too obvious most of the time. The lack of ambient chatter from these extras (B5 sound mixing was often atrocious, even for its budget) hurt, too. Mark [/QB][/QUOTE]
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