Looks like the old video game, Asteroids.

As promised, I said I was going to start updating this Blog a little more often. Granted, I'm going to start traveling again, so all bets are off as to how regular these updates will be.

So, why not start with the beginning of Atlantis Season Four?

I was really, really looking forward to the new season. Between DH and JM and their blogs and pictures and such, I wanted the new season to be here immediately. I was worried about the late start—and the fact that SGA was beginning at the same time as ALL the fall network shows.

So, Adrift.

Stargate Atlantis 4x01: Adrift

I actually managed to get my hands on the leaked versions of both Adrift and Lifeline and I have to say that even without the sound effects the episodes were amazing! (Although the sound effects really add to the whole atmosphere in a way that I hadn't really considered before.) I mean, I knew it played a huge role, but I guess I never realized how much we rely on the music track or the sound effects to tell us how things are going/what's happening.

It was actually really weird—but interesting—to see it both ways.

Highlights:

McKay just going...trying to fix everything but also delegating to Chuck and Zelenka and others. Rodney finally calling Sheppard "John".

Sheppard taking charge, albeit reluctantly.

Sheppard's reaction to Keller's news about Elizabeth, the quiet desperation and the near tears as he tries to be strong.

Also, Rodney fixing Elizabeth against John's orders and the argument/tension between the two of them...and Rodney's apology.

Rodney in the jumper. He can fly really well! And while he might not have been good at Asteroids, he was pretty good now when it counted.

Oh! John throwing Zelenka across the gaping hole in Atlantis. Very cool shot. But oddly it reminded me of LotR's dwarf-tossing moment. *shrug* Odd, I know.

There was just some great dialogue and drama throughout. A great way to start the season.

Favorite lines:

SHEPPARD: If you dumb this down any more, you’re gonna get hit.

McKAY: Well, that – that’s fantastic!
ZELENKA: Yes! Yeah, I *thought* you’d be happy.
McKAY: Happy?! There’s actually a chance we might make it through this thing! I am ecstatic! I am gonna do a little ...
CHUCK (over radio): Colonel Sheppard, Doctor McKay. Please report to the Control Room immediately.
McKAY: That lasted, what, like, a second?

McKAY: Looks like the old video game, Asteroids.
SHEPPARD: Well, whatever works for you.
McKAY: I was *terrible* at Asteroids. I think I actually scored zero once.
SHEPPARD: Well, there’s only one way to go, and that’s up.