Firefly/Serenity
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I enjoy a bit of Sci-fi and a bit of comedy, so no idea how I missed these the first time around....
But for the past 7 days I've seen the entire series of Firefly from start to finish, followed up by the movie last night. Highly enjoyable, and extremely dissapointing that it didn't get more air time.
No idea how they managed to get a movie signed off, but glad they did, but it should have tied up more loose ends than it did for the viewers of the series. Although its no suprise that it flopped, on its own I should imagine the film doesn't really "add up" - but for the (relatively few) fans of the series, its all good.
As in "Chuck", Adam Baldwin gets all the best lines. "Do you know what the chain of command is??"
But for the past 7 days I've seen the entire series of Firefly from start to finish, followed up by the movie last night. Highly enjoyable, and extremely dissapointing that it didn't get more air time.
No idea how they managed to get a movie signed off, but glad they did, but it should have tied up more loose ends than it did for the viewers of the series. Although its no suprise that it flopped, on its own I should imagine the film doesn't really "add up" - but for the (relatively few) fans of the series, its all good.
As in "Chuck", Adam Baldwin gets all the best lines. "Do you know what the chain of command is??"
If you liked Firefly/Serenity, may I humbly suggest that you look for a box set of Space: Above and Beyond.
Like the subject of this thread it only lasted one series and suffered from woeful scheduling. Yes, it is probably one of the finest sci-fi series ever made.
Like the subject of this thread it only lasted one series and suffered from woeful scheduling. Yes, it is probably one of the finest sci-fi series ever made.
Edited by Strangely Brown on Wednesday 3rd March 19:13
Strangely Brown said:
If you liked Firefly/Serenity, may I humbly suggest that you look for a box set of Space: Above and Beyond.
Like the subject of this thread it only lasted one series and suffered from woeful scheduling. Yes, it is probably one of the finest sci-fi series ever made.
There is a box set! awesome, I saw one episode and they cut it from non-pay TV is Aus so I missed it... sweeet Like the subject of this thread it only lasted one series and suffered from woeful scheduling. Yes, it is probably one of the finest sci-fi series ever made.
Edited by Strangely Brown on Wednesday 3rd March 19:13
Strangely Brown said:
If you liked Firefly/Serenity, may I humbly suggest that you look for a box set of Space: Above and Beyond.
Like the subject of this thread it only lasted one series and suffered from woeful scheduling. Yes, it is probably one of the finest sci-fi series ever made.
Aha! I am (for once) on top of that one, as I used to watch it when it aired in the UK back in the 90's Like the subject of this thread it only lasted one series and suffered from woeful scheduling. Yes, it is probably one of the finest sci-fi series ever made.
I did love that show. I actually watched a few episodes a while back, and it hasn't aged particularly well, but some episodes are still cracking. "Who Monitors the Birds?" and "Angriest Angel" being two of the highlights. Always had to laugh at "Chiggy von Richthofen"
MattyB_ said:
I enjoy a bit of Sci-fi and a bit of comedy, so no idea how I missed these the first time around....
But for the past 7 days I've seen the entire series of Firefly from start to finish, followed up by the movie last night. Highly enjoyable, and extremely dissapointing that it didn't get more air time.
No idea how they managed to get a movie signed off, but glad they did, but it should have tied up more loose ends than it did for the viewers of the series. Although its no suprise that it flopped, on its own I should imagine the film doesn't really "add up" - but for the (relatively few) fans of the series, its all good.
As in "Chuck", Adam Baldwin gets all the best lines. "Do you know what the chain of command is??"
I always like Jane's sad expression when he is told he isn't allowed to bring is grenades. Or the saga involving naming his machine gun.But for the past 7 days I've seen the entire series of Firefly from start to finish, followed up by the movie last night. Highly enjoyable, and extremely dissapointing that it didn't get more air time.
No idea how they managed to get a movie signed off, but glad they did, but it should have tied up more loose ends than it did for the viewers of the series. Although its no suprise that it flopped, on its own I should imagine the film doesn't really "add up" - but for the (relatively few) fans of the series, its all good.
As in "Chuck", Adam Baldwin gets all the best lines. "Do you know what the chain of command is??"
I am pretty sure that a lot of the loose ends are tied up in a series of comics that were released after Firefly was axed. I think they are supposed to cover the gap between Firefly and Serenity.
I didn't think that Serenity flopped in the box office. It wasn't a run away hit, but thanks to a large fan base and some strong reviews I was under the impression that it did well. I would imagine that it has made a lot of money from DVD sales.
Daniel1 said:
ruddermode said:
I'll be in my bunk...
dittoDid anyone notice how she and nathan fillion trimmed down/up for the movie?
Such a shame it was cancelled, because it was quite simply epic
Firefly was a good series but not a great series.
Another 'remember Firefly' thread
Loved both it and Serenity, the cast looked like they genuinely got on together - the chemistry was perfect. Joss Whedon was on top form with the dialogue too. Would love to have seen where they took it if the money had been there for more series. I think my favourite episode was 'Jaynestown', I really need to watch them all again some time soon.
As an aside, we were watching some old Buffy episodes on Sci-Fi the other day - I had forgotten how great some of the dialogue was in that show. Classic line from Spike when Drusilla had left him - 'I bought her lovely dresses...... with lovely girls in them too'.
Just checked Amazon have the Blu Ray import Firefly box-set for £47, very tempting.
Loved both it and Serenity, the cast looked like they genuinely got on together - the chemistry was perfect. Joss Whedon was on top form with the dialogue too. Would love to have seen where they took it if the money had been there for more series. I think my favourite episode was 'Jaynestown', I really need to watch them all again some time soon.
As an aside, we were watching some old Buffy episodes on Sci-Fi the other day - I had forgotten how great some of the dialogue was in that show. Classic line from Spike when Drusilla had left him - 'I bought her lovely dresses...... with lovely girls in them too'.
Just checked Amazon have the Blu Ray import Firefly box-set for £47, very tempting.
Edited by RedLCRB0b on Wednesday 3rd March 21:45
stephen300o said:
Blue Meanie said:
No, it was great... I say so, so ner ner na ner ner.
I waited for the whole series for Summer Glau to kick bottom, but she never did. 
RedLCRB0b said:
I think my favourite episode was 'Jaynestown'
Crowd - "To Jayne!"Jayne - "To me!!!"
The "Objects in Space" episode is also awesome. Jubal Early (played by Richard Brooks) is fantastic...
Am I a lion?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jyAmRfhdxZ8
Edited by MattyB_ on Wednesday 3rd March 21:47
Edited by MattyB_ on Wednesday 3rd March 21:47
Blue Meanie said:
stephen300o said:
Blue Meanie said:
No, it was great... I say so, so ner ner na ner ner.
I waited for the whole series for Summer Glau to kick bottom, but she never did. It could have been great though, if they gave it more time.
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