Serenity

[Bishamonten]

We went to see the screening of Serenity on thursday night in CT.  The flick was incomplete - not yet color treated, some effects were missing, and there was some stand-in soundtrack, but damn the entire thing was great.  If you haven't seen Firefly, I'd suggest renting it.  It is, for my money, one of the best 'space dramas' made and is totally unique in many aspects.  Hopefully the movie hits big.

[ursus]

 

[Jessie]

That thing looks like it has a mouth full of spooge.

[ursus]

Protein!!

[Beefy]

Why are international posters always cooler than American ones?

[Gamplayerx]

Why are international posters always cooler than American ones?

Red x's sure are sexy.

EDIT: 

[Beefy]

Looks okay to me. 

[ReBurn]

Me, too.  Did you fix it or sumpthin'?

[Gamplayerx]

Beefy, a/k/a Dirty Dirty Hotlinker, fixed his pic.  So I edited my post to have the pokey red x gif.

[Listener]

When I saw "Must Love Dogs", on the way out of the theater we got a couple of free passes from Delta.

I'm totally using them to see Serenity.

I won't be first in line -- I have to work on the 30th -- but I will be there for the 10:00 show.  With bells on.

[Bishamonten]

I'm not a fan of that poster.  It doesn't strike me as a good poster for a space movie.

[Beefy]

I'm not a fan of that poster.  It doesn't strike me as a good poster for a space movie.

See, I had the opposite reaction.  It's focusing on the thing that the show really focuses on: the characters.

[Bishamonten]

I'm not a fan of that poster.  It doesn't strike me as a good poster for a space movie.

See, I had the opposite reaction.  It's focusing on the thing that the show really focuses on: the characters.

It looks a little too "Resident Evil: Space!" for me.  I dig shots of the characters, but I'd rather see more of Serenity.

[cnamon]

I'm not a fan of that poster.  It doesn't strike me as a good poster for a space movie.

See, I had the opposite reaction.  It's focusing on the thing that the show really focuses on: the characters.

It looks a little too "Resident Evil: Space!" for me.  I dig shots of the characters, but I'd rather see more of Serenity.

I was expecting Cris Angel:  MINDFREAK to pop out of that poster.

I have no clue what the movie is about.  I'll go ahead and just put that out there.

[Jessie]

I'm not a fan of that poster.  It doesn't strike me as a good poster for a space movie.

See, I had the opposite reaction.  It's focusing on the thing that the show really focuses on: the characters.

It looks a little too "Resident Evil: Space!" for me.  I dig shots of the characters, but I'd rather see more of Serenity.

I was expecting Cris Angel:  MINDFREAK to pop out of that poster.

I have no clue what the movie is about.  I'll go ahead and just put that out there.

Haha!

I don't know what it's about either.

[Beefy]

I saw it again last night.  It is much clearer to me now why this wasn't a big hit.  While it is a very enjoyable romp, the truth is that while they tried to open the story up to non-fans, they just didn't do as good of a job with that as they wanted.  A lot of emotional reaction you have to things in the film comes from having been familiar with these people before.  To an outsider, I bet it would be feel very jumbled and a bit distant.  Also, Whedon's style of humor takes a little getting used to, so if Serenity was your first exposure to it, that might be offputting as well.

The intro he taped for audiences at the Browncoat screenings was quite amusing.

[ignom]

I rented Serenity today. I'll let you know what I think as someone who never saw the series.

[ignom]

It was pretty good. Seemed more like one of the better Sci Fi Channel movies than something you'd see at the theater. Better than say Wing Commander or Starship Troopers.

[swolt]

I asked for this movie for christmas. I am a huge Firefly fan and the movie 4 times in theaters. Best Sci-Fi I've seen in a long time.

[BigDun]

We bought and watched it tonight. It's only the second time I've seen it (since seeing it in the theater) and it just keeps getting better with each viewing. Some of the camera work is amazing.

[Dry then Catch]

should i finish watching my Firefly set before I see Serenity?  I am delaying seeing the rest of the episodes I dont want it to end.

[Alice]

should i finish watching my Firefly set before I see Serenity?  I am delaying seeing the rest of the episodes I dont want it to end.

Yes.  Don't watch Serenity until after you finish the show.

(I've watched Serenity three times since I bought it.)

[Mr. Ubiquity]

curious, what was the big draw to Firefly.  I tried watching it when it first started and just couldnt get into it.  I really tried.  Anytime a sci fi show is on tv, it deserves merit.

[Alice]

curious, what was the big draw to Firefly.  I tried watching it when it first started and just couldnt get into it.  I really tried.  Anytime a sci fi show is on tv, it deserves merit.

Part of the reason why people couldn't get into it was that they didn't run the pilot episode first - the one that introduces everyone & they ran it out of order.  If you grab the DVD & watch it in order - you'll get hooked.

It's a cowboy/pirate movie in space.  How can you beat that?  Plus, I'm a huge fan of Joss Whedon's writing style & also his ability to surprise you with plot.  Not many story lines in shows are very surprising - most of them you can see coming a mile away.  Sometimes Joss is predictable, but most the time he takes it a different way than I thought.

Plus all the people on Firefly are pretty fucking hot.

[Mr. Ubiquity]

if i cna find it on dvd at blockbuster ill maybe check it out.  I rarely watch tv anymore, besides movies.  ( or dvd on the pc)  TV writers are too big on riding the wave created by one good show rather than being original and creative with the concepts.

One show i do try to stay faithful is CSI (the original)  I dont like the feel of the characters for the other 2 or 3. 

[Alice]

I don't think they have it at Blockbuster, unfortunately.  But it can't hurt to check.

You can buy the set for about $25 online if you look well enough. 

I agree with your CSI choice... that's the only one I'll watch.

[ReBurn]

half.com is usually a good source for finding decent prices on TV series sets.

[Mr. Ubiquity]

I try not to buy dvd's anymore.  My mentality, but after seeing most of them once, they lose their magic.  I have alot of dvds, but dont know why i buy and not rent some of them.  The only one that does NOT lose any flavor meaning or feel is the Band of Brothers DVD.

I think my fav CSI episode is Pandora's box with Melinda Clarke.  The line when shes talking to Gil and she says " do you want to be my boss?" very seductively/and with genuine curiousity.

[Bishamonten]

Firefly/Serenity is a good for one reason:  Good characters.  Bottom line, the Space Cowboy thing - while cool - only really works because Whedon took the time to flesh out his characters.  They're well written, strongly defined, and humanistic to a fault.  Damn good writing.

[Alice]

Firefly/Serenity is a good for one reason:  Good characters.  Bottom line, the Space Cowboy thing - while cool - only really works because Whedon took the time to flesh out his characters.  They're well written, strongly defined, and humanistic to a fault.  Damn good writing.

And they're all hot.

Even Wash is hot in his own way.

[Mr. Ubiquity]

well, unless i can rent it or someone burns me a dvd copy or a christmas gift ( HAH< YEAH RIGHT)  i wont buy it.

[Alice]

I am super lame.  But I saw these & had to buy them.

[Mr. Ubiquity]

browncow?   thats all i see

[Listener]

It was pretty good. Seemed more like one of the better Sci Fi Channel movies than something you'd see at the theater. Better than say Wing Commander or Starship Troopers.

Joss Whedon is a TV guy more than a movie guy, so it kind of had that TV feel.  But it was scads better than Anonymous Rex or The Librarian.

[Alice]

browncow?   thats all i see

Browncoat. 

[Mr. Ubiquity]

browncow?   thats all i see

Browncoat. 

cows have brown coats.. so to speak

[ReBurn]

WTF is browncoat?

[Alice]

WTF is browncoat?

The captain & second in charge on Firefly were in a war - they were fighting for the Browncoats.

[ReBurn]

WTF is browncoat?

The captain & second in charge on Firefly were in a war - they were fighting for the Browncoats.

Oh.  I've never seen Firefly.

[Alice]

WTF is browncoat?

The captain & second in charge on Firefly were in a war - they were fighting for the Browncoats.

Oh.  I've never seen Firefly.

Well oddly this thread stayed semi on topic... so I could see why you'd expect it to be about something else. 

[Mr. Ubiquity]

whats brown coat?

whats a cubit?

[Alice]

whats brown coat?

whats a cubit?

I already explained what a Browncoat is.

A cubit is a measurement of length they used way back when... I think some people still use it, but not often.

[Mr. Ubiquity]

whats brown coat?

whats a cubit?

I already explained what a Browncoat is. --- no you said they were fighting for the browncoat.A cubit is a measurement of length they used way back when... I think some people still use it, but not often.

whooah... scientific...  glad i asked.   

[Mr. Ubiquity]

An ancient unit of linear measure, originally equal to the length of the forearm from the tip of the middle finger to the elbow, or about 17 to 22 inches (43 to 56 centimeters).

[ignom]

It was pretty good. Seemed more like one of the better Sci Fi Channel movies than something you'd see at the theater. Better than say Wing Commander or Starship Troopers.

Joss Whedon is a TV guy more than a movie guy, so it kind of had that TV feel.  But it was scads better than Anonymous Rex or The Librarian.

The Librarian was horrible. I don't know what Anonymous Rex is.

[Listener]

It was pretty good. Seemed more like one of the better Sci Fi Channel movies than something you'd see at the theater. Better than say Wing Commander or Starship Troopers.

Joss Whedon is a TV guy more than a movie guy, so it kind of had that TV feel.  But it was scads better than Anonymous Rex or The Librarian.

The Librarian was horrible. I don't know what Anonymous Rex is.

The Librarian had potential, but it ended up being crappy.

Anonymous Rex first aired the night before the Librarian.  It's a private investigator drama, except the investigators are secret cops who try to keep the fact that dinosaurs live among us out of the limelight.  Starred Isaac Hayes as the head of the dinosaur council, and one of the lesser-known Baldwins as the older, "grizzled" cop.

Not very good.  Not horrible, but I could've done something better with those two hours.

Adapted from a series of books.

[Listener]

I was pretty disappointed with the Serenity DVD special features.  Haven't listened to the feature commentary yet, but aside from the outtakes and the deleted scenes (most of which should have been deleted, so no qualms about something that should've been left in) there wasn't anything really earth-shattering.

I personally would've liked to hear why the lighting director chose the colors they did for the inside of the ship.  On the show the colors were warm and friendly, but in the movie they seemed cold, lots of blues.

The bit about the visual effects was neat, though.

[Listener]

Remember the "Fruity Oaty Bar" commercial that set River off?  Well, it's definitely done with a nod toward "traditional" crazy Asian-style advertising.

http://www.theidlekind.com/FruityOatyBar.swf

Don't know how long the link will last, but enjoy it while you can, with your sound up.  SFW.

[Gamplayerx]

I finally watched this today.  I enjoyed it.  The Captain Mal guy used to be Joey on One Life to Live.

[Alice]

I finally watched this today.  I enjoyed it.  The Captain Mal guy used to be Joey on One Life to Live.

Nathan Fillion.  **drooooool**

[swolt]

I finally watched this today.  I enjoyed it.  The Captain Mal guy used to be Joey on One Life to Live.

Nathan Fillion.  **drooooool**

If you haven't seen Slither yet, go rent it. Great movie with Nathan Fillion

[Beefy]

I finally watched this today.  I enjoyed it.  The Captain Mal guy used to be Joey on One Life to Live.

Nathan Fillion.  **drooooool**

If you haven't seen Slither yet, go rent it. Great movie with Nathan Fillion

It's not out on DVD until the end of the month.

[swolt]

I finally watched this today.  I enjoyed it.  The Captain Mal guy used to be Joey on One Life to Live.

Nathan Fillion.  **drooooool**

If you haven't seen Slither yet, go rent it. Great movie with Nathan Fillion

It's not out on DVD until the end of the month.

thanks, DORK

[Beefy]

I finally watched this today.  I enjoyed it.  The Captain Mal guy used to be Joey on One Life to Live.

Nathan Fillion.  **drooooool**

If you haven't seen Slither yet, go rent it. Great movie with Nathan Fillion

It's not out on DVD until the end of the month.

thanks, DORK

I've learned to live with it.  Somewhat.

Not really.

ASS

*runs off crying*

[Alice]

Serenity is now for sale, used for $5.99 on Netflix.

[Gamplayerx]

I'd be a bit leery of buying a used DVD from Netflix.  Those things get used pretty roughly.

[Alice]

I'd be a bit leery of buying a used DVD from Netflix.  Those things get used pretty roughly.

I've bought like 4 or 5 from them - they're not scratched or damaged at all.  But I could see why you'd be leery.

[Beefy]

http://www.chud.com/index.php?type=news&id=12033

[dazie]

http://www.chud.com/index.php?type=news&id=12033

That'd be cool.

[BigDun]

Ok, Nathan Fillion has a new series called Castle that is pretty good (kind of like Bones without the gross out factor). On their Halloween episode, the show starts with Nathan getting into his Halloween outfit. It shows him getting dressed and when he is finished, he is wearing his Red Coat costume from Firefly.

When he comes out into the room with his daughter, she asks him what he's dressed as. He answers that he's a Space Cowboy. Her reply is "There's no such thing as Space Cowboys".

All in all, a pretty funny homage to Joss Whedon (later there is a Buffy reference too).

[eo000]

I watch that show. it's pretty damn good.
he ended up at poe.

[dazie]

Ok, Nathan Fillion has a new series called Castle that is pretty good (kind of like Bones without the gross out factor). On their Halloween episode, the show starts with Nathan getting into his Halloween outfit. It shows him getting dressed and when he is finished, he is wearing his Red Brown Coat costume from Firefly.

When he comes out into the room with his daughter, she asks him what he's dressed as. He answers that he's a Space Cowboy. Her reply is "There's no such thing as Space Cowboys".

All in all, a pretty funny homage to Joss Whedon (later there is a Buffy reference too).

FTFY

I may have to hulu this show.

[Bennyhana]

My wife watches it.  It's pretty hard for me to buy the premise, personally, so I don't really enjoy it.

[Gamplayerx]

I love Castle.  So long as BigDun keeps HIS wife away from it, I'm okay with Benny's wife watching it.  Don't make me hurt you people.

[BigDun]

I love Castle.  So long as BigDun keeps HIS wife away from it, I'm okay with Benny's wife watching it.  Don't make me hurt you people.

Uh oh...

[Gamplayerx]

Nooooooooooo

[Dry then Catch]

nathan fillion is literally the same character everywhere

[Jessie]

Yes.  And adorable.

[Dry then Catch]

Yes.  And adorable.

same with tony danza


heeey

[Beefy]

nathan fillion is literally the same character everywhere

This is true.  I prefer Slither Fillion to all other Fillions.

[Gamplayerx]

nathan fillion is literally the same character everywhere

This is true.  I prefer Slither Fillion to all other Fillions.

You should look up some old One Life to Lives -- I think you'd like him with Dorian.

Yes.  I used to watch One Life to Live.  QUIT JUDGING ME!