Firefly: Not quite scary (except for the Reavers) but certainly groundbreaking

Posted: Oct 09, 2007 @ 5:14PM 43 replies

I put this on my list of Junkie-must-see-TV because it's innovative, just like Siggie. He put American Football in space with aliens and and a drug-running mob... Firefly puts the best in the tradition of the Western in space with 6 shot laser pistols and cargo-rustlers. There's even rumours that Serenity 2 (the sequel to the movie made by the characters in the TV show) is now in the works.

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Northern-Junkie

Re: Firefly: Not quite scary (except for the Reavers) but certainly groundbreaking

Posted: Oct 09, 2007 @ 6:31PM

I will agree that Firefly was innovative and a damn fun show, but I BSG is my top choise for junkie TV. In the Galactica universe not only do you have what is mostly realistic technology, other then the jump drive and the lack of good heat shielding on the Rapters most of the hardware is very close to existant tech. You also have a kick as army of pissed off machines trying to drive the human race to extinction. What could be better TV for Junkies then 99.99999% of humanity wiped out. And on top of that they are not afraid to show good bloody deaths.

Regis_The_Monkey

Re: Firefly: Not quite scary (except for the Reavers) but certainly groundbreaking

Posted: Oct 09, 2007 @ 7:28PM

I saw Serenity a while ago when it just came out and i remembered liking it, but i recently saw it again, and it did not cease to amaze me. the dialogue is hysterical, the action is adrenaline pumping, and the overall feel of the movie is fun. i can definitely feel the "western in space" element in it. a sequel would be great, as long as they did it right. i wouldn't want them to fuck it up, like most sequels do. I have yet to see Firefly, but I have wanted to for a while. I just haven't had the time. regardless you can count me in as a vote for Firefly as a Junkie must see.

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Shamakath

Re: Firefly: Not quite scary (except for the Reavers) but certainly groundbreaking

Posted: Oct 10, 2007 @ 1:49AM

never actually watched a whole episode but ive seen and heard good things

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hereticchick

Re: Firefly: Not quite scary (except for the Reavers) but certainly groundbreaking

Posted: Oct 10, 2007 @ 4:09AM

I adored Firefly! It cracked me up to hear them cussing Chinese. The dialogue and story lines were enthralling. BUTTT, since it's not on anymore (*sob*), I have to go with BattleStar Galactica. I love that show! Can't wait for the next season to come out. "Your tears are a waste of good suffering" ~ Pinhead

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BillyB

Re: Firefly: Not quite scary (except for the Reavers) but certainly groundbreaking

Posted: Oct 10, 2007 @ 6:42AM

Firefly is an absolute must see for Junkies. Watch the series then Serenity and you'll be screaming at Fox for destroying the show. I love it when a channel starts a new series then plays the first episodes out of order. Dirty Bastards!

RobinInSeoul

Re: Firefly: Not quite scary (except for the Reavers) but certainly groundbreaking

Posted: Oct 10, 2007 @ 10:52PM

[flickr-photo:id=974222386,size=m] 'Nuff said, dong ma?

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AusMadDog

Re: Firefly: Not quite scary (except for the Reavers) but certainly groundbreaking

Posted: Oct 11, 2007 @ 5:25AM

Fox tried their hardest to kill this show - in fact, they're still trying (see http://whedonesque.com/comments/14429#more). Five years later & we've got a movie (maybe two soon!) and the fan base just keeps growing. Started out small but it just keeps spreading like an Infection... Maddog From Melbourne I ain't scared of no chicken scissors... much.

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Brad_P._from_NJ

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Posted: Oct 11, 2007 @ 6:38AM

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Re: Firefly: Not quite scary (except for the Reavers) but certainly groundbreaking

Posted: Oct 15, 2007 @ 6:36PM

"Firefly puts the best in the tradition of the Western in space with 6 shot laser pistols and cargo-rustlers." One of the great things about Firefly was they used regular guns. The one laser pistol in the series, a gun called the Lassiter, was the only laser pistol in creation and a collecters item. One of my favorite lines in the show was by Zoe after Wash commented on a laser gun. He said " what is this a sci fi novel" She replied " Honey , you live on a spaceship" Joss Wheton wrote some of the best dialog ever in that show. Wish the Fox exec that canned it caught a terminal case of the crabs after that decision.

Northern-Junkie

Re: Firefly: Not quite scary (except for the Reavers) but certainly groundbreaking

Posted: Oct 15, 2007 @ 7:08PM

Get the DVD's you won't regret it

BarbaraJ

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Posted: Oct 15, 2007 @ 9:00PM

If you want more Firefly, join the "Firefly for Firefighters" campaign. We're buying special edition DVD's of Serenity and Firefly box sets and donating them to firehouses across the country. How does this help get more Firefly? Universal already said that the 2nd movie depends upon sales of the special edition DVD. I'm desperate and will snatch at straws. I'm like that. For an immediate fix of new content, try: Tales From the 'Verse Firefly: Old Wounds The Signal is the granddaddy of Firefly podcasts Sending a Wave is the Euro-centric podcast Of course, I'm a crew member of the Podcast Award 2007 award winning, 'Fireflytalk". Try us, you'll like us. Tastes Like Chicken

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corwin

Re: Firefly: Not quite scary (except for the Reavers) but certainly groundbreaking

Posted: Oct 17, 2007 @ 8:30PM

It's crap like that which led to my household boycotting Fox. -- The ways of the Lord are often dark but never pleasant.

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corwin

Re: Firefly: Not quite scary (except for the Reavers) but certainly groundbreaking

Posted: Oct 17, 2007 @ 8:31PM

Go out right this instant and buy the DVDs. Get Serenity, too, while you're out there. Do not pass Go. -- The ways of the Lord are often dark but never pleasant.

-- The ways of the Lord are often dark but never pleasant.

KnitWitch

Re: Firefly: Not quite scary (except for the Reavers) but certainly groundbreaking

Posted: Oct 19, 2007 @ 7:51AM

Firefly is one of my favorite TV series of all time (next to BSG) and Serenity still manages to entertain me after watching it many times.

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Brad_P._from_NJ

Re: Firefly: Not quite scary (except for the Reavers) but certainly groundbreaking

Posted: Oct 19, 2007 @ 7:56AM

I knew there were explosions, gunshots, but I think I just focused on "spaceship = non powder explosive weapons". Wasn't there one other laser... "Heart of Gold"... which the cold-hearted baby-daddy had a laser mounted on the floaty car? ------- Whole Lot of Nonsense PodCast - http://www.wholelotofnonsense.org UUCSH Sunday Services - http://uucsh.libsyn.com Follow Me - http://www.twitter.com/bpende Pownce on Me - http://www.pownce.com/bpende

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killer_smurf

Re: Firefly: Not quite scary (except for the Reavers) but certainly groundbreaking

Posted: Nov 04, 2007 @ 1:45AM

what is it with the guys at FOX ? and if you dont like it turn it of PUSSSIEES

and if you dont like it turn it off now PUSSSIEES!!

KnitWitch

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Posted: Nov 22, 2007 @ 12:02AM

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treed

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Posted: Nov 27, 2007 @ 1:16PM

firefly?? what's this about?? * It's all about the Numbers, my friends The Math god

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fuffy_frog

Re: Firefly: Not quite scary (except for the Reavers) but certainly groundbreaking

Posted: Dec 11, 2007 @ 11:25AM

I can't believe you don't know. It's awesome. it's about a bunch of people that live out in space that are just trying to get by. Very funny and very loveable. you should check it out.

fuffy_frog

Re: Firefly: Not quite scary (except for the Reavers) but certainly groundbreaking

Posted: Dec 11, 2007 @ 11:27AM

omg the cursing in chinese was horrible. they butchered it so badly. but if you can understand it, it's brilliant

treed

Re: Firefly: Not quite scary (except for the Reavers) but certainly groundbreaking

Posted: Dec 11, 2007 @ 12:19PM

what channel/cable station is this on?? * It's all about the Numbers, my friends The Math god

freakazoid101

Re: Firefly: Not quite scary (except for the Reavers) but certainly groundbreaking

Posted: Dec 11, 2007 @ 2:32PM

the idiots that are american tv bosses cancelled it. It repeats like crazy on scifi in the uk, it might be the same over there.

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Dancinpb

Re: Firefly: Not quite scary (except for the Reavers) but certainly groundbreaking

Posted: Dec 11, 2007 @ 2:43PM

I love both shows podcasts, they totally help to keep Firefly from vanishing from everyones memory. I'm not an original browncoat I only found out about it after Serinity the movie was on DVD But I have loved it ever since....