Mal: There's plenty orders of mine that she didn't obey. Wash: Name one! Mal: She married you!

'War Stories'


The Minearverse 3: The Network Is a Harsh Mistress  

[NAFDA] "There will be an occasional happy, so that it might be crushed under the boot of the writer." From Zorro to Angel (including Wonderfalls and The Inside), this is where Buffistas come to anoint themselves in the bloodbath.


Kevin - Jun 09, 2005 8:19:01 am PDT #8517 of 10001
Never fall in love with somebody you actually love.

Poll-de-episode goodness: [link]

One thing I have noticed: of those people who've filtered thru to TI's forums from search engines, all have been well grammared, well spelt, thoughtfully opinioned etc. I'm waiting for the best fans evah.

Looks like it picked up the intelligent viewers. Which is this years non-surprise.


beathen - Jun 09, 2005 8:24:40 am PDT #8518 of 10001
Sure I went over to the Dark Side, but just to pick up a few things.

Rob Kral really brings it. I am so pleased.

Absolutely. When I was watching the episode I didn't remember who was doing the score. During the scene where Rebecca is sitting at her desk after staying at the office the entire night, the music sounded like a mix of the music from "Home" (Angel) & "The Message (Firefly). I was very pleased.

As for the acting and the show, the pilot has kept my interest but it has to keep it - I'm not sure I'm a die-hard fan yet. I don't watch this kind of show very often so it will be interesting to see where the storylines lead and how the characters develop.

Congratulations Tim!


smonster - Jun 09, 2005 8:49:32 am PDT #8519 of 10001
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.

Driveby to congratulate Tim on an excellent pilot, agree with Hec on the gender stuff, and smack myself for not recognizing the bookseller. We just watched AYNOHYEB last week during our lead-in Minear-a-thon. (We also watched OOG and Karma Chameleon AIWFG).

Hi everyone! Bye everyone!


JadeHand - Jun 09, 2005 8:54:28 am PDT #8520 of 10001
"Waiting to be recognised, quite applause will do. They shower you with flowers, when they bury you." -Brave -Marillion.

I'm a little confused by a lot of the negative comments I've read across various boards. After 1 episode (1 puzzle piece) people are crying because they don't see the whole picture. Grow up kids. Watch and learn. As for the Web shot first thing. I agree with the "3 people know what happened, 1 is dead." also 1 other did it (not likely to turn himself in) and the other will be convinced he saved her life. Parinoid theories :

'Sides he had to kill Simon before simon revealed he was working for Web. And Web knew it was Alverez because he orchestrated that too. This is big picture chess master guy. he knows where all the pieces are all the time and is willing to sacrifice a piece for a new one. "A knight for enbankment, folds his newpaper castle."


Polter-Cow - Jun 09, 2005 8:56:27 am PDT #8521 of 10001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!

(We also watched OOG and Karma Chameleon AIWFG).

Yay! I feel like I'm in the minority for loving "Karma Chameleon," so it's good to find others who do too.


smonster - Jun 09, 2005 9:02:38 am PDT #8522 of 10001
We won’t stop until everyone is gay.

Oh, no, we all enjoyed it, and there were 8 of us. So you're not alone, there's a strong southern pro-karma chameleon contingent.


Kiba Rika - Jun 09, 2005 9:05:30 am PDT #8523 of 10001
I may have to seize the cat.

I think I like that episode of Wonderfalls. Sounds like I need to acquire the DVDs (I am sooooo slow) and rewatch to be sure.


Matt the Bruins fan - Jun 09, 2005 9:08:13 am PDT #8524 of 10001
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand

It's my least-favorite episode of the series, but that's pretty much a case of "liked it rather than loving it like the others."


Topic!Cindy - Jun 09, 2005 9:25:41 am PDT #8525 of 10001
What is even happening?

JadeHand, does your white font contain actual spoilers for future episodes?


tralfamadore2001 - Jun 09, 2005 9:36:15 am PDT #8526 of 10001
"Passion, though a bad regulator, is a powerful spring." — Ralph Waldo Emerson

Hi ho. My first reaction to The Inside last night was: The Inside = OH YES Which perhaps should have been = YES, Please.

SHOOTING FIRST: Didn't really bother me. Or impress me. Or anything really because I was already whirled up into a passion of thinking of Web as a BAD MAN for using Rebecca so carelessly [in the sense of caring for, not taking care in use]. That was far more impressive to me on a character level than his shooting.

VS. FIREFLY: With Firefly I sat patiently through the first million boring minutes of The Train Job until the kicking-of-the-lackey. Then I said, "Well, okay, yes. That was more promising. I'll watch next week." With The Inside I sat patiently through the minutes of the teaser. It was dark. I was confused as to what the premise of the show was going to be. But the rest of the episode just snared me. I don't remember seeing commercials, which is pretty monumental. I was just totally absorbed in the story. I didn't love it, and I wasn't calling BEST-NEW-FANDOM-EVER!!!!!, but I was completely into the story. It was lulling.

And so I say, "Yes, please. I'll have some more."

In the end, I have to hold this show a little bit away from me. I think whave I've learned is that the next time I get attached to a show it's a little bit of shame-on-me.