Universal isn't exactly the studio of note when it comes to space operas and similar genre pictures, with disappointments ranging from Buck Rogers in the 25th Century to The Chronicles of Riddick.
Buck Rogers was a disappointment?
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Discussion of the Mutant Enemy series, Firefly, the ensuing movie Serenity, and other projects in that universe. Like the other show threads, anything broadcast in the US is fine; spoilers are verboten and will be deleted if found.
Wolfram - Oct 03, 2005 8:13:49 am PDT #5717 of 10001
Visilurking
Sean K - Oct 03, 2005 8:18:24 am PDT #5718 of 10001
You can't leave me to my own devices; my devices are Nap and Eat. -Zenkitty
Buck Rogers was a disappointment?
They were so disappointed, they made a whole series out of it.
Frankenbuddha - Oct 03, 2005 8:22:05 am PDT #5719 of 10001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
Buck Rogers was a disappointment?
They were so disappointed, they made a whole series out of it.
So, bets on how long Twiki would have lasted around Mal before getting launched out the nearest air lock? More or less time than Domniar Rygel?
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Calli - Oct 03, 2005 8:32:58 am PDT #5720 of 10001
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs
So, bets on how long Twiki would have lasted around Mal before getting launched out the nearest air lock? More or less time than Domniar Rygel?
Far less time than Dominar Rygel. Although I suspect Jayne would have taken Twiki out first.
Mal: Anyone seen our robot?
Jayne [hides smoking Twiki part behind his chair]: We got a robot?
Topic!Cindy - Oct 03, 2005 8:42:30 am PDT #5721 of 10001
What is even happening?
88% rating a movie very good or excellent is merely solid? I think it's less than exceptional for this movie because of Browncoats and lesser fans, but in general I'd think it better than solid.
Mmm, I don't know. I'd almost expect it higher for this particular film. I would think that most of the first weekend fans were Ff fans. I know that regardless of what I thought about the movie, if a pollster were to ask me, I'd rate it really high, because "my" people are involved with it. I know that's silly, but I would.
§ ita § - Oct 03, 2005 8:44:39 am PDT #5722 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I agree with you -- I think it's "less than exceptional for this movie."
Kalshane - Oct 03, 2005 9:19:26 am PDT #5723 of 10001
GS: If you had to choose between kicking evil in the head or the behind, which would you choose, and why?
Minsc: I'm not sure I understand the question. I have two feet, do I not? You do not take a small plate when the feast of evil welcomes seconds.
One thing about Serenity I forgot to mention, I am really impressed by the girl who played young River. In look, voice and action she pretty much nails what one would expect River as a child to be like. (Moreso than her appearance in Safe, though it could be I'm already setup to expect child!River to be that way due to Safe.)
§ ita § - Oct 03, 2005 9:21:07 am PDT #5724 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
I wondered if they'd looped Glau's voice into those scenes.
lisah - Oct 03, 2005 9:22:13 am PDT #5725 of 10001
Punishingly Intricate
Maybe I missed this in skimming the movie conversation but I was confused about what Simon was shooting up Mal with before they went on the bankroll heist. Or did I just imagine that happened?
Kalshane - Oct 03, 2005 9:22:46 am PDT #5726 of 10001
GS: If you had to choose between kicking evil in the head or the behind, which would you choose, and why?
Minsc: I'm not sure I understand the question. I have two feet, do I not? You do not take a small plate when the feast of evil welcomes seconds.
It didn't sound like Summer's exact voice to me, but the tone and the diction seemed spot-on.