I have no idea what qualifies a person as a Browncoat or not.
I'm just using it as shorthand for mega fans -- not all the preview viewers were Browncoats by my definition, but most Browncoats would go to lengths to see it ASAP.
I'm 17. Looking at linoleum makes me want to have sex.
Xander ,'First Date'
Firefly 4: Also, we can kill you with our brains
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.
§ ita § - Oct 03, 2005 5:24:28 pm PDT #5805 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
sarameg - Oct 03, 2005 5:26:43 pm PDT #5806 of 10001
See, I'm largely insulated. If not for here (and I'm not following links, I like insulated) I wouldn't know a contingent of people were being rabid. I'd know that sure, some of us were less than in love with the movie, for various reasons. I'd know I wasn't alone in being meh and vaguely sad to see the story *I* preferred coming to an end. But that's it.
Heck, there were probably 20 people max in the theater when I saw it. And there was a little cheering at various points from one group behind me, and clapping from them at the conclusion as well. But other than that? It was just a movie.
AnthonyDe - Oct 03, 2005 5:29:31 pm PDT #5807 of 10001
A One that isn't cold, is scarcely A One at all.
You could argue that fanatacism is just misdirected passion. Sometimes that passion is properly directed and troops get DVDs and some homeless people get coats. That's what makes it not hilarious. More Browncoats did more good than those who didn't.
A year ago this weekend the top two movies earned $65 million (Shark Tale and Ladder 49) compared to $25 million for Flightplan and Serenity combined this year. Hard to believe all those people stayed home because they didn't want to see a movie with Browncoats. C'mon.
Allyson - Oct 03, 2005 5:33:33 pm PDT #5808 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
And now, a Variety ad: [link]
Why wouldn't you take your $10 and see the movie again? Wouldn't that be more helpful?
To me, this is an example of the craziness.
And I feel as though I can speak with some authority on this kind of insanity.
No one forced them add those people to their list, no one forces them to read their posts, and no one is forcing them to keep them on their f-list.
I don't see it very differently from christiandollarstore. Who is banned.
Allyson - Oct 03, 2005 5:36:10 pm PDT #5809 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
You could argue that fanatacism is just misdirected passion. Sometimes that passion is properly directed and troops get DVDs and some homeless people get coats. That's what makes it not hilarious. More Browncoats did more good than those who didn't.
I think you're preaching to the head disciple, there.
Kalshane - Oct 03, 2005 5:37:08 pm PDT #5810 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.
I don't see it very differently from christiandollarstore. Who is banned.
I don't get this reference.
Allyson - Oct 03, 2005 5:38:35 pm PDT #5811 of 10001
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
A spammer at Buffistas.
libkitty - Oct 03, 2005 5:39:25 pm PDT #5812 of 10001
Embrace the idea that we are the leaders we've been looking for. Grace Lee Boggs
I'm a proud browncoat, hopefully sans the craxy (at least this craxy). I've done a lot of recruiting, cheered in the theater and sang the theme song, but I also told my mom she shouldn't see it because I don't think she'd like it. I think the majority are at my level, but there are a few truly craxy people out there, in this fandom and others.
Kristen - Oct 03, 2005 5:40:45 pm PDT #5813 of 10001
I feel like we lost the high moral ground on Variety ads right around GBAE.
victor infante - Oct 03, 2005 5:41:11 pm PDT #5814 of 10001
To understand what happened at the diner, we shall use Mr. Papaya! This is upsetting because he's the friendliest of fruits.
CHRISTIANDOLLARSTORE WAS MY FAVORITE!
Ahem.
All right, this is way too long to cross post (and I have a feeling the comments will only make it worse) so my thoughts on "Serenity," centering on the political transformation of the crew, are here and all sorts of spoilery.