JZ, I'm so sad your uncle passed, because I'd gladly be your lieutenant in niecely duty, seeing as you live on the wrong coast. Should I check the spelling of lieutenant, or live dangerously.
I'm feeling brazen. To intergalactic heck with it.
Let me guess. We're in a hurry.
Inara ,'Serenity'
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.
Topic!Cindy - Jan 31, 2006 5:11:12 am PST #7885 of 10001
What is even happening?
libkitty - Jan 31, 2006 9:15:25 am PST #7886 of 10001
Embrace the idea that we are the leaders we've been looking for. Grace Lee Boggs
I tend to keep my ramblings focused on why I like sci-fi, rather than why they should (previous post notwithstanding).
For many who don't like sci-fi or fantasy, I don't think this is enough. I certainly wasn't trying to convert anyone - they can read or watch whatever they way. I just wanted to use it in a serious conversation about something else, and that was apparently bad enough.
Oh, not to horn in on Andi or anything, but I so love JZ's uncle. He sounds kind of like my Uncle George, only with perhaps a few more lovely quirks (Uncle George doesn't wear a hat), so I guess I shouldn't complain too much.
JenP - Jan 31, 2006 10:50:30 am PST #7887 of 10001
For many who don't like sci-fi or fantasy, I don't think this is enough. I certainly wasn't trying to convert anyone - they can read or watch whatever they way. I just wanted to use it in a serious conversation about something else, and that was apparently bad enough.
Oh, yeah - totally legitimate use of the sf card in conversation (I didn't mean to imply otherwise, just in case it seemed so; I was responding in that post to Mr. Broom in general, not about your story in particular.) But - yeah, I recall starting many a point with, "Like on Buffy this one time..." and the eyes just glazed over. More's the pity for them, says I!
Frankenbuddha - Jan 31, 2006 11:10:11 am PST #7888 of 10001
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"
But - yeah, I recall starting many a point with, "Like on Buffy this one time..." and the eyes just glazed over.
This one time, at buffista camp....
Anne W. - Feb 01, 2006 2:59:47 am PST #7889 of 10001
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
Question: does anyone know where I can find a transcript of the expository intro that was used when the eps were aired on Fox? I'm pretty sure that they're not on the DVDs, and even if they are, it does me no good since my dad is holding my set hostage.
Dana - Feb 01, 2006 5:19:33 am PST #7890 of 10001
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
Have you checked shrift's Firefly script site? The episode transcripts may have it.
Anne W. - Feb 01, 2006 12:57:23 pm PST #7891 of 10001
The lost sheep grow teeth, forsake their lambs, and lie with the lions.
Ah! Thanks! I shall check it forthwith.
dcp - Feb 01, 2006 1:45:03 pm PST #7892 of 10001
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.
I don't have them transcribed, but I have .mp3s of both I can send you.
Una - Feb 01, 2006 2:18:34 pm PST #7893 of 10001
when i die, please bake my ashes into a brick and use me to hit fascists.
So it's been pointed out that the average domestic gross of the Best Picture films this year at the time of their nomination is only $37.1 million.
And yet, no Serenity noms. sigh.
And now that I've made a topical comment, I must also confess my undying love for JZ's uncle...I don't have anyone cool like that related to me.
Allyson - Feb 01, 2006 2:20:30 pm PST #7894 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 yet, no Serenity noms. sigh.
I don't think nominations have anything to do with domestic gross.