what's the Firefly connection?

Redworm · September 15, 2005, 09:42 AM

I've noticed a couple of people have quotes from the show in their sigs and there's a section in the Library about it. Granted it does make sense thta a show about freedom fighters would appeal to gun owners, but I'm wondering if there's any particular connection between the forum owners and the show. Just big fans?

TheBluesMan · September 15, 2005, 01:48 PM

I have no idea what this Firefly is or what show you're talking about. Methinks our technical guru Tyme would know. If he doesn't respond to this thread soon you might try emailing him and asking about it.

-Dave

**tyme** · September 15, 2005, 02:44 PM

Firefly is a very interesting space/western TV show by Joss Whedon (Buffy/Angel) that was cancelled halfway through its first season (2002-2003).

Serenity is a movie based on the TV series, and it opens on September 30th.

The banner in the library is not a commercial banner ad; I just put it there to raise awareness about the movie.

Ben Swenson · September 15, 2005, 03:42 PM

Firefly tended to be brutally honest and had a "Sometimes bad people just have to die" theme running through it. Also was very pro-liberty, pro-individual freedom.

I like it a lot. Can't wait for the movie.

Redworm · September 15, 2005, 04:17 PM

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The banner in the library is not a commercial banner ad; I just put it there to raise awareness about the movie.

Yeah, I love the show and I'm eagerly awaiting the movie. Just wondered why it was there; thanks for the heads up.

**Mal H** · September 15, 2005, 04:40 PM

... and they used some pretty cool handguns, although they were ancient to them.

**tyme** · September 30, 2005, 06:02 AM

BTT (as if anyone reads this forum). Serenity premiers today.

Ben Swenson · September 30, 2005, 10:55 AM

My relief just came in. Another half hour and I'm taking off to go see it.

It's a bit chilly. My coat is kind of a brownish color.

KaceCoyote · September 30, 2005, 03:48 PM

I'm hearing rumors that sci-fi might pick them up if the movie goes over well. Can anyone confirm?

**tyme** · October 2, 2005, 08:22 AM

I thought Joss had closed down Mutant Enemy (his TV production company... Buffy, Angel, Firefly) and stated that he's done with TV. The rumors I have heard are that if the movie goes well, there may be at least 2 sequels.

I read one review that labelled Simon "incestuous," called Inara Mal's ex-gf, called the alliance "theocratic," and called the River sub-plot "mystical mud." I'm wondering if that reviewer even bothered to watch the movie. He certainly hadn't watched the TV series.

ethernectar · October 2, 2005, 07:15 PM

Loved it.

A friend of mine turned me onto Firefly, loved it. Saw Serenity on friday night, loved that too. Great show, storyline, acting, etc.

Marko Kloos · October 3, 2005, 08:04 AM

We bought the complete DVD set on a friend's enlightened advice, and we think that Firefly is officially The Greatest TV Series Ever In The History Of Television.

Getting a babysitter for next weekend so we can go out and see "Serenity".

TIYAA · October 4, 2005, 04:28 PM

Wasn't Serenity the name of the ship?

**tyme** · October 4, 2005, 05:02 PM

Yes. It's the name of the ship, the name of the pilot episode of the abortive TV series, and the name of the movie.

Serenity on IMDB
Serenity on rottentomatoes.com
Orson Scott Card's review of Serenity

Eghad · October 5, 2005, 10:25 AM

Caught the movie.....great stuff. I dont think ant TFLer would be dissapointed by it.

September 15, 2005, 09:42 AM	#1
Redworm Junior member Join Date: August 10, 2005 Posts: 3,372	what's the Firefly connection? I've noticed a couple of people have quotes from the show in their sigs and there's a section in the Library about it. Granted it does make sense thta a show about freedom fighters would appeal to gun owners, but I'm wondering if there's any particular connection between the forum owners and the show. Just big fans?

September 15, 2005, 01:48 PM	#2
TheBluesMan Moderator Emeritus Join Date: June 15, 1999 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,558	I have no idea what this Firefly is or what show you're talking about. Methinks our technical guru Tyme would know. If he doesn't respond to this thread soon you might try emailing him and asking about it. -Dave __________________ -Dave Miller ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ! NRA Certified Instructor: Pistol, Rifle, Shotgun, Home Firearms Safety, Personal Protection. Tick-off Obama - Join the NRA Today - Save $10

September 15, 2005, 02:44 PM	#3
tyme Staff Join Date: October 13, 2001 Posts: 3,355	Firefly is a very interesting space/western TV show by Joss Whedon (Buffy/Angel) that was cancelled halfway through its first season (2002-2003). Serenity is a movie based on the TV series, and it opens on September 30th. The banner in the library is not a commercial banner ad; I just put it there to raise awareness about the movie. __________________ “The egg hatched...” “...the egg hatched... and a hundred baby spiders came out...” (blade runner) “Who are you?” “A friend. I'm here to prevent you from making a mistake.” “You have no idea what I'm doing here, friend.” “In specific terms, no, but I swore an oath to protect the world...” (continuum) “It's a goal you won't understand until later. Your job is to make sure he doesn't achieve the goal.” (bsg)

September 30, 2005, 06:02 AM	#7
tyme Staff Join Date: October 13, 2001 Posts: 3,355	BTT (as if anyone reads this forum). Serenity premiers today. __________________ “The egg hatched...” “...the egg hatched... and a hundred baby spiders came out...” (blade runner) “Who are you?” “A friend. I'm here to prevent you from making a mistake.” “You have no idea what I'm doing here, friend.” “In specific terms, no, but I swore an oath to protect the world...” (continuum) “It's a goal you won't understand until later. Your job is to make sure he doesn't achieve the goal.” (bsg)

October 2, 2005, 08:22 AM	#10
tyme Staff Join Date: October 13, 2001 Posts: 3,355	I thought Joss had closed down Mutant Enemy (his TV production company... Buffy, Angel, Firefly) and stated that he's done with TV. The rumors I have heard are that if the movie goes well, there may be at least 2 sequels. I read one review that labelled Simon "incestuous," called Inara Mal's ex-gf, called the alliance "theocratic," and called the River sub-plot "mystical mud." I'm wondering if that reviewer even bothered to watch the movie. He certainly hadn't watched the TV series. __________________ “The egg hatched...” “...the egg hatched... and a hundred baby spiders came out...” (blade runner) “Who are you?” “A friend. I'm here to prevent you from making a mistake.” “You have no idea what I'm doing here, friend.” “In specific terms, no, but I swore an oath to protect the world...” (continuum) “It's a goal you won't understand until later. Your job is to make sure he doesn't achieve the goal.” (bsg)

September 15, 2005, 03:42 PM	#4
Ben Swenson Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2000 Posts: 1,210	Firefly tended to be brutally honest and had a "Sometimes bad people just have to die" theme running through it. Also was very pro-liberty, pro-individual freedom. I like it a lot. Can't wait for the movie.

September 15, 2005, 04:40 PM	#6
Mal H Staff Join Date: March 20, 1999 Location: Somewhere in the woods of Northern Virginia Posts: 16,955	... and they used some pretty cool handguns, although they were ancient to them.

September 30, 2005, 10:55 AM	#8
Ben Swenson Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2000 Posts: 1,210	My relief just came in. Another half hour and I'm taking off to go see it. It's a bit chilly. My coat is kind of a brownish color.

September 30, 2005, 03:48 PM	#9
KaceCoyote Member Join Date: June 9, 2005 Posts: 51	I'm hearing rumors that sci-fi might pick them up if the movie goes over well. Can anyone confirm?

October 2, 2005, 07:15 PM	#11
ethernectar Senior Member Join Date: October 28, 2004 Location: Central CA Posts: 218	Loved it. A friend of mine turned me onto Firefly, loved it. Saw Serenity on friday night, loved that too. Great show, storyline, acting, etc.

October 3, 2005, 08:04 AM	#12
Marko Kloos Senior Member Join Date: January 12, 2000 Location: Enfield, NH Posts: 5,521	We bought the complete DVD set on a friend's enlightened advice, and we think that Firefly is officially The Greatest TV Series Ever In The History Of Television. Getting a babysitter for next weekend so we can go out and see "Serenity". __________________ "The right to buy weapons is the right to be free." --A.E. Van Vogt, The Weapon Shops of Isher the munchkin wrangler.

October 4, 2005, 04:28 PM	#13
TIYAA Junior Member Join Date: June 5, 2005 Posts: 8	Wasn't Serenity the name of the ship?

October 4, 2005, 05:02 PM	#14
tyme Staff Join Date: October 13, 2001 Posts: 3,355	Yes. It's the name of the ship, the name of the pilot episode of the abortive TV series, and the name of the movie. Serenity on IMDB Serenity on rottentomatoes.com Orson Scott Card's review of Serenity __________________ “The egg hatched...” “...the egg hatched... and a hundred baby spiders came out...” (blade runner) “Who are you?” “A friend. I'm here to prevent you from making a mistake.” “You have no idea what I'm doing here, friend.” “In specific terms, no, but I swore an oath to protect the world...” (continuum) “It's a goal you won't understand until later. Your job is to make sure he doesn't achieve the goal.” (bsg)

October 5, 2005, 10:25 AM	#15
Eghad Senior Member Join Date: May 28, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 6,231	Caught the movie.....great stuff. I dont think ant TFLer would be dissapointed by it. __________________ Have a nice day at the range NRA Life Member