The Guns of Firefly?

[c_yeager]

The only negative thing I can say about the series is that the guns seemed to be designed by someone who had never fired a shot in their lives.

One of my favorite little details though was the lack of SOUND IN SPACE. Always a pet peave of mine that, to this day, confuses people who have never bothered to consider what sound actually is.

Also, best show ever on TV.

 

[zpo]

George-
From what I remember of the back story, America and China were the only two countries that could put a big presence in space when the "Earth that was", "was used up". Hence the unusual mix of cultures.

 

[enfield303]

OK,
you guys have stirred my interest in this show.(Like I need any more Sci-Fi shows to watch!)

 

[Erich]

Well, I just finished watching the series through again, this time with my bride (who pretty much loathes science fiction). She liked it a lot.

Looking forward to the flick . . .

 

[Ransom]

With all the hype for the movie I broke out my DVDs and watched em again over the weekend. With all the great writting I think River gets some of the best lines. At least from a comedy standpoint.

"I can kill you with my brain."

"My food is problematic."



Also, rumor has it the Sci Fi network has picked up all the original episodes to air before the movie. Its kind of annoying that only now they show interest, but its something. So if you havent seen it but dont feel like shelling out for the DVD's check your schedual and catch an episode and see if you like it.

 

[CZSteve]

One of my favorite little details though was the lack of SOUND IN SPACE. Always a pet peave of mine that, to this day, confuses people who have never bothered to consider what sound actually is.

I couldn't agree more. 2001 - A Space Odyssey is another that kept the realism of a vacuum in space.

Unfortunately, based upon the movie trailer, it appears the movie will have the annoying sounds of the ships flying by in space. I just don't understand this. Don't these people understand the concept of 'less-is-more' sometimes.
I think the silence is more dramatic anyway along with being factual. Even in the one episode of Firefly, they went a bit overboard about having to put 'vera' inside a a pressurized space suit so the gun powder would ignite. We even discussed here or on TFL how that would not be requried.

Oh well, if this is my biggest concern in life; It'll be OK.

 

[kwelz]

Actually I have heard that they only put sound in the trailer for the less edumicated people out there. The movie itself will be sound free in vacuum scenes.

 

[Jeff Timm]

Remember sound in space is Relative.

A space ship is likely to be a noisy place. If you hear sounds from outside, make assumption you in a heap 'a TROUBLE boy!

Geoff
Who is usually in a heap of trouble anyway.

 

[ScorpioVI]

Also, rumor has it the Sci Fi network has picked up all the original episodes to air before the movie.

It's not a rumor. The way they timed it, the last episode comes out just before Serenity hits theaters.

FIREFLY (FOX) - The Sci Fi Channel has landed the repeat rights to all 15 hours of the short-lived FOX series (and basis of the upcoming "Serenity" feature film). The network's July schedule lists the series as joining its Friday lineup on July 22 at 7:00/6:00c where it will precede original episodes of "Stargate SG-1," "Stargate Atlantis" and "Battlestar Galactica."

 

[Justin]

The network's July schedule lists the series as joining its Friday lineup on July 22 at 7:00/6:00c where it will precede original episodes of "Stargate SG-1," "Stargate Atlantis" and "Battlestar Galactica."

Ooooh. A hammock. Two sub-par shows whose ratings are held aloft by a good show on each end.

 

[Drizzt]

Well, Justin, they are supposedly doing a complete rework of Stargate SG-1, so maybe it will regain some of its potential. From what I understand, they've changed up the timeline, but why Atlantis would still be around in that case is anyones guess. OK, why Atlantis is still around EITHER WAY is anyones guess.

 

[George Hill]

My hope is that Stargate will just go away. I liked the movie, but the TV show has always seemed to be just very very lame to me. I saw an Atlantis episode and it was just especially pathetic.
Yet Firefly gets cancelled. Someone at Fox needs a beating for killing Firefly.
Looking forward to the movie. Hope it resurects Firefly.

 

[ScorpioVI]

Hey check this out. An unfilmed Firefly script: http://www.fireflyfans.net/feature.asp?f=45

 

[Jeff Timm]

I've always liked the idea of SG1, sometimes the execution is a little rushed by budget. I've worked with military officers including 9 years as an enlisted man, and they've got some writers who know the breed, good and bad.

It's a good show, but the cliff hangers (sometimes literally) are a bit much.

Besides, who else has such a great weapons collection on screen?

Jeff
Who never cared for SMGs but that little HK temps me.

 

[Jeff Timm]

Pity, I tried but I never could get into Cattlecar Galaxative, either the original, the improved or the current series.

Geoff
Who notes he is old enough to have seen not only the first run of Star Trek (TM), but the last repeats on Saturday of "Tom Corbet Space Cadet!"

 

[George Hill]

I am very interested in the Shepard character. Book. He gets the Alliance to take him in to their hospital, gets the needed treatment, and the Alliance let's them leave unmolested. Book knows all the ins and outs of certain things like space net techniques down to the last detail. He knows how to handle himself in a gun fight. Knows how to rig spotlights to cover an assault entry. Then a bounty hunters spits "That's no shepard."

High level Ex-Alliance officer?

 

[Old Fud]

Indeed. Book is the only mystery man in the story.

There's no question he still has high rank in the Alliance.
And that he's an ex military man.

Consider also that he was intimately familiar with the battle of Serenity.
Does that suggest something to a story line?

What hasn't been discussed is when he went into the monastery or why.
What caused him to become a Shepard.

I can do without the hairdo, but he's a lot more interesting than one each weirdo doctor and his even more so little sister.

One thing is abundantly clear --- we NEED to see more of "Firefly"
Unfortunately, the rumor I've heard is that Book may be the first casualty even if the series is resurrected.

Fud

Fud

 

[Houndawg]

Inara or Kaylee?

I figure most will vote for Inara, but I seem to lean towards Kaylee. Maybe it's because she has that innocent air about her.

My daughter had never seen the series. She watched the DVD set with me and was instantly hooked. We're both itching for the movie.

 

[zpo]

They both have their qualities. Either way for me.

 

[PowderBurn]

To me, Mal's gun appears to be based on the Roger & Spencer percussion revolver.

And didn't Jayne carry a LeMat?

 

[Erich]

I saw Jane with a modified LeMat in one of the episodes.

Good Lord, are you kidding? Inara! She's got to be the most beautiful woman I've ever seen.

 

[Carl N. Brown]

Firefly gun sounds

Maybe those retro looking guns are all firing Gyrojet rocket projectiles. Zap!
Remember Gyrojet? Same era as the Dardick Tround. Darn, I'm old.

Sounds in space. I try to tell myself the blasts in Farscape are the gases
from the explosions impacting Moya's hull. What is worse than sounds in
space movie explosions are the explosions dubbed in silent war footage
on History Channel: a shell explodes a mile away and you here it NOW
not five seconds later.

 

[George Hill]

Inara or Kaylee?

Both.

 

[ScorpioVI]

Inara. I love those exotic-looking Brazilian chicks. HOT!

Though in truth there ain't a single woman in the Firefly cast that I wouldn't bed with. They're all beautiful in their own ways. Got reservations about River, she ain't all there, but like Jayne says, "not all of her has to be".

Even the guests are hot. I'd drop dead if I ever saw Christina Hendricks (Saffron/Yolanda/Bridget) out on the street, or Nandi, for that matter.

 

[cordex]

If you ask me, the show only really needs the actual crew - Mal, Zoe, Wash, Jayne and Kaylee. Doc and sis bug me sometimes, didn't really like Book (makes me feel guilty and judged) and Inara ... well, didn't like her either. Somewhat pretty, I guess, but irritating. Kaylee is cuter.

I am a bit curious about Book, don't really care about River. Only time I really liked her was when she poked her head in on Jayne after Simon tried to make peace with him and said: "Also ... I can kill you with my mind."

Sad how little play Firefly got while it was running. I remember rushing home to see it whenever I could and caught most of the aired episodes, but it bugged me how often it was bumped for some other crappy event. With any luck, it'll be brought back and given a real chance.