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Title: Firefly
Post by: K Frame on August 30, 2006, 08:29:15 AM
Well, I watched the first episode of Firefly last night.

I came in in the middle of the series when it was originally on, and just couldn't get into it.

Mtnbkr lent me the DVD set, and I have to admit, I'm quite intrigued.

I'm going to watch the second one this evening, and since they're calling for lots of rain on Friday, and I have Friday off, I think that's going to be a Firefly day!
Title: Firefly
Post by: roo_ster on August 30, 2006, 11:18:12 AM
Welcome to the club.
Title: Firefly
Post by: cordex on August 30, 2006, 11:29:46 AM
Better late than never.
Title: Firefly
Post by: Felonious Monk/Fignozzle on August 30, 2006, 11:43:29 AM
Mike = early adopter?

NOT!
Tongue
Title: Firefly
Post by: K Frame on August 30, 2006, 11:54:50 AM
Well, as I said, I came into the series probably episode 6 and was thoroughly lost.

I HATE trying to catch up with a progressive series if I've missed several episodes. That's why I never started watching Lost. By the time I heard of its existence, it was well into the first season.
Title: Firefly
Post by: Perd Hapley on August 30, 2006, 12:05:39 PM
No need to explain why you don't watch a particular show.
Title: Firefly
Post by: wingnutx on August 30, 2006, 12:39:51 PM
Congratulations!
Title: Firefly
Post by: K Frame on August 30, 2006, 12:40:38 PM
"No need to explain why you don't watch a particular show."

You're right, I don't owe any of you buttmunches anything...
Title: Firefly
Post by: cordex on August 30, 2006, 12:42:45 PM
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Well, as I said, I came into the series probably episode 6 and was thoroughly lost.
That's okay, the season aired all out of order anyhow.  Train Job first, Serenity last, and so forth.
Title: Firefly
Post by: Headless Thompson Gunner on August 30, 2006, 01:45:25 PM
Enjoy!

"Isn't that what governments are for, to get in a man's way?"
Title: Firefly
Post by: cosine on August 30, 2006, 02:16:02 PM
I still haven't gotten to watch Firefly yet. I suppose I should do that someday.
Title: Firefly
Post by: AJ Dual on August 30, 2006, 05:36:41 PM
Nayh Nayh....

Theeee Newwww Battlestarrrr Galacticaaaaa issss betterrrrrrrrrr!

j/k

Seriously, I don't take pot shots at other people's religion

Sorry, j/k again....
Title: Firefly
Post by: Headless Thompson Gunner on August 30, 2006, 06:13:55 PM
The new Battlestar Galactica is good.  Firefly was good.  Farscape was good.  Babylon 5 was good.

Ain't no reason you can't like 'em all...
Title: Firefly
Post by: Ron on August 30, 2006, 07:09:11 PM
I don't care I'm still free you can't take the sky from me....

http://www.fireflywiki.org/img/Ballad_of_Serenity.mp3
Title: Firefly
Post by: RadioFreeSeaLab on August 30, 2006, 08:03:11 PM
Excellent series.  The movie, Serenity, was also good.
Title: Firefly
Post by: Brian Williams on August 31, 2006, 03:53:12 AM
I saw a few parts while it was on the air, but recently watched the whole series thru Netflix and then followed with Serenity.  My wife and I really liked the series, it had some great lines...    "I am a leaf in the wind..."
Title: Firefly
Post by: Mabs2 on August 31, 2006, 05:31:07 AM
Quote from: Mike Irwin
You're right, I don't owe any of you buttmunches anything...
Yes you do, go get me some coffee.
Title: Firefly
Post by: K Frame on August 31, 2006, 09:56:11 AM
"Yes you do, go get me some coffee."

Coffee I'll get you.

Don't mind the salty taste or the ammonia smell. Just a problem with the water. Yeah, the water. That's it...
Title: Firefly
Post by: Mabs2 on August 31, 2006, 10:53:47 AM
coffee!  yay!
*sip*
...wait a second...
Title: Re: Firefly
Post by: Silver Bullet on November 28, 2006, 09:04:00 AM
$25 at Amazon again.

http://www.amazon.com/Firefly-Complete-Ron-Glass/dp/B0000AQS0F/sr=1-1/qid=1164740181/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/002-4496290-0388826?ie=UTF8&s=dvd

Also, Firefly was #10 for the year (hey, its only November) at Amazon.  Somebody on another site posted some data (I dont know where he got it, but I think its probably true) showing Fireflys year-end results for each of the last four years:

 Amazon best seller positions for Firefly:

 2006: #10
 2005: #16
 2004: #60
 2003: #61

If this is true, its getting more popular every year, unless these are cumulative figures.  I dont think they are because of the small difference between 2003 and 2004.
Title: Re: Firefly
Post by: AmbulanceDriver on November 28, 2006, 09:42:03 AM
One of my favorite lines:

Jayne: "Gee, sure would be nice if we had some grenades right now, don'tcha think?! "
Title: Re: Firefly
Post by: MechAg94 on November 28, 2006, 01:56:44 PM
I heard so much about that show that I went ahead and bought the DVD's last year.  I watched the episode where they decided to give those medical supplies back.  The bad guy wouldn't listen so he kicked him into the engine.  The next guy said "No problem.  I understand completely!!"  Smiley  That scene sold me on the show.
Title: Re: Firefly
Post by: Brad Johnson on November 28, 2006, 02:22:33 PM
All these new-fangled shows. I'm still trying to cope with the cancellation of 'Quantum Leap' and 'The Fall Guy'. The therapist says I'm getting better..

Brad
Title: Re: Firefly
Post by: meinbruder on November 28, 2006, 04:35:42 PM
Quote from: Ron on August 30, 2006, 06:09:11 PM
I don't care I'm still free you can't take the sky from me....

http://www.fireflywiki.org/img/Ballad_of_Serenity.mp3



...take me out to the black, tell them I'm not coming back.....

It seems more than a few people here in APS are fans.  Here is a website y'all might be interested in.  I'm registered for updates but so far haven't heard anything about a release date.  http://www.fireflyseason2.com/Index.asp 
}:)>

 
Title: Re: Firefly
Post by: Cosmoline on November 28, 2006, 05:05:18 PM
It aired when I was in the bush so I didn't know about it till last year.  It's one of the more libertarian spirited science fiction shows I've seen.  In that respect it's VERY different from the arch liberal Star Trek.  It had more promise than "Farscape," but unfortunately got cancelled.  "Serenity" seems to have wrapped the whole thing up once and for all, unless a new series is launched. 
Title: Re: Firefly
Post by: MechAg94 on November 29, 2006, 05:44:01 AM
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All these new-fangled shows. I'm still trying to cope with the cancellation of 'Quantum Leap' and 'The Fall Guy'. The therapist says I'm getting better..

Brad
Ah yes, the Fall Guy with Heather Thomas.  I didn't care about the the other actors.  One of the best TV opening credits I have ever seen.  Smiley
Title: Re: Firefly
Post by: wingnutx on November 29, 2006, 06:24:04 AM
I know for a fact that my wife got me Jayne's cunning hat for Christmas.