Serenity parts 1 and 2, and The Train Job

[changeyourstars8]

Don't expect much coherency out of these reviews . . . lol

Chris and I are planning to watch one episode a night, until the weekend when I don't have to be up at 4 a.m., at which point we're probably going to be pulling an all-nighter watching the rest. :-) Spoiler-stuff under the cut.



First off, I want the ship. Firefly model indeed. *S*

I also want Inara's wardrobe.

Oddly enough, I don't really like the opening theme much. I love the words (there will sooooo be lyric and quote icons for this show), so it's either the tune or the singer. Dunno. Maybe it'll grow on me.

Is it weird that one of the things I find most endearing about Mal is the way he kills people? LOL "Darn." *BOOT* And the way he walked onto the ship and shot the informant who was holding River hostage . . . that was so much a Trader move that I almost squeaked. I love when characters in movies or TV shows remind me of our novel characters. :-D

Zoe is my new role model. "I need this man to tear my clothes off." Hee. Those two are fantastic together. And I'm still getting used to Alan Tudyk's voice in non-Wat mode.

"Nothing. I just wanted you to face me so she could get behind you." Love. Mal. And. Zoe.

I need Firefly/Serenity icons.

Mal and Inara-- dang, El Tango de Roxanne, anyone? And I will place my bets now that we don't see anything deeper for them other than the semi-hostile flirting until the movie, because Whedon was probably waiting until at least season two for that, and. . .

Kaylee is just too cool for words. It did freak me out when she got shot, though, because I found myself thinking-- "Oh, she's fine. She's in the movie, right? No, wait. Is she? I remember Mal and Zoe and River in the pictures . . . and I've seen icons of Kaylee with the kickass parasol and a couple of jokes about her and strawberries, but those have both already happened-- crap. I don't know!!"

Of course, since there have been a couple of character-death fakeouts and since I'm reasonably sure everyone makes it to the movie and since I've seen various "Joss Whedon is an evil evil man" type icons, someone will probably die in the movie. Which is making me reluctant to watch Serenity, because I love all these characters already. Except Jayne, who is still in very, very iffy territory due to the way he wanted to leave Mal and Zoe behind, and the way he keeps treating Kaylee. My instinctive love of smartasses will probably do me in yet again, though (Sawyer, I'm looking at you).

River . . . haven't seen enough of her yet to truly form an opinion one way or the other. Though Chris did amuse me by looking at me, the screen, and then back at me before saying, "That's creepy. She does kindof remind me of you."

Shepherd and Inara have the best conversations. I'm looking forward to seeing more of those two.

The actor playing Simon really reminds me of Joaquin Phoenix sometimes. Not a whole lot, but once in a while it's worthy of a double-take. And I really like his character so far. Especially when he drugged Jayne. ;-)

And Kath-- watching the first episode, I remembered that it was Morena Baccarin I had in mind for Nayara! :-) What do you think?

The Reavers are freaky, freaky, freaky.

Saving the best for last-- when they're scavenging in the first episode, and then later when the ship takes off: I heard no noise. They didn't try to pull the ultra-annoying thing of ships going "whooooosh" in outer space! I could hug everybody involved for that alone.

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[spectralbovine.livejournal.com]

Ooh, are you watching FF for the first time? How fun!

First off, I want the ship.

Yes, it's such a pretty ship.

Oddly enough, I don't really like the opening theme much. I love the words (there will sooooo be lyric and quote icons for this show), so it's either the tune or the singer. Dunno. Maybe it'll grow on me.

Heh. That's a typical reaction. By the end, you'll be singing along.

Kaylee is just too cool for words. It did freak me out when she got shot, though, because I found myself thinking-- "Oh, she's fine.

For most of us, there was zero suspense because they showed "Serenity" last.

Of course, since there have been a couple of character-death fakeouts and since I'm reasonably sure everyone makes it to the movie

Don't be too sure. That's not a spoiler (OR IS IT?); I'm just saying it's always more fun when you really believe someone's going to get offed.

Saving the best for last-- when they're scavenging in the first episode, and then later when the ship takes off: I heard no noise. They didn't try to pull the ultra-annoying thing of ships going "whooooosh" in outer space! I could hug everybody involved for that alone.

Yeah, the "no sound in space" thing was a big thing for Joss. I also love the way they film the space scenes as if there are actual cameras out there. ZOIC is fucking awesome.

You look to be having a lot of fun. I can't wait to see the rest of your episode reactions!

(After this, you're watching Veronica Mars, right? RIGHT?)

[allthelivesofme.livejournal.com]

Ooh, are you watching FF for the first time? How fun!

Yep! More than one friend was threatening my life/health/stash of chocolate if I didn't check it out, so. . . ;-)

Don't be too sure. That's not a spoiler (OR IS IT?)

Argh. I think you're at least slightly evil, you know that? lol

Yeah, the "no sound in space" thing was a big thing for Joss.

Bless him for it. I swear, at the last Star Wars movie I was about ready to yell, "Quit it! There is no sound in outer space, dammit!" but I knew I'd get buckets of popcorn (or possibly toy lightsabers) thrown at my head.

You look to be having a lot of fun. I can't wait to see the rest of your episode reactions!

Definitely. :-) And I will try to get some kind of episode-by-episode post down, even if I have to take notes while watching (it should only be a problem day after tomorrow, when we're going to be having a marathon). *waits for Friday to get here*

(After this, you're watching Veronica Mars, right? RIGHT?)

First season is in the amazon.com shopping cart, and I should be able to order it sometime this month. :-)

[spectralbovine.livejournal.com]

Argh. I think you're at least slightly evil, you know that? lol

Yes. I will tell you the reason I said that once you're past it. Well, one reason. Everyone's in mortal peril at one point or another.

First season is in the amazon.com shopping cart, and I should be able to order it sometime this month. :-)

Yay!! The second season is coming out with a tentative release date in August.

[allthelivesofme.livejournal.com]

Everyone's in mortal peril at one point or another.

Very true. We finished The Train Job and I said, "Dang, these people get shot and/or stabbed a lot." :-D

[jadelynx.livejournal.com]

For most of us, there was zero suspense because they showed "Serenity" last.

It's weird seeing people see it in the intended order. When we were watching it on tv, my mom called after the first episode and said "I don't think I'm gonna watch this, because obviously I missed the first episode. I had no clue who these people were." Sad stuff. We did talk her into sticking with it and she became a fast fan.

Don't be too sure. That's not a spoiler (OR IS IT?); I'm just saying it's always more fun when you really believe someone's going to get offed.

The thing I'm always VERY quick to remind people of, is that Joss Whedon is famous (infamous?) for his penchant to off lead characters. I mean, for pete's sake, he killed Buffy off and she stayed that way for months. He actually had people wondering if he was going to bring her back, and the show was named after her! But even the heartbreak of losing a Whedon character is possible to survive and totally worth falling in love with each and every character.

ZOIC *is* amazing and I only hope that my company can rival them one day, because they make it look so easy.

Steph, the most most most important thing for you to do, after you've gotten through all the episodes (and not before) is to watch the commentaries. You will never keep up in good, true browncoat conversations if you don't know some of the tidbits that you learn on those.

And oh my... hmm. I had no idea that Steph wasn't ALREADY watching Veronica Mars. This won't do.

[spectralbovine.livejournal.com]

When we were watching it on tv, my mom called after the first episode and said "I don't think I'm gonna watch this, because obviously I missed the first episode. I had no clue who these people were."

I wasn't too thrilled by the "The Train Job," but I found the characters intriguing enough, and Mal kicking a guy into a turbine always wins you points. So I stuck with it, and I eventually began to love the show. And then it was cancelled.

Steph, the most most most important thing for you to do, after you've gotten through all the episodes (and not before) is to watch the commentaries. You will never keep up in good, true browncoat conversations if you don't know some of the tidbits that you learn on those.

I almost died laughing listening to the "War Stories" commentary.

And oh my... hmm. I had no idea that Steph wasn't ALREADY watching Veronica Mars. This won't do.

It really won't. I'm sure she'd love to be able to comment on more than ten percent of my posts.

[allthelivesofme.livejournal.com]

Mal kicking a guy into a turbine always wins you points

Heck yeah.

I'm sure she'd love to be able to comment on more than ten percent of my posts.

::nod:: And don't be surprised if you start getting comments on episode reviews that are a year and a half old or something once I get those DVDs...

[spectralbovine.livejournal.com]

Hey, I am always pleased when people go back and read my old posts.

[jadelynx.livejournal.com]

Ooh, if you are discussing Veronica Mars, any objections to my watching your journal?

[spectralbovine.livejournal.com]

None at all. The more the merrier!

[allthelivesofme.livejournal.com]

after you've gotten through all the episodes (and not before) is to watch the commentaries.

Will do!

I had no idea that Steph wasn't ALREADY watching Veronica Mars. This won't do.

Now I've got two of you after me. Eep. ;-)

[allthelivesofme.livejournal.com]

I mean, for pete's sake, he killed Buffy off and she stayed that way for months.

And here's a confession for you-- I've seen the movie Buffy the Vampire Slayer, but I've never seen an episode of the TV series.

[spectralbovine.livejournal.com]

HOLY SWEET MOTHERFUCKING JESUS.

You, my dear, have a very long summer ahead of you.

[allthelivesofme.livejournal.com]

I know, I know. LOL I don't even want to think about buying all of those yet, though-- what did that show run, seven seasons? Nine?

[spectralbovine.livejournal.com]

Seven seasons of Buffy, and five seasons of Angel. And yes, you have to watch Angel too. Because it rocks. Some people will counsel you stop at five seasons of Buffy (and then just watch the musical), but I'm a completist, and really, you might as well see what everyone complains about.

[jadelynx.livejournal.com]

I agree that for a Buffy virgin (and while the movie was amusing, it doesn't count) you need to see the entire series. I also hated anything after season five, with the exception of Once More, With Feeling. Once More, With Feeling is so classicly Joss.

And you have to see Angel. Even as much as I passionately hated how they took it, it was still a must see. And if you don't watch it, you don't get to see another classic Joss moment with Angel dancing at a party. Angel is also worth watching for Doyle alone ::drools::

[spectralbovine.livejournal.com]

There's a good Doyle moment in S5. (Shhh, don't tell her.)

[jadelynx.livejournal.com]

Wait, what Doyle moment *isn't* a good Doyle moment? I mean, even that time when, you know, was a good Doyle moment. Maybe even the best.

Wow, I didn't know just how much fun it could be to find another Angel fan on Steph's journal. :D

[spectralbovine.livejournal.com]

Remember when Doyle did that thing with the thing? That was so funny!

[allthelivesofme.livejournal.com]

In a moment I'm going to shoot both of you. Politely. ;-)

[spectralbovine.livejournal.com]

Aw, but I think you're pretty.

[allthelivesofme.livejournal.com]

Hee. Flattery will get you everywhere. You can live.

[allthelivesofme.livejournal.com]

The movie is fun to randomly quote at people and make them wonder what kind of crack you're on, though. Hee.

And as for the series . . . from the sounds of it, I should own seasons 1-5, and then rent 6 and 7? ;-)

[jadelynx.livejournal.com]

That would be MY opinion, but your Polter-cow might disagree. But I was one of those converts that came in to Buffy after it had been on a season and a half or so, so being that my blood is tainted by not being there from the beginning, I might be mistaken. :D

[spectralbovine.livejournal.com]

The problem with that is that the extras get better and better with each release, so if you're into that stuff, you will want the later seasons anyway. Also, there is an Easter Egg in the S7 set that relates to S5 and really should have been in that set, dammit.

[finniscs.livejournal.com]

veronica mars?
I dont think Ive ever even heard of it...

[finniscs.livejournal.com]

oh man oh man oh man. so much I want to respond to with this post! I dont even have time to read the 25 other responses tho cuz LOST is on in 5 minutes! dang!

I do have to say this: mal/trader. trader/mal.
how did I do that when I had never even heard of firefly when I created trader?
does this mean I have similar thought processes as joss whedon? if so I am very happy with myself. hee.

and simon and JP? definitely definitey yes. first thing I thought all the way through watching serenity (I saw the movie before I saw any of the series, mind you.)

Kaylee-- I love kaylee. Jake loves kaylee too. He was addicted to her from day one. He says he doesnt know who he likes better tho, her or jayne. (he will grow on you)

and river/you. you/river. thought about that all the way through the movie and then even more through the series.

morena b for nayara? how cool. definitely yes.

revers. freaky. definitely. growing more freaky with every episode with them in it.

firefly/love. love/firefly.

hee!
now, On to lost! more later!

[allthelivesofme.livejournal.com]

morena b for nayara? how cool. definitely yes.

I will get to picture-switching sometime this week, then. *S*

Chris and I are going to be watching the next episode when he gets home, so new review should be up tomorrow!!

[finniscs.livejournal.com]

okay, I immediately got on IM the second LOST got over but no ones here to talk about it! dang!
so I went to cleolindas discussion page and opened page 6. while I was reading the 269th comment, about 50 more comments were made. like 5 a second or something. i kept refreshing and refreshing...

and I dont think libbys not dead

and I didn't see that coming BUT I didn't trust michael from the moment he came out of the jungle with that torch cuz I kept going, and even tonight but WHERE did he get that torch???