Smuggler Archive
Thread: Firefly: the show that defined what a SWG smuggler should be
maxtheusher
Wed Jun 15, 2005 2:31 pm
#27
Hm, what PROBABLY killed the show was marketing. all I remember was, "From the creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer"...
nuff said.
nuff said.
SwenLaransa
Wed Jun 15, 2005 2:50 pm
#28
maxtheusher wrote:
Hm, what PROBABLY killed the show was marketing. all I remember was, "From the creator of Buffy the Vampire Slayer"...
nuff said.
Too true. I mean I made my dad watch a few episodes and he loved them... until he learned they were made by the same guy who did Buffy. He was so anti buffy for some reason it turned him off of firefly.
SwenLaransa
Wed Jun 15, 2005 3:05 pm
#29
Wundo_Walkabout wrote:
I have never heard of the show, but your view on what a smuggler should be likein SWG is right on.
Great Post!!
Wundo Walkabout
"Master Smuggler since we walked the planets"GunSlinger Master Bounty Hunter Rebel Colonel
So you're gunna go watch it tonight, right?
lurdanta
Wed Jun 15, 2005 5:42 pm
#30
I loved that show...and yes, perfect smuggleresque situation.
But no beer or pie, so it's not perfect.
But no beer or pie, so it's not perfect.
VadenK
Wed Jun 15, 2005 6:01 pm
#31
OK, I am going to go against my gut on this and find those DVDs to watch. I am weary though. I was on the pistoleer boards and they made a big deal about Equilibrium. OMG what a turd that was! And all that crap "better than the matrix" on the sleeve made me want to go all gun-fu on whoever promoted that trash.
Firefly does sound awesome though. Time for a trip to blockbuster!
Kylania
Wed Jun 15, 2005 6:04 pm
#32
SciFi has the rights to show the EXISTING shows. Joss gave up the rights to continue the television show for 10 years to Fox in return for a 3 picture movie deal. SciFi can't make new Firefly episodes, only Fox, and since Fox makes television for total imbecieles now, I doubt they'll realize their mistake and make more. You have to think to enjoy Firefly, which wouldn't go over well with the American Idiot, Hilton S|ut Opening Her Mouth, or Hell's Kitchen crowd.
That said, Firefly was the single most brillant piece of Sci-Fi I've ever seen. I even dare say that the 14 episodes of Firefly were better written, produced and acted than all of Star Wars. It's a truely amazing show and I'm SO glad I never saw it till it was on DVD and I could watch it without commercials or other crap getting in the way. Serenity, the movie, should be amazing.
That said, Firefly was the single most brillant piece of Sci-Fi I've ever seen. I even dare say that the 14 episodes of Firefly were better written, produced and acted than all of Star Wars. It's a truely amazing show and I'm SO glad I never saw it till it was on DVD and I could watch it without commercials or other crap getting in the way. Serenity, the movie, should be amazing.
ShrekECPI
Wed Jun 15, 2005 6:08 pm
#33
Kylania wrote:
SciFi has the rights to show the EXISTING shows. Joss gave up the rights to continue the television show for 10 years to Fox in return for a 3 picture movie deal. SciFi can't make new Firefly episodes, only Fox, and since Fox makes television for total imbecieles now, I doubt they'll realize their mistake and make more. You have to think to enjoy Firefly, which wouldn't go over well with the American Idiot, Hilton S|ut Opening Her Mouth, or Hell's Kitchen crowd.
That said, Firefly was the single most brillant piece of Sci-Fi I've ever seen. I even dare say that the 14 episodes of Firefly were better written, produced and acted than all of Star Wars. It's a truely amazing show and I'm SO glad I never saw it till it was on DVD and I could watch it without commercials or other crap getting in the way. Serenity, the movie, should be amazing.
It is so nice to see that I am not the only person who hates reality TV.
If I wanted reality I wouldn't play video games.
- Alliance Soldier
TheWok
Wed Jun 15, 2005 6:56 pm
#34
VadenK wrote:And all that crap "better than the matrix" on the sleeve made me want to go all gun-fu on whoever promoted that trash.Firefly does sound awesome though. Time for a trip to blockbuster!
Better than the Matrix? No. Better than the Matrix sequels? Well, it wouldn't take much. There are Mary Kate & Ashely movies that had more engaging plots than the sequels to the Matrix.
SwenLaransa
Wed Jun 15, 2005 7:03 pm
#35
ShrekECPI wrote:
Kylania wrote:
SciFi has the rights to show the EXISTING shows. Joss gave up the rights to continue the television show for 10 years to Fox in return for a 3 picture movie deal. SciFi can't make new Firefly episodes, only Fox, and since Fox makes television for total imbecieles now, I doubt they'll realize their mistake and make more. You have to think to enjoy Firefly, which wouldn't go over well with the American Idiot, Hilton S|ut Opening Her Mouth, or Hell's Kitchen crowd.
That said, Firefly was the single most brillant piece of Sci-Fi I've ever seen. I even dare say that the 14 episodes of Firefly were better written, produced and acted than all of Star Wars. It's a truely amazing show and I'm SO glad I never saw it till it was on DVD and I could watch it without commercials or other crap getting in the way. Serenity, the movie, should be amazing.
It is so nice to see that I am not the only person who hates reality TV.If I wanted reality I wouldn't play video games.
I think reality tv is an insult to humanity. The absolute horror it fills me with is insane. To think people enjoy watching others degraded and humiliated, to such a degree and so many if them shakes my faith in my fellow man. Just to know an audience exists for this excrement is insult enough. It just boggles me. What kind of people watch this crap? Horrible.
Kav
Wed Jun 15, 2005 7:22 pm
#36
funny thing, a friend brought the series over today and i am watching them now, odd coincidence.
From what I see the way I want (and try)to playin game is very similar to this show.
It's and excellent show and deserves much better than it got. hopefully all the noise the dvd's and such are making will kick start it back up.
this one should be added to the required reading/ viewing list for Smuggler players and developers.
A few other little known jewels I treasure:
- Jinx on a Terran Inheritance (2 book)
- Desperate Measures (3 book)
- the Han Solo Trilogy (of effing course)
TapVallian
Wed Jun 15, 2005 7:52 pm
#37
I have never heard of this show, but it sounds just like something I would like. I went to Amazon half way through theseposts and 1-clicked it to be here by Friday!
I noticed when it airs on the Sci-Fi channel in July one of the shows following it will be Battlestar Galactica. Anyone here like that show? Back when it was on TV around '79-'80 it was my favorite show of all.... me being 12 then. I bought some of the VHSepisodes a few years ago and it was merely ok as an adult, but I still have great memories of it from watching it as a kid.
Anyway, now I can't wait for the movie to come out and I haven't even seen an episode.... I just know I will like it from what I have heard here. I still can't figure out how I never even heard of it before today in this thread?? /boggle
ShrekECPI
Wed Jun 15, 2005 8:02 pm
#38
Kav wrote:
funny thing, a friend brought the series over today and i am watching them now, odd coincidence.
From what I see the way I want (and try)to playin game is very similar to this show.
It's and excellent show and deserves much better than it got. hopefully all the noise the dvd's and such are making will kick start it back up.
this one should be added to the required reading/ viewing list for Smuggler players and developers.
A few other little known jewels I treasure:
- Jinx on a Terran Inheritance (2 book)
- Desperate Measures (3 book)
- the Han Solo Trilogy (of effing course)
There is no coincidence, there is only the FORUM FORCE!!!!!
lol, had to do it.
VadenK
Wed Jun 15, 2005 8:07 pm
#39
No place within 30 miles of me has Firefly DVDs, but the best buy 30 miles from me does. I mentioned this to my friend who has a 1300+ DVD collection and he told me I would have it by tomorow. He lives 3 minutes from that particular best buy! Best of all, its on SALE! WOOT! The wife and kids are gone to the inlaws Thursday thru Saturday night soI may be able to watch one or two episodes if I can peel away from SWG.
/begstonotbedissapointed