FOLLOWMAL

I'm sittin' here listenin' to the BDM soundtrack, my heart aching as the last 4 pieces play out to the end... where my heart soars with Serenity... I know, I'm overwrought! :) My husband who is not a Firefly fan, but who indulges me, took me to the next big town to the music shop and helped me get it. Bless his pea pickin'heart. As I was listenin' I'm perusin' the site and reading all the entries and it also makes my heart near to burst.... I love this place, I truly love this place. How did I ever live without being here and being in love with this 'verse? I dunno... but I'm sure a hell of a lot happier now!

ANGELHAZE

I worked 9am to 7pm today. It's especially nights like these that I wish there was a new "Firefly" episode I could watch, while curling up in a warm blanket, and drinking my beloved mocha. :p

LUPINUS

For those of you reading this, your in for a little somthing speacial. I am going to be placing in this blog a piece of a script I am writing. Just to see what some of you might think about it. A white canvas is penetrated by two small dots. The warmth of the blood cuts deep into the snow and the mist of somones slow breathing dances across the scene for but a moment. The shadows of trees is all around the two of them. The only light being provided by the silver rays of the moon. It had been a long night for the both of them. Chased from the event of the parade and past the old hida village. The gang of his old friends had persued the two of them mercilessly into the woods. Their leader to continue on alone despite his friends complaints. He nearly killed Junsuke, trying to get at his girlfriend. It amazed him really. There was a point in his life where Junsuke would not think about the issue. But now...he thought. He couldn't understand how such hatred could be sparked at a few simple words. These were the actions of a desperate man. A man unable to better himself and instead resort to bloody violence at the words said. A soft hand reached under Junsuke's chin, lifting his head heavenward. His eye was bloody and he was sore, but her sight gave him new life. She helped him to his feet. There is no talking, its a moment shared between a couple destined for each other. You don't need words. He holds her tight and she returns the favor, he did after all keep a beast from attacking her. The silver rays of the moon light the small specs of snow falling from the sky above. The small lamps and lights of the town below them glistened in the black. Junsuke held her off a moment to better look at her. Her cheeks were rose from the cold outside and he gently stroke her face. Junesuke: Anata wa haru ichiban no sakura no yoni utsukushii. Thats all you get, its not a romance movie. It does have that aspect to it. If you had to lable it, it would fall under the lines of a drama.

ZOOT

So I’ve been at my new job now for 5 weeks and have been much too “busy and important” to update my log and tell you all how it’s going … Nevertheless, I shall now: It’s great – don’t know why I was so worried … All I can say is – hurrah for work!!! (Shocking, I know) All I need now is a decent man who doesn’t freak out at my film obsession and I’m good … And so, with those seemingly benign words, began project “Find Weirdo”, on which I will update you all again soon (I like to pretend you’re all interested)… Actually the trainee I share a room with has a friend who allegedly fancies me – but I think he’s only seen me sitting down and doesn’t realise I’m short and plump – but we shall see …

BELLONA

just taking this chance to wish y'all a Big Damn Halloween, a shiny All Saints Day and ruttin' brilliant...big...spanish...holiday thing whose name has something to do with death... now i'm off to dress up as our favourite clinically insane government experiment and terrify old people, small children and yappy dogs :fork: HAPPY HALLOWEEN HEROES!!! :fork: b

STARRBABY

Hey all. I've received a few requests for more pictures of the boys. Check out www.directfreight.com/babies We'll try to update that site. Hugs! *SB*

SKYSCRAPER

It’s the little details that get to me sometimes. Stories can be as realistic, or not, as the writers choose. But it’s how they treat their viewers/readers that matters more. Did Joss ever find the need to explain how the engine (that makes the firefly glowish thing) work? If he did… I missed it. But we mostly picked up on it being used to push the ship into high speed for long travel. Was it ever explained why Chinese and English are the predominant languages/culture? Nope. The series began with what we did needed to know Malcom’s experience at Serenity Valley. Or the Cortex. What is that? I don’t have the Movie Visual Companion yet, I’m sure its explained there. But during the show, did someone say, "I’ll look it up on Cortex, which is basically this huge internet/communication system spread over the solar system, you click here on the display and…" I think we figured that out ourselves. It doesn’t need explaining. The audience will figure it out sooner or later. Besides… knowing the characters, Zoe would have probably shot anyone who talked like a ‘walking dictionary’ to her. At least she would have shot 'politely.' Sometimes, the subtle stuff is also nicely researched. Consider this scene from the Firefly pilot [i]Serenity[/i]. Near the end of the episode when the Reaver ship begins its entry into Whitefall. We see the ship flying backwards (tail first) with its 3 main engines firing. This serves to slow the vessel down enough that it begins to fall towards the planet. Then the engines shutdown and the ship rotates back to a “nose ahead” flight and continue fall through atmo. NASA Space Shuttles do something very similar to this at the beginning of the reentry sequence. How did the crew know each other? What’s their story? Except for hints and things we, the viewers, pick up on, it’s almost eight episodes into the series before we get any back story on the characters. That is truly a display of faith for the viewers. And, on Firefly, how did we cope with ships doing flybys in space, yet no noise? That took daring to do on TV. But it provided some of the most powerful moments too. Think of the end of [i]Bushwhacked[/i] when an Alliance Cruiser fires missiles at the derelict transport ship. No noise as the missiles streak toward the transport. No noise as the transport is torn to pieces in an explosion. The only thing we hear, during that whole sequence, is a violin piece from the soundtrack. Even with gigantic cruiser nearby, you still feel an immense loneliness for our crew. As I’ve seen the movie, and watched the DVD a couple of times, I keep getting more impressed, on how Whedon treated his viewers with intelligence. He let the story tell itself. He felt it was strong enough for people to understand without being spoon fed every little detail. Sometimes, not all the detail is necessary. And I, at least, appreciate being given the benefit of the doubt. This is truly a story. Just had this in my head for a while. Figured I’d finally write it somewhere.