A Post To All The Browncoats, Everywhere
POSTED BY: FilmCritic3000
UPDATED: Tuesday, October 4, 2005 19:15
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Are we ready?
We've poured every ounce of energy we have into bringing new Browncoats into the fold. Now is the time we reap the rewards we so richly deserve. But we mustn't rest on our laurels. Joss is counting on us to return in droves next weekend and we WILL. We bought the DVDs en masse, we made alot of converts...and I converted yet *another* person at work today; a girl returned Firefly then told me she'd just bought the DVD set at Media Play; yet another said she and her husband couldn't wait to see the movie. Then someone called and asked if we had Firefly in for rent. Guess what? It had already been checked out by one of our regulars mere minutes after it'd come in. I feel something growing here folks...
But I digress.
In 2002, Joss Whedon didn't just create a new television series. He created something alive and tangible, a cold splash of water in the face of what sci-fi had become: staid, tired, and predictable. This 'Verse lives and breathes. It brings us all together.
We rose from the ashes like a metaphorical phoenix, dusted ourselves off and did not go quietly into that good night (to steal a line from a really famous person) when FOX lopped us off at the knees. We were steadfast and resolute. Joss was just as dedicated, if not more so.
Now we have our BDM and I feel like it's the night before Christmas. Is anyone else on pins and needles?
To Universal - you are a shining light in a sea of low-watt bulbs. Mary Parent and Scott Stuber, you're both amazing. You saw that Joss's track record speaks volumes and did something other studios get scared to do: you took a chance. So to one of Hollywood's oldest movie studios, I say thank you a million times over.
To the cast - thank you for bringing to life some of the most brilliantly realized characters I've ever seen in any medium. True Joss's writing is lyrical magic but there are horrible ways to screw up brilliant dialogue. Thankfully, each cast member added their own special touches and flourishes on Firefly to make their character uniquely original. To all of you, please realize that the devotion of all of us faithful goes above and beyond --whatever future projects arise, we will support you. BTW, good luck with Slither in January, Nathan! 
And finally to Joss - I saw Buffy The Vampire Slayer in the theater in 1992. Yes, I did and I enjoyed it for what I thought it was, not realizing it had been severely truncated. Looking back, I'd have liked to have seen your version on the big screen. Little did I know that it would become one of the best television series ever. I loved Angel as well. Firefly is the icing on the icing-covered dessert thing. Thank you immensely for this. You create worlds, characters, and dialogue that stir the imagination and awaken the soul. A million and five thank yous, sir, for all that you've done, for all of us.
As for our BDM, I'm seeing it at 1:30 tomorrow afternoon, then again at 4:10. I'll be seeing it several more times this weekend also, then back again next weekend.
It's our time. This is our very shiny moment.
Fellow Browncoats, let's soar!
"The first thing I do in the morning is brush
my teeth and sharpen my tongue." -- Dorothy Parker
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Amen.
We've done the impossible and that makes us mighty.
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"I think I might cry."
Well said. 
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May have been on the losing side. Still not convinced it was the wrong one.
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That was beautiful. I nearly did cry.
Mal: Define interesting.
Wash: Oh god, oh god, we're all gonna die?
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HERE HERE!
Amen to all, lets show the world just what those browncoats mean...
Welcome, unsuspecting world, to Whedonverse...
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"There is a sense that this is still not over. It's hard to put a finger on what's so special about this project and about this group of people, but it's just one of those things you have to trust in, and relish. I am very, very proud."
---Jewel Staite on "Firefly" and "Serenity" in "Finding Serenity" (essay collection by Jane Espenson)
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Amen
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"The human body can be drained of blood in 8.6 seconds, given adequate vacuuming systems."
"Miranda"
The Original Grr Aggh boy
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I'll be watching the show at 3:40 PM here. That's the first showing of it round here. Then Imma see it again I think. My mom really wants to see it since I've got her into Firefly. She has to work tomor... today (officially the 30th here).
I just watched the Scifi Inside Look of Serenity a 2nd time. Hope it didn't spoil certain parts for me.
Well I'm filled with anticipation. Only thing that would make this better is if Joss or Nathan or any of the rest of the cast were here!
Anyways I was wanting to ask... What is "BMD"?
PS: Simon gets eaten by Reavers.
JK. Well I hope he doesn't....
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You got that right! For me and mine it's the BDM at 1:30 PM PDT!
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BDM = Big Damn Movie!
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OMG I just saw the BDM.... MUST... SEE... AGAIN.... Theater closed WAAAAAAAAAAAA
There was a special midnight showing here in Madison WI on the midwests largest Ultra screen (3 stories tall all screen!) and our favorite ship never looked better i was ready to pay again and sit through another showing but they closed the theater(well it was 2 am, but still)
All i can say is you guys are in for the ride of your lives tomorrow... i am still grinning from ear to ear :)))))
Debunking of FALSE Spoiler Above.
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And no Simon doesn't get taken down by reavers or anyone else... unless you count the scene wher Kaylee gets her hands on him... maybe
Mal: "Well lady, I must say...you're my kinda stupid."
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