Things Noticed in Serenity *Some Spoilers!*
POSTED BY: SpacemanSpiff
UPDATED: Tuesday, November 8, 2005 11:36
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Originally posted by SpacemanSpiff:
Also, in the scene with Jayne and Kaylee cleaning up the cargo hold, Kaylee is figeting with a catalyser, the infamous part from Out of Gas. And she had that knowing smile on her face!
It ain't a cataylzer. Least ways, not the same type of catalyzer goes in Serenity's engine. Just got through the series again, and I payed particular attention to the look of the catalyzer--it isn't the same as the thing Kaylee is holding in the BDM. I also checked the script--not even mentioned that she's holding anything, so it wasn't intentional (as far as the writing goes). It ain't no catalyzer. Just something looks like one. I'd like to see side-by-side comparisons (cause I know there are certain people on this board with the BDM already), just to clear this up.
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I've got a question though... When the operative is looking at Mal's profile, does it say he was a Captain in the war? I though Badger called him Sargent in (I think it was) Serenity?
you're right! i guess that's another goof to add to the list. he was a sergeant in the war, not a captain.
the profile the operative was looking at definitely said he was a captain in the independent army. tsk tsk!
This question's popped up before; I've got a theory, based on the same data profile listing Mal having received a Medal of Valor for the Battle of Serenity.
We have to ask, if the Battle of Serenity Valley was the last of the war, then when was that medal issued?
My guess is that it was during the two weeks of negotiation that followed the Alliance victory.
Chances are, the major part of that negotiation was on the issue of amnesty for former Browncoats -- (C/R the American Civil War amnesty)-- and that as a sop to Independent pride the Browncoat military was allowed to muster its own out with all due honors, including field promotions. And Mal had been acting as an officer in the field for months by that point.
Given that Mal still considers the delay to be a betrayal, there were probably some sweetheart deals cut for the former Independent High Brass. Getting a commission that way was probably the bitterest ashes in his mouth.
Losing the war broke Mal's heart. Being sold out by his own side for some political advantage is what killed his faith.
"If you can't do something smart, do something right." -- Shepherd Deria Book
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Originally posted by lyn:
The dress Inara is wearing in her last scene with Mal, when he tells her that they will bring her back to civilisation now and she replies 'I don't know' - Am I imagining things or is that one of River's dresses
At the end, I was uncomfortable with the exchange between Mal & Inara the first couple of times I saw it. I liked that she'd taken her makeup mask off, and was wearing something different from usual (hadn't thought of it being Kaylee's or River's) but I didn't understand why she was grinning and acting like a schoolgirl with a crush. An un"skilled" schoolgirl, even. Inara doesn't act like that, right?
But maybe Inara does. Maybe Inara took her whole mask of companion training off, and we got to see a glimpse of the real deep down sweet vulnerable Inara, before whatever horrible thing happened that made her have to protect herself from any real kind of love.
When I thought that, I just wanted to hug her. Wish these people existed. Guess most of us do, eh?
YAY Joss!
Inara's appearance at the end struck me too - but it didn't remind me of River or Kaylee, it reminded me of Nandi (from Heart of Gold), especially the dress.
And I love your interpretation of that scene! Maybe that was the first time we saw the 'real' Inara...
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Ok most of the things I'd noticed have all been spotted and then some so....
....I have no more, but I did notice :
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At Mr Universe' pad, on one of the screens Flash Gordon Conquers the Universe is playing. The Larry 'Buster' Crab version. There is a shot of 'Ming the Merciless' on his throne.
Anyone else notice that? I only mention it because to me:
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Simon's outfit at the beginning when he rescues River, is very similar in style to the costumes in that show back in the 30's. With the high colars and studded tops
Could just be me but I thought there was a nod to that classic serial of the 30's.
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The scene with Inara at the end when she is without her companion makeup - this was the first time i remember seeing her feet. Her dress is just short enough that her 'bare' feet are in shot.
In all of the series her dresses always came to the floor and were very elegant. At the end of the bdm when talking to Mal she looked just like a schoolgirl, hair out, fresh face and feet without shoes.
Will have to wait until the dvd to check this out again.
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