DUFF

I know, this has nothing to do with Firefly or Serenity, but I don't care. I'm ranting. So, I'm a gamer. Really heavy one at that. I've been using this same old computer for about 2 years now (AMD Athlon XP 2600+, ATi Radeon 9600 Pro, gig o' ram) and figured it was time for an upgrade after chugging through F.E.A.R. So, I manage to get a new motherboard (nf4 Ultra Infinity), processor (AMD 64 3500+) but didn't have enough for a video card. So I wait til next paycheck. HA! Had a fun one with that. Christmas and a powerful need to pay rent and, oh, I dunno, EAT prevented me from doing so, and I had to wait AGAIN. So today, I FINALLY manage to scrounge up enough cash for my new video card (BFG's nVidia 7800 GT OC) and guess what? MY POWER SUPPLY CAN'T HANDLE THE NEW PROCESSOR OR VIDEO CARD! MORE WAITING AROUND! MORE MONEY! GRAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH! I almost cried when my newborn baby just kinda sputtered and gave me repeated CMOS errors. poooo :cry:

DARKDELACROIX

well, to get my artists block to leave me alone ill be drawing stuff and maybe making some backgrounds for myself and other Firefly fans. . . i have no idea why im posting this here right now, but i am.

MANTICHORUS

No idea who hosted this, but I think I might be in love with them...

REGINAROADIE

Well folks, I've managed to get a whole third done of my Best of 2005 list. Every year, I write a Ten Best list of my own, but as of now, I've only got 9 on the list. There are a few that I havn't seen that I think might be on the list (GOOD NIGHT, AND GOOD LUCK, CAPOTE, MATCH POINT) and some that I thought would be on the list but didn't do it for me and probably need a repeat viewing (CRASH, THE CONSTANT GARDENER, A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE, SYRIANA) and some flicks that had good individual components, but not overall quality. But just so that I have something out there, here in the order of when I saw then first, here are my fave films of 2005. THE UPSIDE OF ANGER- The first incredible film I saw this year is the best kind of movie. It's a hidden gem that you find unexpectedly, but end up treasuring a long time after you've found it. A scathingly funny and startlingly poignant family drama that end the film on a note of serene tragedy, it makes you take a look at the world around you in a new way. And has, excluding our BDH'S the best ensemble cast in any movie this year. SIN CITY- Not only the best comic book adaptation this year, but also a high energy jump start of the film noir. This is trashy filmmaking pushed into the realm of pop art. SERENITY- I'm preaching to the choir here. EVERYTHING IS ILLUMINATED- A road movie unlike any other. What starts out as a comedic romp through the Serbian countries turns into a touching tribute to the Holocaust. One to search for on DVD. WALK THE LINE- While it hits the same notes that other musical biopics have, this one does so with the same energy, vitality and truth that came with Johnny Cash and his music. And Reese Witherspoon as June Carter reminds us why we liked her in the first place. GRIZZLY MAN- I am so pissed that this flick is out of contention for the Best Documentary Feature Oscar. This doc about Timothy Treadwell, a man who for thirteen summers lived with the grizzly bears in the Alaskan wilderness is an amazing film about how the line between man and nature sits on top of the line between sanity and madness. MUNICH- In regards to the war on terror and the state of the world we live in, this flick more than any other is the most relevant in examining the wars we fight with each other and with ourselves. BROKEBACK MOUNTAIN- Admit it. When first hearing about this, you think back to SOUTH PARK and Cartman's comment on indie flicks being "black and white hippie movies about gay cowboys eating pudding". But upon seeing this flick, it becomes so much more than that. It's a straightforward love story that transcends cliches and becomes something relatable and haunting. THE NEW WORLD- Terrance Malick movies are as common as comet sightings. But when they do come around, they are cinematic wonders to behold. His take on the Jamestown settlers and their clash with the Natives dispenses with common narrative and becomes something completely different. A hypnotic, lush and involving slice of history that should be viewed on the biggest screen possible so that the images can wash over you. Other mentions: Funniest individual scene - The whale scene from HITCHIKER'S GUIDE TO THE GALAXY. Probably the most absurd thing ever put in a sci-fi film. The idea alone is funny as it is, but the voice over monologue had me laughing so hard, tears were streaming down my face. Best soundtrack - ELIZABETHTOWN. Cameron Crowe's films vary with quality, and admittedly this is a bit of a letdown after the superb ALMOST FAMOUS. But one thing you can count on is a top notch soundtrack that can be appreciated without the movie. Best "escapist" film - THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE. While most fantasy flicks transport you into another world, the kingdom of Narnia, unlike the world of Harry Potter, Skull Island and Middle Earth, is one world you'd actually want to go to. Perfectly captures the magic that the novel has and making it appealing to the children in all of us. If the other three flicks I me

PINBALLWIZARD

...I didn't even know I had a blog of my own! That's so, well, shiny!

GOTHFEARY

Is "Browncoatedness" even a real word? Most likly not. Or maybe it is, in Firefly speak~ like how 'companion' is now a verb according to Wash. Wow, that was so very, very pointless. So here's the real entry. I went down to Maxx Collectables, because the owner called me up saying my order was in. I eagerly awaited Thursday, as that is new comic day, and went in with two of my best friends to get our respective orders. First off, my fave Marvel stuff was in, so yay there. Then with a big grin :biggrin: the guy woring there, can't remember his name for the life of me today, pulled out a [b][i]VERY[/i][/b] shiny surprize for me. A Mal action figure! All for me! He told me it had come in last week, and when he saw it, he put it aside for me, as he remembered how every week I came in faithfully to check for the "Serenity" comics. He even gave me a "Serenity" button that he had come accross somewhere! My bank balence has never ment so little to me! Right then and there, I bought everything, shelling out almost 45$ for a dozen comics, my shiney "Final Battle Mal" (compleat with screwdriver and the operatives' sword!), nifty little FREE button, and some starage bags and boards. My life has never had more meaning, that is, untill Friday. My mum and I were just scowering E-Bay for randome stuff we will never use, and came accross my new baby. An offical, certificat of authenticty included, used on film Firefly compueter console! Yes,my fellow Independants, I now own a piece of Serenity! :biggrin: I am truly, a die hard fan. I shall see to it that I am buried with this consle, and my headstone will say "Love lets her fly." Yes, I shall seeto it.

TAYEATRA

Yes people it is a very good day for fanfic. :biggrin: Kaynara posted her latest instalment of 'Bed and Wine', with some excellent Inara/Mal stuff and then later on I found the next chapter of 'The Fish Job'. It's also a good day for cancelled lectures! I only had to go to one today and even that finished early. Hope everyone else is having a good day! Now, if you'll excuse me I have an appointment with Disk 4 of my Firefly box set!:blast:

TAMSIBLING

While this is not exactly Firefly/Serenity related, I feel I must address the scheduling mishaps that have happened in this fine TV season, so that other great shows (like Firefly) don't get cancelled for no reason. To the TV Scheduling "Gods:" Why, of why, must you make us choose? And why, oh why, must you do things that make no sense? That us examine the scheduling misfires since September and see if there might be a way to rectify the little problem of keeping quality TV on the air. 1. WB - Supernatural after Gilmore Girls. While I realize the thought process was to capitalize on a strong Jared Padalecki fan base, the viewers of GG are not going to watch Supernatural (unless you're a little squished in the brainpan, like me). This show would make so much more sense, and be able to capitalize off the rabid Jensen Ackles fan base, by following Smallville on Thursdays at 9pm. 2. WB - Everwood after Smallville #1 leads perfectly into #2. Coupling Everwood with Smallville is like putting kryptonite next to Superman - not the smartest move. Again, Everwood would do so much better following a show like GG or even putting it back on Mondays at 9pm after 7th Heaven. (Wouldn't it be great, if next season, Everwood could lead off the WB's new Monday now that 7th Heaven has bowed out? Couple Everwood with Related and you've got an unbelievable night of TV.) 3. ABC - Alias vs. just about everything Poor Sydney - not only does she lose the love of her life and get a new baby in the first episode, but ABC had the audacity to schedule Alias against Smallville. I'm sorry, but while Sydney (aka Jennifer) does kick butt, she cannot fill in for the beautiful Tom Welling. While I'll agree Smallville has been a little spotty so far this season, it still is awesome TV and not a surprise that it took viewers away from Alias. Especially with the departure of the equally yummy Michael Vartan. 4. Fox & UPN - Bones opposite Veronica Mars Okay, like Firefly, I arrived at the VM party late. I have just started paying attention to this show that obviously rocks for a lot of reasons. Now, in an effort to keep the *beloved* (note: sarcasm) American Idol in it's home time slot, the Fox PTB have moved Bones against VM, forcing me to choose against the gorgeous David Boreanaz and the smartly written VM. Again, how is a girl to choose? I love smart TV, but I love me some DB. These are just a few of the glaring errors I noted in this season's TV schedule. And a plug for another season of Firefly - How rockin' would Friday nights be with Firefly at 9pm and Battlestar Galatica at 10pm on SciFi? That is pure marketing gold. (Let's face it, if advertisers can make money off of BG, then can definitely make money off Firefly!)

ICARUS

ALRIGHT! Sorry if this is REAAAAALLY old news or I missed summat, but on CTRL-ALT-DELETE webcomic, a link was posted to a sight called: www.fireflyseason2.com/index ...now I dunno if this is true, but it looks a bit fishy to me...I REALLY hope this is true and not a hoax! I'm sorry once again if this is old news and I am out of the loop and becuase of it I have offended someone...in some wierd way...(Kinda strange, but people are known to do this sort of thing, I am told). Anyways, hope you'll look inta this! Good night, and good luck....FROM IDAHO! Icarus out!