Nominations for best single FF 'scene'

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NICOLACLARKE

Thursday, May 12, 2005 2:54 PM

I'm with Niknak on this one - the scene in the pilot where Kaylee gets shot is my single favourite FF sequence. That's the triumph of the ensemble cast, right there: each of the characters encapsulated by their reactions to a single moment. Taut camera movement, spare dialogue, a thousand stories told with every sideways glance... genius.

THIEFJEHAT

Thursday, May 12, 2005 3:19 PM

My #1 episode has always been Objects in Space.

It seems appropriate that my fav scene should come from the same episode. But I'm stuck in a tie between:
1. The group discussion about River. The camera pans through the deck of the dining area to show river listening. Then the camera pans through he hull to show Early listening.

2. When River arrives in the cargo hold to find a stick lying amidst hundreds of fallen leaves. Then the perception shock as reality crashes home to reveal that she in fact holds a handgun and everybody's there trying to get her to yield it up.

Both of these scenes have "Perception of Reality" as a primary theme. In the second we are given a glimpse into River's perceptions. In the first we are shown how 2 exceptional individuals (River & Early) are in fact outsiders listening in and are "perceving" the conversation in the dinning area in a manner different than the people actually holding it.

Do not fear me. Ours is a peaceful race, and we must live in harmony.

EMPRESSPIRK

Thursday, May 12, 2005 3:39 PM

I third what Niknak and Nicolaclarke said.

I ended up reading the Serenity script before I got the chance to see the episode and that scene... it was great even when I imagined it in my head and when I finally saw it... You know, this was the pilot episode and I'm not sure they were supposed to be that good. Not that I'm any kind of judge when it comes to good acting but I so utterly enjoy watching their performances and also the camera work.

I don't like to choose favorites but Serenity definitely is my most watched episode and that scene my most watched one.

KAYLEE4SIMON

Thursday, May 12, 2005 4:20 PM

Attack of the hair scene with River, Book, and Inara.

The scene in Message at the end where Kaylee and Simon hold hands, its a real "aww" moment.

Keep shiny!

FIREFLYWILDCARD1

Thursday, May 12, 2005 9:23 PM

The attack of the hair scene is funny. I love it every time I see it. However, I think my favorite scene is in The Message right after Mal has shot Tracy and their little conversation after that. The look on Mal's face is great and the tear is also very well done.

I also love one of the deleted scenes from the episode Serenity: the one where Simon has his handheld PC telling him about the valley of Serenity and Zoe stops by.

SIKKUKUT

Thursday, May 12, 2005 9:49 PM

I have lots of favorite lines. Many favorite moments. And, of course, at least 10 favorite episodes.

But I'd have to say my absolute favorite scene, whole cloth, is in War Stories when Niska and his goons are torturing Wash and Mal. They're completely lousing up this whole getting tortured thing, paying it no mind except when being electrocuted interrupts their argument. And Niska and his torturers just look confused... it's hilarious and horrible all at once. It's a conversation that would have been pretty damn intense no matter when it happened, but to have it happen then... And on top of all that, it beautifully illustrates Mal's leadership, because even in the midst of being tortured, he knows he has to keep Wash angry and distracted because Wash can't take it like he can. It's just a beautiful scene.

MAL: You *want* me to sleep with her? That make you feel better?
WASH: It might!
MAL: Imagine it'd do wonders for her, too.
WASH: Screw you!
MAL: Get in line!
ZAAAAP!

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JCKNIFE

Thursday, May 12, 2005 9:50 PM

Niska's henchman going into the engine has got to be #1, but I also love the scene between Mal and Simon in Safe: "You're on my crew--why are we still talking about this?" That kind of understood loyalty is what I love about the characters.

GRRARRG

Thursday, May 12, 2005 11:10 PM

Jayne: "Do you know what the chain of command is? It's the chain I go get and beat you with till you
understand who's in rutting command here."
" . . . and you can't change that just by gettin' all bendy... "
grasping at the 'little angels' in the air...
Wash: "Did he just go crazy and fall asleep?"
Sets the tone for several things, which is especially nice given that it took place in the pilot (yeah, I know, I know, but this was the pilot episode to the world): We see a lot about Jayne's character and how the crew perceives him, and we see for the first time that Simon has some tricks up his sleeve, too. Plus, Adam Baldwin nails it.

And then a few scenes later (I know this is "favorite scene" not "scenes," but you'll all get over it):
JAYNE: (slurred) "What? Whaddya mean back? I waited for you!"
and finishing with:
MAL: Nice shot.
JAYNE (slurred): I was aimin' for his head.

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CEDRIC

Thursday, May 12, 2005 11:11 PM

Reading all these "Best Scene Nominations" is great, because it reminds me of each of those wonderful scenes. So I have to nominate two more:

The scene in "Our Mrs. Reynolds" when the crew gets introduced to Saffron. It manages to convey the distress felt by some of the characters along with the bemusement felt by the others--and I feel each along with them. The final shot, in which Mal storms off saying that he and Saffron are the only people who think it's not funny, and he walks right past Inara, totally oblivious to how upset she looks--it's brilliant.

My other nomination is River's dance scene in "Safe." The music is great, the colors are vibrant, and the contrast of her dancing intercut with Mal et al getting in a gunfight is great.

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Because I've got the DVD."

BARCLAY

Friday, May 13, 2005 12:02 AM

The fact this hasn't been mentioned yet makes me wonder if it's what you're looking for, but the end of Ariel with Jayne in the airlock is amazing. The first time you see it, you think Mal might actually send him out, and every time after that, you get this great feeling because it tells you so much about both the characters of Jayne and Mal.

Also, in Objects in Space... the sequence with the intercutting shots of Early "normal" and Early "going crazy." It's a scene that is done brilliantly.

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