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So... a higher body count if Firefly went the distance on TV-?
POSTED BY: chrisisall
UPDATED: Saturday, August 14, 2010 03:21
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Saturday, August 14, 2010 2:24 AM
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Originally posted by Storymark:
Well, you are welcome to view it that way, I just find that interpretation a bit too simplistic for my taste.
I don't think of my expectations as simplistic.
Only that the writer should preserve the positive character dynamics.
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Originally posted by Storymark:
There is a lot of depth to be had in the show, far beyond as throw away entertainment.
GOOD entertainment and storytelling depth don't have to be mutually exclusive.
Escapist-fare isn't synonymous with "throw-away".
There were many Firefly stories to tell.
Story arcs exploring the reach and machinations of Blue Sun, tales of Companions and politics, dissatisfactions within the Alliance; the Firefly 'verse was rich with story ideas beyond a simple "peril-of-the-week-for-the-crew".
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Originally posted by Storymark:
And loss is a part of drama.
Agreed, BUT, there are many things to lose besides a character's life.
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Originally posted by Storymark:
As for the interactions, they tend to become stale on any longer running show, and adding new elements and changing things up helps keep things interesting. Joss has never, ever been one to just allow the status quo to rule, and that's one of the reasons I love his work.
But to each his own.
Loss of dreams, lost opportunities, lost relationships and friendships; and not just loss, but CHANGE that doesn't go the way you expect, for both good and bad, provides rich fodder for drama. I'm not asking that the status quo rule, only that the writers find substantive issues and loss and change to craft stories around.
I feel that killing a character is the cheap way out and destroys dynamics that build audience acceptance of a fictional world.
I would argue that your view is the simplistic one.
Things getting dull?
Kill a character to stir the pot.
I hope for more creativity from storytellers.
Many of the things I liked about Firefly were done at the behest of FOX Studios.
(NOT FOX Broadcasting, who ill-used the property.)
Obviously, your view of drama is more in sync with Joss's.
That should mean you'll be happy with more of Joss's projects, where for me, Firefly is kind of an anomaly.
Happy viewing,
Mike
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Saturday, August 14, 2010 3:21 AM
Quote:Hey, Shakespeare did it!
Originally posted by pennausamike:
Things getting dull?
Kill a character to stir the pot.
Actually, I kind of agree with ya Penn.
The laughing Chrisisall
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