Favorite family moments
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UPDATED: Tuesday, September 6, 2005 06:05
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Thanks, Rielpryn, for resurrecting this topic.
Every well-bred petty crook knows that the small, concealable weapons always go to the far left of the place setting.
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Well, the most obvious family moment, not just for the characters but, according to the comentaries and interviews, the cast as well, was any time they were all at the kitchen table.
Some good ones:
'Aunt' Zoe telling the story of why her and Mal always cut their apples.
"If it were one of us, Cap'n wouldn't hesitate."
On the bridge right after the 'Kaylee is Dead' prank.
Everyone's, even Jayne's, reaction to Kaylee getting shot. "You're not killing this man." "Not right away."
The 'Round Table' discussion about River in "Objects in Space".
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"As surely as the bullet rips through the victim's flesh, organ, and bone, it shatters the image of the man who pulled the trigger." -Max Payne
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A couple of my favorite family moments...
The Message: When Mal and Zoe are in the kitchen with Inara, telling a happy story about Tracy. It's a touching moment when there's that sad pause, then Inara tries to keep their spirits up - just before they're attacked.
Objects in Space: The last two scenes, from the point where River falls from Early's ship into Mal's arms (the first time I saw that part, it was like, "AWWWW!) to that long steady-cam shot leading from the infirmary to the cargo bay. Love that one!
"Mwa ha ha, mine is an evil laugh. Now die."
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There are many. I think Joss and the gang tried to instill that from the beginning.
Book's place is established in the pilot when the guy that tries to get him to fly on the Brutus calls him Grandpa and subsequently Kahlee does too. Book is the wise old grandpa that maybe was the WWII vet so is tough in times of trouble.
Mal is definitley the father of the group. He sits at the head of the table at dinner. Obviously he's in charge (the MAN of the house). In Safe when River tells Simon, "Don't worry. Daddy will come for us.", Simon thinks she's talking about their real father. I believe she was talking about Mal. She intuitively knows what he is to them.
Inara is definetly the mother and usually sits to Mal's side at the table. She is very protective and motherly toward the younger members of the crew. She and Mal are obviously attracted to each other and fight like a married couple.
Kahlee is like a daughter to Mal and a sister to Simon and River, especially River since they "play" together. Of course Simon is more of a love interest than a brother to her.
Zoe is like Mal's sister and aunt to the younger ones. Her war stories about her and Mal sound like "When your daddy and I were growing up times were tough." stories.
Wash is the nutty brother-in-law/uncle.
Jayne, of course, is the big jock brother or maybe uncle that loves to aggravate the hell out of the youngins. I had an uncle like that. The man loved to irritate us. Nothing made him laugh harder.
Simon is the nerdy middle brother who always got straight A's and the bullies always picked on him. He, however gets revenge by growing up to become rich.
River is the baby sister, perhaps one who is "special", maybe an idiot savant who you feel sorry for but are astounded by her exceptional abilities.
For me too, the dinner table scenes are always the best family scenes. It's when they seem to be the most happy.
Another favorite for me is the end of Out of Gas when they're all gathered around Mal in the infirmary. Sort of like your family visiting you in the hospital. The scene had a warm feel to it.
Well, as a rule I say girl folk ain't to be trusted.
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Originally posted by SixGun:
Jayne, of course, is the big jock brother or maybe uncle that loves to aggravate the hell out of the youngins. I had an uncle like that. The man loved to irritate us. Nothing made him laugh harder.
Slightly off topic, I have one of those uncles.
Gabriel Pryn
"I reject your reality and substitute my own."
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I love the part in Safe where Simon and River get rescued and the Bad Guy says, "She's a witch!" and Mal says, "Yeah, but she's OUR witch!"
And the fact that they all come back for Mal in OOG, without hesitation, not knowing what they are coming back to.
And in The Message, when they are picking up the mail. It's almost like they are a family at a carnival.
I guess just the fact that they know each other's faults and limitations, yet care about each other anyway. Unconditionally. That doesn't happen in real life very often.
Mal-licious
Co-Holder of the Red Bell from Hell
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I'm learning to love "Our Mrs. Reynolds." I didn't like it at first. I'm not sure why. I guess it was something to do with the idea that, since Saffron is actually evil and is manipulating Mal, there's nothing Mal could do to stop her from getting to him. But it's really one of the 5 best episodes, maybe the perfect episode to show to somebody to get them hooked on the show, and is a great character episode.
The best family moment of the episode is at the beginning, when the whole crew gathers in the cargo bay to meet Mal's new wife. It's so much fun to watch everybody's reactions. Zoe's acting all happy for her ol' pal Mal, showing off the Mrs. to everybody. Wash is right with her, encouraging Mal to "enjoy his honeymoon." Kaylee is rather appalled at how Mal is treating her, "he makes everybody cry. He's like a monster." Muscle-headed Jayne is all envious, since he just got "that dumb-ass stick sounds like it's raining." Inara is not happy at all, to see her Mal hanging with another girl. Mal himself is desperate and falling apart, since he can't seem to get anyone to side with him. "I don't even know this girl!"
There's also this one shot of River, looking at Saffron. She probably knows that Saffron is more than she appears.
Every well-bred petty crook knows that the small, concealable weapons always go to the far left of the place setting.
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I love all of those! I love anytime there is a family type interaction with the characters!
Inara and Kaylee are like sisters, Inara goes on about keeping Kaylee out of trouble and she calls her Mei Mei.
Mal is like the big brother.
but then Inara is like the mother of everyone on ship too, she consols people when they need it, Simon, Book, etc.
I love the Kaylee/River friendship!
the fact that Jayne will be so crude and teasing to people(especially Kaylee), yet you can tell he is worried when someone is hurt!
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"Also, I can kill you with my brain"
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One of my favorite moments has already been mentioned. The scene in War Stories with Kaylee, River, and the apple.
The week before I saw this episode I had been chasing my son, who was carrying an apple, through the house. How afternoon snacks turn into games, sill amazes me at times.
I busted up laughing when I saw Kaylee and River doing the same thing.
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haha
I remember doing a similar thing with a friend and her cap gun in the school hall. I just kept running and she chased me, on the courts and then up onto the stage. it was pretty funny.
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"Yes sir..Captain Tightpants"
"Also, I can kill you with my brain"
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