Firefly 10/4 (1 Viewer)

[BrianW]

They actually had NO SOUND in space.

Timothy, you're not the first one to notice this. I mentioned this in another thread, and I don’t think I was the first, either. But even as a hard-core "Sci-Fi Aficionado,” I’ve always been quick to forgive the “sound-in-space” element. After all, we’re being told a story, not given witness to events as they actually unfold. It’s just one of many of the storyteller’s tools of embellishment to make it more exciting. But I must confess that after three episodes of this show, I find the outer space POV shots to be much more exciting without sound. I know in my gut that’s as it should be, but I find myself surprised nonetheless. It’s way cooler than I expected, and now I suddenly have a heightened disregard for those movie and television directors (with one notable exception ) who didn’t have the guts to try it before now.
Also, I’m all for genre bending. SF doesn’t require laser blasters and anti-gravity scooters. Gunpowder and horses are just as valid. If this show is killed by the SF camp, it won't be due to the likes of me.
I especially like the way they had to suit up Vera.

 

[Martin Rendall]

My wife rightly pointed out that the Firefly theme song is way better than the Enterprise theme song.

Oh, and Firefly is a good show.

Martin.

 

[Steve Felix]

You're absolutely right about the sound issue, Brian. The lack of it makes the scenes more graceful, and underlines the wonder of space.

The theme song is growing on me.

 

[CaptDS9E]

I almost missed the episode because here in NYC it was supposed to go on at 5 PM EST but they started it at 4:20 right when baseball ended. I was glad i put in a tape a hour early before i left or i would have missed Fly/Doe because my tivo was set at 5

capt

 

[Phil Florian]

Which Han Solo is he trying to be? Ep 4 Original Cut? New "didn't shoot first" cut? Or the coked out Episode 6 goofy Han? There are so many to choose from!
Phil

 

[Patrick Sun]

I'm going to give Firefly a good half season to win me over (simply due to Joss Whedon's track record). Currently, after 3 episodes, I'm still a bit intrigued, but the next 8 will have to pick up the pace, or be very funny in a character-driven manner.

 

[Ron McBadger]

I am all for giving Firefly a chance but come on bullets in space?
I am guessing that these first few episodes are fairly generic on purpose or at least thats my hope If this show does not start getting into some type of arc I would be surprised if it makes it past episode 13

 

[Danny R]

Who knew Academy Training included Companionship courses.

While we haven't had much to go on yet, I have a feeling this is not a generic "space academy" she was refering to, but a specific Companion Academy.

I did notice the little detail about this supposedly taking place in ONE solar system. A bit unrealistic (even for Sci-Fi) that there are hundreds of inhabited worlds in one system, if you ask me. Easily overlooked though, IMO.

What detail are you refering? I haven't gotten this impression at all. In fact I'm pretty certain they are actually moving from system to system, but have purposely avoided bringing attention to how this is accomplished.

One impression I do get is that Earth is either gone or just a myth, ala Battlestar Galactica.

 

[Martin Rendall]

I am all for giving Firefly a chance but come on bullets in space?

Er, why not? They used oxygen to ignite the gunpowder, and little bullets will travel very well in a vacuum. I suppose you would rather see laser guns ala. Moonraker??

Frankly, it as a very original idea... at least for television.

Martin.

 

[Jason Seaver]

What detail are you refering? I haven't gotten this impression at all. In fact I'm pretty certain they are actually moving from system to system, but have purposely avoided bringing attention to how this is accomplished.

The jury still hasn't made an official ruling, but the opening narration specifically says "a new system", and there have been specific references to worlds being terraformed. Also, the political situation - "inner worlds" versus "outer colonies" - seems to imply a single system, as well. Whether this is more or less believable than FTL is up to you. Me, I'm surprised at all the planets with apparently Earth-normal gravity, but that bugs me on "Star Trek", too.

I suppose a multiple-star system (Alpha Centauri A/B?) is possible, but how many are within a few light-years of Earth? Remember, this is only supposed to be 2517 or so, and interstellar distances are big, especially when 3E8 m/s isn't just a good idea...

 

[Adam Lenhardt]

Maybe this one will stick around for a full season

There's a good shot. Despite rather disappointing ratings over all, the show's doing well with the key 18-whatever demographic that advertisers are so enamored with.

 

[Martin Rendall]

Interesting Jason. There would have to be a lot of planets in one solar system in order to have a new place ever week... unless the show gets cancelled, of course.

I think a common requirement of space operas is a suspension of disbelief regarding speed of light limitations. Anyway, didn't you know, scientists have already broken that barrier in lab tests!

Now if we're going to get picky... how come we can see the ships at all? What's the light source? It certainly doesn't seem to be a point source (star) in the CG shots, but rather an ambient light.

Martin.

 

[Martin Rendall]

Oh, and don't get me started about a common "up" whenever two ships end up near each other!

Martin.

 

[Jason Seaver]

I think a common requirement of space operas is a suspension of disbelief regarding speed of light limitations. Anyway, didn't you know, scientists have already broken that barrier in lab tests!

Unless I've missed something huge, only for information - Bell's Theorem stuff. Energy, let alone anything particle-based, is still totally blue-sky stuff.

Besides, I like speed-of-light limitations. You can have tons of fun with them if you're a good writer.

 

[LarryDavenport]

Perhaps all will be revealed when the original pilot gets aired.

 

[Ron McBadger]

Because when you fire a gun on a ship in space and miss every one dies if you hit something vital.

 

[Dominik Droscher]

Because when you fire a gun on a ship in space and miss every one dies if you hit something vital.

Well, wasn't that the point?

 

[Glenn Overholt]

Martin, you can see the ships because there are space-cams monitoring everything. Provided by the IGT (Inter-galactic Communications Co, PTY, LTD. (etc.)
Glenn

 

[Mike St.Louis]

I think this show is a breath of fresh air and one of the most intersting science fiction shows next to Farscape.

Well worth tuning in.

 

[Don Black]

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