screening serenity

Well, I knew it was coming. I'd read the spoilers. I submitted to the lure of the blogging bribe and took the chance to see the film early and for free.

I feel hollow inside. I laughed, I cried and yet I can't help but think that Firefly will never be as complete and perfect for me ever again.

For non-fans, I think the film was as good as could be. It's probably a lot wordier than most sci-fi action adventure films but that didn't appear to put off any of the people in the theatre with me tonight. There was a great deal of laughter. And the pace of the action is pitch perfect. I shredded a popcorn bag during all the chase scenes.

And for this fan...well, this bitter, bitter fan...it's just like the moment I discovered that Santa doesn't exist but that I was still going to get presents. A little of the magic has worn away but it doesn't diminish the feeling I have for the holiday.

This is as good a film as Joss could put out there. It was his words, his story--and there's allegory and subtext enough to keep fans busy parsing for years (and hopefully there will be a sequel). Even on his teeny budget, with a relatively unknown cast he's got the story and pictures up there to capture us all with his charm and wit.

There were things I didn't like about the movie. I'm white-fonting the spoilers, just in case anyone reads this *The Mr. Universe character...and of course the death of WASH (*sob*). Whereas Book's death served a purpose--to drive home the point that Mal had to take a stand--Wash's was more for shock effect. More proof to his fans that no character is safe--no matter how beloved.* End spoilery white font

The things I liked were pretty obvious. The full cast fitting so nicely into well-worn characters. The words--all of Joss' pretty, pretty words. And the action--chase scenes were well timed. I loved to hear the people laughing all around me at just the exact right moments. And Summer Glau. Oh, how I love Summer Glau. River was always more of an annoyance to me in the series but she is all Grace in the movie. And she made a heck of a lot more sense.

*sigh* I just hate the fact that it's time to grow up. To leave behind something that was beautiful and funny that came into my life. But these kinds of pleasures are fleeting.

And yeah, I'm still bitter as shit that all we get is an hour and forty minutes of movie rather than 22 hours of a series.

joss gets interviewed by TIME magazine!

Except, you know...could they have at least SPELLED HIS NAME CORRECTLY IN THE TITLE??

*sigh*

He's been called "Josh Whedon", "John Swedon" that "Josh Guy Who Made Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and everything in between. I guess "Joss Wedon" isn't the worst.

11 Days until Serenity.

catching firefly

I've been pleasantly surprised at the amount of publicity the Firefly movie, Serenity is getting on major networks during hit shows (THANK YOU, LOST!!!).

It's giving me hope that the film will succeed beyond anyone's (including my own fertile) imagination.

Joss Whedon can win over non-Buffy, Angel and Firefly fans. People who've never heard of Buffy the Vampire Slayer will see this movie and marvel at the incredible dialog. The man's a fucking genius and I want everyone to know it.

rabid Whedon fangurl that I am

Not like it's any surprise but I'm plugging the Firefly movie Serenity.

From the film's website:

Joss Whedon- the Oscar(r)- and Emmy-nominated writer/director responsible for the worldwide television phenomena of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel-now applies his trademark compassion and wit to a small band of galactic outcasts 500 years in the future in his feature film directorial debut, Serenity.

The film centers around Captain Malcolm Reynolds, a hardened veteran (on the losing side) of a galactic civil war, who now ekes out a living pulling off small crimes and transport-for-hire aboard his ship, Serenity. He leads a small, eclectic crew who are the closest thing he has left to family - squabbling, insubordinate and undyingly loyal.

When Mal takes on two new passengers-a young doctor and his unstable, telepathic sister-he gets much more than he bargained for. The pair are fugitives from the coalition dominating the universe, who will stop at nothing to reclaim the girl. The crew that was once used to skimming the outskirts of the galaxy unnoticed find themselves caught between the unstoppable military force of the Universal Alliance and the horrific, cannibalistic fury of the Reavers, savages who roam the very edge of space. Hunted by vastly different enemies, they begin to discover that the greatest danger to them may be on board Serenity herself.

Serenity is written and directed by Joss Whedon; produced by Barry Mendel; and executive-produced by Christopher Buchanan, David Lester and Alisa Tager.

gmail

I have 100 gmail invitations. I don't even know 100 people. And I gave up on the give away sites long ago. So they will sit to the left of my inbox and mock me with my not-knowing-enough-people-to-be-cool-ness.

things that are not such a good idea

Indulging in a craving for lemonade whilst battling a raging torrent of fire that is heartburn.

My esophagus hurts.

the internet is a cold and lonely place

Why am I so bereft when my favorite sites go down? It's not like I don't have other things to do: Netflix DVD's, new library books--hell, even plain, old t.v.

And yet, I click "refresh" like a lab rat and am disappointed.