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Tuesday, September 13, 2005

You know, as much as I love Firefly, I get really aggravated with everyone constantly talking about how great it is, how "shiny" it is, and how genius it is. I don't necessarily disagree, but if we are going to talk about how good a show is, I think it's best to point out a lot of the negatives.

I bought the commentary book "Finding Serenity" and from what I've read so far there are a few fascinating rebuttals, but for the most part everyone chalks Firefly up to the television equivalent of the Bible.

Does anyone out there know of any commentary that completely blasts the show? I have found a few reviews of the movie, but they were by people who hadn't really watched the show and there arguments seemed moot to me. It would be a great relief to find someone who sees all its flaws without trying to maintain its glory. (But let me reiterate -- I very much like the show).

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Wednesday, September 14, 2005 6:25 AM

CRIMULUS


Well, that is the obvious choice but supporters and naysayers alike tend to agree the FOX does not ever have anything worthwhile to listen to. They just push all the buttons.

I bet their fingers get sore ...

Wednesday, September 14, 2005 5:37 AM

R1Z


Perhaps you could contact FOX. They cancelled it, they must have disliked something.

Wednesday, September 14, 2005 5:23 AM

CRIMULUS


It's not that I want to dislike the show, but everyone's unabated and basically nonspecific enthusiasm about it bores me. I did some Masters study in literature and so it always helps me to hear both sides of the store in as much unadulterated detail as possible. I am probably going to write my own deconstruction or something of the sort of the show eventually, so the essay book helps me there, it's just I want to find someone who completely and justifiably does not like the show -- and someone who has seen it.

I have watched each episode upwards of 40 times so it is unlikely that my opinion of it will change :)

Tuesday, September 13, 2005 3:45 PM

REALLYKAYLEE


blasphamy?
why, yes. i believe that classifies.

come on crim- have you ever seen a better show of it's type? or any show? you're just asking for trouble- never a good idea.

appreciate the show for what it IS. it's a sci-fi western that captivates audiences. trying to analyze things like firefly flaws is the quickest way to take joy out of it.

but to answer your question- people like to point out flaws with the episodes so go to that part of the site.

*off to mome my raths*


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