tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post6665790938883309146..comments2024-02-19T08:20:10.456-06:00Comments on Public Transportation Snob: Top 5 Firefly EpisodesDanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-29101852138885057452012-12-16T09:29:23.964-06:002012-12-16T09:29:23.964-06:00I agree about the large amount of story in every e...I agree about the large amount of story in every episode. Some shows have lasted several seasons and not included so much. I think that's one reason the show has lasted so long. People connect with all the characters because they all play a key role in the story. Although Nathan Fillion has shown he can carry a show, this isn't a star vehicle. Everyone brings something to the table. <br /><br />I had a similar experience as you with getting in it. I started watching the first episode from Netflix and realized I was hooked and just bought it. I haven't regretted that decision at all, and those DVDs have gotten some serious play.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-12008641057499111502012-12-15T05:23:25.698-06:002012-12-15T05:23:25.698-06:00I first borrowed Firefly from the library and was ...I first borrowed Firefly from the library and was blown away. I ended up buying the series after a few years - this is despite wanting to not give Fox a cent for having cancelled the show; I felt that angry but wanted it so much.<br /><br />When I first watched the pilot I was amazed how the story would seem to reach points where it could have finished but it didn't and there would be more story still. The thing that amazed me, for the pilot and all the episodes, was how much was packed into each one!<br /><br />I've rewatched it many times enjoying it each and every time. It's the only show I do that for. Extremely forlorn that I couldn't get more of it; because of Fox.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-50339634818063635782012-10-07T14:12:33.129-05:002012-10-07T14:12:33.129-05:00Thanks! I've watched Out of Gas a bunch of tim...Thanks! I've watched Out of Gas a bunch of times, and the final scenes get me every time. Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-62983347218399886212012-10-07T13:50:03.515-05:002012-10-07T13:50:03.515-05:00Definitely agree- Out of Gas is number One! The lo...Definitely agree- Out of Gas is number One! The love story between Mal and Serenity is presented top-notch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-76432351211834119572012-05-29T23:10:24.880-05:002012-05-29T23:10:24.880-05:00No problem about the wrong thread. Glad that you&#...No problem about the wrong thread. Glad that you're also a fan of Out of Gas. Firefly has a bunch of great episodes, but that one was the first thing I put down when I started the list. It's basically perfect.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-46716237953767256222012-05-29T23:09:17.570-05:002012-05-29T23:09:17.570-05:00I actually rented the DVD from the library, so it ...I actually rented the DVD from the library, so it worked out fine. If my memory serves me well, it was the Criterion release and didn't have any issues.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-8700348945960971122012-05-29T12:51:59.425-05:002012-05-29T12:51:59.425-05:00Sorry my last reply went to the wrong thread.
As...Sorry my last reply went to the wrong thread. <br /><br />As far as Firefly goes, I love the series and almost all the episodes are gems. I'd have to say my favorite would be 'Out of Gas' as well. It just works fantastically and is an example of the perfect 40 minute television episode.Maxhttp://www.impassionedcinema.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-50998315294968778832012-05-29T12:49:09.780-05:002012-05-29T12:49:09.780-05:00I tried to watch 'In the Mood for Love' re...I tried to watch 'In the Mood for Love' recently and the copy I had didn't work out well. What was the way you were able to watch it?Maxhttp://www.impassionedcinema.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-78626810053692694452012-05-18T15:30:38.021-05:002012-05-18T15:30:38.021-05:00I don't think it's a common feeling, but I...I don't think it's a common feeling, but I have heard some people calling the pilot "boring" compared to the other episodes. I strongly disagree but thought it was worth noting. <br /><br />You definitely point out some of Fox's biggest mistakes with Firefly. From what I've read (I didn't watch it when it originally aired), they also didn't really promote it at all either.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-3527532925730314042012-05-18T14:40:02.449-05:002012-05-18T14:40:02.449-05:00I can't argue with any of these choices, altho...I can't argue with any of these choices, although the one where Mal and Wash get tortured is a pretty powerful episode, too. I've never heard anyone mentioning skipping the pilot when watching the DVDs. It's not airing the pilot that was Fox's biggest mistake to begin with (followed close behind by airing the episodes out of order, and putting the show on Fridays at 9:00 PM).Chip Laryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00787403805554027107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-7031158754996640732012-05-18T09:48:10.681-05:002012-05-18T09:48:10.681-05:00Thanks! I feel like there are eight or nine episod...Thanks! I feel like there are eight or nine episodes that could make the top five, but Out of Gas was my #1 right from the start. You bring up a good point of why the movie works so well. It's still fun even if you haven't seen the show, and going back and watching the episodes just makes it better.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-72590829668816836692012-05-18T09:42:25.159-05:002012-05-18T09:42:25.159-05:00Steve, War Stories is also a great episode. This i...Steve, War Stories is also a great episode. This is what made this list so hard! Wash is one of my favorite characters, and that episode has some of his best moments. I also love the funny scene near the end with Zoe where she talks about how Mal wants to take out the bad guy himself. His "NO!" response is just classic.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-68756733481671540372012-05-18T09:23:06.239-05:002012-05-18T09:23:06.239-05:00Thanks Vern! I had a similar experience where I pi...Thanks Vern! I had a similar experience where I picked it up on Netflix and watched part of one episode, then just decided to buy the series. Those DVDs have been played a lot over the years.Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12351431577484530230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-21448328854539937232012-05-18T00:53:13.881-05:002012-05-18T00:53:13.881-05:00An actor buddy of mine plays the used spaceship sa...An actor buddy of mine plays the used spaceship salesman who frames the story in "Out Of Gas." Even if that wasn't the case, I'd still agree with your ranking of that epi as #1. I actually saw the film first, then went back and watched the series, and enjoyed each episode as it helped me flesh out the story. Good stuff!gumbohead1https://www.blogger.com/profile/10653080450956796067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-65899867396217158192012-05-18T00:45:31.800-05:002012-05-18T00:45:31.800-05:00The episode I'd try to fit in here is War Stor...The episode I'd try to fit in here is War Stories, if only because it's the one in which Wash gets a few great featured scenes. It's also one that has some great Zoe moments. When Mal and Wash are being tortured by Niska, their yelling match is great. It's so evident that Mal is winding up Wash to ultimately save him, and it's one of my favorite moments of the series.<br /><br />Great list. Hard to argue with your choices.SJHoneywellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13550007053995112090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6917634143872972680.post-51312165570122128632012-05-18T00:18:21.511-05:002012-05-18T00:18:21.511-05:00I sat down one weekend and watched just a few epis...I sat down one weekend and watched just a few episodes just to see if I would like it and ended up watching the whole thing in under a day. I loved it. Great article. Will be reposting this on my facebook page soon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16174093530239310598noreply@blogger.com