A note to anyone who might be boggling at the sheer level of giddy enthusiasm for Serenity:

[butterfly]

The show Firefly was murdered, pretty much. Aired out of order on a Friday night and then canceled for having bad ratings and replaced by Joe Millionaire. Then Firefly absolutely exploded on dvd. Because of that and because of the passion of so many people involved in the show (and also because Joss does have some Connections), Joss Whedon was given the chance to make a movie. A Big Damn Movie.

So, this really is so much more than just a movie to Firefly fans.

It's vindication for everyone who despised FOX for canceling the show.

And, more importantly, it's the dead returned to glorious life.

Joss Whedon is good at hit cult movements. Really good. He's very good at making something that is adored as opposed to liked. It's all about passion, and Joss' writing and his worlds inspire quite a lot of passion from quite a lot of people. He has a way of reaching down and tapping into a core emotion and just making you live it. I still can't watch The Body without calling my mom right after. Just to make sure she's okay and to hear her voice. The Gift still makes me cry like a baby at the end and Chosen makes me feel energised and hopeful even thinking about it.

Firefly is... I don't even have the right words. Just that the show makes me so aware of both the fragility of humanity and its bloody-minded determination. That, in the end, all you need to have a good day is to still be flying, to be traveling your own path with people who make the journey worthwhile.

Comments

[scribblinlenore.livejournal.com]

Thanks for explaining! I did wonder what all the hubbub was about.

Welcome...

[butterfly.livejournal.com]

Hee. After seeing three or four "Wha...?" posts about the Serenity excitement, I figured that a general post might be appreciated.

[spacedoutlooney.livejournal.com]

Here, here! Here's to hoping that Serenity is successful in reviving the series.

[butterfly.livejournal.com]

Actually, I've heard that Universal made the deal on the basis that if Firefly goes on, it'll be in movies. I'm not sure if that's true -- either way, I'd be glad to have more of the characters and universe.

[nippa56.livejournal.com]

here, here!

[butterfly.livejournal.com]

Aw, thanks.

(love your icon)

[nippa56.livejournal.com]

all of my firefly icons have come from ff_icons you should totally check it out if you don't know about it already. the whole place has just exploded thanks to the trailer. :)

[coalescent.livejournal.com]

Well said. :)

[butterfly.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[jic]

Preach it, sister!

all you need to have a good day is to still be flying, to be traveling your own path with people who make the journey worthwhile.

[butterfly.livejournal.com]

Aw, thanks, sweetheart.

[guppiecat]

Other interesting Firefly information is here. It contains lots of essays on why Firefly was unique.

I don't know if it's really worth the price, but it's certainly worth picking up used.

[butterfly.livejournal.com]

I've been thinking of picking that book up. I'll probably get it (and read it) before the movie comes out to general audiences.

[embitca.livejournal.com]

I guess I'm clueless. The Serenity trailer does look amazing. FANTASTIC production values and set design. But what movies has Joss made besides Buffy the Vampire Slayer? Because that movie was sheer rubbish and the reason it took me so long to get on the bandwagon for the tv show.

[pacoman.livejournal.com]

He was also involved in the writing of both Toy Story movies, contributed a few lines to the first X-Men film and did Alien Resurrection.

But no one mentions the latter in polite company.

[embitca.livejournal.com]

Ahh, okay. I'm not a big fan of animation, even Pixar type animation. And yes, Alien Resurrection. The less said the better.

[butterfly.livejournal.com]

Honestly, so many hands were involved with the BtVS movie that I consider Serenity his first 'real' movie. Because I think that he really grew as a director over the course of the three series, so I'm looking forward to seeing what he can do with a movie when he's allowed to do his own thing.

[nicole-anell.livejournal.com]

As usual, I couldn't have said it better myself.

[butterfly.livejournal.com]

Aw, thank you so much.

[scrollgirl.livejournal.com]

Bless you, that is exactly, exactly right.

[butterfly.livejournal.com]

Thanks!

I'm so looking forward to September.

Yes there is this certain air of

[fresne.livejournal.com]

Must infect other fandom folk, who didn't watch my show then, to watch my show/movie now.

Then again, Joss had me for Firefly with the closing scene in the Train Job.

Re: Yes there is this certain air of

[butterfly.livejournal.com]

That's a kick-ass scene. I adore Mal's pragmatism.

[selenak.livejournal.com]

Well put. That's exactly it!

[butterfly.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

Ooo! A Book icon! I don't see many of those. Cool.

[selenak.livejournal.com]

It's from a set inlovewithnight did. Book is an intriguing character who doesn't get much fanfic, alas...

[butterfly.livejournal.com]

Book is an intriguing character who doesn't get much fanfic, alas...

So true.

[kittykatz.livejournal.com]

Hee, whenever I think of Joss fans on LJ, you're always one of the first to come to mind. <33333333 everything you just said, I totally agree with you 100%. There aren't many people who inspire me as much as Joss Whedon does.

[butterfly.livejournal.com]

Hee, whenever I think of Joss fans on LJ, you're always one of the first to come to mind.

Oh, thank you. That's so sweet.

There aren't many people who inspire me as much as Joss Whedon does.

Exactly.

[annaalamode.livejournal.com]

So exited about this movie and you are so right about the reasons.

[butterfly.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

And eee! I love the icon! Mal has such good lines.

[annaalamode.livejournal.com]

The icon was made by poisoninjest and they are up at her journal and shareable if you would like one.

[butterfly.livejournal.com]

Ooo. I'll have to check them out.

[midnightsjane.livejournal.com]

Well said. I have the same reaction to Joss's writing - he connects with us, and we connect with his world. I love Buffy as much as I love Angel, as much as I love Firefly.
I can't wait for September!

[butterfly.livejournal.com]

It just really touches my heart and my mind has to race to catch up.

Eee! September!