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Firefly: A Special Feature

Posted by Hemos on from the looking-into-the-minds-of-people dept.

Philip B. Gaines writes "Philip B. Gaines announces the completion of an independent multimedia commentary project, "Firefly: A Special Feature", a DVD based on the FOX television series created by Joss Whedon. A free examination copy of the project is available for those willing to provide feedback about this media experiment. "Firefly: A Special Feature" is a 3.5 hour multi-module review of Whedon's innovative space western series. The interactive review features a variety of interpretive and analytical components--all intended to further discussion of this seriously underappreciated show. The bottom line of the project is dialogue, not promotion. If you have seen "Firefly" before and found it intriguing--or even if you haven't--this project will make you think, argue, and perhaps even learn a bit. For "Firefly: A Special Feature", I have acted as writer, video/sound editor, and media producer, working with complete independence from the producers of the show or anyone else whose influence might bias the analysis. Plans are underway to do this kind of project again, so I would appreciate feedback on all levels. See the website for a formal description of the project Email pbgaines@pbgaines.com for a copy of the DVD."

6 of 239 comments (clear)

  1. It wasn't a good fit for FOX by EvilAlien · · Score: 5, Funny
    I liked Firefly a lot, and was pretty pissed off at the mental midgets at FOX for replacing it with that vacuous teen cop show. Admittedly, the teen cop show is a better fit for FOX and their viewers...

    ... don't get me wrong, I have nothing against the drooling mindless masses.

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  2. At warp speed... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    What was the last thing that went through the firefly's mind when he hit the spaceship's windshield?

  3. Re:Geez... by musingmelpomene · · Score: 5, Funny

    Mm. If it's wrong to want slashdot to have news instead of unpaid ads - then I don't want to be right.

  4. What's this spaceship stuff? by RomulusNR · · Score: 3, Funny

    Oh damn. I was hoping for a documentary that exposed brain-dead MIT Media Lab dotcom ventures.

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  5. Re:Firefly by tntguy · · Score: 2, Funny

    I bet you know the combination to the safe in episode #38. Admit it.

  6. Re:Firefly by KnightNavro · · Score: 2, Funny
    There is no episode 38, silly.

    To open the safe in the pilot episode, they used a substance called "sticky."