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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."

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  1. IMHO Firefly sucked. by leoxx · · Score: 0, Troll

    The show was only "innovative" if your idea of "innovation" is defined by Microsoft. Every aspect of the plot has been done before, and in the case of Star Trek, Farscape and yes, even BattleStar Galactica, done better. I can't think of a single aspect of the show that was new or different.

  2. Maybe its just me by Stone316 · · Score: 0, Troll
    but I watch television shows for entertainment value only. I liked firefly when it was on, haven't really missed it since but I think some people read too much into these shows. They should take them for what they are worth, simply their entertainment value, nothing more.

    Fine, your a fan... i'm a trekkie but you won't see me preaching about the hidden meanings of an Enterprise episode.

    --
    "Thanks to the remote control I have the attention span of a gerbil."
  3. Re:Firefly by Zed2K · · Score: 1, Troll

    It also doesn't help that the show was downright boring. I honestly gave it a shot and watched 3 episodes, but I was asleep after the first one. Chalked it up to just being tired and watched another episode. Found it just as dry as the first one but figured, hey...why not give it a 3rd try, 3 strikes kind of thing.

    By the 3rd episode I saw I said to myself, this thing is gonna be cancelled. Which sucks because I was looking forward to it. I didn't have any expectations except for it to be an entertaining tv sci-fi show. But it failed miserably.

  4. MOD PARENT UP by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    We are tired of your facist tactics.