Can’t Stop The Signal
Posted 3 years, 3 months ago at 00:02. 5 comments
So there’s this new movie, Serenity, coming out on September 30th. Do not let the fact that this movie is based on a defunct TV show prevent you in any way from seeing it! In fact, if there is anyone in my circle of friends who has still somehow managed to not see some or all of Firefly, I implore you to get your lackadaisical ass over to my house to borrow the DVDs.
I’ve already watched the DVDs many times myself, and have been jonesing for a new Firefly fix for a while. Today I stumbled across The Signal, which is a weekly podcast about all things Firefly. For a fan-based effort, the quality is surprisingly good and has steadily improved, although admittedly, there are times when you will cringe. The best example I can give are the episode reviews. There is a submitted episode review in the first podcast that would have made me want to shiv myself in the ear, had it not also been so boring that I fell asleep. In the most recent podcast (#6), the exact same episode is reviewed. The recent review is done very much in the style of Alan Cross’s ongoing history of new music, and it is fantastic. The Signal is gaining in popularity and stature within the Firefly fan community; the past three podcasts have featured interviews with Adam Baldwin, Gina Torres, and Ron Glass. I listened to all 6.5 podcasts today, and would heartily recommend The Signal to Firefly fans who are getting excited as the Serenity release date approaches.
I’m doubly excited about the release of Serenity because I have made plans to go see the premiere with Ian in Las Vegas. I haven’t visited Ian since he moved out L.A. a few years ago, and I’ve never been to L.A. or Las Vegas, so my week-long working trip capped with the Firefly movie should be pretty sweet. I can’t wait!
Stumbled accross your site via half a cat, and typically never leave replies on blog to which they have no f’ing clue who I am….HOWEVER, you did happen to mention Serenity and me being a devote of the TV series (those ‘tards at FOX should have known better), I am very excited to see the movie. PLUS, a friend of mine saw the initial screening of it back in the Twin Cities. His one word discription…Awesome. Oh, cant wait!
Now back to your regularly scheduled programming….
It was probably canceled because Coop was a fan — he has that effect on TV shows
Heck, the fact that it’s Firefly is why I’m seeing it!
There’s a preview showing at the Coliseum next week. Check out the Canadian Brown Coats site…
> There’s a preview showing at the Coliseum next week. Check out the Canadian Brown Coats site…
Holy crap, thanks for the tip! I so owe you a beer.
I’ve scored two tickets for Kris and myself, and more tickets have recently become available for this screening. Check out the Ottawa browncoats Yahoo group if you’re interested.