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figmo ([personal profile] figmo) wrote2005-06-15 12:34 pm
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For those of you who don't own the DVD box set...

The Sci Fi channel has announced it will be airing all 14 hours of Joss Whedon's "Firefly" in its intended order, including three never-aired episodes.

Time to program my TiVo.
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[identity profile] tfabris.livejournal.com 2005-06-15 12:53 pm (UTC)(link)
> Time to program my TiVo.

Or just buy the DVD set. It's only 30 bucks. And it's in anamorphic widescreen, meaning when you eventually get a high-def TV (if you don't already), it looks fantastic.

On the other hand, the sci-fi channel's broadcast quality (at least on my satellite connection) leaves a little bit to be desired: fuzzy, overcompressed.

The DVD set it The Business, especially at that price. The fact that it was only 30 bucks is the reason I'm a Firefly fan today. If it had been $75.00 like other TV series seasons, I would never have touched it.

[identity profile] figmo.livejournal.com 2005-06-15 09:18 pm (UTC)(link)
Since I never saw it originally, I want to catch it for free first before shelling out the $$$.

If it's as good as everyone says it is, I fear there will be a parting of $30 and my wallet.

[identity profile] tfabris.livejournal.com 2005-06-15 11:36 pm (UTC)(link)
> Since I never saw it originally, I want to catch it for free first before shelling out the $$$.

That's fine, that's a very sensible approach.

Here's what will actually happen:

You'll see the two hour pilot (which Fox, in their infinite wisdom, only aired at the end after they'd already axed the series-- Huh?), fall instantly in love, realize that you can't wait for Sci Fi channel and you must begin watching the rest of the episodes RIGHT NOW DAMNIT, and you will be on your way out the door to purchase the DVD set while the credits are still rolling.

The rest of us will just smile and nod knowingly. :-)

That's approximately what happened to me about a month ago

[identity profile] brunnhilde.livejournal.com 2005-06-16 06:33 pm (UTC)(link)
...except that I don't yet own the box set, with budgetary concerns and all. But it is as good as the ravers suggest. Really. Especially if you like words.... oh yes...

a very good show...

[identity profile] discodj.livejournal.com 2005-06-15 03:02 pm (UTC)(link)
I could go overboard describing just how good Firefly was. But I won't. Go buy the box set.

Re: a very good show...

[identity profile] figmo.livejournal.com 2005-06-15 09:19 pm (UTC)(link)
I want to catch it first for free before I buy the box set. Given the limits on both my discretionary income and my time, I rarely buy DVDs.

OTOH, if it's as good as everyone says it is, I will likely buy it.

Re: a very good show...

[identity profile] rmjwell.livejournal.com 2005-06-15 11:25 pm (UTC)(link)
We've got the set and are more than happy to have you come by for a sampling.
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