The Laughing Wolf

Serenity Movie Screening: Woo Hoo!

I have mentioned a time or two that I was a fan of the short-lived but excellent TV show Firefly, and that I was very much looking forward to the movie Serenity. Last night, I came home to the wonderful news that I am getting to attend a special screening of the movie in Baltimore on the 27th.

For those not familiar with the series, here is the official synopsis of the movie:

Joss Whedon, the Oscar® - and Emmy - nominated writer/director responsible for the worldwide television phenomena of BUFFY THE VAMPIRE, ANGEL and FIREFLY, now applies his trademark compassion and wit to a small band of galactic outcasts 500 years in the future in his feature film directorial debut, Serenity. The film centers around Captain Malcolm Reynolds, a hardened veteran (on the losing side) of a galactic civil war, who now ekes out a living pulling off small crimes and transport-for-hire aboard his ship, Serenity. He leads a small, eclectic crew who are the closest thing he has left to family –squabbling, insubordinate and undyingly loyal.

To say that I am looking forward to this is an understatement. Yes, I know the man's politics and I know his programs. As a writer and producer he has impressed me on many levels. Very few shows have the complexity and richness of Buffy, where small thow-away lines in season one became important plot points in future seasons.

If the movie is good, I will tell you. If the movie is not good, I will tell you. I hope to tell you Wednesday morning, but as I will be on travel I can't guarantee access. As soon as I can, however, you will hear from me on what happened, how it happened, and what I thought of the movie.

LW