tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329782430566577328.post689766223021081425..comments2023-12-19T05:15:27.114-05:00Comments on Liana Brooks: Firefly for WritersLiana Brookshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14587774916354749190noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329782430566577328.post-75400329500625664552009-10-13T10:07:06.966-04:002009-10-13T10:07:06.966-04:00CLK- That's an interesting idea. I haven't...CLK- That's an interesting idea. I haven't actually seen much of BSG, but I may have to hunt it down now. <br /><br />Beth and Wulf- Yay! Browncoats!!! A western with spaceships, what not to love?<br /><br />T.Anne- I hope you find the episodes :o) <br /><br />Catherine - Good point about setting :o)<br /><br />GNAT- The one-liners rock!<br /><br />Glam- :o) What do you study for your books? I know you have a different style (very beautiful for those who haven't read her work), so what inspires you?Liana Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14587774916354749190noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329782430566577328.post-46422825533940288372009-10-13T07:29:22.084-04:002009-10-13T07:29:22.084-04:00I've seen Firefly but (gasp!) never seen Buffy...I've seen Firefly but (gasp!) never seen Buffy or Dollhouse, so I don't know much about Whedon's work. Still, I agree that he's able in Firefly to develop interesting characters quickly. I think he takes stock characters and then twists them so that they're quirky and interesting... but still, at heart, people we recognize from popular culture. That's a great way to introduce a character quickly (especially in an ensemble cast) and still make him or her interesting. <br /><br />I don't know if this is a show that's good for character and/or setting study, but I will admit to loving the new incarnation of Battlestar Galactica.:D I thought there were some kickass characters (literally and figuratively) on the show. There were a lot of problems with the show, too, but what I loved best was the idea that there were no truly evil characters (though there were plenty of characters who did terrible things), and although there were definitely "heroes," these protagonists had so many flaws. This ambiguity and messiness, whether in a TV show or a film or a novel, is key to making a story compelling.Christina Morlandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01600639902243664273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329782430566577328.post-88412307415194444432009-10-12T23:27:02.454-04:002009-10-12T23:27:02.454-04:00I wish they hadn't canceled Firefly. URGH> ...I wish they hadn't canceled Firefly. URGH> Yes, it's done very well. I think it's a show many writers can learn from. Have fun watching your sci-fi stuff!Michelle D. Argylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696465137285587646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329782430566577328.post-31134633991041677882009-10-12T16:57:35.558-04:002009-10-12T16:57:35.558-04:00I have to laugh at beth's comment. Dollhouse c...I have to laugh at beth's comment. Dollhouse can only be watched on DVD when you can see multiple episodes at a time.<br /><br />But as a fellow browncoat I agree that Whedon really knows how to hook you with sympathetic and dynamic characters. Plus he has awesome interpersonal character interaction.Jehnie Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01078499347093425758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329782430566577328.post-68180442144671697162009-10-12T11:57:00.359-04:002009-10-12T11:57:00.359-04:00BROWNCOATS WILL RISE AGAIN : )
Firefly is a perfe...BROWNCOATS WILL RISE AGAIN : )<br /><br />Firefly is a perfect study in characters.<br /><br />Memento was a great movie for study, imo. It's original in the way we, as writers, must be to stand out in a saturated market. And it certainly knows how to build the suspense.<br /><br />I feel that The Last Samurai is another great movie in building believable plot and characterization. It's also wonderful in how they use the scenery and the unspoken to such dramatic effect.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15772115162429818530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329782430566577328.post-84350257256080349152009-10-12T10:55:11.277-04:002009-10-12T10:55:11.277-04:00*OK must research Firefly* I'll check out fanc...*OK must research Firefly* I'll check out fancast and see if there are any episodes...Tanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10518718614911804428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329782430566577328.post-23286837455069116762009-10-12T09:59:50.726-04:002009-10-12T09:59:50.726-04:00Closet Browncoat? Whatever! I'm a Browncoat al...Closet Browncoat? Whatever! I'm a Browncoat all the way!!!<br /><br />Thanks for the link--I think, personally, that writers have a lot to learn from Joss Whedon. While Firefly is (imo) the epitome of good writing, I think Dollhouse is actually a great way to learn how *not* to write (don't start slow, don't confuse the reader, set clear characters and expectations)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11431700962951592287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5329782430566577328.post-60461893713478294562009-10-12T09:46:23.106-04:002009-10-12T09:46:23.106-04:00I guess it depends on the show? I definitely notic...I guess it depends on the show? I definitely notice the settings for TV shows like LOST. Settings for TV shows like "Ghost Whisperer (with the exception of the episodes where Mel went down in the underground city)" and "Firefly" not so much. With Ghost Whisperer, it's because the setting is a generic downtown setting (for the most part). Firefly - I just didn't notice much setting. They...er... spent a lot of time on the ship. It had big gray cargo bay, the pilot area reminded me from Star Wars, and whatshername's room reminded me of how Doris Day's character decorated Rock Hudson's characters apartment when she was very angry with him and trying to get even (That chair. It bit me!). <br /><br />Maybe I should just try a little harder the next time I watch either show? :)Cate Kariaxihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01812494549402252779noreply@blogger.com