Once you've seen it, then visit some of the interesting analyses of it (just be aware that they contain "spoilers.") Gary Westphal has one up at the Locus site. Eric did a really interesting "take" on the film, looking at it from what is actually a "neo-psychoanalytic object relations theory" place -- but he would never call it that. And Ryan muses on the differences between television and film (Serenity began as a wonderful series, Firefly, on tv).
It's also fun to check out what the huge fanbase is doing. There's a documentary being made (Donetheimpossible.com) by fans, and a large number of fan websites. I think this film is going to be around for a long time, not the least because the language and images are so interesting that they will well repay repeated viewings (the only question is whether I can wait until the DVD or have to go back sooner...).
Posted by hessma at October 4, 2005 05:17 PM