Tag: Firefly

Chicago's Shiniest Firefly Cosplayers

Clayton F as Captain Malcolm Reynolds
On Saturday, September 8th, I had the honor of co-emceeing Can’t Stop the Serenity 7.  Information on the event can be found in a previous article.  Needless to say, the donations of money, items, time, and talent were incredible.  Photographer Frankie Rodriguez was in the house to capture portraits of costumers.  Check out these stunning images... Read more »
By Lauren Faits,
September 14, 2012 at 4:29 pm • 

This GEEKend: Can't Stop the Serenity

Are you a fan of any of the following:  Firefly, Serenity, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Doctor Horrible, Dollhouse, Cabin in the Woods, the recent Avengers movie, Toy Story, episode one of Written by a Kid…?  If you see the pattern, you’re a Joss Whedon fan… and you officially have plans for Saturday.  It’s Can’t Stop the Serenity 7, presented... Read more »
By Lauren Faits,
September 7, 2012 at 12:21 am • 

Big Damn Well-Dressed Heroes: An Interview with Costume Designer Shawna Trpcic

Joss Whedon is a big deal these days.  …OK, he was always a big deal, but The Avengers brought him to a whole new level.  For my part, I’ve dressed up as his characters, lead a (short-lived) Doctor Horrible shadowcast, and will be emceeing Can’t Stop the Serenity.  Yea, I’m a fan.  However, there’s someone on Team Joss... Read more »
By Lauren Faits,
June 20, 2012 at 10:43 pm • 
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Product Review: False Nostalgia Scents 'n Sundries

Yesterday was my birthday.  In an effort to silence the age-related sadness, I bought myself some gifts.  False Nostalgia is an etsy store specializing in Firefly/Serenity and other fandom-themed fragrances, lotions, soaps, etc.  Shiny!  Shannon, the shop owner, is a sweetheart who loves feedback.  Her scent list is expansive, and even has some options for... Read more »
By Lauren Faits,
March 20, 2012 at 10:27 pm •