Joss Whedon

2008 PaleyFest: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Reunion
$19.95
I loved the Paley Fest with the Buffy cast. If you are a Buffy fan and if you are a Sarah Michelle Gellar fan especially then you should get this. Sarah Michelle Gellar wasn't always on every panel discussion so this is a treat to get her view on being on the show and her behind the scenes observations. She's really funny and tells great stories. It's short on Charisma Carpenter and Emma Caulfield comments, but they are there and they do say a few things. Seth Green was HILARIOUS as was Nicholas Brendon. Allison Hannigan wasn't there, but she could have been busy. All in all a great DVD

Done The Impossible: The Fans' Tale of Firefly & Serenity
$9.99
This was a very nice addition to my Firefly box set. The passion and dedication of the Browncoats is obvious and the fans of Firefly are like no other, as you will see. Very poignant, very lovingly made, a real tribute to the people of the 'verse.

Serenity, Vol. 2: Better Days
$9.99
In mourning for the just canceled Joss Whedon series, Dollhouse, I decided to pick up a copy of this graphic novel (well perhaps graphic novella as it isn't that long) extending Whedon's Firefly universe just a little more. This is an easy and fast read, and probably won't take you longer to consume than it would to watch one of the original TV episodes. (If you aren't familiar with Firefly or the movie Serenity, don't bother getting this; Better Days spends almost no time on "what has gone before." You don't need to read any of the other Firefly graphic novels, though.)

Is the story awesomely good? No. Is it enjoyable? Absolutely. If you're a Firefly fan, you'll enjoy the character's witty repartee, the plot twists (okay they aren't TOO twisty, since this happens somewhere in the timeline of Season 1), and the teeny insights into the characters' motivations. If it had been filmed as a TV episode, it probably wouldn't be your (or at least my) favorite episode. But I'm glad I spent the money on Better Days, particularly since it isn't that much money; it'd make a dandy stocking stuffer for any Firefly fan.

If you're looking for a seriously good Firefly wallow, however, I'd recommend you buy Firefly: The Official Companion first. It costs a little more, but reading the original scripts is a real hoot.

Firefly - The Complete Series
$49.98
This is one of my all time favorite series. The characters are exceptional, as is the unique and compelling story line. I could not resist getting this set after I watched the series for the first time. The movie Serenity (Serenity (Widescreen Edition)) is also a must have. Any sci fi/fantasy fan will be thrilled with this series!