I've finished BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER.

POSTED BY: reginaroadie
UPDATED: Tuesday, August 29, 2006 21:19
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REGINAROADIE

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 2:52 AM

In response to this as well as chrisisall's follow up post, I gotta tell you I havn't thought too much about BUFFY. Actually, I made a recent thread called "Joss has daddy issues (all three series involved)" and it's kinda me talking about Joss' ouvre and one specific theme of his that bugs me.

As for ANGEL, I've gone through seasons 3 and 4 now and waiting for 5 to come in from the library. I gotta say, I actually liked Angelus more when he was brought back for ANGEL than his first appearance on BUFFY. My comments about Angel in season 2 still stand, but Angel himself became such a better character when he got his own show. So when Angelus does return, he's more of an actual menace, partially because this time, they intentionally brought him back. They had him in the cage in the basement and brought him back to pump him for information and even though they knew what to expect, they still wern't prepared for him. I loved that moment where Wes and Gunn are fighting each other over Fred, and you see Angelus in his cell listen, smile and say "Well, that didn't take too long." So Angelus's second go round was better than his first because I actually liked Angel this time.

As for seasons 3 and 4, I was glad that Lorne became part of the group than just a regular like he was in season 2, but not to big of a fan of Wes' trip to the dark side. I was glad that he toughened up and became less of an idiot, but it just seemed out of character for him to have an affair with Lilah. And even though they abandoned him, I knew it was only a matter of time before they let him back in. And when they did let him in, it was such a cool moment. And him a few minutes later pulling out the two .45 and firing at The Beast was just the cherry on top. I was so glad that for once they used actual guns and not the usual swords, stakes and medieval paraphinalia.

As for the two season arc, it worked more or less. Amazed that Connor was even more of a whiny teenager than Dawn. That's all I really gotta say.

Don't tell me anything about season 5. Will get DVD of it from library soon.

And 24 is still IMHO a way better series. Was so glad that it won Best Dramatic Series at the Emmys last night, as well as The Office for Best Comedy Series. My two favorite shows on the air winning the two highest tv honors. Pretty good early birthday present.

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"Maybe we should start calling your friend 'Padme' because he loves 'Mannequin Skywalker' so much, Right? (imitating robot) Danger...danger...my name is Anakin...my shitty acting is ruining saga."

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PHOENIXSHIP

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 4:05 AM

I do not agree that Once More with Feeling was a "stand alone" episode. The genius of this episode was that it fit into the show's many story arcs and wasn't just a novelty.

"Why're you arguin' what's already been decided?"
Mal to Jayne, "Jaynestown"

SHINY

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 4:54 AM

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Originally posted by Phoenixship:
I do not agree that Once More with Feeling was a "stand alone" episode. The genius of this episode was that it fit into the show's many story arcs and wasn't just a novelty.

I feel the same way. OMWF was amazing because it furthered a number of storylines all at once without feeling rushed or confused, and had some really catchy musical numbers to boot. :)

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AURAPTOR

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 6:19 AM

Blockbuster has screwed my endeavor up completely. Discs coming out of order, sometimes entire SEASONS coming out of order ( SE 4 before SE 3 )

The 1st season was only like 12 episodes, right ? I've still not seen Buffy's senior year, and am having to piece bits together in SE 4.

I think I'm just gonna have to buy the whole damn series.

People love a happy ending. So every episode, I will explain once again that I don't like people. And then Mal will shoot someone. Someone we like. And their puppy. - Joss

" They don't like it when you shoot at 'em. I worked that out myself. "

ECGORDON

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 2:12 PM

Auraptor, this has come up before, so I'll just repeat the one word solution.

NETFLIX

wo men ren ran zai fei xing.

RUGBUG

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 2:53 PM

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Originally posted by reginaroadie:
My comments about Angel in season 2 still stand, but Angel himself became such a better character when he got his own show.

Well, he had too, didn't he? He had an entire show based on him, so he better become a multi-dimensional character. Angel was never much more than a supporting character on Buffy. He was Buffy's Oz. We only got enough character information needed for story and then attention had to be paid to the starring roles.

I've never seen 24, and don't really care to. But I do love The Office.

Auraptor, they're selling the condensed box sets for $24.99. Not a bad price. Once again I feel punished for being a long time fan. Not only did I pay the $45.99 for every season, but I then bought the Chosen Collection when it came out. I could've waited and just bought the Collection...or waited even longer and paid half of what I did the first go round. Grrr. Argh.

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AURAPTOR

Tuesday, August 29, 2006 9:19 PM

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Originally posted by ecgordon:
Auraptor, this has come up before, so I'll just repeat the one word solution.

NETFLIX

wo men ren ran zai fei xing.

Buh..buh...I get 2 free rentals which , if I use them, all but pays for itself! How'd ya like my other idea....just buy the whole damn set and be done w/ it ?

People love a happy ending. So every episode, I will explain once again that I don't like people. And then Mal will shoot someone. Someone we like. And their puppy. - Joss

" They don't like it when you shoot at 'em. I worked that out myself. "

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