Joss Whedon responds to Buffy news with strong mixed emotions
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" This is a sad, sad reflection on our times, when people must feed off the carcasses of beloved stories from their youths — just because they can’t think of an original idea of their own, like I did with my Avengers idea that I made up myself.
Obviously I have strong, mixed emotions about something like this. My first reaction upon hearing who was writing it was, “Whit Stillman AND Wes Anderson? This is gonna be the most sardonically adorable movie EVER.” Apparently I was misinformed. Then I thought, “I’ll make a mint! This is worth more than all my Toy Story residuals combined!” Apparently I am seldom informed of anything. And possibly a little slow. But seriously, are vampires even popular any more?
I always hoped that Buffy would live on even after my death. But, you know, AFTER…"
I don't know. Does Whedon ever even get angry? From this little excerpt he just comes off as whimsical, and not caring a whole heck of a lot. I'm not on board with this new Buffy project. It's great that the gal writing it is a huge Buffy fan, but I still won't watch it.
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I'm not writing it off outright. I could be good on it's own merits, even if it isn't from Joss. I try not to pre-judge.
Once we see who they cast and who directs, I may form a more concrete hatred. Or I may become more interested. Will just have to wait and see.
"I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him."
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Originally posted by OPPYH:
Does Whedon ever even get angry?
Not based on any interview I've ever seen/heard/read. He might get a bit more pointedly sarcastic than usual (as when talking about Fox in early 2003), but he's far too much of a pro and a class act to let it get personal.
Once again, one can only wish more people were like that.
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You know it will be Twilight with better fights.
We'll see.
The laughing Chrisisall
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Off topic I know, but why is there a picture of Dexter at the bottom of the page looking down at me like I'm wrapped in plastic and ripe for the slaughter?
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Originally posted by Cybersnark:Quote:
Originally posted by OPPYH:
Does Whedon ever even get angry?
Not based on any interview I've ever seen/heard/read. He might get a bit more pointedly sarcastic than usual (as when talking about Fox in early 2003), but he's far too much of a pro and a class act to let it get personal.
Once again, one can only wish more people were like that.
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We applied the cortical electrodes but were unable to get a neural reaction from either patient.
Not to mention, even if he's absolutely LIVID at this news, it would be unprofessional to act like it. He'd come off looking petulant and bitter, especially to non-fans. Taking the high road will serve him better.
"I thoroughly disapprove of duels. If a man should challenge me, I would take him kindly and forgivingly by the hand and lead him to a quiet place and kill him."
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The comments after the article are more entertaining than the article itself. Reboot...yawn.
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But seriously, are vampires even popular any more?
That one made me smile.
Me too.
Not too wild about the news of this remake. Though the movie did not blow me away the way the series did, I still liked it and don't want to see it cheapened by a remake, especially one that may be a reboot point for a new series. *shudders*
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Originally posted by OPPYH:
I don't know. Does Whedon ever even get angry?
Re-read what Joss wrote with your sarcasm detector engaged. There's more barbs in there than a razor-wire sculpture of the creature from Alien.
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Can't we put chips in their heads to control them, or, I dunno, put a gypsy curse on them to give them souls (with some kind of cruel ironic twist if they find happiness)? I hate people who leech off other people's ideas.
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Originally posted by ImNotHere:
Re-read what Joss wrote with your sarcasm detector engaged. There's more barbs in there than a razor-wire sculpture of the creature from Alien.
huh? I see the exact opposite. I read it as "oh you want me to be mad. OK. Those darn jerks doing exactly what I do! How dare they?!"
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