Buffy: the events that stay powerful, and the ones who's impact has faded...
POSTED BY: chrisisall
UPDATED: Saturday, August 11, 2007 02:12
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The Body still profoundly affects me, like I can't breathe for most of the ep.
But the shock of Buffy and Spike destroying an abandoned house with their lust has faded some; at first viewing it actually brought tears to my eyes, now it seems far away, even as I watch it.
Which moments in Buffy seem as fresh as ever, and which have had their moments, but not so much now?
Chrisisall, the Vampire Poster
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Jenny in Giles's apartment, with the opera, and the following scene with Buffy and Willow getting the phone call still kills me every. single. time.
I can't think of one that has decreased in impact, but I'm sure it's out there... I remember being a whole lot more excited when I first watched Buffy kill Adam way back on TV all those years ago, but I was also in 4th grade and more easily impressed.
HONKS
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The Body for sure. It's so strong on all levels and then it has greater impact because it is so 'unBuffy' yet... still Buffy.
Plus for me HUSH. That did something quite incredible for TV. I've watched it several times and it still has impact. Would make a great film! It says so much without uttering a word. I also think The Gentlemen are brilliant iconic figures.
In terms of faded impact, I'd maybe go with a few season two episodes. At the time they seemed hard hitting, but then given where the show took some of those principle characters I'd say it diminished the overall significance.
As for season six I tried giving it another whirl a few weeks back, and save for 'Once more with Feeling' and 'Tabula Rasa' it is just below par. (Sorry)
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Quote:Actually, while I find it entertaining enough, it sometimes feels like a 'filler season' with a few amazing standout eps. But it gets us to seven, my favourite!
Originally posted by TheSomnambulist:
As for season six I tried giving it another whirl a few weeks back, and save for 'Once more with Feeling' and 'Tabula Rasa' it is just below par.
Ahhh, seven...Chrisisall
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WOW! Season seven is your Favourite!!! How come I didn't know that?! Wait... Did I know that? Maybe I've just forgotten.... No wait wasn't season three your favourite?
*scratches head*
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Season three is the objective best season IMO, but season seven is my personal favourite.
Why...is it yours as well?
Potentially Chrisisall
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It's close but, no my objective best is season three and my personal favourite is season four.
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Quote:Those are my other two favourites. I think I heard somewhere that 4 was Joss' personal fave.
Originally posted by TheSomnambulist:
It's close but, no my objective best is season three and my personal favourite is season four.
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But they don't have Chosen...
But they all have Faith Chrisisall
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Originally posted by chrisisall:
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Those are my other two favourites. I think I heard somewhere that 4 was Joss' personal fave.
I didn't know that. That is interesting. I just love four because it is entertaining, and funny. The funny part being what wins me over every time. I still crease up watching Xander and Harmony have that slow-mo fight. It is just about the funniest thing!
Upon first viewing I wanted Spike GONE, but on repeated viewing they do extract the maximum humour from his just 'being around' so well that it becomes so much apart of the season. The initiative while annoying to a large extent are perfect foils for Buffy to neuter with her brand of demon dealing.
Then there's HUSH, JONATHAN AND RESTLESS to name but a few :D
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Lets' see what's not lost its impact:
Buffy killing Angel
Buffy letting Angel bite her
The Body
Willow saying goodbye to Oz
Spike seeing Buffy's hand and knowing she had to crawl out of her grave
Xander and the yellow crayon speech
Xander, Caleb and the eye popping grossness
Spike trying to rape Buffy
Cordelia's struggle after seeing Xander and Willow liplocked
I'm sure there are more I can't think of right now.
What has lost its impact?
Buffy jumping off the tower for Dawn
Buffy coming back to life
Spike getting his soul back
A lot of the Faith stuff (except for This Year's Girl and Who Are You?)
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