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nicfit · 12.08.2009, 07:00 AM

just a little bump to point out the good acting in the last couple episodes of Dollhouse.
Bennet + Topher scenes + Victor/Topher = amazing.
Great dialogues and funny references.

"What's she like?"
"Uh, totally shy, librarian energy through the roof..."
"Glasses?"
"Glasses on a chaiiiin!"
"FOR THE WIN!!"
"Dude, she has a DEAD ARM."
"Like, dead? Like, in a sling, with the glove?"
"Imagine John Cassavetes in The Fury as a hot chick."
"Which you know I often have!"

Pure brilliance.
And she is a hot chick.

Keeping It Simple · 12.08.2009, 02:46 PM

To say Joss Whedon was bitter over the cancellation of "Firefly" would be an understatement. I believe Summer Glau has now been cast in two drama series that have been cancelled by Fox. The other one being "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles".

!@#$%! · 12.08.2009, 06:09 PM

the 2 most recent episodes of dollhouse were fucking brilliant-- brilliant!

looking forward to the next one, hell the fuck yes!

of course the turds at fox cancelled it so this is it-- oh, the fucking fuckwads-- always doing this shit.

Dr. Eugene Felikson · 03.07.2011, 10:28 PM

I just recently started plowing through episodes of Buffy on Netflix. Season 1 has been spectacular so far. I even scooped up a few comics, just for the fun of it... although I know many of them take place during Season 8. I'll get there eventually though.

Anywho great show, great concept, and great characters. I remember seeing the '92 film on VHS when I was about 4 or 5. I'd only caught a few episodes here and there, growing up, so it'll be nice being able to watch the entire series from start to finish.

I haven't seen Firefly, but I did manage to catch Serenity a while back. I remember thinking it was pretty alright... but I can't recall all that much. I'm a Cowboy Bebop fan, so I definitely appreciated the atmosphere.

But yeah, Joss definitely has some major talent. Oh and Sarah Michelle Gellar is a fucking fox!

Dr. Eugene Felikson · 03.11.2011, 02:45 AM

One thing I really appreciate about this show, is that it seems as if no one is safe. I'm only on Season 2, but I've already been shocked by just who the show has already chosen as expendable enough to bump off. No matter how essential a character may seem, there is an actual risk that they might die. I really like that.

Also, lots of cool music throughout the series so far. Especially the Buffy theme song! Those drums are fucking sick! Also the screams, and the howls... gah, I love this show! Honestly, I was just looking for an excuse to keep this thread bumped.

nicfit · 03.11.2011, 03:15 AM

yeeeeeh!
Buffy rules.
There are a few weak episodes (like the woman-mantis one in the first season...damn that sucked!) but it's mostly superfun and the story goes on nicely, with humor poppin up even when things get serious. Some episodes are unforgettable (hush, once more with feeling, etc), you'll sure enjoy them also coz season 1 is one of the "weakest", on many levels...I think season 4 is my least favourite, except for some episodes, like the already mentioned "Hush"...as a general rule, when in the opening credits you read "written and directed by joss whedon", well, you're in for something reeeeeeeeeally good....
About the comics, season 8 started a while ago as proprer sequel to the tv series, but most of the comics available (I mean, older stuff) is not "properly" part of season 8.

Dr. Eugene Felikson · 03.11.2011, 03:21 AM

Really, Season 1, one of the worst? Well, damn... I'm in for a treat.

I have issues #1, #3 and #4 of the 8th season, and then the first issue of the standard series. I've heard the issues that aren't part of season 8 take place in between certain episodes... but I'm not nearly far enough in the series to start worrying about that yet.

LifeDistortion · 03.11.2011, 08:12 PM

Buffy season 1 is a lot like The X-Files season 1. Trying to figure itself, a lot of the stand alone/monster of the week stuff is silly, but by season 2, the show really gets good. If you have managed to go this many years without any of the major spoilers you are certainly not wrong when you say nobody is safe. Whedon is notorious for putting his characters through hell (sometimes literally). Also I highly reccomend "Angel".

Dr. Eugene Felikson · 03.12.2011, 03:04 AM

The episodes directed by Whedon always use such neat lighting techniques. There's something surreal about them, which really reminds you just how keenly bizarre the premise behind the show is. It's so pulpy, I can't get enough.

Wow... that episode, "Ted" (S2E11), with John Ritter?!

Not directed by Joss, but damn... I really miss John Ritter. He had such incredible talent. He can switch from comedic to frightening with the snap of a finger. His facial gestures, later in the episode, actually appeared inhuman. R.I.P

Did you guys know that last Thursday, March 10th, actually marked the 14th year anniversary of the show's debut? I just read it on an official Facebook post, and thought it was pretty rad.

Dr. Eugene Felikson · 03.12.2011, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by LifeDistortion

Also I highly reccomend "Angel".

Does the Angel timeline interact with the Buffy timeline, and if so, at what point in the Buffy series should I start watching the Angel series?

Plz no spoilers.

LifeDistortion · 03.12.2011, 02:02 PM

Here is the thing. "Angel" started its first season when "Buffy" was going into its fourth season. During the first and maybe second season there were some cross-over episodes. This was back when both shows were still on the WB. But after "Buffy"'s fifth season, the show went to UPN for the last two seasons, And "Angel" stayed on the WB, which pretty much killed any cross-over episodes. While certainly there are episodes, especially on the last season of "Angel" that refference things that happened on "Buffy" they didn't really crossover anymore.

Dr. Eugene Felikson · 03.12.2011, 04:49 PM

Thanks!

LifeDistortion · 03.12.2011, 10:36 PM

You're welcome, keep us developed on your watching progress. I happen to think that oddly the third season is the best for each series.

Dr. Eugene Felikson · 03.16.2011, 02:31 AM

So i just finished the XMAS episode of season 3 last night and an alarming question occurred to me from a previous episode. I understand why there is a 2nd slayer... but if there are only 2... how could there possibly be a watcher's retreat? A bunch of ex-watchers?? That doesn't make much sense... and that would make Giles too important to not be invited, seeing as he is the watcher of the only slayers in existence.

Either I've recognized a fatal continuity error, or I have missed something entirely.

Dr. Eugene Felikson · 03.16.2011, 02:38 AM

http://www.quora.com/In-Buffy-the-Va...ith-Hope-Trick

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In Buffy the Vampire Slayer, why is Giles not invited to the Watchers' Retreat mentioned in the Season 3 episode "Faith, Hope & Trick"?

If it is an honor to be invited to the Retreat, one would think that the Watcher of the world's only Slayer would be given such a place of honor.
This is a follow-up question to In Buffy the Vampire Slayer, why are there so many Watchers if there is only one Slayer?.

David Gravell

2 votes by Christine Choi and Sume Diang

Joss Whedon says, "Giles was not invited BEFORE because he was a rebel. He's not invited NOW cuz he's too busy. There are Watchers all over the world because although there are potential Slayers all over the world, it is never known until the last one dies which one will be called. Sometimes a Watcher can find a potential and train her, sometimes they cannot interfere in her life — sometimes they don't find them (like Buffy) until after the other has died."

Source: http://www.buffyguide.com/episod...
Tue Oct 12 2010 21:28:06 GMT-0400 (Eastern Daylight Time)

Oh...

LifeDistortion · 03.16.2011, 03:57 AM

Another thing is that since Faith was "activated" as The Slayer, where was she originally? Since I suppose Sunnydale is techincally set in California (west coast) and Eliza is and we can assume Faith is from the east coast (Boston) was she also near a Hellmouth? You'd think the most current slayer would be slaying in hot spots with the worst demonic energy.

Dr. Eugene Felikson · 03.17.2011, 01:58 AM

According to http://buffy.wikia.com/ Faith is from Boston as well. As far as the multiple Hellmouths go, I have no clue. I also wonder the same thing about Kendra, and her hometown in Jamaica.

Shit runs deep, bro.

Dr. Eugene Felikson · 03.17.2011, 04:19 PM

This might be sorta interesting to readers of this thread...

http://www.bloody-disgusting.com/news/23849

Quote:

"Firefly" star Alan Tudyk has been cast as Stephen A. Douglas in 20th Century Fox's big-screen adaptation of Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter, reports Variety.

Timur Bekmambetov is directing the 3D summer tentpole from a script by author Seth Grahame-Smith. Helmer is also producing the project along with Tim Burton and Jim Lemley.

Benjamin Walker stars in the title role, while the rest of the cast includes previously announced Anthony Mackie, Dominic Cooper, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jimmi Simpson and Aussie actress Robin McLeavy (The Loved Ones), who recently signed on to play Lincoln's mother.

"The story concerns the former president's quest to rid the world of vampires, which is presented as the real conflict behind the Civil War."

In the book, Lincoln debates Douglas, who is depicted as an ally of the Southern vampires.

Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter is skedded for release on June 22, 2012.

cars_willkillyou · 03.27.2011, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Keeping It Simple

To say Joss Whedon was bitter over the cancellation of "Firefly" would be an understatement. I believe Summer Glau has now been cast in two drama series that have been cancelled by Fox. The other one being "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles".

She was also on Dollhouse for a couple episodes, right? That would technically make her count 3. Actually, I have a theory. If you want to make a sci-fi/superheroish genre tv show improve 10 fold, cast Summer Glau. Just be warned though, she is the kiss of death.

The 4400, Firefly, Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles, Dollhouse, The Cape....

I can't believe that no one has mentioned the fact that Whedon is directing The Avengers movie! I don't think the movie can even be anything less than amazing, between Whedon, and the cast members from the Iron Man, Thor, and Captain America movies.

And one last thing, for those that do know what a Browncoat is: watch Firefly. Twice. Then watch Serenity. Three times. Then watch Firefly again. Then read the Serenity comic books: "Better Days," and"Those Left Behind." Then watch Serenity again. Then read "A Shepard's Tale."

Repeat.

Best incarnation of science fiction i've seen on camera since star wars.

Dr. Eugene Felikson · 04.05.2011, 07:12 PM

Just watched all 3 acts of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog.

It was.... decent. But I think I'll be sticking with the Buffy.

12.08.2009, 07:00 AM	#81
nicfit invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: banana boat Posts: 15,570	just a little bump to point out the good acting in the last couple episodes of Dollhouse. Bennet + Topher scenes + Victor/Topher = amazing. Great dialogues and funny references. "What's she like?" "Uh, totally shy, librarian energy through the roof..." "Glasses?" "Glasses on a chaiiiin!" "FOR THE WIN!!" "Dude, she has a DEAD ARM." "Like, dead? Like, in a sling, with the glove?" "Imagine John Cassavetes in The Fury as a hot chick." "Which you know I often have!" Pure brilliance. And she is a hot chick. __________________ 11:11 11-11-11 I Ascended.
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12.08.2009, 02:46 PM	#82
Keeping It Simple invito al cielo Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 3,721	To say Joss Whedon was bitter over the cancellation of "Firefly" would be an understatement. I believe Summer Glau has now been cast in two drama series that have been cancelled by Fox. The other one being "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles".
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12.08.2009, 06:09 PM	#83
!@#$%! invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: mars attacks Posts: 42,547	the 2 most recent episodes of dollhouse were fucking brilliant-- brilliant! looking forward to the next one, hell the fuck yes! of course the turds at fox cancelled it so this is it-- oh, the fucking fuckwads-- always doing this shit.
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03.07.2011, 10:28 PM	#84
Dr. Eugene Felikson invito al cielo Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7,571	I just recently started plowing through episodes of Buffy on Netflix. Season 1 has been spectacular so far. I even scooped up a few comics, just for the fun of it... although I know many of them take place during Season 8. I'll get there eventually though. Anywho great show, great concept, and great characters. I remember seeing the '92 film on VHS when I was about 4 or 5. I'd only caught a few episodes here and there, growing up, so it'll be nice being able to watch the entire series from start to finish. I haven't seen Firefly, but I did manage to catch Serenity a while back. I remember thinking it was pretty alright... but I can't recall all that much. I'm a Cowboy Bebop fan, so I definitely appreciated the atmosphere. But yeah, Joss definitely has some major talent. Oh and Sarah Michelle Gellar is a fucking fox!
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03.11.2011, 02:45 AM	#85
Dr. Eugene Felikson invito al cielo Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7,571	One thing I really appreciate about this show, is that it seems as if no one is safe. I'm only on Season 2, but I've already been shocked by just who the show has already chosen as expendable enough to bump off. No matter how essential a character may seem, there is an actual risk that they might die. I really like that. Also, lots of cool music throughout the series so far. Especially the Buffy theme song! Those drums are fucking sick! Also the screams, and the howls... gah, I love this show! Honestly, I was just looking for an excuse to keep this thread bumped.
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03.11.2011, 03:15 AM	#86
nicfit invito al cielo Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: banana boat Posts: 15,570	yeeeeeh! Buffy rules. There are a few weak episodes (like the woman-mantis one in the first season...damn that sucked!) but it's mostly superfun and the story goes on nicely, with humor poppin up even when things get serious. Some episodes are unforgettable (hush, once more with feeling, etc), you'll sure enjoy them also coz season 1 is one of the "weakest", on many levels...I think season 4 is my least favourite, except for some episodes, like the already mentioned "Hush"...as a general rule, when in the opening credits you read "written and directed by joss whedon", well, you're in for something reeeeeeeeeally good.... About the comics, season 8 started a while ago as proprer sequel to the tv series, but most of the comics available (I mean, older stuff) is not "properly" part of season 8. __________________ 11:11 11-11-11 I Ascended.
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03.11.2011, 03:21 AM	#87
Dr. Eugene Felikson invito al cielo Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7,571	Really, Season 1, one of the worst? Well, damn... I'm in for a treat. I have issues #1, #3 and #4 of the 8th season, and then the first issue of the standard series. I've heard the issues that aren't part of season 8 take place in between certain episodes... but I'm not nearly far enough in the series to start worrying about that yet.
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03.11.2011, 08:12 PM	#88
LifeDistortion expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CA Posts: 2,457	Buffy season 1 is a lot like The X-Files season 1. Trying to figure itself, a lot of the stand alone/monster of the week stuff is silly, but by season 2, the show really gets good. If you have managed to go this many years without any of the major spoilers you are certainly not wrong when you say nobody is safe. Whedon is notorious for putting his characters through hell (sometimes literally). Also I highly reccomend "Angel".
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03.12.2011, 03:04 AM	#89
Dr. Eugene Felikson invito al cielo Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7,571	The episodes directed by Whedon always use such neat lighting techniques. There's something surreal about them, which really reminds you just how keenly bizarre the premise behind the show is. It's so pulpy, I can't get enough. Wow... that episode, "Ted" (S2E11), with John Ritter?! Not directed by Joss, but damn... I really miss John Ritter. He had such incredible talent. He can switch from comedic to frightening with the snap of a finger. His facial gestures, later in the episode, actually appeared inhuman. R.I.P Did you guys know that last Thursday, March 10th, actually marked the 14th year anniversary of the show's debut? I just read it on an official Facebook post, and thought it was pretty rad.
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03.12.2011, 02:02 PM	#91
LifeDistortion expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CA Posts: 2,457	Here is the thing. "Angel" started its first season when "Buffy" was going into its fourth season. During the first and maybe second season there were some cross-over episodes. This was back when both shows were still on the WB. But after "Buffy"'s fifth season, the show went to UPN for the last two seasons, And "Angel" stayed on the WB, which pretty much killed any cross-over episodes. While certainly there are episodes, especially on the last season of "Angel" that refference things that happened on "Buffy" they didn't really crossover anymore.
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03.12.2011, 04:49 PM	#92
Dr. Eugene Felikson invito al cielo Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7,571	Thanks!
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03.12.2011, 10:36 PM	#93
LifeDistortion expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CA Posts: 2,457	You're welcome, keep us developed on your watching progress. I happen to think that oddly the third season is the best for each series.
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03.16.2011, 02:31 AM	#94
Dr. Eugene Felikson invito al cielo Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7,571	So i just finished the XMAS episode of season 3 last night and an alarming question occurred to me from a previous episode. I understand why there is a 2nd slayer... but if there are only 2... how could there possibly be a watcher's retreat? A bunch of ex-watchers?? That doesn't make much sense... and that would make Giles too important to not be invited, seeing as he is the watcher of the only slayers in existence. Either I've recognized a fatal continuity error, or I have missed something entirely.
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03.16.2011, 03:57 AM	#96
LifeDistortion expwy. to yr skull Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CA Posts: 2,457	Another thing is that since Faith was "activated" as The Slayer, where was she originally? Since I suppose Sunnydale is techincally set in California (west coast) and Eliza is and we can assume Faith is from the east coast (Boston) was she also near a Hellmouth? You'd think the most current slayer would be slaying in hot spots with the worst demonic energy.
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03.17.2011, 01:58 AM	#97
Dr. Eugene Felikson invito al cielo Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7,571	According to http://buffy.wikia.com/ Faith is from Boston as well. As far as the multiple Hellmouths go, I have no clue. I also wonder the same thing about Kendra, and her hometown in Jamaica. Shit runs deep, bro.
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04.05.2011, 07:12 PM	#100
Dr. Eugene Felikson invito al cielo Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7,571	Just watched all 3 acts of Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog. It was.... decent. But I think I'll be sticking with the Buffy.
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