I just think it's rather odd that a nation that prides itself on its virility should feel compelled to strap on forty pounds of protective gear just in order to play rugby.

Giles ,'Beneath You'


Angel 5: Is That It? Am I Done?  

[NAFDA] This is where we talk about the show! Anything that's aired in the US (including promos) is fair game. No spoilers though -- if you post one by accident, an admin will delete it.


-t - Feb 04, 2005 4:31:17 am PST #3230 of 3531
I am a woman of various inclinations and only some of the time are they to burn everything down in frustration

Wesley slipping and missing the whole battle in Graduation Day makes me laugh.


arby - Feb 04, 2005 8:53:38 am PST #3231 of 3531
Guy #1: Man, there are so many hipsters around. I hate hipsters! Guy #2: You're at the wrong place. That's like going to Vegas only to say "I hate titties!" --The Warsaw, Williamsburg (OINY)

I love both Wesleys, though I hated him until he came to Angel. The rogue demon hunter stuff made me laugh myself silly.


Connie Neil - Feb 04, 2005 9:04:24 am PST #3232 of 3531
brillig

The rogue demon hunter stuff made me laugh myself silly.

There was enough competence there to give the funny some support. And establishing the endearing dorkiness made his dangerous moments even more fun. Shooting the mini-crossbow bolt into the guy's hand in "The Ring"--I sat there and blinked and said, "Wesley???"


Kathy A - Feb 04, 2005 9:15:03 am PST #3233 of 3531
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil

I just bought the book Five Seasons of Angel: Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Discuss Their Favorite Vampire" a few days ago. There's a good essay on "The Path of Wesley Wyndham-Price" that goes how he's actually been a remarkably consistent character from Buffy Season 3 up to the end of Angel.

I'm only about halfway through it so far, but there's some good commentary on the show. I liked the essay on Lindsey ("Why We Love Lindsey"), and Jennifer Crusie has what looks to be a pretty interesting essay on "The Assassination of Cordelia Chase" (I haven't read that far yet).


DavidS - Feb 04, 2005 9:17:40 am PST #3234 of 3531
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

Oh, that sounds very cool, Kathy.


Kathy A - Feb 04, 2005 9:19:35 am PST #3235 of 3531
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil

There's another compilation by the same editor, using many of the same authors, for The Seven Seasons of Buffy (that one has a blurb from Nora Roberts on the back--I knew she was a Buffy fan!).


Lilty Cash - Feb 04, 2005 9:22:59 am PST #3236 of 3531
"You see? THAT's what they want. Love, and a bit with a dog."

I have Seven Seasons of Buffy. Unfortunatly, it's somewhere in my car.


Frankenbuddha - Feb 04, 2005 9:23:50 am PST #3237 of 3531
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

Makes note to hit Borders this afternoon and use that gift card finally.


Kathy A - Feb 04, 2005 9:25:16 am PST #3238 of 3531
We're very stretchy. - Connie Neil

Call first to make sure they have it in stock, Frank. Luckily, the Borders near me did have the Angel book, but I think they were out of the Buffy one.


Frankenbuddha - Feb 04, 2005 9:44:51 am PST #3239 of 3531
"We are the Goon Squad and we're coming to town...Beep! Beep!" - David Bowie, "Fashion"

It's on my way, so it's no biggie to drop by. I just haven't had a particular book in mind, and haven't wanted to go browsing (since I'd rather not increase my possessions much more before my move is finished).