In this crowd? ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha
That's the thrill of living in the Hellmouth! There's a veritable cornucopia of fiends and devils and ghouls to engage ... Pardon me for finding the glass half-full.
Giles ,'Same Time, Same Place'
The Minearverse 3: The Network Is a Harsh Mistress
[NAFDA] "There will be an occasional happy, so that it might be crushed under the boot of the writer." From Zorro to Angel (including Wonderfalls and The Inside), this is where Buffistas come to anoint themselves in the bloodbath.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jun 06, 2005 12:43:38 pm PDT #7881 of 10001
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Kristen - Jun 06, 2005 1:13:11 pm PDT #7882 of 10001
I feel like I should do a body count spreadsheet. But I won't. (I do, however, think that would make an excellent feature for your site, Kevin. A weekly butcher's bill.)
I disagree with much of what the Zap2It person had to say. But I think a lot of her comments are a perspective/taste thing. (For example, I'm in the, "Horrifically gory, YAY!" Camp, myself.)
I agree somewhat on the "Rebecca in peril issue." Though now I'm trying to remember all the episodes I've read because I feel like the problem becomes less...problematic? as the season goes on. Plus there are some great Rebecca moments, even while in peril, that mitigate the peril a bit, for me. Therefore, I'm gonna say I agree on the "Rebecca in peril issue," with respect to the first three episodes.
Of course, I am the first to admit that I have no perspective. I couldn't love the show more if it were my own. (Well, maybe a little more. I know my bank balance would love it lots more.) So perhaps I am not the best judge.
Tim Minear - Jun 06, 2005 1:19:59 pm PDT #7883 of 10001
"Don' be e-scared"
It's interesting, and maybe after things air we can discuss, but the three I picked to go first were not at all the first three written or produced. I know, I know, you're all thinking "that damn FOX!, airing out of order!" It's me. Not them. I wanted what I thought were strong episodes that represented the tone up front. And there are some continuity things I was careful not to disturb. But if I'd aired strictly as written, she wouldn't have been in peril in the second episode, for instance. But, much as I like that episode (and the network loved it, so they wouldn't have minded it being 2nd and not 4th), I didn't feel it quite represented what the show was as well as say, Pre-Filer or even Old Wounds, which I am running 2nd.
Wolfram - Jun 06, 2005 1:23:13 pm PDT #7884 of 10001
Visilurking
But why should you have to air as written, or produced? All that matters (to me) is the continuity of the arcs and the character development. The stories can be applied as needed.
sarameg - Jun 06, 2005 1:27:55 pm PDT #7885 of 10001
OK, so my paper's weekly guide doesn't have it listed. But it lies a lot. Of course, the bigger problem is my non-tv-reception-having parents are coming into town to stay with me tomorrow and I really doubt I can make them sit through actual tv-with-commercials. Or rather, I don't know I could survive the caustic commentary on commercial. Oy. Maybe to tape.
Topic!Cindy - Jun 06, 2005 1:28:40 pm PDT #7886 of 10001
What is even happening?
That's good to know, Tim. There's closer to the earth, and then there's six feet under it.
Narrator - Jun 06, 2005 1:30:12 pm PDT #7887 of 10001
The evil is this way?
The important thing is that Scott dies in the 9th episode. That's why I'm watching.
msbelle - Jun 06, 2005 1:32:39 pm PDT #7888 of 10001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
sara, I am DVRing it. I will tape and send to you. not to worry.
Matt the Bruins fan - Jun 06, 2005 1:35:13 pm PDT #7889 of 10001
"I remember when they eventually introduced that drug kingpin who murdered people and smuggled drugs inside snakes and I was like 'Finally. A normal person.'” —RahvinDragand
Or rather, I don't know I could survive the caustic commentary on commercial. Oy. Maybe to tape.
Maybe if there's a Burger King commercial they'll be traumatized into silence, and you'll have worried for nothing.
sarameg - Jun 06, 2005 1:37:56 pm PDT #7890 of 10001
they'll be traumatized into silence, and you'll hve worried for nothing.
I don't think anything could traumatize my father into silence.... BKman might make him explode, though. msbelle, I'll try to tape it, but I would so appreciate the backup in case tomorrow is crazy and I forget.