I don't see anything inherent in Spike's character nor in JM's range that means an interesting movie-length story can't be told about him. In fact, I think, with good writing, any of the Scoobs (including Giles) can support a story. Hell, maybe others. But they all have enough mental traction. Just because Halfrek might have interesting stories doesn't mean I'd care to tune in.
You're right. He's evil. But you should see him naked. I mean really!
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§ ita § - Sep 25, 2005 7:38:07 pm PDT #4336 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Gris - Sep 25, 2005 7:45:45 pm PDT #4337 of 10001
Hey. New board.
I'd watch a Jonathan movie. If he weren't, y'know, dead.
Got Life - Sep 25, 2005 7:47:24 pm PDT #4338 of 10001
Life is eternal, Love is immortal, and death is only an illusion.
I can't think of anything left to tell about Spike that would not b ea retelling of Angel somehow.
He helps the helpless..
He has a group that fights evil.
He searches for redemption, while trying to forget the woman he loves?
I just think there are stories out there such as Ripper and Faith that have little or no known things about them, compared to Spike which vertually everything is known. Well except the past like with dru, which he could be the lead of.
§ ita § - Sep 25, 2005 7:52:48 pm PDT #4339 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
The past with Dru has huge potential.
Does Spike help the helpless? Does he have a group that fights evil? Undetermined. Seeks redemption? Did you watch the same show I did? He wanted redemption in Buffy's eyes, and got that before he blinged himself to death.
Just set up a future conflict that highlights Spike's characteristics and strengths, and throw him at it.
Got Life - Sep 25, 2005 8:07:30 pm PDT #4340 of 10001
Life is eternal, Love is immortal, and death is only an illusion.
I actually thought he was fighting for redeption alot more on Angel, actually understood what it meant on Angel. On Buffy it was still all for the girl. On Angel it was for the good of humanity.
But hey, whatever will be will be. =)
tommyrot - Sep 25, 2005 8:34:36 pm PDT #4341 of 10001
Sir, it's not an offence to let your cat eat your bacon. Okay? And we don't arrest cats, I'm very sorry.
The future's not ours to see.
Kristen - Sep 25, 2005 8:41:00 pm PDT #4342 of 10001
Que sera, sera.
(Or que ser-a, que ser-a, if you're Lisa Lisa.)
Gris - Sep 25, 2005 8:41:19 pm PDT #4343 of 10001
Hey. New board.
The future's not ours to see.
I hate you and the earworm you bring with you!
Got Life - Sep 25, 2005 9:03:55 pm PDT #4344 of 10001
Life is eternal, Love is immortal, and death is only an illusion.
Can we toast marshmellows now?
msbelle - Sep 26, 2005 4:38:55 am PDT #4345 of 10001
I remember the crazy days. 500 posts an hour. Nubmer! Natgbsb
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