I agree that it sounds icky in theory, but I have faith in Joss. I mean, Buffy started out as as show about a blond teenager who fights vampires, which was based on a really shitty movie. Joss made it work.
They're doing it backwards; walking up the down slide.
River ,'Ariel'
The Minearverse 6: Fiery Thread of Death
[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, The Inside and Drive), this is where Buffistas come to anoint themselves in the bloodbath. Oh, and help us get Terriers dvds!
Vortex - May 07, 2008 8:29:02 am PDT #557 of 4535
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Kevin - May 07, 2008 8:29:52 am PDT #558 of 4535
Never fall in love with somebody you actually love.
I think the point of the show is that the whole concept is icky.
Which will make it a difficult sell, of course.
Jessica - May 07, 2008 8:32:25 am PDT #559 of 4535
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
I kinda doubt they'll be selling that part of the concept.
I fully expect the promos to emphasize the "You'll probably get to see Eliza Dushku in her underwear" aspects.
I don't have faith in Joss when it comes to SF. I have yet to read anything about this show that doesn't make me cringe.
Tamara - May 07, 2008 8:34:54 am PDT #560 of 4535
You know, we could experiment and cancel football.
I am beyond excited for the show. Absolutely giddy in fact.
Kat - May 07, 2008 8:35:11 am PDT #561 of 4535
"I keep to a strict diet of ill-advised enthusiasm and heartfelt regret." Leigh Bardugo
I have yet to read anything about this show that doesn't make me cringe.
I like who they hired to play some roles. But sadly, that's not enough. I guess I'm not much of a "In-Joss-We-Trust" viewer.
Tamara - May 07, 2008 8:35:33 am PDT #562 of 4535
You know, we could experiment and cancel football.
Not quite double post excited, but close.
Allyson - May 07, 2008 8:36:51 am PDT #563 of 4535
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
Yeah, no. The concept of Buffy was silly and intriguing.
This is all stepford wives and slavery, and it gives me an ick.
Allyson - May 07, 2008 8:39:30 am PDT #564 of 4535
Wait, is this real-world child support, where the money goes to buy food for the kids, or MRA fantasyland child support where the women just buy Ferraris and cocaine? -Jessica
Not so much with the Trust In Joss, either. Weird cult! Weird cult I say!
§ ita § - May 07, 2008 8:39:56 am PDT #565 of 4535
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
This is all stepford wives and slavery, and it gives me an ick.
But don't you think Joss know it's icky? I mean, regardless of how they play it--I'm sure it will be pitched all Aliasy and hot chick kicking people in her underwear. Whether or not he does it well, from what I've read it seems like he thinks it's disturbing.
Jessica - May 07, 2008 8:40:25 am PDT #566 of 4535
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
Weird cult! Weird cult I say!
Yeah, the phrase "Trust in Joss"? Also makes me cringe.