Buffistas

I'll just jump in my time machine, go back to the twelfth century, and ask the vampires to postpone their ancient prophesy for a few days while you take in dinner and a show.

Giles ,'Selfless'

The Minearverse 6: Fiery Thread of Death

Film and TV discussion

[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!

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libkitty - May 07, 2008 6:01:40 pm PDT #598 of 4535

Embrace the idea that we are the leaders we've been looking for. Grace Lee Boggs

I guess I'm not much of a "In-Joss-We-Trust" viewer.

The concept behind Dollhouse definitely squicks me, but I'm an In-Joss-We-Wait-And-See viewer. I haven't really liked the premise of any of his or Tim's shows ahead of time, but for me they've pretty much ranked between good and outstanding once realized. Because of this track record, I'll start watching pretty much any show either of them does. If I don't hate it, I'll give it at least a few eps to see how it develops. After that, it's up to the work to convince me to keep going.

Typo Boy - May 07, 2008 6:36:31 pm PDT #599 of 4535

Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.

libkitty:

...but I'm an In-Joss-We-Wait-And-See viewer. I haven't really liked the premise of any of his or Tim's shows ahead of time, but for me they've pretty much ranked between good and outstanding once realized. Because of this track record, I'll start watching pretty much any show either of them does. If I don't hate it, I'll give it at least a few eps to see how it develops. After that, it's up to the work to convince me to keep going.

This.

Tamara - May 07, 2008 8:51:35 pm PDT #600 of 4535

You know, we could experiment and cancel football.

Isn't that the approach anyone would take on any show by a creator that had a former show you liked.

I liked Alias and Lost so I am looking forward to see what JJ does with Fringe.

I liked Cupid and Veronica Mars so I will watch several episodes of whatever Rob Thomas puts out there.

I love BSG so Virtuality has me for at least 6 eps.

I mean, does early (possibly mistaken) perceptions on subject matter turn people off to the point of not even giving it a shot even if the creator has made enjoyable stuff in the past? I can't quite comprehend that.

Kristen - May 07, 2008 9:05:48 pm PDT #601 of 4535

I'm willing to give the show a chance. I'm very open to a wide variety of "entertainment" options. After all, I still watch CSI: Miami.

But I will give Dollhouse super mondo bonus points if they don't do any episodes involving a strike or featuring a picket line because, OMIGOD, TV writers, stop it already.

Consuela - May 07, 2008 9:10:15 pm PDT #602 of 4535

We are Buffistas. This isn't our first apocalypse. -- Pix

I... will see, I guess.

Which is basically what Tamara and Libkitty said. I will watch with interest, although I find the premise, as stated, extremely skeevy and dubious.

In the meantime, I have Deadwood.

Kevin - May 07, 2008 9:26:59 pm PDT #603 of 4535

Never fall in love with somebody you actually love.

I think the fact the premise description includes the word 'awakening' suggests it's about fighting the squick. Or that the show's about getting up really, really early.

I think in terms of raw entertainment there's huge potential. Although I think the person I saw online suggesting they load Echo with the personality of a vampire slayer called Faith might have taken it a little bit too far.

Tamara - May 07, 2008 10:04:08 pm PDT #604 of 4535

You know, we could experiment and cancel football.

Kristen, have there been strikes? I guess there was one on House, but it seemed like a bad afterthought. Have there been others that I missed?

sj - May 08, 2008 3:19:20 am PDT #605 of 4535

"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

There was a strike that led to a murder on Law & Order last night.

Jessica - May 08, 2008 3:22:41 am PDT #606 of 4535

And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset

Oh, I'll watch at least the first ep. I mean, otherwise, what will I post about?

Allyson - May 08, 2008 5:37:58 am PDT #607 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

Cutiepie Dylan pics!

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