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Jossverse 1: Emotional Resonance & Rocket Launchers

TV, movies, web media--this thread is the home for any Joss projects that don't already have their own threads, such as Dr. Horrible.

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Topic!Cindy - Jul 16, 2018 5:58:07 pm PDT #5711 of 5827

What is even happening?

That sounds right up my alley, EXCEPT that I have never liked any of Joss' sci-fi projects.

I'm hoping Variety's use of "sci-fi" was just because a lot of entertainment writers tend to lump all fantasy into sci-fi, even when it's not.

The series is described as a sci-fi epic about a gang of Victorian women who find themselves with unusual abilities, relentless enemies, and a mission that might change the world.

"Unusual abilities" in Victorian women sounds more fantasy than sci-fi (at least I'm telling myself that).

Oh, who am I kidding. I'm going to watch it and drink every time a Joss trope happens.

Oh, your liver!

Matt the Bruins fan - Jul 17, 2018 5:58:36 am PDT #5712 of 5827

"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

At least the dresses are likely to be awesome?

Pix - Jul 20, 2018 8:49:27 pm PDT #5713 of 5827

We're all getting played with, babe. -Weird Barbie

...Did we know about this? [link]

aurelia - Jul 21, 2018 4:20:38 am PDT #5714 of 5827

All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.

I'm looking at Monica Owusu-Breen's writing credits and I'm amused that she has a Fringe episode titled "Enemy of My Enemy" and a S.H.I.E.L.D. ep titled "Frenemy of my Enemy".

Kalshane - Jul 21, 2018 5:39:48 am PDT #5715 of 5827

GS: If you had to choose between kicking evil in the head or the behind, which would you choose, and why? Minsc: I'm not sure I understand the question. I have two feet, do I not? You do not take a small plate when the feast of evil welcomes seconds.

Huh.

I would hope they're going to do all new stories while keeping the name and the general world. I'd have zero interest in a retread of the original storylines.

DXMachina - Jul 21, 2018 2:09:43 pm PDT #5716 of 5827

You always do this. We get tipsy, and you take advantage of my love of the scientific method.

I'd have zero interest in a retread of the original storylines.

Neither would I, but I don't think that's what they're saying at all. They said "build on the mythology of the original." To me that just means they aren't starting from scratch.

Dana - Jul 21, 2018 2:18:18 pm PDT #5717 of 5827

"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."

I've seen the word "reboot" in a couple of places, but that may just be people using imprecise language.

DavidS - Jul 21, 2018 2:20:05 pm PDT #5718 of 5827

"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."

After the announcement of the Buffy reboot, I saw some Twitter hot takes calling Joss a sexual predator.

I'm curious to see how Buffistas see him now. Do you consider him a sexual predator?

Personally I don't see him in that category - just rather typical Hollywood sleeziness with producers sleeping with actresses. And obviously that's an asymmetrical relationship with him having more power, but none of the women involved (as far as I know) suggested harassment or quid pro quo arrangements.

But I'm just wondering what your perspective is at this point.

Jessica - Jul 21, 2018 3:42:01 pm PDT #5719 of 5827

If I want to become a cloud of bats, does each bat need a separate vaccination?

I think part of why "typical Hollywood sleaziness" *is* so typical is because people haven't, until now, called that behavior out as that of a sexual predator.

I don't know. I don't want a reboot. I don't want Joss involved. An independently written sequel with a diverse cast and modern issues - yes, please, I want that. (But what if it's really bad? What if it's the Ultron of the Buffyverse?)

Dana - Jul 21, 2018 3:49:59 pm PDT #5720 of 5827

"I'm useless alone." // "We're all useless alone. It's a good thing you're not alone."

And obviously that's an asymmetrical relationship with him having more power

Which is kinda what makes it predatory.

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