The Greatest Genre Series Ever Made, One Girl in All the World, a Chosen One |
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The Greatest Genre Series Ever Made, One Girl in All the World, a Chosen One |
 Mar 29 2008, 12:21 AM
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Petty Officer, 1st Class  Group: Browncoat Posts: 85 Joined: 15-February 08 Member No.: 2,100  |
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is the greatest genre (scifi, fantasy, superhero, etc) series ever made...there I said it
Watched it from the start, gave me faith that TV could do genre without falling into cheese -------------------- I wear the cheese, the cheese does not wear me
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Mar 31 2008, 02:45 PM
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 Captain Group: Browncoat Posts: 1,119 Joined: 19-February 08 From: Glitter Gulch Member No.: 2,178 |
I came late, myself... finding Buffy only after Angel.
I have an issue with perky blondes... sorry. After Angel, tho, I went back... Wow! Joss is my God. The guy is a bloody genious. However, going back and reviewing Veronica Mars... I'm re-discovering the tiny girl as powerful!! I liked 'em when I saw 'em, but the timing must have been wrong . ... I saw a lot I have no recolection of whatsoever. Great fun!! no sleep, but great fun! -------------------- You can't stop the signal, Mal
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Mar 31 2008, 06:47 PM
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 Shiny One  Group: Mod Posts: 6,111 Joined: 15-February 08 From: SC Member No.: 2,089 |
Yeah... The missus has the complete collection, and, AP has made it quite clear how deprived I am for not having watched B:tVS of Angel (aside from snatches of a few eps on TV). So, eventually, I'll start to watch 'em.
That's a LOT of viewage, though. Kinda daunting. -Raycheetah ='[.]'= -------------------- The enjoyment of any good thing is only enhanced by sharing it with others.
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Mar 31 2008, 09:24 PM
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Petty Officer, 1st Class Group: Browncoat Posts: 85 Joined: 15-February 08 Member No.: 2,100 |
Well you love Dark Shadows and love Firefly...
What do get when you cross Dark Shadows with Firefly? Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel These series were made for you Ray And it is better to have 254 hours to go through than being heartbroken (damn you forever FOX) after only 15 BTW for those who don't have the DVDs Hulu.com now has the first 2 seasons up -------------------- I wear the cheese, the cheese does not wear me
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Apr 2 2008, 06:17 PM
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Deckhand  Group: Nugget Posts: 1 Joined: 1-April 08 From: USA Member No.: 2,476 |
Totally love both Buffy and Angel and Firefly - other than the great Battlestar Galatica, there has been nothing in this genre that even comes close to the splendid work on these four series.
checking out all the BSG re-runs till Friday night and Waiting, with all my highest <GuessHellFrozovertoo> hopes, for a great Dollhouse |
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Apr 3 2008, 07:45 PM
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Shiny One Group: Mod Posts: 6,111 Joined: 15-February 08 From: SC Member No.: 2,089 |
QUOTE(nmcil @ Apr 2 2008, 07:17 PM)  Totally love both Buffy and Angel and Firefly - other than the great Battlestar Galatica, there has been nothing in this genre that even comes close to the splendid work on these four series. checking out all the BSG re-runs till Friday night and Waiting, with all my highest  hopes, for a great DollhouseWelcome aboard, nmcil! Make yourself to home! -Raycheetah =^[.]^= -------------------- The enjoyment of any good thing is only enhanced by sharing it with others.
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Apr 18 2008, 01:35 PM
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 Crewman  Group: Nugget Posts: 22 Joined: 1-April 08 Member No.: 2,474 |
Ah Yes, BTVS and Angel together.. Any given day a marathon of Scooby Gang action ... And after hearing Whedon mentioning one of his fav shows was Veronica Mars?? Well, u know I had to check this lil dame out.. Was pleasantly surprised at how well written it was and not by Joss..lol.
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Apr 25 2008, 09:01 AM
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 Chief Petty Officer  Group: Specialist (Artist) Posts: 246 Joined: 15-February 08 Member No.: 2,056 |
Love Buffy and Angel but Farscape is still the best thing out there. Although Joss is a god. No question about that.
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Apr 25 2008, 03:52 PM
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Captain Group: Browncoat Posts: 1,119 Joined: 19-February 08 From: Glitter Gulch Member No.: 2,178 |
I have only heard a few things about Farscape...
Jeez. Another series??? I love Veronica Mars.... I was surprised how well written they were. Excellent bad guys... delightful twists... and a powerful woman character...HOoray!! -------------------- You can't stop the signal, Mal
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Apr 25 2008, 04:19 PM
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Chief Petty Officer Group: Specialist (Artist) Posts: 246 Joined: 15-February 08 Member No.: 2,056 |
QUOTE(herbsinger42 @ Apr 25 2008, 03:52 PM) I have only heard a few things about Farscape... Jeez. Another series??? I love Veronica Mars.... I was surprised how well written they were. Excellent bad guys... delightful twists... and a powerful woman character...HOoray!! If that's your criterion for a great series you would love Farscape. Seasons 1-3 are available on itunes now. -------------------- Inconceivable!
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Apr 26 2008, 02:50 AM
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Petty Officer, 1st Class Group: Browncoat Posts: 85 Joined: 15-February 08 Member No.: 2,100 |
QUOTE(CylonJoeBob @ Apr 25 2008, 10:01 AM) Love Buffy and Angel but Farscape is still the best thing out there. Although Joss is a god. No question about that. I do think Farscape is one of the better scifi shows, but no episode of Farscape ever blew me away like Buffy episodes such Becoming part2, Hush, Restless, The Body, The Gift, Once More With Feeling, etc. I love the cast of characters of Farscape but something about the overall plot and the setting never really worked for me...the Peacekeepers and Scarrans I never found all that compelling or nuanced (the Scarrans just seemed like they wandered off a bad 80s fantasy movie) and a lot of episodes seemed like Star Trek the Next Generation scripts rewritten by really stoned guys A good show that never impressed me as great....but if anybody hasn't seen it they should, well worth watching (just see Buffy and Angel if you haven't already first! lol) -------------------- I wear the cheese, the cheese does not wear me
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Apr 26 2008, 07:15 AM
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Shiny One Group: Mod Posts: 6,111 Joined: 15-February 08 From: SC Member No.: 2,089 |
Damn, AP... You actually captured exactly my impressions of Farscape! Not bad, just, uneven, and, a bit weird at times.
-Raycheetah =^[.]^= -------------------- The enjoyment of any good thing is only enhanced by sharing it with others.
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May 2 2008, 03:45 AM
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Chief Petty Officer Group: Specialist (Artist) Posts: 246 Joined: 15-February 08 Member No.: 2,056 |
Not to argue, lol, but the chemistry between John and Aeryn I've not seen repeated anywhere. It may be my age as Buffy was a little young for me and Farscape's character's were older. It was, however, a very wild and weird ride. I loved it.
-------------------- Inconceivable!
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May 2 2008, 05:09 PM
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Petty Officer, 1st Class Group: Browncoat Posts: 85 Joined: 15-February 08 Member No.: 2,100 |
QUOTE(CylonJoeBob @ May 2 2008, 04:45 AM) Not to argue, lol, but the chemistry between John and Aeryn I've not seen repeated anywhere. It may be my age as Buffy was a little young for me and Farscape's character's were older. It was, however, a very wild and weird ride. I loved it. I agree that Chrichton and Aeryn was an epic level relationship, one of the most compelling "ships" in all of TV, but I'd argue Buffy/Angel, Buffy/Spike, and Willow/Tara were at a similar level of greatness -------------------- I wear the cheese, the cheese does not wear me
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May 5 2008, 11:00 AM
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Captain Group: Browncoat Posts: 1,119 Joined: 19-February 08 From: Glitter Gulch Member No.: 2,178 |
Ok... maybe I'll borrow it, rather than buy it... then see if I really want it in my library.
-------------------- You can't stop the signal, Mal
-- Mr. Universe Does that seem right to You? --Jubal Early |
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May 14 2008, 07:12 PM
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Deckhand Group: Nugget Posts: 4 Joined: 14-May 08 Member No.: 2,641 |
BtVS is my number two alltime favorite series. (The first being M*A*S*H*).
Great mix of comedy, drama, and action. Great characters. (My fave is Willow, because I love hot redheads.) I bought season one, and was hooked! After that, I bought the other six seasons, and burned through them all within 24 hours of buying each one. Yeah, I'd marathoned it too. :) I have the entire series of M*A*S*H*, Buffy, and 24 (to this point). I have other series on DVD, their collections not quite so complete. Great to meet fellow Buffy fans. Martok2112 |
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May 15 2008, 02:42 PM
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Shiny One Group: Mod Posts: 6,111 Joined: 15-February 08 From: SC Member No.: 2,089 |
QUOTE(martok2112 @ May 14 2008, 08:12 PM) BtVS is my number two alltime favorite series. (The first being M*A*S*H*). Great mix of comedy, drama, and action. Great characters. (My fave is Willow, because I love hot redheads.) I bought season one, and was hooked! After that, I bought the other six seasons, and burned through them all within 24 hours of buying each one. Yeah, I'd marathoned it too. :) I have the entire series of M*A*S*H*, Buffy, and 24 (to this point). I have other series on DVD, their collections not quite so complete. Great to meet fellow Buffy fans. Martok2112 Welcome aboard, martok! Please, feel free to expand on our Buffyverse offerings with postings of your own. We are a simple, friendly people, and welcome newcomers of taste and distinction! -Raycheetah =^[.]^= -------------------- The enjoyment of any good thing is only enhanced by sharing it with others.
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May 15 2008, 09:51 PM
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 Crewman Group: Nugget Posts: 11 Joined: 3-April 08 From: Greek Islands Member No.: 2,494 |
I am still a hugh fan of Buffy I own all 7 season's on DVD and all the books they wrote to.
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May 15 2008, 09:59 PM
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Shiny One Group: Mod Posts: 6,111 Joined: 15-February 08 From: SC Member No.: 2,089 |
Did you know Joss is publishing additional "seasons" in comic book form?
They are, by all accounts, official Buffyverse canon, from the man, himself. That's how we're getting more of the Firefly 'Verse, too. -Raycheetah =^[.]^= -------------------- The enjoyment of any good thing is only enhanced by sharing it with others.
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May 15 2008, 10:06 PM
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Deckhand Group: Nugget Posts: 4 Joined: 14-May 08 Member No.: 2,641 |
Thanks, Raycheetah. :)
Yeah, I have a couple of issues of the season 8 comic book. Pretty good stuff. I think I might have also downloaded the season 8 comics...so I may have a good chunk of that set. Believe me, I will be posting some thoughts about the Buffyverse. It is one of the few shows that rocked me emotionally like a roller coaster. Respectfully, Martok2112 |
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