This article contains spoilers for all of Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the show titled after her are both cultural icons. Buffy is one of those series that most sci-fi, fantasy, and horror fans have some kind of awareness of even if they have never watched an episode. It kick-started the careers of Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy Summers, Alyson Hannigan as Willow Rosenberg, and David Boreanaz as Angel.
The series was also stuffed to the brim with memorable moments, from the hilarious (Buffy trying to mime staking a vampire in “Hush”), to the kick-ass (Buffy taking out the Judge with a rocket launcher in “Innocence”), to the gut-wrenching (Buffy finding Joyce in “The Body”). But there is one moment that stands out above all the others and embodies what the show is about.
It is the making of the character of Buffy, it is a mission statement for the show,...
Buffy the Vampire Slayer and the show titled after her are both cultural icons. Buffy is one of those series that most sci-fi, fantasy, and horror fans have some kind of awareness of even if they have never watched an episode. It kick-started the careers of Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy Summers, Alyson Hannigan as Willow Rosenberg, and David Boreanaz as Angel.
The series was also stuffed to the brim with memorable moments, from the hilarious (Buffy trying to mime staking a vampire in “Hush”), to the kick-ass (Buffy taking out the Judge with a rocket launcher in “Innocence”), to the gut-wrenching (Buffy finding Joyce in “The Body”). But there is one moment that stands out above all the others and embodies what the show is about.
It is the making of the character of Buffy, it is a mission statement for the show,...
- 3/20/2024
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
The cast of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" gave some of the best performances in teen soap history, and Kristine Sutherland's performance as Buffy's mother Joyce was no exception. Although Joyce was typically removed from the action of the show, she was a consistent presence in the first five seasons of the series before her character's tragic death. Buffy's mother was a protective force in her life before and after she discovered her true identity, and she was raising her all on her own.
Sutherland had portrayed a mother on screen before when landing the role of Joyce Summers, having played the supporting role of Mae Thompson in "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids." However, the actress found that her "Buffy" character offered new shades of complexity to the archetype of an onscreen mother. We see Joyce struggle between wanting to discipline Buffy and wanting, above all, to understand her. The...
Sutherland had portrayed a mother on screen before when landing the role of Joyce Summers, having played the supporting role of Mae Thompson in "Honey, I Shrunk the Kids." However, the actress found that her "Buffy" character offered new shades of complexity to the archetype of an onscreen mother. We see Joyce struggle between wanting to discipline Buffy and wanting, above all, to understand her. The...
- 2/24/2024
- by Shae Sennett
- Slash Film
Legendary country star Dolly Parton was an uncredited executive producer on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV series, as the show came from her production company Sandollar Productions, which she co-founded with her former manager, Sandy Gallin. So if there’s anyone who should have an idea of what’s going on with the Buffy reboot that was announced some years back, it’s Dolly – and she said it’s still in the works.
Five and a half years have gone by since it was announced that a reboot of Buffy the Vampire Slayer was in development with Monica Owusu-Breen, co-creator of the TV show Midnight, Texas, writing, executive producing, and serving as showrunner. It was said that the new show would be “contemporary, building on the mythology of the original”. A year and a half ago, Owusu-Breen’s fellow executive producer Gail Berman said the project was “on pause...
Five and a half years have gone by since it was announced that a reboot of Buffy the Vampire Slayer was in development with Monica Owusu-Breen, co-creator of the TV show Midnight, Texas, writing, executive producing, and serving as showrunner. It was said that the new show would be “contemporary, building on the mythology of the original”. A year and a half ago, Owusu-Breen’s fellow executive producer Gail Berman said the project was “on pause...
- 1/30/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Don't let the title fool you: "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" isn't the only one of her kind. The "Slayer" line goes back millennia, and when one falls, another young girl is called on by destiny. In the season 1 finale, "Prophecy Girl," Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) briefly dies but is revived. The writers took advantage of that technicality in season 2 to introduce another slayer, Kendra (Bianca Lawson) — but she met a swift end.
Enter Faith Lehane (no relation to Dennis) in season 3, played by Eliza Dushku and sharing her actress' Boston origins. Her name is a virtue, but Faith is a rebel — so much so, she bounces from ally to enemy and then back again. In an interview with "Buffy" writers and producers, they discussed how, from the beginning, Faith was meant to be a "psycho" Slayer who would be a foil for Buffy. Marti Noxon called her Buffy's "shadow self,...
Enter Faith Lehane (no relation to Dennis) in season 3, played by Eliza Dushku and sharing her actress' Boston origins. Her name is a virtue, but Faith is a rebel — so much so, she bounces from ally to enemy and then back again. In an interview with "Buffy" writers and producers, they discussed how, from the beginning, Faith was meant to be a "psycho" Slayer who would be a foil for Buffy. Marti Noxon called her Buffy's "shadow self,...
- 11/6/2023
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
There's one core memory that surely all fans of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" share. An entire generation was collectively traumatized when the 16th episode of "Buffy" season 5 arrived, and are likely still haunted by the image of poor old Joyce Summers (Kristine Sutherland) lying still on her living room couch. "The Body" was written and directed by series creator Joss Whedon, and begins with Buffy's mother dying of a brain aneurysm. It's the one "Buffy" episode Sarah Michelle Gellar still can't bring herself to watch, with the star telling Entertainment Weekly she "tried so hard to talk [Whedon] out of it."
But the show creator was intent on following through on his decision to kill off Joyce, especially because it related to his own experiences. As Whedon told EW: "I lost my mother when I was 27 in a car accident, and the intent was to capture just that first day, the sort of trapped-in-amber,...
But the show creator was intent on following through on his decision to kill off Joyce, especially because it related to his own experiences. As Whedon told EW: "I lost my mother when I was 27 in a car accident, and the intent was to capture just that first day, the sort of trapped-in-amber,...
- 10/30/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
After the much-derided "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" movie debuted in 1992, creator Joss Whedon almost gave up on his original vision. The writer had conceived of "Buffy" as a way to subvert expectations by having the typically helpless blonde become the hero of her own story. Unfortunately, Whedon was beyond disappointed by the film, talking on record about how the project was taken away from him and turned into a campy comedy. In recent years, there's been renewed interest in the "Buffy" movie, which certainly differs in tone from the TV show that came to define the character in popular culture. But the movie did at least give us the first draft of Buffy Summers
After that first iteration hit theaters, Gail Berman of Sandollar Productions thought the subversive vampire slayer might make for a good TV show, and contacted Whedon thinking he'd be uninterested in revisiting "Buffy." But to her surprise,...
After that first iteration hit theaters, Gail Berman of Sandollar Productions thought the subversive vampire slayer might make for a good TV show, and contacted Whedon thinking he'd be uninterested in revisiting "Buffy." But to her surprise,...
- 9/23/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
If you've ever seen a list of the spookiest "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" episodes, you've probably seen installments such as "Nightmares" or "Buffy vs. Dracula" regularly cropping up. It also seems that fans are pretty much united in their view that the scariest episode of "Buffy" is "Hush."
There's no doubt those grinning villains, known only as "The Gentlemen," were a powerful image, and perhaps the most iconic antagonists of the entire series. The concept of the episode, too, is pretty unsettling, with all the residents of Sunnydale losing their voices, leaving them unable to scream as The Gentlemen go about their diabolical mission of extracting human hearts.
But there's one episode of "Buffy" that remains truly haunting in a way that "Hush," or any episode for that matter, never quite was. This one doesn't necessarily have a memorable villain, but it's about as creepy an episode of the show as you'll ever see.
There's no doubt those grinning villains, known only as "The Gentlemen," were a powerful image, and perhaps the most iconic antagonists of the entire series. The concept of the episode, too, is pretty unsettling, with all the residents of Sunnydale losing their voices, leaving them unable to scream as The Gentlemen go about their diabolical mission of extracting human hearts.
But there's one episode of "Buffy" that remains truly haunting in a way that "Hush," or any episode for that matter, never quite was. This one doesn't necessarily have a memorable villain, but it's about as creepy an episode of the show as you'll ever see.
- 9/19/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Alyson Hannigan was brilliant in the role of Willow Rosenberg on the Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV series, which ran for a total of seven seasons and 144 episodes, beginning in 1997 and wrapping up in 2003… But she didn’t join the show until the pilot was reshot, replacing the previously cast Riff Regan as Willow. And during an interview with Shut Up Evan, Melanie Lynskey confirmed that she was also a potential Willow.
Interviewer Evan Ross Katz had been told by Buffy star Sarah Michelle Gellar that the show’s creator Joss Whedon had envisioned Lynskey (only known from Heavenly Creatures at the time) as Willow when he was writing the pilot script, but Lynskey, who is from New Zealand, couldn’t audition because there was an issue with her visa. Katz asked Lynskey about that and she replied, “It is basically true. It was kind of a visa issue, but...
Interviewer Evan Ross Katz had been told by Buffy star Sarah Michelle Gellar that the show’s creator Joss Whedon had envisioned Lynskey (only known from Heavenly Creatures at the time) as Willow when he was writing the pilot script, but Lynskey, who is from New Zealand, couldn’t audition because there was an issue with her visa. Katz asked Lynskey about that and she replied, “It is basically true. It was kind of a visa issue, but...
- 7/20/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Growing up in England, I hadn't realized that "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" was a WB show. I used to watch it on BBC 2 -- at 6:45 pm right after "The Simpsons" -- but in retrospect, it makes some sense that it came from the same U.S. channel that gave us "One Tree Hill."
The thing is, aside from the horror element often being genuinely frightening, there was a maturity to the storytelling in "Buffy," and a persistent undercurrent of profound tragedy that I just didn't associate with WB teen dramas. The harm and heartache that befall Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar) throughout the show are pretty relentless, and mostly a result of something she had no say in — being the slayer. As such, every season was infused with this lingering sense of tragedy that made the show much more than an excuse for teen melodrama — though, there was plenty of that,...
The thing is, aside from the horror element often being genuinely frightening, there was a maturity to the storytelling in "Buffy," and a persistent undercurrent of profound tragedy that I just didn't associate with WB teen dramas. The harm and heartache that befall Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar) throughout the show are pretty relentless, and mostly a result of something she had no say in — being the slayer. As such, every season was infused with this lingering sense of tragedy that made the show much more than an excuse for teen melodrama — though, there was plenty of that,...
- 3/24/2023
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
More than two decades have passed since Buffy the Vampire Slayer first premiered on TV, and fans are still obsessed with hearing behind-the-scenes stories. Sarah Michelle Gellar, who played Buffy, has opened up about how her similarities to her character made one particular episode difficult to film.
Sarah Michelle Gellar struggled to film the ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ episode where Buffy’s mom dies
During a recent interview with Buzzfeed, where she promoted her new TV series Wolf Pack on Paramount+, Gellar opened up about her experience filming her on-screen mother’s death scene. In the episode, Buffy comes home to find her mom Joyce, played by Kristine Sutherland, unresponsive on the couch.
Buffy is thunderstruck when she finds the body of her dead mother! Turn on #Buffy The Vampire Slayer tonight starting at 7/6C! https://t.co/Drl1cmygi2 pic.twitter.com/HUjscUBjHn
— Watch Comet (@WatchComet) November 30, 2022
According to the actor,...
Sarah Michelle Gellar struggled to film the ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ episode where Buffy’s mom dies
During a recent interview with Buzzfeed, where she promoted her new TV series Wolf Pack on Paramount+, Gellar opened up about her experience filming her on-screen mother’s death scene. In the episode, Buffy comes home to find her mom Joyce, played by Kristine Sutherland, unresponsive on the couch.
Buffy is thunderstruck when she finds the body of her dead mother! Turn on #Buffy The Vampire Slayer tonight starting at 7/6C! https://t.co/Drl1cmygi2 pic.twitter.com/HUjscUBjHn
— Watch Comet (@WatchComet) November 30, 2022
According to the actor,...
- 2/21/2023
- by Rose Burke
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
We are living in an age of TV show revivals. By the end of this month, Night Court will even be back on the air. But don’t get your hopes up for a revival of Buffy the Vampire Slayer that would bring Sarah Michelle Gellar back in the title role. While speaking with SFX Magazine (via Movieweb), Gellar said she wouldn’t want to play Buffy ever again.
When asked if she’s interested in reprising the role, Gellar answered, “I’m not. I am very proud of the show that we created and it doesn’t need to be done. We wrapped that up. I am all for them continuing the story, because there’s the story of female empowerment. I love the way the show was left: ‘Every girl who has the power can have the power.’ It’s set up perfectly for someone else to have the power.
When asked if she’s interested in reprising the role, Gellar answered, “I’m not. I am very proud of the show that we created and it doesn’t need to be done. We wrapped that up. I am all for them continuing the story, because there’s the story of female empowerment. I love the way the show was left: ‘Every girl who has the power can have the power.’ It’s set up perfectly for someone else to have the power.
- 1/3/2023
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Even after all the years since "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" premiered in 1997 — even with the recent controversy surrounding creator Joss Whedon — even as dated as some of the content and jokes are, the show endures as the forebearer to so many TV and film heroines. Veronica Mars (Kristen Bell), Wynonna Earp (Melanie Scrofano), and Bo (Anna Silk) from "Lost Girl" all owe quite a bit to Buffy Summers.
Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) herself was influenced by a comic book character — Kitty Pryde of X-Men fame. Whedon called her "a huge proto-Buffy" in a 2005 interview with Time and "the mother of Buffy" in a Wired article from 2012. If any other Buffy fans want to take a moment to pour one out for Joyce Summers (Kristine Sutherland) — Buffy's actual mother — who died unceremoniously in the powerful episode "The Body," please do. I still have to skip that one during my rewatches of the series.
Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) herself was influenced by a comic book character — Kitty Pryde of X-Men fame. Whedon called her "a huge proto-Buffy" in a 2005 interview with Time and "the mother of Buffy" in a Wired article from 2012. If any other Buffy fans want to take a moment to pour one out for Joyce Summers (Kristine Sutherland) — Buffy's actual mother — who died unceremoniously in the powerful episode "The Body," please do. I still have to skip that one during my rewatches of the series.
- 1/3/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
Four years have passed since it was announced that a reboot of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV series was in the works with Monica Owusu-Breen, co-creator of the TV show Midnight, Texas, writing, executive producing, and serving as showrunner. And since four years have gone by without any further word on the reboot, a lot of fans have probably forgotten that announcement had even happened. (I sure did.) So it’s no surprise to hear from Owusu-Breen’s fellow executive producer Gail Berman (via TV Line) that the reboot is “on pause”.
After the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot was announced, Owusu-Breen sent out the following statement:
For some genre writers it’s Star Wars.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is my Star Wars.
Before I became a writer, I was a fan. For seven seasons, I watched Buffy Summers grow up, find love, kill that love. I watched her fight,...
After the Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot was announced, Owusu-Breen sent out the following statement:
For some genre writers it’s Star Wars.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer is my Star Wars.
Before I became a writer, I was a fan. For seven seasons, I watched Buffy Summers grow up, find love, kill that love. I watched her fight,...
- 8/19/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
One of the scariest scenes in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" has nothing to do with the supernatural. It's the cold open to "The Body," an episode that devastated viewers when it first aired on The WB on February 27, 2001. To this day, the episode still touches a raw nerve for Sarah Michelle Gellar, who played the titular Slayer for seven seasons.
"The Body" was the 16th episode of "Buffy" season 5, the last season before the show's move to Upn. Its title refers to Buffy's mother, Joyce Summers (Kristine Sutherland), who dies of natural causes -- a brain aneurysm -- after surviving a...
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"The Body" was the 16th episode of "Buffy" season 5, the last season before the show's move to Upn. Its title refers to Buffy's mother, Joyce Summers (Kristine Sutherland), who dies of natural causes -- a brain aneurysm -- after surviving a...
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- 2/27/2022
- by Joshua Meyer
- Slash Film
"I whipped up a kick ass divorce mix playlist for ya." Gravitas Ventures has debuted an official trailer for Before/During/After, an indie drama written by and starring Finnerty Steeves. The film earned good festival buzz taking home Dances With Films' "Industry Choice Award", Greenpoint Film Festival's "Best of the Fest" award, San Diego's "Best Ensemble Cast" honor, Naples' "Programmers Choice Award", and an exclusive drive-in showing at the RiverRun Film Festival. This sharp-witted dramedy studies a middle-aged NYC theatre actress suddenly forced to figure out the kind of person she wants to portray in real life when her marriage comes to an end after she catches her husband cheating. In addition to Steeves, this also stars Jeremy Davidson, John Pankow, Kristine Sutherland, Richard Masur, Michael Emerson, and Deborah Rush. This looks rather amusing and witty, a cathartic film all about figuring out what to do now. Here's the trailer (+ poster...
- 1/13/2021
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
The coming-of-age film Paper Spiders will open a virtual version of the Dances With Films Festival, the producers announced today.
Dwf:la’s 2020 lineup has more than 200 titles, including narrative features, documentaries, pilots, web series, music videos, short films, and films by young people. The entire festival, running Thursday August 27 through Sunday September 6, will be in real time, allowing interactive experiences, including a virtual red carpet, lounges with trivia nights and signature cocktails, panel discussions, and Q&a sessions.
Ticket prices will be lowered this year, owing to the virtual setup. Pre-sale tickets start at $11 through August 26 and then will go to $15. Tickets will be available on the website, http://dwfla.com
Paper Spiders stars Lili Taylor, Stefania Lavie Owen, Peyton List and Max Casella. The film is directed by Inon Shampanier and written by Shampanier and Natalie Shampanier. The story is a bittersweet coming of age mother/daughter tale that...
Dwf:la’s 2020 lineup has more than 200 titles, including narrative features, documentaries, pilots, web series, music videos, short films, and films by young people. The entire festival, running Thursday August 27 through Sunday September 6, will be in real time, allowing interactive experiences, including a virtual red carpet, lounges with trivia nights and signature cocktails, panel discussions, and Q&a sessions.
Ticket prices will be lowered this year, owing to the virtual setup. Pre-sale tickets start at $11 through August 26 and then will go to $15. Tickets will be available on the website, http://dwfla.com
Paper Spiders stars Lili Taylor, Stefania Lavie Owen, Peyton List and Max Casella. The film is directed by Inon Shampanier and written by Shampanier and Natalie Shampanier. The story is a bittersweet coming of age mother/daughter tale that...
- 8/12/2020
- by Bruce Haring and Patrick Hipes
- Deadline Film + TV
More than 20 years after “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” premiered on the now-defunct WB network, fans and scholars are still philosophizing about the Sarah Michelle Gellar-led teen drama and how it continues to affect pop culture to this day.
And while there are many important questions that can be asked about the Joss Whedon-created show, you gotta love a good, “What’s your favorite episode?” answer from a “Buffy” alum. And now we have three, courtesy of Buffy herself.
“‘The Body,’ ‘The Prom,’ and the silent episode, ‘Hush,'” Gellar told BuzzFeed in an interview published Friday, while promoting “Other People’s Houses,” a new series she has in the works at Fox.
Also Read: 17 TV Shows That Live on in Comics: From 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' to 'Battlestar Galactica' (Photos)
As “Buffy” fans know, those three installments of the show — which aired from 1997 to...
And while there are many important questions that can be asked about the Joss Whedon-created show, you gotta love a good, “What’s your favorite episode?” answer from a “Buffy” alum. And now we have three, courtesy of Buffy herself.
“‘The Body,’ ‘The Prom,’ and the silent episode, ‘Hush,'” Gellar told BuzzFeed in an interview published Friday, while promoting “Other People’s Houses,” a new series she has in the works at Fox.
Also Read: 17 TV Shows That Live on in Comics: From 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' to 'Battlestar Galactica' (Photos)
As “Buffy” fans know, those three installments of the show — which aired from 1997 to...
- 11/9/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
Will there be a Buffy the Vampire Slayer reboot? Deadline reports Fox 21 TV Studios is developing a new version of the Joss Whedon TV show.
From Monica Owusu-Breen and Whedon, the reboot will feature an African American lead "and like the original, some aspects of the series could be seen as metaphors for issues facing us all today.” The original series ran on The WB/Upn from 1997 to 2003. The cast included Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan, Anthony Head, James Marsters, Emma Caulfield, Michelle Trachtenberg, Kristine Sutherland, Charisma Carpenter, and David Boreanaz.
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From Monica Owusu-Breen and Whedon, the reboot will feature an African American lead "and like the original, some aspects of the series could be seen as metaphors for issues facing us all today.” The original series ran on The WB/Upn from 1997 to 2003. The cast included Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan, Anthony Head, James Marsters, Emma Caulfield, Michelle Trachtenberg, Kristine Sutherland, Charisma Carpenter, and David Boreanaz.
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- 7/24/2018
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
And now we finally get to the best one of all. The true peak of Buffy. The Season where it truly was at its finest hour.
After a shaky Season Four, Buffy returned in style for its fifth season, constructing 22 episodes full of strong characters, a brilliant arc, heartbreaking moments and some of the best hours that the show ever produced. Whilst all the previous Seasons of Buffy had numerous good qualities, it’s fifth just seemed to have everything. From the intense, gripping story-arc of Season Two, to the consistently brilliant episodes of Season Three, to the superb stand-alone hours of Season Four, Season Five is an example of a show at full throttle. It’s brimming with confidence, it knows exactly where it’s taking the story – and explores new routes for our characters that we didn’t even think we’d see.
So, what makes Season Five so great?...
After a shaky Season Four, Buffy returned in style for its fifth season, constructing 22 episodes full of strong characters, a brilliant arc, heartbreaking moments and some of the best hours that the show ever produced. Whilst all the previous Seasons of Buffy had numerous good qualities, it’s fifth just seemed to have everything. From the intense, gripping story-arc of Season Two, to the consistently brilliant episodes of Season Three, to the superb stand-alone hours of Season Four, Season Five is an example of a show at full throttle. It’s brimming with confidence, it knows exactly where it’s taking the story – and explores new routes for our characters that we didn’t even think we’d see.
So, what makes Season Five so great?...
- 11/22/2017
- by Ben McCarthy
- The Cultural Post
And thus, a new era began.
Buffy Season Four is a controversial Season amongst fans. To put it simply – it’s not the favourite for many. This was a bit of an interesting year for the show – for one thing, it lost two of its principle cast members to a newly launched spin-off, the familiar high school location was no more and the characters were officially adults. Times were moving on for Buffy, and the things that we had gotten used to were going to have to change.
Thus, the show moved onto the life of a Slayer at College, and the adventures that ensued. Adventures that are a little, well, daft at times. Don’t get me wrong – Season Four is by no means a failure, and does hit some serious heights on occasion. If anything, it lacks the consistency of Season Three and the brilliance of Season Two.
Buffy Season Four is a controversial Season amongst fans. To put it simply – it’s not the favourite for many. This was a bit of an interesting year for the show – for one thing, it lost two of its principle cast members to a newly launched spin-off, the familiar high school location was no more and the characters were officially adults. Times were moving on for Buffy, and the things that we had gotten used to were going to have to change.
Thus, the show moved onto the life of a Slayer at College, and the adventures that ensued. Adventures that are a little, well, daft at times. Don’t get me wrong – Season Four is by no means a failure, and does hit some serious heights on occasion. If anything, it lacks the consistency of Season Three and the brilliance of Season Two.
- 10/17/2017
- by Ben McCarthy
- The Cultural Post
Once upon a time, there was a goofy little show called Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It’s first TV outing, a mid-season replacement that only contained 12 episodes, premiered to mixed responses. Whilst the potential was clearly there, it was easy to write it off as just a little too silly, a little too… odd. Nevertheless, it was granted a Season Two, which premiered on September 15th, 1997.
And this is where shit got serious.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 2 is truly a remarkable season of television. This is the year when the writers realised that not only were they making something special here, but that they were capable of producing some incredible content. Whilst the first half does maintain some of the less than impressive traits of Season One, such as poor quality filler episodes (containing mummies) and some rather rubbish bad guys (the zombie from episode 2 and literally everything to...
And this is where shit got serious.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season 2 is truly a remarkable season of television. This is the year when the writers realised that not only were they making something special here, but that they were capable of producing some incredible content. Whilst the first half does maintain some of the less than impressive traits of Season One, such as poor quality filler episodes (containing mummies) and some rather rubbish bad guys (the zombie from episode 2 and literally everything to...
- 9/26/2017
- by Ben McCarthy
- The Cultural Post
“In every generation, there is a chosen one. She alone will stand against the Vampires, the Demons, and the Forces of Darkness. She is the Slayer.”
There must be about a million films, stories and TV related content that contains one particular scene. A vulnerable young woman, running for her life, terrified of whomever, or whatever, is pursuing her. She is utterly helpless to prevent her oncoming, horrible death – and most of the time is scantly clad. The scenario ends one of two ways – she either meets a terrible fate, or ends up getting saved by a dashing, Harrison Ford look alike male hero. Rinse, lather, repeat.
It once looked like that would be all we’d get from female characters in horror related productions. That was, until, a young writer came along named Joss Whedon, who decided that enough was enough. He had an idea of a young woman...
There must be about a million films, stories and TV related content that contains one particular scene. A vulnerable young woman, running for her life, terrified of whomever, or whatever, is pursuing her. She is utterly helpless to prevent her oncoming, horrible death – and most of the time is scantly clad. The scenario ends one of two ways – she either meets a terrible fate, or ends up getting saved by a dashing, Harrison Ford look alike male hero. Rinse, lather, repeat.
It once looked like that would be all we’d get from female characters in horror related productions. That was, until, a young writer came along named Joss Whedon, who decided that enough was enough. He had an idea of a young woman...
- 9/20/2017
- by Ben McCarthy
- The Cultural Post
The friends who slay together stay together. Recently, the cast of Buffy the Vampire Slayer reunited for Entertainment Weekly in honor of the WB/Upn series' 20th anniversary.From Joss Whedon, the supernatural dramedy followed Buffy Summers (Sarah Michelle Gellar), a young woman imbued with heightened strength and awareness to defend the world against vampires and demons. The cast also included Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan, Anthony Head, James Marsters, Emma Caulfield, Michelle Trachtenberg, Kristine Sutherland, Charisma Carpenter, David Boreanaz, Amber Benson, and Seth Green. The show ran for seven seasons before ending in 2003.Read More…...
- 4/1/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
High school is a nightmare for many, but Buffy Summers had to battle evil forces and pass her midterms.
Twenty years after Buffy the Vampire Slayer hit the small screen, Entertainment Weekly rounded up the Scooby Gang for an all-star reunion. Although the cast members have graduated into new phases of life (there was some showing off photos of children and swapping of recipes at the gathering), star Sarah Michelle Gellar argues that high school was, indeed, hell.
“It’s the ultimate metaphor: horrors of adolescence manifesting through these actual monsters,” she shared. “It’s the hardest time of life.
Twenty years after Buffy the Vampire Slayer hit the small screen, Entertainment Weekly rounded up the Scooby Gang for an all-star reunion. Although the cast members have graduated into new phases of life (there was some showing off photos of children and swapping of recipes at the gathering), star Sarah Michelle Gellar argues that high school was, indeed, hell.
“It’s the ultimate metaphor: horrors of adolescence manifesting through these actual monsters,” she shared. “It’s the hardest time of life.
- 3/29/2017
- by Stephanie Petit
- PEOPLE.com
I'd sing, "Happy Birthday," but like the course of true love, Buffy birthdays never did run smooth, so this is decidedly an anniversary celebration, instead. Twenty years ago today, on Monday, March 10, 1997, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer TV show premiered on the now defunct netlet, The WB. Television, and the internet too, have never been the same. Check out our epic BtVS picspam from the two part premiere episodes, "Welcome to the Hellmouth" and "The Harvest," (with a promo shot and bonus screencaps from later episodes, all courtesy of screencapped.net).From creator Joss Whedon, Buffy the Vampire Slayer starred Sarah Michelle Gellar in the title role. Over its seven seasons and 144 episodes, the cast also included: Anthony Head, Alyson Hannigan, Nicholas Brendon, Charisma Carpenter, David Boreanaz, Kristine Sutherland, Seth Green, Robia Lamorte, James Marsters, Emma Caulfield, Michelle Trachtenberg, Amber Benson, Seth Green, Marc...
- 3/11/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Today marks the 20th anniversary of Buffy the Vampire Slayer's debut. Recently, creator Joss Whedon spoke with The Hollywood Reporter about a possible reboot or reunion of the WB/Upn series.The supernatural drama starred Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy Summers, a young woman chosen to battle evil forces such as vampires and demons. The cast also included Nicholas Brendon, Alyson Hannigan, Anthony Head, James Marsters, Emma Caulfield, Michelle Trachtenberg, Kristine Sutherland, Charisma Carpenter, and David Boreanaz. The series ran on The WB from 1997 to 2001 and then moved to Upn for its final two seasons.Read More…...
- 3/11/2017
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Dear female high school student: You have been chosen to fight the dark, never-ending forces of evil. You're likely to die young and alone, because you're supposed to keep your calling a secret. Sounds awesome, right? Oh, wait, you don't have a choice. Happy hunting!
Admittedly, it's a lousy sales pitch to give a perky blonde who just wants to make it through her midterms in one piece. But in the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Joss Whedon's landmark television series, the girl in question doesn't exactly get...
Admittedly, it's a lousy sales pitch to give a perky blonde who just wants to make it through her midterms in one piece. But in the world of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Joss Whedon's landmark television series, the girl in question doesn't exactly get...
- 3/10/2017
- Rollingstone.com
Grrr arggg! Into every generation an excellent TV show is born: One show in all the world. The Chosen One.
It’s been 20 years since Buffy Summers, Mr. Pointy, The Bronze, and Giles’ always-smudged spectacles graced our small screens, and the world has never been the same (mostly because she saved it… a lot).
There were plenty of quips (“Out. For. A. Walk. B**ch.”), tears (Spike’s undying devotion, sob), and frights (bunnies, plus demons and stuff), but Buffy the Vampire Slayer was so much more than that.
The Joss Whedon masterpiece created several feminist icons, spoke to addiction struggles, portrayed the first lesbian sex scene on broadcast television, showed that vampires were sexy long before Twilight and made it ok to wear pink leather pants in public… well, sort of.
Whether you were Team Angel, Team Spike or kind of just wanted Giles and Joyce to get together, the show had...
It’s been 20 years since Buffy Summers, Mr. Pointy, The Bronze, and Giles’ always-smudged spectacles graced our small screens, and the world has never been the same (mostly because she saved it… a lot).
There were plenty of quips (“Out. For. A. Walk. B**ch.”), tears (Spike’s undying devotion, sob), and frights (bunnies, plus demons and stuff), but Buffy the Vampire Slayer was so much more than that.
The Joss Whedon masterpiece created several feminist icons, spoke to addiction struggles, portrayed the first lesbian sex scene on broadcast television, showed that vampires were sexy long before Twilight and made it ok to wear pink leather pants in public… well, sort of.
Whether you were Team Angel, Team Spike or kind of just wanted Giles and Joyce to get together, the show had...
- 3/10/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of Joss Whedon's seminal series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, 20th Century Fox Consumer Products is celebrating 20 years of slaying this year with new shirts, a board game, comics, a coloring book, a yearbook-themed contest, and more.
Press Release: Los Angeles, CA (March 1, 2017) – The genre-busting cult classic from Joss Whedon, Buffy the Vampire Slayer turns 20 years old on March 10, 2017! To celebrate Buffy Summers, the Scoobies and all the monsters that go bump in the night, 20th Century Fox Consumer Products announces exciting product launches – from board games to new books to fashion accessories to apparel -- and multiple fan-focused activities including a “Sunnydale High Yearbook Contest” offering a trip to 2017 San Diego Comic Con.
Plus, on the anniversary, fans can tune-in to relive the two-part premiere episode on Pop (to find your channel go toPoptv.com) on March 10th at 9 Am Et/Pt.
New Buffy...
Press Release: Los Angeles, CA (March 1, 2017) – The genre-busting cult classic from Joss Whedon, Buffy the Vampire Slayer turns 20 years old on March 10, 2017! To celebrate Buffy Summers, the Scoobies and all the monsters that go bump in the night, 20th Century Fox Consumer Products announces exciting product launches – from board games to new books to fashion accessories to apparel -- and multiple fan-focused activities including a “Sunnydale High Yearbook Contest” offering a trip to 2017 San Diego Comic Con.
Plus, on the anniversary, fans can tune-in to relive the two-part premiere episode on Pop (to find your channel go toPoptv.com) on March 10th at 9 Am Et/Pt.
New Buffy...
- 3/2/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Mutant Enemy
Even though it ended over 12 years ago, Buffy The Vampire Slayer remains firmly in the minds and the hearts of its legion of loyal fans, and a massive part of television and pop-culture. A lot of that is down to the writing of Joss Whedon, who painted relatable characters and issues, strong females, made vampires cool again, and gave us the sort of hilarious, snappy dialogue that would become a huge feature of billion dollar movies.
However, the success can’t be attributed to Whedon alone, and credit must go to the ones who really brought his work to life: the cast. Buffy was largely a mix of bright young things, with only one old Head thrown in there to guide them through it.
Over the years they had to convincingly deliver a lot of different emotions and drama, pull off some fantastic action sequences, and of course...
Even though it ended over 12 years ago, Buffy The Vampire Slayer remains firmly in the minds and the hearts of its legion of loyal fans, and a massive part of television and pop-culture. A lot of that is down to the writing of Joss Whedon, who painted relatable characters and issues, strong females, made vampires cool again, and gave us the sort of hilarious, snappy dialogue that would become a huge feature of billion dollar movies.
However, the success can’t be attributed to Whedon alone, and credit must go to the ones who really brought his work to life: the cast. Buffy was largely a mix of bright young things, with only one old Head thrown in there to guide them through it.
Over the years they had to convincingly deliver a lot of different emotions and drama, pull off some fantastic action sequences, and of course...
- 9/25/2015
- by James Hunt
- Obsessed with Film
With its ongoing emotional sagas and character studies, it's sometimes easy to forget that Buffy The Vampire Slayer has its roots in horror. Week after week, Buffy battles toothy vampires, slimy demons and other horrors from the Hellmouth – but don't forget that the show equates these monstrosities with the trials of growing up.
The latest instalment is no exception. Helpless is more of an overt horror story, using the tried and tested 'Stuck in a haunted house' trope as the backdrop for a scary tussle between Buffy and a bloke who resembles a three-way cross between a vampire, Steve Tyler from Aerosmith and the bass player guy from Blondie.
Which means another gold star from me, I'm afraid. Having sat through the last batch of Buffy The Vampire Slayer episodes, I've noted how faults seem to be few and far between. Hell's teeth, I've gone soft. Possibly it's because I'm...
The latest instalment is no exception. Helpless is more of an overt horror story, using the tried and tested 'Stuck in a haunted house' trope as the backdrop for a scary tussle between Buffy and a bloke who resembles a three-way cross between a vampire, Steve Tyler from Aerosmith and the bass player guy from Blondie.
Which means another gold star from me, I'm afraid. Having sat through the last batch of Buffy The Vampire Slayer episodes, I've noted how faults seem to be few and far between. Hell's teeth, I've gone soft. Possibly it's because I'm...
- 3/24/2014
- Shadowlocked
Five by five. What in Caritas does that mean exactly? It's one of the more commonly used and irksome phrases used on Buffy The Vampire Slayer, but quite how five by five equates with Ok is beyond the reach of my tiny mind. Possibly, it's some alternate take on a High Five clap. It may even be a phonetic reading of some ancient Sumarian meaning of “It's cool”. One thing I can say with some confidence is that Faith Hope & Trick is five by five.
Making a bit more impact is the sharp dressed Mr Trick. Mr Trick likes his suits, likes his bling and likes his food. The Sunnydale fast food workers in particular, seem to come off the worst in this regard. Mr Trick is also more “jacked in” (copyright Fritz The Meat Loaf Lookalike) than most vampires. While the majority of vamps seem to take a leaf out of Giles' book,...
Making a bit more impact is the sharp dressed Mr Trick. Mr Trick likes his suits, likes his bling and likes his food. The Sunnydale fast food workers in particular, seem to come off the worst in this regard. Mr Trick is also more “jacked in” (copyright Fritz The Meat Loaf Lookalike) than most vampires. While the majority of vamps seem to take a leaf out of Giles' book,...
- 2/7/2014
- Shadowlocked
Flu. What's all that about then? As if this time of year isn't rubbish enough, the late Autumn and Winter seasons always seem to give you the gift of the snotty, phlegmy flu. While chemists have good cause to celebrate, the rest of us are confined to bed with copious amounts of tissues, hot water bottles and those funny medicines that taste like edible hell.
Buffy, superheroine that she may be, has nevertheless succumbed to this infernal condition. It's understandable, given that she's not at her peak. Her ex has turned psycho and has killed her friend's girlfriend. These are not peppy times for Buffy. So naturally, while fighting Angelus and phlegm, Buffy is for once, floored by the latter evil. Cue a trip to the local hospital, which naturally turns out to be a haven for a child-killing monster. No place in Sunnydale is safe, it seems. The local...
Buffy, superheroine that she may be, has nevertheless succumbed to this infernal condition. It's understandable, given that she's not at her peak. Her ex has turned psycho and has killed her friend's girlfriend. These are not peppy times for Buffy. So naturally, while fighting Angelus and phlegm, Buffy is for once, floored by the latter evil. Cue a trip to the local hospital, which naturally turns out to be a haven for a child-killing monster. No place in Sunnydale is safe, it seems. The local...
- 12/1/2013
- Shadowlocked
“There's never an easy way,” croons the Morcheeba lady at the start of Passion, and she's bang on the money. The Easy Way does not exist in the atlases of Buffy The Vampire Slayer or Angel. The path of true love is turned into thick, sludgy mud. The road of happiness is blocked by irritating, slow-motion roadworkers and their over-sized rotating red and green lollipops. Even the simple journey of life is more difficult to navigate than a broken compass.
If it's difficulty you're looking for, then Angelus is your chuckling representative. Having lost his soul, he's now taking his crusade to bring Buffy down town to Frowntown to warped new levels. Not only has he gone all creepy Stalker Boy on Buffy and her friends, he's also gone and called time on Giles' love life in the most brutal manner known to man.
And in addition, he kills Willow's pet fish.
If it's difficulty you're looking for, then Angelus is your chuckling representative. Having lost his soul, he's now taking his crusade to bring Buffy down town to Frowntown to warped new levels. Not only has he gone all creepy Stalker Boy on Buffy and her friends, he's also gone and called time on Giles' love life in the most brutal manner known to man.
And in addition, he kills Willow's pet fish.
- 11/26/2013
- Shadowlocked
Ted Buchanan, on the face of it, is a multi-tasking genius. He's a master at selling computer software, out-performing his colleagues at work. “Nobody beats The Machine,” frowns downcast walrus-moustached colleague Neal. “Guy's a genius.” He's a whizz at mini golf. He's also a dab hand in the kitchen, conjuring all sorts of culinary treats such as buns, cookies and mini pizzas. Remember, cooking kids, use a cast iron skillet to fry pizzas in herbs and olive oil. “No room for compromise there!”
So why is Buffy so down on poor old Ted? Granted, he has a dubious mullet that makes him look a bit like a soft rock star from 1977, but beyond this, there's no reason for all this Buchanan Bile. Well, apart from the fact that he's made some fast moves on her mother, Joyce. Having met her at the gallery, Ted has swept Joyce off her feet with his cooking,...
So why is Buffy so down on poor old Ted? Granted, he has a dubious mullet that makes him look a bit like a soft rock star from 1977, but beyond this, there's no reason for all this Buchanan Bile. Well, apart from the fact that he's made some fast moves on her mother, Joyce. Having met her at the gallery, Ted has swept Joyce off her feet with his cooking,...
- 10/29/2013
- Shadowlocked
This movie looks so gay!….and I mean that in a good way!
Co-written by married screenwriting team of New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Brockmann and Edgar Award finalist Ed Gaffney, the charming romantic comedy The Perfect Wedding debuts across all digital platforms beginning November 5th and lands on DVD December 3rd from Wolfe Video. Gavin (Jason T. Gaffney) and Paul (Eric Aragon), two young gay men, meet and fall in love over a holiday weekend where family and friends are planning the wedding of Paul’s sister. The problem is, Gavin is posing as the boyfriend of Paul’s ex and the two find themselves in a classic comic quandary as they try to ignore their feelings.
First time feature film Director Scott Gabriel’s cast includes Eric Aragon (The Interview), Jason T. Gaffney (Jolly), Apolonia Davalos (Jolly), Brendan Griffin (The Nanny Diaries), Sal Rendino (Blue Collar Boys...
Co-written by married screenwriting team of New York Times bestselling author Suzanne Brockmann and Edgar Award finalist Ed Gaffney, the charming romantic comedy The Perfect Wedding debuts across all digital platforms beginning November 5th and lands on DVD December 3rd from Wolfe Video. Gavin (Jason T. Gaffney) and Paul (Eric Aragon), two young gay men, meet and fall in love over a holiday weekend where family and friends are planning the wedding of Paul’s sister. The problem is, Gavin is posing as the boyfriend of Paul’s ex and the two find themselves in a classic comic quandary as they try to ignore their feelings.
First time feature film Director Scott Gabriel’s cast includes Eric Aragon (The Interview), Jason T. Gaffney (Jolly), Apolonia Davalos (Jolly), Brendan Griffin (The Nanny Diaries), Sal Rendino (Blue Collar Boys...
- 10/2/2013
- by Tom Stockman
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Spice Up Your Life may have been one insufferable pop confection from a carefully assembled marketing exercise with loud voices, but there's no denying that the message of the song holds water. A spice-less curry makes for a bland eating experience. Flavour-free chewing gum is the equivalent of swishing an elastic band in your mouth. Some even say that Parmesan cheese adds that all important zing to a pasta dish, although I'd dispute that claim, given that A, it looks like dandruff and B, melting cheese tastes like a sweaty flip flop.
This point also got me thinking when musing on the latest Buffy episode called School Hard. The episode is generally very popular among the Buffy cognoscenti, primarily because it Spikes Up Your Life. Yes, the long-running thorn in Buffy's side crashes into town with a razor sharp wit and the swagger of Mick Jagger at Glastonbury, complete...
This point also got me thinking when musing on the latest Buffy episode called School Hard. The episode is generally very popular among the Buffy cognoscenti, primarily because it Spikes Up Your Life. Yes, the long-running thorn in Buffy's side crashes into town with a razor sharp wit and the swagger of Mick Jagger at Glastonbury, complete...
- 9/23/2013
- Shadowlocked
It's been 10 years since "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" ended its run, but Xander and Cordelia are still trading witty barbs like it was just yesterday.
"Buffy" stars Charisma Carpenter -- who played popular airhead-turned-vampire hunter-turned-deity Cordelia Chase -- and Nicholas Brendon -- who played Buffy's best friend Xander Harris -- had a mini-"Buffy" reunion at Comic Con Paris, and Carpenter documented the encounter to live on forever in the squee-inducing pic above.
Carpenter and Brendon were also joined by Kristine Sutherland -- who portrayed Buffy's mother, Joyce Summers -- for the Comic Con: Buffy Reunion panel. Now pinch yourself for missing out on this. We are, too.
"Buffy" stars Charisma Carpenter -- who played popular airhead-turned-vampire hunter-turned-deity Cordelia Chase -- and Nicholas Brendon -- who played Buffy's best friend Xander Harris -- had a mini-"Buffy" reunion at Comic Con Paris, and Carpenter documented the encounter to live on forever in the squee-inducing pic above.
Carpenter and Brendon were also joined by Kristine Sutherland -- who portrayed Buffy's mother, Joyce Summers -- for the Comic Con: Buffy Reunion panel. Now pinch yourself for missing out on this. We are, too.
- 7/8/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
It was a "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" reunion for Charisma Carpenter and Nicholas Brendon.
The two, who played Xander and Cordelia on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," reunited at Comic Con Paris.
#XanderandCordelia #Paris2013 pic.twitter.com/ej7KRQ2TOI
— charisma carpenter (@AllCharisma) July 4, 2013
I can't take him anywhere. pic.twitter.com/gdLvVOUTXq
— jacqui (@fangeeker) July 6, 2013
Kristine Sutherland, Joyce Summers to "Buffy" fans, was also in attendance at the convention.
Kristine Sutherland, @AllCharisma and Nicholas are at the first Q&A at Comic Con Paris right now! --jacqui pic.twitter.com/by2vBSy82q
— Nicholas Brendon (@NicholasBrendon) July 5, 2013
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" recently had the 10th anniversary of its series finale. "I'm incredibly proud of that show -- proud of everybody on it, of what we did ... You can't be prouder of that show. It still holds up in reruns and I'm blessed every day ... I've been pretty lucky," series star...
The two, who played Xander and Cordelia on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," reunited at Comic Con Paris.
#XanderandCordelia #Paris2013 pic.twitter.com/ej7KRQ2TOI
— charisma carpenter (@AllCharisma) July 4, 2013
I can't take him anywhere. pic.twitter.com/gdLvVOUTXq
— jacqui (@fangeeker) July 6, 2013
Kristine Sutherland, Joyce Summers to "Buffy" fans, was also in attendance at the convention.
Kristine Sutherland, @AllCharisma and Nicholas are at the first Q&A at Comic Con Paris right now! --jacqui pic.twitter.com/by2vBSy82q
— Nicholas Brendon (@NicholasBrendon) July 5, 2013
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" recently had the 10th anniversary of its series finale. "I'm incredibly proud of that show -- proud of everybody on it, of what we did ... You can't be prouder of that show. It still holds up in reruns and I'm blessed every day ... I've been pretty lucky," series star...
- 7/7/2013
- by Chris Harnick
- Huffington Post
It’s been 10 years since Buffy and the Scooby Gang defeated The First, leaving Sunnydale nothing but an imploded crater. Buffy the Vampire Slayer — Joss Whedon’s cult series about the slayer and her ragtag team of friends — aired its final episode on May 20, 2003. In honor of this anniversary, here are 10 reasons why Buffy kicks ass.
10. The Killer Wardrobe
Buffy Summers (Sarah Michele Gellar) knows how to stake vamps in style. From her midriff-baring tops to her platform heels, her late ’90s and early aughts’ wardrobe always adds flair to her night job.
9. The Emotional Moments
There are many times...
10. The Killer Wardrobe
Buffy Summers (Sarah Michele Gellar) knows how to stake vamps in style. From her midriff-baring tops to her platform heels, her late ’90s and early aughts’ wardrobe always adds flair to her night job.
9. The Emotional Moments
There are many times...
- 5/20/2013
- by Denise Warner
- EW.com - PopWatch
Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
“Stairmageddon” is a rare episode amidst the final season as its blend of plots actually recalls the series’ strongest features. There was the heartfelt pathos of Jim and Pam separately discussing their impending inaugural marriage counseling session with Toby and Nellie, respectively. There was the wide-swathing blanket plot for the rest of the cast to react to the documentary’s critical reviews, specifically Andy’s almost manic-depressive ego fluctuation and the culmination of Angela and Oscar’s long-gestating scandal involving The Senator. And there was the show-stealing story of Dwight and Clark’s mission to secure a sale through a less than cooperative Stanley.
Not that it’s absolutely necessary or anything, but I’m definitely a fan of when the cold opens actually somehow play into one of the episode’s plots, even if the open is as weak as I felt “Stairmageddon’s” was.
“Stairmageddon” is a rare episode amidst the final season as its blend of plots actually recalls the series’ strongest features. There was the heartfelt pathos of Jim and Pam separately discussing their impending inaugural marriage counseling session with Toby and Nellie, respectively. There was the wide-swathing blanket plot for the rest of the cast to react to the documentary’s critical reviews, specifically Andy’s almost manic-depressive ego fluctuation and the culmination of Angela and Oscar’s long-gestating scandal involving The Senator. And there was the show-stealing story of Dwight and Clark’s mission to secure a sale through a less than cooperative Stanley.
Not that it’s absolutely necessary or anything, but I’m definitely a fan of when the cold opens actually somehow play into one of the episode’s plots, even if the open is as weak as I felt “Stairmageddon’s” was.
- 4/14/2013
- by Joseph Kratzer
- Obsessed with Film
Fitting in with the in crowd. That's just as important a part of school as achieving high grades. Some find this easier than others. If you're blessed with good looks, razor sharp cheekbones and buckets of charisma, bordering on arrogance, you've bypassed the queue and entered the inner sanctum of cool. If you're not so lucky, you have to work just that little bit harder. Finding a hidden talent can help - if you're in a band or croon a bit in the bathroom, this will come in useful. Sporty? Again, a useful cool card to be played. And judging by the latest Buffy episode, Witch, shaking balls of shredded paper while chanting at the top of your voice provides the girls with a pass into the trendy clique.
Having already established a reputation as a stake-wielding harbinger of death to all vampires, it's little wonder that Buffy's having...
Having already established a reputation as a stake-wielding harbinger of death to all vampires, it's little wonder that Buffy's having...
- 3/11/2013
- Shadowlocked
[Note about spoilers: As with the Complete Doctor Who Reviews, the individual (and two-parter) episode reviews form part of an overview of the show as a whole, and as such, contain spoilers for events not only in the episodes in question, but also potentially those in future episodes and seasons. There may also be spoilers for the Buffy spin-off show Angel.]
Welcome to another set of complete reviews in which I attempt to prattle on about two of the most famous Joss Whedon creations: Buffy The Vampire Slayer (1997-2003) and Angel (1999-2004).
On the surface of it, a TV series franchise stemming from a so-so movie about a teenage girl who stakes vampires doesn't inspire much confidence. In 1992, the film, Buffy The Vampire Slayer pitted Kristy Swanson as the eponymous heroine against a mean old vampire king called Lothos and his motley crew of blood-sucking fiends. The movie didn't exactly set the world ablaze, staked by lukewarm reviews and moderate box office takings.
Writer Joss Whedon was nothing if not persistent though. Translating the original concept to the small screen was something of a gamble, given the tepid reactions to the preceding film. How could it possibly work?
And yet, sixteen years later, Buffy is still a huge phenomenon. Seven seasons were produced.
Welcome to another set of complete reviews in which I attempt to prattle on about two of the most famous Joss Whedon creations: Buffy The Vampire Slayer (1997-2003) and Angel (1999-2004).
On the surface of it, a TV series franchise stemming from a so-so movie about a teenage girl who stakes vampires doesn't inspire much confidence. In 1992, the film, Buffy The Vampire Slayer pitted Kristy Swanson as the eponymous heroine against a mean old vampire king called Lothos and his motley crew of blood-sucking fiends. The movie didn't exactly set the world ablaze, staked by lukewarm reviews and moderate box office takings.
Writer Joss Whedon was nothing if not persistent though. Translating the original concept to the small screen was something of a gamble, given the tepid reactions to the preceding film. How could it possibly work?
And yet, sixteen years later, Buffy is still a huge phenomenon. Seven seasons were produced.
- 3/6/2013
- Shadowlocked
Yep, that was Buffy's mom on "The Following."
Kristine Sutherland, a.k.a. Joyce Summers to legions of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" fans, appeared in the Monday, Feb. 25 episode of the Fox drama as Agent Parker's (Annie Parisse) mother in flashbacks to the time the agent confronted her parents 15 years after fleeing a cult.
Post-"Buffy," Sutherland's other TV credits include "Comanche Moon" and "One Life to Live." "Buffy" creator Joss Whedon recently revealed that killing off Sutherland's character was one of the toughest deaths he's ever written. Hey, at least she's alive (in a flashback) on "The Following."
"The Following" airs Mondays at 9 p.m. Est on Fox.
Kristine Sutherland, a.k.a. Joyce Summers to legions of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" fans, appeared in the Monday, Feb. 25 episode of the Fox drama as Agent Parker's (Annie Parisse) mother in flashbacks to the time the agent confronted her parents 15 years after fleeing a cult.
Post-"Buffy," Sutherland's other TV credits include "Comanche Moon" and "One Life to Live." "Buffy" creator Joss Whedon recently revealed that killing off Sutherland's character was one of the toughest deaths he's ever written. Hey, at least she's alive (in a flashback) on "The Following."
"The Following" airs Mondays at 9 p.m. Est on Fox.
- 2/26/2013
- by Chris Harnick
- Huffington Post
In this week's episode of The Following, Trio Loco's holiday in the country comes to a bloody end, we learn more about Brass Cupcake Debra Parker's obsession with cults, and Claire finds that she has a new admirer.
We pick up where we left off: Probsgay Paul (Adan Canto) has a gun to Ryan's (Kevin Bacon) head, and Joey (don't know, don't care) is trying to decide how to best avoid being an actual character with independent thought processes rather than a plot device with toys. Paul takes Ryan's gun and sends Joey to his room (Joey happily obliges. Success!). Jacob (Nico Tortorello) freaks out, and Ryan tells the trio that the cops, the Feds, the President, Santa Claus and the subscriptions department of the Lillian Vernon catalog all know that they are there, so they'd better f*cking hide.
Jacob is afraid to approach Ryan to tie him up,...
We pick up where we left off: Probsgay Paul (Adan Canto) has a gun to Ryan's (Kevin Bacon) head, and Joey (don't know, don't care) is trying to decide how to best avoid being an actual character with independent thought processes rather than a plot device with toys. Paul takes Ryan's gun and sends Joey to his room (Joey happily obliges. Success!). Jacob (Nico Tortorello) freaks out, and Ryan tells the trio that the cops, the Feds, the President, Santa Claus and the subscriptions department of the Lillian Vernon catalog all know that they are there, so they'd better f*cking hide.
Jacob is afraid to approach Ryan to tie him up,...
- 2/26/2013
- by brian
- The Backlot
Joss Whedon, a god among men to many TV viewers, took to Reddit to converse with his legions. Naturally, the conversation turned toward "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
Whedon, the creator of "Buffy," is known for killing off beloved characters. On "Buffy" alone, Tara, Jenny Calendar, Angel, Buffy, Anya and Spike all met their deaths ... and that's just the tip of the iceberg. If we were to look at every project Whedon has touched? Forget it.
A Reddit reader asked Whedon, who's directing the upcoming "Avengers" movie, who was the hardest character to put six feet under.
Reddit user dbertie: "I'm sure that killing off a character you've invested a lot of time in can be tough. Have you ever found that doing this to a particular character has had a profound emotional affect on you? Who was the toughest kill?"
Whedon's response:
I actually find it refreshing... delightful.... vaguely arousing.
Whedon, the creator of "Buffy," is known for killing off beloved characters. On "Buffy" alone, Tara, Jenny Calendar, Angel, Buffy, Anya and Spike all met their deaths ... and that's just the tip of the iceberg. If we were to look at every project Whedon has touched? Forget it.
A Reddit reader asked Whedon, who's directing the upcoming "Avengers" movie, who was the hardest character to put six feet under.
Reddit user dbertie: "I'm sure that killing off a character you've invested a lot of time in can be tough. Have you ever found that doing this to a particular character has had a profound emotional affect on you? Who was the toughest kill?"
Whedon's response:
I actually find it refreshing... delightful.... vaguely arousing.
- 4/10/2012
- by Chris Harnick
- Huffington Post
Joss Whedon, a god among men to many TV viewers, took to Reddit to converse with his legions. Naturally, the conversation turned toward "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
Whedon, the creator of "Buffy," is known for killing off beloved characters. On "Buffy" alone, Tara, Jenny Calendar, Angel, Buffy, Anya and Spike all met their deaths ... and that's just the tip of the iceberg. If we were to look at every project Whedon has touched? Forget it.
A Reddit reader asked Whedon, who's directing the upcoming "Avengers" movie, who was the hardest character to put six feet under.
Reddit user dbertie: "I'm sure that killing off a character you've invested a lot of time in can be tough. Have you ever found that doing this to a particular character has had a profound emotional affect on you? Who was the toughest kill?"
Whedon's response:
I actually find it refreshing... delightful.... vaguely arousing.
Whedon, the creator of "Buffy," is known for killing off beloved characters. On "Buffy" alone, Tara, Jenny Calendar, Angel, Buffy, Anya and Spike all met their deaths ... and that's just the tip of the iceberg. If we were to look at every project Whedon has touched? Forget it.
A Reddit reader asked Whedon, who's directing the upcoming "Avengers" movie, who was the hardest character to put six feet under.
Reddit user dbertie: "I'm sure that killing off a character you've invested a lot of time in can be tough. Have you ever found that doing this to a particular character has had a profound emotional affect on you? Who was the toughest kill?"
Whedon's response:
I actually find it refreshing... delightful.... vaguely arousing.
- 4/10/2012
- by Chris Harnick
- Aol TV.
The results are in! We asked readers to name their favorite TV characters of all time and thousands responded. This year, for the first time, we weren't just asking about favorite gay TV characters. Folks could vote for characters of either gender - and all persuasions. Of course, this being AfterElton we expected gay characters to figure prominently on this list - and they do - but it is interesting to see what female and straight TV roles also resonated with the AfterElton readership.
Before we get to the actual rankings, here are a few statistics.
First, the top fifty came from a broad range of TV shows. Thirty programs were represented, and the two that made the best showing (Glee and Modern Family) placed only four characters each in the rankings.
Second, female characters nabbed 15 of the top 50 spots, or 30%.
Third, obviously a poll like this favors characters from...
Before we get to the actual rankings, here are a few statistics.
First, the top fifty came from a broad range of TV shows. Thirty programs were represented, and the two that made the best showing (Glee and Modern Family) placed only four characters each in the rankings.
Second, female characters nabbed 15 of the top 50 spots, or 30%.
Third, obviously a poll like this favors characters from...
- 2/27/2012
- by AfterElton.com Staff
- The Backlot
Zap2it's favorite TV episodes of the decade series continues with my picks for what moved me in the 2000s.
Let me preface my list with a shout out to my colleague Rick, who kicked off the series with numerous excellent examples, ranging from "The Wire" to "Freaks and Geeks." I actually agreed with quite a number of his selections, but since this is a very personal endeavor, full of unfounded opinions, naturally I must include some episodes I feel he overlooked or at least didn't value as much as I.
Case in point: Joss Whedon. Really, Rick? How could an episode of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" not even make your main list and only warrant an "also" mention? Hmph.
My list:
"The Body" ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer")
Although "Hush" and its creepy Gentlemen freaked me out (and earned "Buffy" its only writing Emmy nom), it aired in December 1999, just...
Let me preface my list with a shout out to my colleague Rick, who kicked off the series with numerous excellent examples, ranging from "The Wire" to "Freaks and Geeks." I actually agreed with quite a number of his selections, but since this is a very personal endeavor, full of unfounded opinions, naturally I must include some episodes I feel he overlooked or at least didn't value as much as I.
Case in point: Joss Whedon. Really, Rick? How could an episode of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" not even make your main list and only warrant an "also" mention? Hmph.
My list:
"The Body" ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer")
Although "Hush" and its creepy Gentlemen freaked me out (and earned "Buffy" its only writing Emmy nom), it aired in December 1999, just...
- 12/25/2009
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Zap2It - From Inside the Box
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