tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747267274088670063.post3627844517062695176..comments2024-03-23T05:21:02.517-07:00Comments on Oh, hey Kristina.: The beauty of human emotion.Kristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15872909200092428445noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747267274088670063.post-66976665117824010312010-09-29T14:20:34.270-07:002010-09-29T14:20:34.270-07:00My Partner and I are making our way through Buffy ...My Partner and I are making our way through Buffy & Angel, and when I first read this entry I was only up to 'Crush' but I watched 'The Body' & 'Forever' yesterday and OMG I bawled my eyes out... it really was like I had lost someone too! the silence in that episode is so haunting... my partner on the other hand has 'the emotional range of a teaspoon'.Miss Thttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13154411205941914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747267274088670063.post-74607205397817069702010-09-14T13:50:56.549-07:002010-09-14T13:50:56.549-07:00Looking forward to your thoughts on season 6... an...Looking forward to your thoughts on season 6... and Spike in season 6. I think it's even harder to get through than season 5 (although the villians are humorous, and there are moments when you can see the beginnings of what will someday be Dr. Horrible), but totally worth making it through as season 7 is (in my opinion) a brilliant and fitting end.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01814343472778772877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747267274088670063.post-51950986186420370012010-09-10T16:24:07.404-07:002010-09-10T16:24:07.404-07:00Oh Buffy- such an amazing show. I love your commen...Oh Buffy- such an amazing show. I love your commentary on Season 5, and especially Spike. Thought you might enjoy this photo. http://bit.ly/abQdQ0Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04881420619375960430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747267274088670063.post-814062136302615462010-09-08T06:32:56.515-07:002010-09-08T06:32:56.515-07:00I just finished Mockingjay and I honestly don'...I just finished Mockingjay and I honestly don't know what to do with myself. I feel like I'm too overwhelmed by the intensity and sadness in the book to do anything remotely fun right now. The upside is that I'm being super productive on my organic chem homework..Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13558548791025345212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747267274088670063.post-59960785500712736372010-09-07T14:45:18.853-07:002010-09-07T14:45:18.853-07:00season 5 was so emotionally draining! I am true to...season 5 was so emotionally draining! I am true to my star sign, a Cancer, so I can cry really easy. Needless to say every time I started to get a hold on my emotions in "The Body" I would loose it again. Like Lori said, it was heart wrenching when Anya talked about how Joice wouldn't do the mundane things like brushing her hair. Have fun in the Bahamas!Talon Blackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535137354957409796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747267274088670063.post-8946751441891513732010-09-06T20:33:46.235-07:002010-09-06T20:33:46.235-07:00I completely understand about loving tragedy. For...I completely understand about loving tragedy. For me it breaks down something like, the pain in life makes the joys sweeter. Or that, you appreciate something more if you had to fight for it. Buffy is one of the most underrated shows; it has such amazing themes and emotions. Season 6 is my favorite and a lot of it is set up in Season 5. I've cried more at Buffy than any other show, no matter how many times I've seen an episode. (I've seen them all at least twice and some in the double digits, so no need for you to feel like a dork.) I love the development of Spike's character because it feels real. <br /><br />SPOILER IF YOU'RE PRE S5: <br />And, if I may point out, Angel hated Buffy when he lost his soul, but Spike loves her without one.SusieQhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04157633030942849463noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747267274088670063.post-46388423463930515532010-09-06T18:31:42.770-07:002010-09-06T18:31:42.770-07:00When your done watching all of Buffy to you should...When your done watching all of Buffy to you should read the season 8 comics :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01269345450439694817noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747267274088670063.post-54301455101625975102010-09-06T16:46:51.547-07:002010-09-06T16:46:51.547-07:00Efficitvely? I should really proof-read before I ...Efficitvely? I should really proof-read before I post my comments.<br />To the person who commented above me: you should definitely read The Hunger Games. John Green wrote an article on it called "Scary New World" that you might be interested in. It's on the New York Times website, so you can search for it there. Make sure to specify all results rather than just the recent results.<br />I understand how you might not want to read it after hearing about how sad it is. For instance, I tried to read Thomas Hardy's Jude the Obscure last year for banned books week, but I found that I could not get into it, and after my brother told me that it was really sad, I stopped reading altogether. The reason for this is because I had seen an adaptation of Thomas Hardy's Tess of the D'Urbervilles on Masterpiece Theatre, so I knew that he really had potential to break my little heart. The story was beyond juicy and everything, but owww!<br />Anyway, even though I sympathize with your reluctance, you should really read The Hunger Games.apples_and_pancakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01205056039225402138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747267274088670063.post-61958195851803680242010-09-06T16:20:09.195-07:002010-09-06T16:20:09.195-07:00The Body was such a heartbreaking episode of Buffy...The Body was such a heartbreaking episode of Buffy. The lack of music is really shockingly noticeable. Just the way Willow and Anya react to it...it killed me. <br />Joss is a mindblowingly amazing director/writer.<br /><br />And thank you! I LOVE Spike so much, and when I was watching Buffy I had to argue for him SO much with my friend. Like Justin, he thought he used up his second chances and was really evil inside. <br />But he's trying /so/ hard, and I think that's enough. Spike is born evil, it is what his species is made for, so I think it's forgivable when he does something bad, because the fact that he is trying to go against his own nature to be good for Buffy out rules everything else. <br />Also, it helps that he's damn sexy. <br />I died of happiness when Buffy kissed him at the end of Intervention. <3 <br /><br />Hah rant over.<br /><br />Have fun in the Bahamas!Alex Dahlberryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17661153817754923128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747267274088670063.post-5469075395095380312010-09-06T16:18:50.658-07:002010-09-06T16:18:50.658-07:00Wow. How long ago did you start watching Buffy? ...Wow. How long ago did you start watching Buffy? You're already on the fifth season?<br />I don't think that happy or sad endings matter much because if endings fit, then either could work depending on the nature of the story. I feel that a writer's job is to be true to the story. Don't paste a happy ending onto a story (which [spoiler alert, but you've had about 150 years to read this] I felt was done with Jane Eyre), but then again, I hate it when you can just imagine writers thinking "Okay, well this couple has been together for a long time, so lets fuck up their relationship by having one of them uncharacteristically cheat on their partners."<br />I went on a tangent that has little to do with Buffy. Okay, well most of the couples do meet horrible ends such as: Buffy and Angel, Willow and Oz, Willow and Tara, and another that I don't want to spoil you on if you haven't heard already. What I mean that happiness is as valid of an emotion as pain, if the writer's good enough, it could be used just as effictively. And, you know, pain could be bad in a story where it does not belong, but exists only to be sensational or because the writers lacked imagination.<br />Not that I'm saying anything about Joss Whedon's imagination, I've just seen pain badly used so, so many times before.apples_and_pancakeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01205056039225402138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747267274088670063.post-41809588628465211782010-09-06T15:43:49.981-07:002010-09-06T15:43:49.981-07:00Everyone tells me I should read the Hunger Games b...Everyone tells me I should read the Hunger Games books, even people I work with. But these are the same people who got me into twilight, so that worries me. And then everyone tells me how good and sad the book ends. Makes me wonder if I really should read it.<br /><br />I also totally have a soft spot for Draco. But I never made it to season 5 of Buffy, I kind of just stopped watching it at some point. Who knows why....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07760036887206141639noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747267274088670063.post-50754704675359250812010-09-06T15:06:10.602-07:002010-09-06T15:06:10.602-07:00Season five was so emotional. I can't even lis...Season five was so emotional. I can't even listen to the finale's score without crying. :PJesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01040422241298646822noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747267274088670063.post-23349695529260989172010-09-06T11:53:08.253-07:002010-09-06T11:53:08.253-07:00I totally know what you mean! A perfect example is...I totally know what you mean! A perfect example is the movie The Boy in Striped Pajamas.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10776817227619908429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747267274088670063.post-29642012174608074502010-09-06T11:41:10.867-07:002010-09-06T11:41:10.867-07:00I couldn't agree more about what you said abou...I couldn't agree more about what you said about tragedy. I love writing and reading and watching stories that tear through my heart because it makes me feel. And that includes stories that make me so happy that I cry (like Will Grayson, Will Grayson), but those are much harder to find, I think. I've only cried out of happiness while reading or watching something once (the aforementioned Will Grayson, Will Grayson).<br /><br />Also, I really need to star watching Buffy...Jodi Butlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14846473602259716258noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747267274088670063.post-75473958815133495052010-09-06T10:36:55.272-07:002010-09-06T10:36:55.272-07:00I had to skip through some of this because, thanks...I had to skip through some of this because, thanks to you, I started watching all of the seasons of buffy. I just started season 3 last night and it's such a good show!! <br /><br />Thanks for getting me into it. In fact, I consider reading or watching or playing any book or show or movie or game or going to places that you go because you're so cool!Amberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158339788506761990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747267274088670063.post-40129967972908722012010-09-06T09:51:51.391-07:002010-09-06T09:51:51.391-07:00The first time I watched The Body was the week aft...The first time I watched The Body was the week after my sister and I had to make plans thinking we would need to end life support on our mom. As Joss says in the commentary, fans have written him saying the episode helped them get over a loss and it really helped me a lot. I honestly can't even put into words how much Buffy helped me without crying lol. It was just so real and powerful...<br /><br />Also, it's best that you didn't finish the season before you left for vacation. You'll learn why when you get back and watch them. :)Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16653073236306306580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747267274088670063.post-62706223621381474062010-09-06T09:51:06.180-07:002010-09-06T09:51:06.180-07:00It's funny that you should mention the ability...It's funny that you should mention the ability of tragedies to open you up and leave you raw. I'm currently studying the origin of tragedies in my theater history class and came across this: "Aristotle held that tragedy provided a release, a katharsis, of those stirred up emotions and left the audience open." He believed that tragedy served a therapeutic function by stirring up and releasing strong emotions in the audience.<br /><br />Reading your post just reminded me of that particular line. Who knew that you and Aristotle shared such a belief?<br /><br />I also agree with the ability of tragedy. Although I enjoy happy endings, my favorite stories always involve a lot of tragedy along the way. You can't get to something good without taking a journey. I'm only in Season 2 of Buffy (just met Spike actually) but I'm now looking forward to getting to Season 5.Ravenclaw2313https://www.blogger.com/profile/09289111443468095826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747267274088670063.post-50167912259086056612010-09-06T09:23:23.952-07:002010-09-06T09:23:23.952-07:00I'm so happy you got me back into Buffy. I wat...I'm so happy you got me back into Buffy. I watched it when I was about 6 through 9, but obviously I don't remember much. Now I'm 16 I can remember and understand so much more! There was one episode that I could remember exactly, though, which really surprised me as it was in seasons 2!<br />I'm not on seasons 3 and I'm just so in love. It's my favourite TV show, and I feel like it has so much more than just Ugly Betty or 90210--both of which I'm a fan. Buffy is something for an elite audience, because it appeals to nerds and dorks alike who have ever felt left out or strange or different--like Buffy and Willow and Xander--and I just love the whole idea of having a loving team around me. I also LOVE Cordila, but as I've only seen up to seasons 3, I have no idea what she'll be like, so I'm looking forward to see if she turns out evil or a bitch. I hope not, because I relate to her quite a lot.<br /><br />Have a fantasic time away!<br />BenBen Cracknellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04753588404841493796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747267274088670063.post-22369857487744077592010-09-06T08:45:55.293-07:002010-09-06T08:45:55.293-07:00Oh, and season five only gets worse, I'm sorry...Oh, and season five only gets worse, I'm sorry to tell you. But, they make great episodes. The whole rest of the series is kinda dark.Kirstinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130599748643256128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747267274088670063.post-67077544141462639892010-09-06T08:43:41.993-07:002010-09-06T08:43:41.993-07:00I love Buffy, but season 5 is by far the most depr...I love Buffy, but season 5 is by far the most depressing. I never really disliked an episode of Buffy but when 'The Body' first aired I hated it. Mind you when I rewatched it. maybe a year ago, I saw the beauty in that episode. I loved Anya's words in that episode. I also love Spike. I hate the way Buffy treats him.Kirstinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18130599748643256128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747267274088670063.post-2984140887138833002010-09-06T08:41:06.291-07:002010-09-06T08:41:06.291-07:00Season 5 of Buffy is so heart breaking. 'Sad&#...Season 5 of Buffy is so heart breaking. 'Sad' can't even describe it. I recently watched it for the first time, too, and I agree about Spike. 110%. He's just such an amazing character. <br />When I watched the season finally(no spoilers, I promise) I was able to not cry until one second of it and I burst into tears. <br />It's as heartbreaking as anything, but it's amazingly done.Casey Cassidyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00517114403307541604noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747267274088670063.post-14757910906591831312010-09-06T08:32:32.888-07:002010-09-06T08:32:32.888-07:00Yeah, sounds like you might like season 6. I hope...Yeah, sounds like you might like season 6. I hope so, seems I'm the only one who does at this point =P <br /><br />Thirteen Reasons Why! <3 Definitely my favorite book.runahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13853860295443163746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747267274088670063.post-39740632886715600902010-09-06T07:01:57.524-07:002010-09-06T07:01:57.524-07:00I don't know if you knew this about me already...I don't know if you knew this about me already, but I absolutely ADORE BtVS. The Body is extremely powerful and emotional, even for Joss Whedon; from the moment Buffy shakily uttered, '... mommy?', I was in tears.<br /><br />There's so much I could say about this episode. In fact, I think you may have just provided me with inspiration for my next blog entry. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747267274088670063.post-10007590610233432402010-09-06T00:10:38.944-07:002010-09-06T00:10:38.944-07:00It's funny, I hadn't been reading my blog ...It's funny, I hadn't been reading my blog feed (I'm catching up now), but I started watching Buffy/Angel (I'm trying to watch them in order... Ambitious, I know.) only a week or so before you did. I finished Season 5 last week and am taking a "break" to catch up on summer reading, but I completely agree with you. I've already taken the Anya speech from "The Body" to use as a monologue, and I think that episode (and that arc) is one of the most stunning pieces of filmmaking I have ever seen. Although it is Joss Whedon, so this is to be expected. To be honest, I found Season 4 of Buffy rather painful in terms of quality, but Spike made me hold on, and I'm glad I did. (I am also a Buffy/Angel fan... so I was a little upset. Although I do recommend Angel after you finish Buffy. The crossovers with Sarah Michelle Gellar/James Marsters are fantastic, and "The Host" is one of my favorite Whedonverse characters.Karaoke demon. C'mon)<br />Wow. Sorry for the rant. What this tells me is I need to stop putting of my Buffy fangirl blogging. What won't I do to avoid summer reading for my history class? :)<br />DFTBAAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1747267274088670063.post-53119596886947838532010-09-05T23:23:45.365-07:002010-09-05T23:23:45.365-07:00I wouldn't feel so bad about "The Body&qu...I wouldn't feel so bad about "The Body" making you cry and feeling like you'd lost someone. That's actually the only episode of Buffy I've ever seen as I watched it randomly on TV once when I saw that it was on because I'd heard Buffy was good. That episode made me cry without having any emotional attachment to the characters, so I can't imagine having actually watched the five previous seasons and then power marathoning through the fifth season.Heather Pinnowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05336093842701092374noreply@blogger.com