Dear Joss: Please Get Better AKA How ‘Buffy’ Failed Us
It’s the role of a good writer, arguably, to torture characters. But there’s a difference in how Whedon tortures his female characters, and it reveals a very troubling pattern.
Continue ReadingIt’s the role of a good writer, arguably, to torture characters. But there’s a difference in how Whedon tortures his female characters, and it reveals a very troubling pattern.
Continue ReadingAngel. Buffy. Faith. Spike. I inhale the Buffyverse like air. Despite that, I admit, I don’t like the character of Angel. I know, right?
Continue ReadingWant to show your kids the coolest coming-of-age stories ever told? Or just revisit the awesomeness of The Whedon? Today’s your day!
Continue ReadingFor anyone interested in the concept of Whedon Studies and wanting to delve deeper into the Whedonverse, Reading Joss Whedon might just be the book you’re looking for.
Continue ReadingWith nine seasons of backstory, there’s now a lot of Buffy history to get through. For those of you interested in diving into the show again, here’s a (mostly) spoiler-free recap of the road so far.
Continue ReadingIt’s rare that an actor get to play the same character in two series, but James Marsters plays the punk rocker vampire Spike in both Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel. Is there a difference in the character between the two series?
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