tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063141388797173496.post8888757065934887994..comments2023-04-19T12:51:34.630-04:00Comments on Once More With Extreme Prejudice: Two Champions Return to L.A.: I Think This Line's Mostly FillerZelda Knapphttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00654314419681927384noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063141388797173496.post-10557580282215862432015-09-17T02:49:37.330-04:002015-09-17T02:49:37.330-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Ms. Lumsdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01784147203076466504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063141388797173496.post-47465136258435955082015-09-17T02:49:06.239-04:002015-09-17T02:49:06.239-04:00My favourite line, from Xander of all people:
&quo...My favourite line, from Xander of all people:<br />"Does this mean that I have to be your queen". Oh, the double entendre.<br /><br />"If my heart could beat it would break my chest but I can see you're unimpressed"<br /><br />Also, when Tara walks into the column and she and Anya start laughing. This is when they're Buffy's back up (haha) dancers.Ms. Lumsdenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01784147203076466504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063141388797173496.post-6287077963396069342015-09-12T07:21:22.668-04:002015-09-12T07:21:22.668-04:00apologies my need to get it all out meant that i s...apologies my need to get it all out meant that i spelt xander wrong repeatedly! i'm just cross with him for his silly spell...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063141388797173496.post-45643944906987682642015-09-11T18:00:41.895-04:002015-09-11T18:00:41.895-04:00Firstly must say that without doubt this is the be...Firstly must say that without doubt this is the best episode of a programme ever. Aside from the Zander reveal (more about that later) it is literally perfect in every way.<br />Every single song is brilliant. And agree that Dawn's, whilst very annoying, is perfect for the scene and for Dawn. Also, her dance is brilliant and she looks so sleek and slim rather than her ususal clumsy awkward self which must have been nice for MT.<br />I remember when we saw a glimpse of this episode in the season preview and I just thought 'how ridiculous - I am going to hate this'. Well I could not have been more wrong. <br />My favourite song is when Tara and Giles sing together. So beautiful and it just perfectly blends together.<br />It is so amazing that the songs are excellent in their own right and so enjoyable BUT also they bring the plot forward and develop the characters further.<br />Zander season one could have been forgiven but clearly this reveal is crazy…even if he summoned it in innocence he would totally have come clean after someone died. <br />Love that your Spike moment is here. Ahh there are so many. Mine is quite random. When he is being operated on the table in season 4 and says "come on doc. You'll do me right" - So hot! Favourite moment this episode is before the line "you're scared…" when he "mmmhmmms".<br />Future shenanagins - Anya looks so different in this episode than she does in the future flashback (oxymoron much) in season 7. <br />I love that Joss made them all sing. Poor AH but makes it so realistic. <br />I also am not quite sure what was going on with Willow and Tara's outfits and yes found it funny (odd funny) that their song had some serious sexual moments (the first time I watched it I was like "really - is this 'com…' thing just unfortuante wording) and yet was followed by that odd Buffy and Zander "no it's not," comment. It did seem slightly homophobic but maybe you are right with your explanation. <br />Sorry this is all over the place. Love this episode. I still put it on out of sequence if I am having a bad day. Just genius.<br />That's all<br />LolaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063141388797173496.post-56604610763674667452015-09-10T16:11:29.346-04:002015-09-10T16:11:29.346-04:00"Shenanigans! They dig six feet deep for grav..."Shenanigans! They dig six feet deep for graves, right?....."<br /><br />Actually, many modern graves in the U.S. are around 4 feet deep.mjkbkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13059633472169202042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063141388797173496.post-45141395768867353482015-09-10T15:59:57.011-04:002015-09-10T15:59:57.011-04:004) I just assumed that, since Buffy was doing a sl...4) I just assumed that, since Buffy was doing a slo-mo, "80s training montage", Giles wasn't sharing "real" time with her as he sang.<br /><br />In the funeral scene, Spike throws folding chairs every which way, then grabs the priest and looks at him. He doesn't actually hurt anyone--and then Buffy intercedes. Maybe the intent wasn't there, so no chipgraine?mjkbkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13059633472169202042noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063141388797173496.post-85709466495138411882015-09-10T09:19:00.543-04:002015-09-10T09:19:00.543-04:00I love the "Some people-""-she will...I love the "Some people-""-she will never learn" part too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063141388797173496.post-11290254597037626432015-09-09T14:47:58.386-04:002015-09-09T14:47:58.386-04:00That's not canon, Paul. Just like the com-ix.That's not canon, Paul. Just like the com-ix.Banyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14590166629376970490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063141388797173496.post-5111473366908989052015-09-09T14:46:33.306-04:002015-09-09T14:46:33.306-04:00I'd hazard a guess that SMG thought the depres...I'd hazard a guess that SMG thought the depression might wrap up sooner than it did, and played the "happy" stuff as more genuine than it actually was. Kind of like how JM acted like Spike wanted his chip removed instead of his soul restored.Zelda Knapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00654314419681927384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063141388797173496.post-11186545951029923552015-09-09T14:28:47.261-04:002015-09-09T14:28:47.261-04:00I'd even go so far as to say some of her displ...I'd even go so far as to say some of her displays of happiness were an act for her friends. Almost as if life were a show, and she were playing her part. ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774794843460275075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063141388797173496.post-88485652522072020502015-09-09T14:27:00.936-04:002015-09-09T14:27:00.936-04:00You have to read the subtext. He really left Anya...You have to read the subtext. He really left Anya because he was secretly in love with me. It was in a deleted scene.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774794843460275075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063141388797173496.post-83914160520804518362015-09-09T13:36:32.796-04:002015-09-09T13:36:32.796-04:00I'm going to apologize/address this in next we...I'm going to apologize/address this in next week's post. Thanks for pointing it out, ignorance will get you every time!Zelda Knapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00654314419681927384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063141388797173496.post-20473582645105434242015-09-09T13:02:32.705-04:002015-09-09T13:02:32.705-04:00Sure. But then he'd leave you at the altar be...Sure. But then he'd leave you at the altar because a demon pretending to be him in the future told him it might not all end well.Banyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14590166629376970490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063141388797173496.post-25250139721785199252015-09-09T12:57:28.120-04:002015-09-09T12:57:28.120-04:00I'd marry Xander :(I'd marry Xander :(Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774794843460275075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063141388797173496.post-43781089171965479602015-09-09T12:42:32.805-04:002015-09-09T12:42:32.805-04:00Luckily, a lot of us are depressed! Er, I mean... ...Luckily, a lot of us are depressed! Er, I mean... I'll just--I'll see myself out.Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07672868860164723191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063141388797173496.post-72391481265319362832015-09-09T12:35:03.615-04:002015-09-09T12:35:03.615-04:00Yeah. I should have spoken up on that front. My b...Yeah. I should have spoken up on that front. My bad.Banyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14590166629376970490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063141388797173496.post-47906828256580336582015-09-09T12:29:24.805-04:002015-09-09T12:29:24.805-04:002) Okay, I may have to back off on this point, but...2) Okay, I may have to back off on this point, but it was never made clear to me what was going on, and on first watch of this season, I was beyond confused about Buffy's arc.<br />4) Yes, musicals excuse many things.<br />4c) Sweet gave up because he didn't want to marry Xander (who would?) ... I guess. And because he knew he had accomplished his task of Ruining Everything. And because he knew the musical was done. And a good musical doesn't outstay its welcome.Zelda Knapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00654314419681927384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063141388797173496.post-36704757629270205262015-09-09T12:27:51.316-04:002015-09-09T12:27:51.316-04:00"And see, Buffy's been apparently doing b..."And see, Buffy's been apparently doing better, but she's back to apathy this episode. It's inconsistent and it bugs me. They all knew it was leading up to this ep, they should have planned better."<br /><br />Eh... this is exactly pretty accurate from a real-world depression pov. There can be whole weeks of "good" days and then there's a whammy. Not sure if it was intentional on the writers' part, but at least the real world supports it. <br /><br />Great review, guys!Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07672868860164723191noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063141388797173496.post-35281483703518015612015-09-09T12:26:54.772-04:002015-09-09T12:26:54.772-04:00there's so many lines they sneak in, in this e...there's so many lines they sneak in, in this episode! There's the witness arias, the cous cous, the fourth wall line of Anya's that I ADORE.Zelda Knapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00654314419681927384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063141388797173496.post-20235642091561916552015-09-09T12:26:21.574-04:002015-09-09T12:26:21.574-04:00Nice! I was definitely singing as much as I could ...Nice! I was definitely singing as much as I could remember this weekend when I was stuck under the hot air helmet at the salon.Zelda Knapphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00654314419681927384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063141388797173496.post-20499541682680321992015-09-09T12:23:34.547-04:002015-09-09T12:23:34.547-04:00Also, true story: In 2007 I ran my first marathon...Also, true story: In 2007 I ran my first marathon, and my ipod broke. The only thing that got me through the last few miles was singing the entire song to OMWF to myself as I ran.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774794843460275075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063141388797173496.post-65574072215667616682015-09-09T12:20:11.444-04:002015-09-09T12:20:11.444-04:001) Yes and YES!
2) I never got into the depression...1) Yes and YES!<br />2) I never got into the depression inconsistency conversation. I haven't really gotten into a crossfire with Z about it because it was something personal to me that I didn't feel like bringing up. BUt yes, you're right. There are good days and bad days; good moments and bad moments.<br />3)Xander's a dick. I like that theory,but Dawn seems so adamant that she didn't do it. Dawn lies, yes. But I really don't think she was lying about this.<br />4) I wouldn't put shenanigans about Giles' song - because musicals. People sing; other people don't hear them. <br />4b) I missed Spike attacking people which should def. be a shenanigan. I have to watch that scene again.Banyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14590166629376970490noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063141388797173496.post-76398556227770772422015-09-09T12:13:32.020-04:002015-09-09T12:13:32.020-04:00Oh, and my favorite line, which I didn't get u...Oh, and my favorite line, which I didn't get until the fiftieth watching or so since it was overshadowed by Marti Noxon: "I was able to examine the body while the police were taking witness arias." -GilesAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774794843460275075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9063141388797173496.post-88016310123539465582015-09-09T12:09:41.400-04:002015-09-09T12:09:41.400-04:001) I love that your recap is basically just a tra...1) I love that your recap is basically just a transcription of the episode, because it's all so awesome.<br />2) You guys keep complaining about Buffy's inconsistency with returning, but I always felt that was indicative of good days and bad days with her recovery.<br />3) I love Xander and know you guys are not fans, but yes. Stupid, stupid Xander. There is a theory that he was lying and just covering for Dawn--it doesn't make much sense, but it's slightly better than the stupidity of him being quiet while people were dying.<br />4) No shenanigans on why Buffy couldn't hear Giles' song during "Standing In Your Way"? Or on Spike attacking people during his song? Or on how, exactly, they defeated Sweet?<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13774794843460275075noreply@blogger.com