Buffy the Vampire Slayer

By KT A few years ago, we learn, Lily came to the end of her rope with him, leading to flashbacks of Lily giving her “you are dead to me” look.  Something about these seemed a little off to me about presenting her fiery look at the end of an otherwise quiet scene, but they were okay.  The glowing eyes and...

By Raked But those Buffy inklings do get in there sometimes. For example, I have to admit that Stefan does a fantastic job at Angel angst. His struggle for hunger is tangible, but it’s not like Edward Cullen’s intensity that looks like he’s constipated. No. It’s believable and caring–very Angel. (Not t...

By Raked The episode itself is fantastically written. Joss Whedon loves to play with his characters’ memories, as seen in “Tabula Rasa” on Buffy and the most recent episode of Dollhouse. “Spin the Bottle” is not exception. With Fred’s obsession with weed and Angel–er, Liam’s–obsession with letti...

By Raked BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: 3.14 “Bad Girls” And that’s why “Bad Girls” is Faith’s point of no return, so to speak, and possibly the best one to showcase her as a person in Buffy season 3. BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: 3.14 “Bad Girls” Faith is a complicated character. And it

By Raked I know this review has made it sound as though I don’t like Buffy, which isn’t true.  And in general I love the Buffy-Angel relationship, too, but when Angel tells Buffy off in the police station, I always kinda cheer.  Buffy’s confidence and determination are often two of her best qualities...

By Raked Faith runs out of Sunnydale at the end of Buffy episode “Who Are You” and straight into the beginning of Angel episode “Five by Five.”  We’re immediately reminded of what Angel is now, what Faith is now, and what Angel used to be, and the comparison they’re setting up is hard to miss.  (Yup, thi...

By Raked In honor of the premiere of Dollhouse on Friday, I thought I’d post some Recap Reviews featuring our favorite Eliza Dushku shows and episodes. First up, Faith of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: 4.15 “This Year’s Girl” BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER: 4.16