tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4208029479385031083.post2333204017087516903..comments2024-02-24T20:35:26.874-08:00Comments on Shangel's Reviews: Buffy The Vampire Slayer, “The Dark Age" Review (2x08)Shangelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01374679344138662338noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4208029479385031083.post-48543503468900012432013-12-10T12:25:51.883-08:002013-12-10T12:25:51.883-08:00Well, when this ep. first aired my daughter was 7 ...Well, when this ep. first aired my daughter was 7 and I was 42. Quality TV appeals to quality viewers at any age. Actually when she was 9 was when she gave up on the show, sending me out of the palyroom and back to the living rom and my future ex's real-life trauma shows.<br />Adding hypocrisy to another sin is standard for TV, ergo Jenny.<br />I actually liked Olivia, and was opriginally having Giles mend fences with her in my Children Of the Dale futurefics, but I liekd Jenny too and when I had to resurrect the rest of my cast I brought her along.<br /><br />Buffy does specify she's been saving up for a while for a designer outfit, so the finaces are *supposed to be* relaistic. Now, expenses like that the Council or Giles *should* cover. D'C'A'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4208029479385031083.post-89142992953215286252013-12-07T10:36:49.291-08:002013-12-07T10:36:49.291-08:00Nine years old and watching Buffy! That's impr...Nine years old and watching Buffy! That's impressive. I think I was around that age when I started watching it, but I watched it a little backwards. I think I saw the last two or three seasons first, then later on saw the earlier ones. I love Buffy so much! :) I agree with you that Eyghon inside Deidre (giggity comment awesome here) was very, very creepy, even though I'm not a youngster anymore!<br /><br />Awesome job with the review though! You definitely produce a great read :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4208029479385031083.post-29738251760509214742013-12-06T01:01:48.597-08:002013-12-06T01:01:48.597-08:00Hi Tash!
Darn...you found out my secret :P
"...Hi Tash!<br /><br />Darn...you found out my secret :P<br /><br />"canon" is a term used to describe 'real' events. For example, the Buffy season eight comics, as they have involvement from Joss Whedon, are canon. However, some of the other comics (usually ones that don't have input or approval from Joss Whedon), aren't canon. They're not a part of the 'real' timeline. They're just, in essence, high-quality fan fiction :P. So above, I'm pretending that Cordy's theory about how Giles earned the nickname 'Ripper' to be genuine fact, even though it's never proven to be true.<br /><br />- ShangelShangelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01374679344138662338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4208029479385031083.post-33749237943240705672013-12-05T23:45:22.883-08:002013-12-05T23:45:22.883-08:00Pretty much my post from last night, that never po...Pretty much my post from last night, that never posted: You're only 24!!! Holy moly - how do you do all that you do?? Do you sleep? At all. Wait, you had your sleep removed didn't you?<br />Really feel for Giles here, It's nice to get some Giles backstory.<br />Loved this ep - that voice coming out of Jenny - eek!!<br />Oh and "canon" what does that mean - haven't really heard it before.<br />Tash McInnesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4208029479385031083.post-36542521698309967912013-12-05T11:21:14.021-08:002013-12-05T11:21:14.021-08:00I think Lie to Me and The Dark Age are the best in...I think Lie to Me and The Dark Age are the best in describing and probing the most important relationship of BTVS, Buffy and Giles. In LTM, the end at least how Buffy's best friend from her past has betrayed her in the worst way and she turns to Giles for emotional healing (after solving the issue herself) and reassurance that the world is a safe place emotionally. She repeats these lessons audibly when she states in later seasons: "The hardest thing to do in this world is live in it." and other notable quotes. The Dark Age's underlying theme was that parents are people too. Giles had a shady, albeit supernatural like past when he was younger. He also made mistakes and wasn't always the calm and adult tweed wearing man he is now. The best thing about BTVS is it's character development. I loved the fact that he fell apart after learning Jenny was possessed whereas with anyone else even a Scoobie member he would have thrown himself into research in order to try to save them Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4208029479385031083.post-28805720535960480742013-12-05T08:53:39.754-08:002013-12-05T08:53:39.754-08:00Was definitely a great episodes in terms of fans g...Was definitely a great episodes in terms of fans getting more insight into Giles. You realised he wasn't just a boring old sod ;)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16843404517398560233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4208029479385031083.post-87368712183122198012013-12-05T01:57:49.859-08:002013-12-05T01:57:49.859-08:00First of all, after watching this: http://www.swee...First of all, after watching this: http://www.sweet-transvestites.com/images/head/ash6.jpg , it kinda makes a clear image of what a booze, whores and flur-flying Giles would be lol.<br /><br />About the epidode it's one of my favorite backstories in the show, I didn't even remember the demon thing going on until I read your review, what I will always remember is Giles past, cause as you said, he's the most reliable and responsible character along with Joyce, and I think it was brilliant to give him a more rebellious youth, that side of him that made him who he is in the present. Sometimes it takes one to make some bad moves and bad choices to realize you have to be more responsible and straight with your life. <br />Also I think it's really good for the Scoobies to know about this so that they can relate with him a little and understand that all the advice he gives them comes from a more experienced point of view.<br />Good review as always, Shangel! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com