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Disclaimer

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:45:32 GMT

This tribe was for the EMF 129 class. My goal was to appeal to a certain group of people who are interested in the same topic, which was in this case, Joss Whedon. I accomplished this by aiming my blogs toward any of Joss's work, no matter what the topic assigned in class happened to be. Thanks for reading!

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Whedoncon Live! 3

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:08:18 GMT

So far everyone's answered questions except for James Marsters and Summer Glau. I did get to ask Seth Green a question, which was awesome! I asked him if he really performed on Buffy when it showed scenes of him in his band, Dingoes Ate My Baby...and he did! Anyway, I've got to keep a keen ear open for the rest of the Q & A session, and then it's off to episode watching galore! Maybe I'll get a few autographs and visit some sample sets from the shows, as well. See ya!

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Whedoncon Live! 2

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:51:00 GMT

So now that everyone's introduced, the actors and Joss are talking about the next projects they're set to work on. Joss has a new show coming out this fall, called Dollhouse! And Eliza Dushku (Faith from Buffy) is gonna star in it! Apparently Amy Acker is appearing in it, as well. David Boreanaz is still working on Bones, of course, but apparently he's filming some other stuff on the side. Alexis Denisof and Alyson Hannigan are still together, and Alexis actually had a few guest spots on her shoe, How I Met Your Mother. Unfortunately the question and answer session hasn't officially started yet, but it'll be interesting to see what questions the other fans (and hopefully I) ask!

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Whedoncon Live!

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:30:16 GMT

I'm sitting in the giant auditorium inside the convention center for this rare event as I watch my favorite Buffy, Angel and Firefly stars walk on stage. They are warmly welcomed with roaring applause, mine included, of course. My gawd, and I thought David Boreanaz was attractive ON screen... Oh! And there's Joss Whedon! As if I weren't already overwhelmed enough. This is gonna be amazing, and a lot more than I had hoped for. I never ever thought I'd get this opportunity! I hope I get to ask one of them a question. Well, here the introduction speech comes...back in a bit.

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4 of the Top 38 Spring DVD Releases

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 22:06:39 GMT

Juno

Ellen Page stars in this hilarious and sarcastic take on teen pregnancy. Though there may not be enough reality in this film to take its topic seriously, the brilliant script allows the viewer to enjoy it nonetheless.

http://www.amazon.com/Juno-Two-Disc-Special-Digital-Copy/dp/B0014CQNTK/ref=cm_lmf_tit_6

I Am Legend

Based on the graphic novel of the same name, I Am Legend is the ultimate apocalypse film of the time. Will Smith gives an excellent performance as the main character, especially while being the only man alive and no one to communicated with but his dog. The ending will leave you wanting more, while also pondering the outcome of scientific developments in the works today.

http://www.amazon.com/Legend-Widescreen-Two-Disc-Special-Digital/dp/B00005JPTK/ref=cm_lmf_tit_2

Sweeney Todd-The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Johnny Depp surprises everyone with his voice in this film, because it’s actually pretty good. The film version of the popular play proves to be a lot better than the stage performance in a lot of instances, even if the song list is shortened, as well. Editing also allows for a better understanding of the plot, which is ideal for a fair amount of viewers who may not be able to interpret this through lyrics very easily.

http://www.amazon.com/Sweeney-Todd-Two-Disc-Special-Collectors/dp/B0013D8LOU/ref=cm_lmf_tit_10

Tin Man

This mini-series is a modern representation of The Wizard of Oz. However, it is not the story of Dorothy, necessarily. Fans of Oz will be surprised at how much of this version of the story they don’t know. Don’t let this dissuade you from watching it, though. It has its quirks, but it’s an excellent series that keeps you guessing. The only downside is that its title hardly represents the whole of the story.

http://www.amazon.com/Tin-Two-Disc-Collectors-Zooey-Deschanel/dp/B0010X744G/ref=cm_lmf_tit_20

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The Golden Girls vs. Whedon?

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 22:26:24 GMT

I have never seen an episode of The Golden Girls, but it is a TV show, so hopefully similarities between Joss's television work and The Golden Girls don't seem like too much of a stretch.

I browsed through episodes on IMDb, and couldn't really find one that sums up my tribe, so I decided to find a common theme. It's corny and unoriginal, I know, but friendship seems to be the most prevalent recurring theme in The Golden Girls and Buffy. The humor's there, too, of course, as both shows were full of it. Though the hardships are different in both shows, neither has flawless relationships. Of course there are times when Dorothy, Rose, Blanche and Sophia get along perfectly, as with Buffy, Xander and Willow, but there are clusters of episodes where they don't, but they learn to deal with it. Though Buffy may be more supernaturally driven, Joss never completely abandoned humanity, and that absolutely ties in with the same theme present in The Golden Girls. And there are 7 seasons of both shows, which is the most important point of all, of course. =)

Besides that, the element of surprise is also present. Though surprise for Buffy may be a new demon in town as opposed to a family member coming to visit unannounced in GG, it doesn't make it any less shocking or important to the overall plotline.

This would be a lot easier if I had seen even an episode of The Golden Girls, but I did what I could with what I had to work off of. Happy TV watching!

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Top 3 Sites to Visit

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 21:48:18 GMT

www.whedonesque.com

Anything and everything related to Joss Whedon. Not only does it update you on Joss's activities, but it also lets you know what actors from Buffy/Angel/Firefly/etc. are up to. The home page is basically a list of links to stories regarding anything related to Joss Whedon, and there's a nifty quote of the day in the upper right hand corner.

www.tfaw.com

Where to get any of your memorabilia fixes or urges. I buy my Buffy/Angel/Serenity comic books here, but DVDs and action figured, etc., are also available for purchase. This is especially useful when you don't have a car to get to a store to buy anything, and you can just get stuff shipped to your P.O. Box on campus. (By the by, tfaw stands for Things From Another World).

www.cantstoptheserenity.com

This is an informative site regarding a yearly fundraiser nudged along by Joss Whedon. Theaters around the world screen showings of Serenity, and proceeds go to his favorite charity, Equality Now. Find out about the charity, showtimes and locations, and more.

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Angel After the Fall (Comic, Season 6)

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:45:51 GMT

Got my #5 issue about a week ago.

All I can say is OH. MY. GAWD. I really can't say much about this issue (without spoiling anything) except that it was FABULOUS! If you're even remotely interested in Angel and have a basic knowledge of the show, I STRONGLY encourage you to pick up the first 5 issues of After the Fall. The end of #5 will have you speechless. Once the speechlessness wears off, you'll be yelling at Joss for not continuing this part of the story for another few issues, while he inserts an unrelated mini-episode inside of After the Fall. Read it, damnit.

Again, if you want the spoilers, let me know and I'll gladly tell you separately.

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Buffy Season 8 (Comic)

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 23:40:42 GMT

I just received issue #13, which is the second part of the "episode" Wolves of the Gate. I'll be as specific as I can without spoiling any major plot points.

Unfortunately, this wasn't one of my favorites, plot-wise. On the other hand, parts of it had the classic Joss humor that made me laugh out loud. Bringing a character introduced in season 5 of the show back in the previous issue was ingenious and unexpected. It really sucked me back into the series, whereas before it seemed like a completely different story with the same characters the show had. Anyway, I'd give this issue a 4/5. It is the middle of an episode, so when it's wrapped up and the problems developed in the plot are solved I'll probably feel better about it.

If you're interested in more details just let me know, and I'll tell you separately so as not to piss off anyone who doesn't want this spoiled for them.

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New and improved info. on this tribe...

Thu, 03 Apr 2008 22:06:39 GMT

This is everything I didn't say in my original post, so add this to your current knowledge on the topic. =)
Let me start off by explaining who Joss Whedon is, for those of you who don't know and are missing out on a huge part of pop culture. Maybe you've seen some of his work, and just didn't know it. The 3 TV shows he is most well known for are Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel and Firefly. He's also written episodes for Roseanne and helped write the screenplay for Toy Story. Betcha didn't know that, huh? His movie adaptation of the cancelled Firefly show, Serenity, also had a giant fan base. The fans are what it's all about when it comes to Joss Whedon...he's got 3 different comic series out right now that are continuations of Buffy, Angel and Serenity/Firefly.
Now comes the time for me to explain what most of the above works are.
Buffy is a show that ran for 7 seasons (the 8th is currently being written into comic book form) about a vampire slayer...go figure. Season one establishes the basis of the show. Buffy is a sophomore in high school who moved from her old school after burning the gym down because of a vampire invasion. (Tidbit: What happened at her old school is what the movie Buffy the Vampire Slayer with Kristy Swanson is about). Come season 7, Buffy's gained and let go of many friends, gone through dozens of potential apocalypses, and has to decide where her life's gonna go from there.
Angel is a spin-off of Buffy. The title is based on the character named Angel (again, go figure) who appeared in the first season of Buffy. He's a vampire with a soul, dated Buffy, and in season 3 of Buffy decided it'd be better if they weren't together anymore, so he moved to L.A. to fight evil on his own. In Angel, evil takes the form of the law firm Wolfram & Hart. Pretty much the same as Buffy as far as the basics go, but it has its own style.
Firefly has absolutely nothing to do with Buffy or Angel, except for a few actors. The one and only season starts with a flashback of a war that took place some years ago between the resistance, or Brown Coats, and the Alliance. The Alliance wins, which is established when the show flashes forward to current time to show the main character, Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds, and his crew upon the ship Serenity (Firefly is the type of spaceship it is). Mal and his crew earn money dishonestly, by taking jobs from other people, working behind the Alliance's back. One fine day, or later in the first episode, a doctor buys a ride from Mal. Turns out he's got his sister with him, too, and she seems a tad insane. Anyway, the underlying storyline is of Simon (ze doctor) and his sister River, why they're on the run, and how Mal and his crew are helping them. And why River's seemingly insane. Each episode is just that and some kick ass Brown Coat fun.
Joss Whedon is currently working on a new TV series called Dollhouse about programmable machines. Kind of like Terminator, but with each mission the robot-like people go on, they develop emotions and memories. These emotions and memories are erased each time their mission is completed, but one machine somehow begins to retain them anyway. Not much info. on it yet, but it stars Eliza Dushku who played Faith in Buffy, and Tru in another series called Tru Calling.
Hope this long, but necessary explanation helps you understand, and fuels your desire to enter the Whedonverse!

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Proposed content of this tribe...

Tue, 25 Mar 2008 22:24:54 GMT

Episode analyses, reviews of new comics, comparisons & contrasts of episodes and/or comics, etc.

The above content will not be in any specific order, except perhaps the comic reviews, which will be done as the new issues are released. Basically, what I write will depend on what I feel like writing about, or what I find interesting at any given time.

I'll also give updates on any of Joss Whedon's new work, if he just so happens to release any between now and the end of the semester.

I'm open to any new ideas, as well.

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