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It's Lion Turtles all the way down ([personal profile] lettered) wrote2006-10-01 04:47 pm

Questions Post #13


Do you think Wesley looks like Ed Exley, as played by Guy Pearce, in L.A. Confidential?
What's the thing in lj called, where a post looks like a white page with text, with just a few buttons at the top, and can you always get to that in anyone's journals, or is it only some journals?
Where did the term whinging come from?
How bout the term pressies?
Does DB's acting (in say, Bones) still bother people sometimes?
Does anyone wished DB shaved his face closer these days (on Bones)?
Does anyone not think they fucked with Cordy's character in AtS S3? Besides TKDad, I mean?
Do you guys like Andy Hallett?
Do you guys like Stephanie Romanov?
Has anyone written Cordy/loofah? Anyone?
Do you rewatch eps of BtVS/AtS? How do you do it? Do you just pick out one you liked? Pick out a couple you liked? Watch an arc you liked? Fastforward to the good parts? Rewatch a whole season? Rewatch certain parts for fanfic writing purposes?
How do you make katsu don?
Why can't I get a job?
What ep of anything Whedonverse did you not like much at first, but gained respect for later?
Is there one you liked at first but not so much now?
Are there characters you like better in fanfic than on the actual screen?
Why is Kara Thrace such a badass?
How could that AoQ guy finally give a "SUPERLATIVE" (yeah, all caps) rating to my least favorite ep in all 7 seasons of BtVS?
Is there really any episode worse than "Provider"?
Does anyone just think "ARCHIE KENNEDY!!!!" every time they see Lee Adama?
Why does everyone hate Waiting In The Wings?
Am I the only one who doesn't think Angel making goofy faces at baby!Connor was out of character and stupid?
Am I the only one who actually kinda likes Justine (as a character)?
Okay, I'm done.

[identity profile] frimfram.livejournal.com 2006-10-01 10:07 pm (UTC)(link)
YES! He looks EXACTLY like him!
S1 styles?
A cross between whining and ... impinging on others' time and privacy. Er, I don't know.
A corruption of presents? Is that the sense you mean?
He... acts?
I like him mildly hairy.
They fucked with her a lot more in season 4.
I like Andy Hallett - I had my picture (http://pics.livejournal.com/frimfram/pic/000087e3/s320x240) taken with him.
I read an interview with her where she pointed out that she was slender and attractive, which was somewhat obnoxious, though true.
Bueller?
I mostly rewatch when evangelising about the show to siblings, boyfriends, housemates, etc. And bore them with trivia as the episodes proceed.
I don't know what katsu don is.
You're not willing to lower your standards far enough?
I Was Made To Love You. Found it cringeworthy til I got why it was there.
The Girl In Question. Less funny on every reviewing, and Spike's flashback Westcountry accent for the line "That right bastard" becomes more and more troublesome.
Xander.
I don't know who Kara Thrace is.
Just to infuriate you.
Why We Fight/Blind Date/She/that Buffy-Riley sex one.
Wooshing sound of point passing over my head
Because it precipitates the ruining of both Gunn and Wesley
I went for it.
Yes.
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[identity profile] tkp.livejournal.com 2006-10-02 01:03 am (UTC)(link)
YES! He looks EXACTLY like him! I know!
S1 styles? I never did get the styles stuff. I have to sit down and actually look at it now.
A corruption of presents? Is that the sense you mean? Yes, and I hate it.
I like him mildly hairy. I wish he would hairy up his chest.
They fucked with her a lot more in season 4. See, this I don't mind as much, because there's a reason.
I read an interview with her where she pointed out that she was slender and attractive, which was somewhat obnoxious, though true. She's gorgeous. But yeah, that's weird she felt the need to point it out. I just don't like her much as Lilah.
You're not willing to lower your standards far enough? I hope that's it. Because then I can lower my standards and get a job!
I Was Made To Love You. Found it cringeworthy til I got why it was there. Me too!
Why We Fight/Blind Date/She/that Buffy-Riley sex one.
I do hate that Buffy-Riley sex one, though not as much as Provider, but the other two I like a lot.
Because it precipitates the ruining of both Gunn and Wesley Oh. I like what they do with the triangle, except for how they handle the Fred/Gunn break up in S4, and the Wes/Fred in S5.

Thanks for your answers!

[identity profile] 43100.livejournal.com 2006-10-01 10:10 pm (UTC)(link)
Do you rewatch eps of BtVS/AtS? How do you do it? Do you just pick out one you liked? Pick out a couple you liked? Watch an arc you liked? Fastforward to the good parts? Rewatch a whole season? Rewatch certain parts for fanfic writing purposes?

I do all of that! Sometimes an urge to watch a certain episode or arc (Like say latter season 2, Angelus/Dru/Spike/Sad!Buffy fun) will take over me and I can't put it to rest until I watch it. Or if you're like me and neglectful and have lost some of your CDs and the eps you happen to want to watch are on said CDs, I can't put it to rest unless I find another ep/arc I want to watch besides those. Sometimes if I'm gonna have a lazy week, I'll rewatch a season.

Am I the only one who doesn't think Angel making goofy faces at baby!Connor was out of character and stupid?

Not at all!
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[identity profile] tkp.livejournal.com 2006-10-02 02:35 am (UTC)(link)
So far, I've only ever rewatched the entire series. Well, that's not true. I've rewatched "Origin" and "The Wish" just for fun. And on this last rewatch, I just couldn't stomach watching the rest of S7.

But usually when I just rewatch one part, I want to see *everything* again. It's a compulsion. Or me being anal!
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[personal profile] luminosity 2006-10-01 10:15 pm (UTC)(link)
I can't answer them all, but I can opine about a few!

I think Angel's love for baby Connor was so all-encompassing that making goofy faces was wayyy in character.
I don't think "ARCHIE KENNEDY" when I see Lee Adama, but I didn't watch HH.
I kinda liked Justine as a character. I understood her anyway. The actress had great voice.
"Provider" was pretty bad, but so was "She."
What was your least favorite episode of S7 Buffy? I couldn't stand "Killer in Me."
Whedonverse episode I used to like but not so much as I used to: "Entropy."
Whedonverse episode I didn't like so much but do now: "Storyteller."
I watch entire seasons, usually, from beginning to end, sometimes for vidding purposes, sometimes just because I want to.
I don't think they fucked with Cordy's character in S3 per se. I think they fucked with her character in S4. S3? I could have explained away her arc from "Birthday" to "Tomorrow" as a brilliant illo of the fatal flaw of hubris. S4? There was no explaining. None.
I like Andy Hallett as Lorne, could care less about Andy Hallett as Andy Hallett.
I like Stephanie Romanov as Lilah, could care less about Stephanie Romanov as Stephanie Romanov.
I don't mind DB's 5 o'clock shadow on Bones; I just wish the show were a little more interesting.
Even when DB's acting resembled a log with teeth, I didn't mind. However, he's *wayyyy wayyyy wayyyy* better than he used to be. He's like James Garner to me now.
I don't know how to make the k thing. I don't know about Cordy/loofah, but it sounds kinda irritating to the skin. I don't know why you can't get a job. What do you want to do?
I loved "Waiting in the Wings." It was funny and heartbreaking.
"Whinge" Britspeak for whine? I've always thought so anyway.
"Pressies," "ficcies," anything with an "ies" diminution? I hate that.

umm..
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[identity profile] tkp.livejournal.com 2006-10-02 02:45 am (UTC)(link)
I don't think "ARCHIE KENNEDY" when I see Lee Adama, but I didn't watch HH. Horatio Hornblower ROCKS MY SOCKS! And the character Jamie Bamber plays is so . . . so fanboy.

I kinda liked Justine as a character. I understood her anyway. The actress had great voice. I actually think the actress sucked. A lot. And the way her whole character was played out was lame. But the ideas behind her character were badass, imo, in the way they related to *everyone* who's lives she touched--especially Wesley.

"Provider" was pretty bad, but so was "She." "She" was lame, but it didn't seem to fuck with character as much as "Provider". Plus, "She" had the Angel and Wesley respective spaz dancing.

What was your least favorite episode of S7 Buffy? I couldn't stand "Killer in Me." It's not just my least favorite ep in S7, it's my least favorite ep in ALL of BtVS (but it doesn't take the cake on "Provider"). It's "Selfless". One day, I need to do a big ole rant about my massive hatred for that ep, because most people seem to really like it.

I don't think they fucked with Cordy's character in S3 per se. I think they fucked with her character in S4. S3? I could have explained away her arc from "Birthday" to "Tomorrow" as a brilliant illo of the fatal flaw of hubris. S4? There was no explaining. None. I don't know what you mean by "brilliant illo". Or by that arc being about hubris? To me everything after "Billy" (though actually it started here and there before that) was some other person who no longer made snappish, witty, bitchy, selfish, unique, interesting, or uncliche statements. In S4, it gets explained by her being controlled by Jasmine. I find that explanation far easier to accept. Even if I hate the evil black dress.

Even when DB's acting resembled a log with teeth, I didn't mind. However, he's *wayyyy wayyyy wayyyy* better than he used to be. He's like James Garner to me now. He is very much better.

"Pressies," "ficcies," anything with an "ies" diminution? I hate that. Me too!

[identity profile] sweptawaybayou.livejournal.com 2006-10-01 10:22 pm (UTC)(link)
*breathes*

Yes. You're right. He does.
I don't have a clue.
I have no idea, because to *me* whining is NOT spelled with another *g*.
Presents?
I think he's doing a much better job. He's so much more relaxed than he used to be in front of the camera. Although I also think he's going almost *too* far over to the other side and making the character have too much of the real DB. If that makes any sense at all.
Oh, they TOTALLY did. *weeps*
He's okay. Don't think I'd evey buy a CD though.
She's pretty. I want to see more of her doing other things, because all I think when I do see her is LILAH.
omg! Someone totally should! *ponders*
I'm rewatching from s3, since [livejournal.com profile] tabaqui has my s1 and s2 of Ats. I love it. All over again. Can't get enough although it makes every show I watch now seem lame and poorly written. *sigh*
? What?
Come work in my bakery, baby. :)
Any ep in s4 of Angel. I hated the whole pg!cordelia arc and it took me a while to warm up to teen!connor. But now, since I can see the big picture, I love it.
No.
yes.
Hmmmmm, give me some more time in the BSG fandom and I'll let you know.
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*snorfle* I'm telling you. I love them all.
????
I like Waiting in the Wings! It gives me sexass!Angel and angsty!Wes and RIVER!
Not out of character. Not at all. Anyone with a crying baby in their care knows that you will do anything to get that kid to stop. ANYTHING.
I luff Justine. Almost as much as I despise her.

Dude! Your brain! It just never stops!

:D

**spins with you**
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[identity profile] tkp.livejournal.com 2006-10-02 02:53 am (UTC)(link)
I have no idea, because to *me* whining is NOT spelled with another *g*. Yeah. I think it's a British thing, maybe. But every time I see it I just think someone is mispelling it!

I think he's doing a much better job. He's so much more relaxed than he used to be in front of the camera. Although I also think he's going almost *too* far over to the other side and making the character have too much of the real DB. If that makes any sense at all. No, perfect sense, because I agree completely. Sometimes I just wish someone would slap him around and tell him not to be himself, please.

He's okay. Don't think I'd evey buy a CD though. He has cds?

I'm rewatching from s3, since [info]tabaqui has my s1 and s2 of Ats. I love it. All over again. Can't get enough although it makes every show I watch now seem lame and poorly written. *sigh* I'm rewatching S3 too! It's funny, because I have trouble with this season--I hate what they do with Cordy's character, and there are some dork!Angel moments that *really* rub me the wrong way. But rewatching it, I can't believe how much I love it, and how much of that love I'd forgotten. I love the themes Holtz and Justine bring into the mix.

Come work in my bakery, baby. :) That would be so cool!

Any ep in s4 of Angel. I hated the whole pg!cordelia arc and it took me a while to warm up to teen!connor. But now, since I can see the big picture, I love it. Oh, yeah, I love it. One thing about S4 is I love it as a whole more than I love each episode. I was completely spoiled for it though, so I knew first time I watched it what would happen, and that made me love the pieces as they came first time through.

Dude! Your brain! It just never stops! Yes, well, it likes to spend time in places it shouldn't.

*dances back*

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I have an endless love for memes, so I'm jumping in head-first here.. :)
Do you think Wesley looks like Ed Exley, as played by Guy Pearce, in L.A. Confidential? Yes, I do, especially when he's in his excessively clean-cut, prim-and-proper incarnation.
What's the thing in lj called, where a post looks like a white page with text, with just a few buttons at the top, and can you always get to that in anyone's journals, or is it only some journals? I have absolutely no idea.
Where did the term whinging come from? British for 'whining', I believe.
How bout the term pressies? Once again with the 'no idea'.
Does DB's acting (in say, Bones) still bother people sometimes? Sometimes. Other times I think he's doing some of the best acting I've yet seen from him, so it's hit or miss...
Does anyone wished DB shaved his face closer these days (on Bones)? I looooove me some scruff.
Does anyone not think they fucked with Cordy's character in AtS S3? Poor Cordy. Her characterization got SO jacked in that season, and she was so very wrongfully used..
Besides TKDad, I mean? Um.
Do you guys like Andy Hallett? Muchly.
Do you guys like Stephanie Romanov? Sure, whatever.
Has anyone written Cordy/loofah? Anyone? Not that I have seen. EVER.
Do you rewatch eps of BtVS/AtS? How do you do it? Do you just pick out one you liked? Pick out a couple you liked? Watch an arc you liked? Fastforward to the good parts? Rewatch a whole season? Rewatch certain parts for fanfic writing purposes? I tend to start at the beginning every once in a while and work my way through; it feels so rewarding to get the whole story all over again. Except when I'm drunk- then I just throw something in and watch it (usually season three BtVS)
How do you make katsu don? Katsu-whatnow?
Why can't I get a job? Because jobs are strange and elusive creatures...
What ep of anything Whedonverse did you not like much at first, but gained respect for later? A lot of season five Angel was like that for me...
Is there one you liked at first but not so much now? Eh, I don't know. The ones involving Riley? Because he was made of teh suck? And also, cardboard.
Are there characters you like better in fanfic than on the actual screen? Buffy.
Why is Kara Thrace such a badass? I don't know.
How could that AoQ guy finally give a "SUPERLATIVE" (yeah, all caps) rating to my least favorite ep in all 7 seasons of BtVS? I don't know what that means.
Is there really any episode worse than "Provider"? A few. Whedonverse in general? Inca Mummy Girl comes to mind.
Does anyone just think "ARCHIE KENNEDY!!!!" every time they see Lee Adama? Er...
Why does everyone hate Waiting In The Wings? I love it, except that poor Summer's accent is atrocious, and I'm not a big fan of the Angel/Cordy thing. I am thinking of the right ep, right?
Am I the only one who doesn't think Angel making goofy faces at baby!Connor was out of character and stupid? No. I thought it just showed a facet of his personality that we had not seen yet. Maybe a more human facet.
Am I the only one who actually kinda likes Justine (as a character)? Ugh. I thought she had great potential, but that it was sadly, sadly, sadly squandered.
That was fun.
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[identity profile] tkp.livejournal.com 2006-10-02 03:04 am (UTC)(link)
Sometimes. Other times I think he's doing some of the best acting I've yet seen from him, so it's hit or miss... I feel the same way. He's really improved since BtVS S1 (in which he absolutely sucked) and sometimes, dude, I don't just think he's passable or good, but really really freakin' amazing as an actor, with the subtlety and the minute facial expression that just says everything. Other times? I'm just like, man, what was the director thinking, letting him get away with that crap?

I looooove me some scruff. I often do too (scruffy!Wesley makes me need my bunk), but the shadow on DB doesn't ever look like enough to be real scruff. I think he has uneven hair. I don't think he'd look good with a beard.

I tend to start at the beginning every once in a while and work my way through; it feels so rewarding to get the whole story all over again. Except when I'm drunk- then I just throw something in and watch it (usually season three BtVS) Yeah, I rewatch the whole thing too! But I just started it for the first time a little over a year ago, so I'm only on my second rewatch. I rarely rewatch eps because they feel so out of place! But I do think S3 of BtVS might be my favorite season. It definitely is of BtVS, anyway.

A few. Whedonverse in general? Inca Mummy Girl comes to mind. I like Inca Mummy Girl! The only thing wrong with it is it doesn't have Angel. It's like an S1 ep, even though it happens in S2--stupid monster, but great character stuff. I love Xander in that ep. I love Xander getting some in that ep (well, a kiss, anyway). I actually liked the Mummy Girl, too; the actress was cute. I liked Willow being jealous, and Buffy dealing with her RL vs. Slaying issues. And first sight of both Johnathan and Oz! yay!

I love it, except that poor Summer's accent is atrocious, and I'm not a big fan of the Angel/Cordy thing. I am thinking of the right ep, right? Yes, right ep. I thought Glau's accent was great, but then I don't know anything about accents. I didn't like the A/C thing first time through, but now that I just rewatched it, I found it...really interesting. For one thing, I feel that the A/C in S3 is forced. There's this whole, Kyrumption, two Champions thing, as if it's something inevitable, rather than free will. WitW is all about free will--and S3&4 are all about free will. I think it's great foreshadowing.

Ugh. I thought she had great potential, but that it was sadly, sadly, sadly squandered. I kind of feel that way, but I guess the potential makes the S3 that happens in my head way cooler.

I'm glad you liked answering the questions--I love seeing what people have to say!
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[identity profile] femmenerd.livejournal.com 2006-10-01 10:42 pm (UTC)(link)
Why is Kara Thrace such a badass?

I DON'T KNOW! But I like it. humina humina.

Sorry I'm not answering the rest of the questions--I have these lists of things to do. Blar.

But I can tell you that I have rewatched BtVS/AtS in ALL of the ways that you listed at various times.

[identity profile] marenfic.livejournal.com 2006-10-01 11:12 pm (UTC)(link)
I DON'T KNOW! But I like it. humina humina.

Yis. x50-kabillion.

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[identity profile] lostakasha.livejournal.com 2006-10-01 10:57 pm (UTC)(link)
Do you think Wesley looks like Ed Exley, as played by Guy Pearce, in L.A. Confidential? I'd have to rewatch it.

What's the thing in lj called, where a post looks like a white page with text, with just a few buttons at the top, and can you always get to that in anyone's journals, or is it only some journals? Daylight page? User Info?

Where did the term whinging come from? Who the fhinguck knows.

How bout the term pressies? It's the Brits.

Does DB's acting (in say, Bones) still bother people sometimes? Yes, because he *can* act, and the producers and directors are wayyyyy too indulgent with him. he's more nuanced when he's being dommed, acting wise. Hee! Witness Angel the Series ... he was rode hard, and he gavesome brilliant performances that they'll be hard pressed to get him to give up in Bones.

Does anyone wished DB shaved his face closer these days (on Bones)? Me!! Me!! Oh, I miss the smooth Angel look ... but then I think of where that stubble could drive me, and um. I go all Faith. like as in "unnnhhhh". Yeah, way TMI there. But it's Dave.

Does anyone not think they fucked with Cordy's character in AtS S3? Besides TKDad, I mean? They were all over the map with her ... the Groo crap made me mental ... but I think they messed with her worse in S4.

Do you guys like Andy Hallett? no.

Do you guys like Stephanie Romanov? no opinion at all

Has anyone written Cordy/loofah? Anyone? Hmm. Did [livejournal.com profile] damnskippytoo do that with Fuck Buddies? I'm not certain...

Do you rewatch eps of BtVS/AtS? How do you do it? Do you just pick out one you liked? Pick out a couple you liked? Watch an arc you liked? Fastforward to the good parts? Rewatch a whole season? Rewatch certain parts for fanfic writing purposes? Yes, Yes, Yes, and Yes.

How do you make katsu don? Kastu don't make no sense to me.

Why can't I get a job? Because you refuse to be just another flesh pressing, ink-stained, policy making wanktard, and you refuse to be fucked senseless by the corporate oligarchy. Ooops...sorry... Jack came out to play for a sec...

What ep of anything Whedonverse did you not like much at first, but gained respect for later? All of Firefly, really. Never made sense to me, I hate space operas, and I never liked Summer Glau as the ballerina in WITW. Alas, I adore it now! Wash lives!

Is there one you liked at first but not so much now? Willow. (don't hate me!)

Are there characters you like better in fanfic than on the actual screen? Oz, because there's so much more of him in fanfic.

Why is Kara Thrace such a badass? Don't know her, sorry!

Is there really any episode worse than "Provider"? OMG The Girl In Question -- the worst waste of videotape, ever. DB should have been paid double time for having to appear in that gratuitous piece of shit. Ditto for having to have that perfectly asinine 'cookie dough' conversation, but I digress.

Does anyone just think "ARCHIE KENNEDY!!!!" every time they see Lee Adama? No, but I do think Lt. Castillo!

Why does everyone hate Waiting In The Wings? I love that episode! Stiffie jokes! Belly kissing! And Angel looking uncomfortable and sloppy in a tux (Why couldn't they have made him as gorgeously appointed as Charles or Wes? It was totally unfair ... his tuxes in The Prom and Graduation Day were so much better suited to that ep.)

Am I the only one who doesn't think Angel making goofy faces at baby!Connor... Nope, I think they are perfect. He is smitten. I never understood why they didn't work the perfect happiness angle harder and threaten his joy with Angelus *then*. Think about it: the one thing that made Angel truly happy was his son! And no soul flinging! Am I the only person who thinks Lindsey should have been Connor's father?

Am I the only one who actually kinda likes Justine (as a character)?
There's somebody out there writing Justine for [livejournal.com profile] zandra_x has a whole Justine thing going on at her Joss 100 table (http://itsallfiction.livejournal.com/).
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[identity profile] tkp.livejournal.com 2006-10-02 03:17 am (UTC)(link)
It's the Brits. Really? I hate that word. Pressies, I mean, not Brits.

Yes, because he *can* act, and the producers and directors are wayyyyy too indulgent with him. he's more nuanced when he's being dommed, acting wise. Hee! Witness Angel the Series ... he was rode hard, and he gavesome brilliant performances that they'll be hard pressed to get him to give up in Bones. I had no idea about that (I mean about them riding him in AtS. Heh. Riding him) but if I'd've had to guess, I would've guessed that they had. He was kickass in AtS, and he just kept getting better, and you can *see* it in the way his acting became so much tighter; instead of expressing everything all the time it was all there in his eyes and in his stillness. In Bones, sometimes, he just seems out of wack, like he's everywhere. And he uses the get-in-people's faces thing way too often in order to be intense. And I'm inclined to blame the directors for stuff like that, because they *should* notice that every once in a while, what he does doesn't work. I mean, it's his fault too, but since I *have* seen him turn out absolutely fucking fabulous acting, he should be able to do it in Bones too, and whenever he's off it just annoys the fuck out of me, because I know he's *good* and can do better. /rant

Me!! Me!! Oh, I miss the smooth Angel look ... but then I think of where that stubble could drive me, and um. I go all Faith. like as in "unnnhhhh". Yeah, way TMI there. But it's Dave. Oh, you know we're all thinking it. But anyway, the thing is, I *like* scruffy, but some guys just can't pull it off because of the way their hair grows, it's uneven. That's the case with DB. He still looks motherfucking hot; I just wish he'd be smooth again.

They were all over the map with her ... the Groo crap made me mental ... but I think they messed with her worse in S4. Well, in S4, she became a plot device. Her character was gone. Thing was, I liked the plot device, so while the character being gone was sad, I still liked her...place in everything. But Cordy S3 was fucked up for no reason, and without explanation. It drives me nuts.

Do you guys like Andy Hallett? no. I don't like him either. I've always felt bad for not liking him, but I really don't.

Hmm. Did [info]damnskippytoo do that with Fuck Buddies? I'm not certain... I dunno, but if you find out I want to know! Ha!

All of Firefly, really. Never made sense to me, I hate space operas, and I never liked Summer Glau as the ballerina in WITW. Alas, I adore it now! Wash lives! I'm glad you like it now, because it'd make me sad if you didn't. WIllow, not so much. I do love her, but I...find her hard to wrap my head around. Her overall character development was actually far more huge than just about any Whedonverse character, and we saw a lot less of her than Buffy herself.

I never understood why they didn't work the perfect happiness angle harder and threaten his joy with Angelus *then*. Think about it: the one thing that made Angel truly happy was his son! And no soul flinging! No, I completely agree. Them working that in would've made me happier than happy. Because I find Angel finding it with Connor more believable than I do with Angel ever finding it with a woman again.

Am I the only person who thinks Lindsey should have been Connor's father? Uh...yes? Explain!

There's somebody out there writing Justine for [info]zandra_x has a whole Justine thing going on at her Joss 100 table. Cool! I'll have to check that out!

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[identity profile] i-palimpsest.livejournal.com 2006-10-01 10:59 pm (UTC)(link)
>Does DB's acting (in say, Bones) still bother people sometimes? No. Bones herself irritates me so much I can't watch it. Although I did see most of the first ep and he did act for second there and then I got distracted by his hair.

>Do you guys like Andy Hallett? No. We met and all I can say is major personality clash. I think he's a dick. Mind you - One of my friends has his phone number and an invitation to stay and things he's the bees knees so I don't think he's a bad person - just not my kind of people.

>Do you rewatch eps of BtVS/AtS? How do you do it? Do you just pick out one you liked? Pick out a couple you liked? Watch an arc you liked? Fastforward to the good parts? Rewatch a whole season? Rewatch certain parts for fanfic writing purposes?
I usually pick an ep - or an arc that I like.

>What ep of anything Whedonverse did you not like much at first, but gained respect for later?
Ted

>Is there one you liked at first but not so much now?
Alien Resurrection.

>Are there characters you like better in fanfic than on the actual screen?
Does it count if fanfic increased your TV Love?

>Why does everyone hate Waiting In The Wings?
Because the B/A shippers felt betrayed and the C/A Shippers knew it was henceforth doomed - Angel doesn't get to have nice things.

>Am I the only one who doesn't think Angel making goofy faces at baby!Connor was out of character and stupid?
I liked it. Of course it was out of Pre-Conner Character. But he was a Dad now! Like that's not going to change who he is. Anyway - who's to say that when he was a young man and had an infant baby sister he wasn't as dorky.
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[identity profile] tkp.livejournal.com 2006-10-02 03:23 am (UTC)(link)
No. We met and all I can say is major personality clash. I think he's a dick. Mind you - One of my friends has his phone number and an invitation to stay and things he's the bees knees so I don't think he's a bad person - just not my kind of people. Wow, that's interesting! I meant, did you like him as Lorne, but it's always weird to find out when an actor is actually distasteful as a person, too.

Ted --That's one I've gained a lot of respect for, too.

Alien Resurrection. --I never liked it that much, but I actually like it *more* now when I read or heard somewhere Whedon say that it was seminal for Buffy--what with the coming-back-to-life issues. Anyway, I just watched "Fredless", where Mr. Burkle is talking about the Aliens movies, and about how he fell asleep in the last one. At least Whedon has a sense of humor about it!

Does it count if fanfic increased your TV Love? Sure!

I liked it. Of course it was out of Pre-Conner Character. But he was a Dad now! Like that's not going to change who he is. Anyway - who's to say that when he was a young man and had an infant baby sister he wasn't as dorky. That's how I felt about it. It was a part of his character we never got to see. And then when he vamped out--he looked so vulnerable, and then Connor shut up and looked at him, and Angel just looked so happy. I love that.

I don't know about the rest, but

[identity profile] imnotacommittee.livejournal.com 2006-10-01 11:20 pm (UTC)(link)
Why can't I get a job?

You'll find something. Although I know the stress of looking and feeling there's nothing out there! But it'll all work out.

But if you want to look up here... ;-)
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[identity profile] tkp.livejournal.com 2006-10-02 03:24 am (UTC)(link)
Oh, thank you. And man, do I have so much to get back to you about...

If I had any money to live up there, I totally would!

[identity profile] marenfic.livejournal.com 2006-10-01 11:29 pm (UTC)(link)
- BtVS and AtS 1-2 Wesley, yes. Crazy!Wes is much, much hotter.
- No hablo lj-ese
- DB is not a good actor in general. He got better on Angel from shear practice playing the same character.
- Re DB's shadow: see above. I do not watch Bones, because he sucks as an actor
- Poor St. Cordy
- On rewatching: I usually rewatch by season, although I will occassionally pick out a certain episode for research for a fic. I'm sort of sad about how long I've gone without rewatching though. Angel S5 still has the shrink wrap on it
- Characters I like better in fic than onscreen: Dawn and Connor
- Kara's badassitude is a complex and beautiful thing.
- I don't really think when I see Lee Adama, except to acknowledge that Jamie Bamber is a short man who turns me into a puddle of goo beyond all reason
- I disliked Waiting in the Wings because I hated C/A, and I haven't rewatched it since. Now that I've mellowed on C/A, I might like it. *shrug*
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[identity profile] southernbangel.livejournal.com 2006-10-01 11:45 pm (UTC)(link)
DB is not a good actor in general. He got better on Angel from shear practice playing the same character.
- Re DB's shadow: see above. I do not watch Bones, because he sucks as an actor


Plz to not being my friend anymore.

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[identity profile] anelith.livejournal.com 2006-10-01 11:31 pm (UTC)(link)
Do you rewatch eps of BtVS/AtS?

I'm currently luxuriating in the lovely concept of having time to myself, otherwise known as the School Year, so I'm rewatching BtVS right now. I just finished S1. It's taking me a long time, I don't know if I'll finish S7 before the end of the year...
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[identity profile] tkp.livejournal.com 2006-10-02 03:29 am (UTC)(link)
I've been rewatching both series from beginning to end for some time now. It's been so cool! Except I couldn't finish S7 of BtVS. I just hate it so much... Have fun with your rewatch!

[identity profile] southernbangel.livejournal.com 2006-10-02 12:00 am (UTC)(link)
Do you think Wesley looks like Ed Exley, as played by Guy Pearce, in L.A. Confidential? Nope

What's the thing in lj called, where a post looks like a white page with text, with just a few buttons at the top, and can you always get to that in anyone's journals, or is it only some journals? No clue.

Where did the term whinging come from? Hells if I know.

How bout the term pressies? December 2, 1978 in the Star Trek fandom. (yeah, I have no idea)

Does DB's acting (in say, Bones) still bother people sometimes? Not really. He's not the greatest actor in the world, but he is much improved from BtVS S1 and not as horrific as some people think he is. He's best when he's restrained, and not trying to be too "actor-y"."

Does anyone wished DB shaved his face closer these days (on Bones)? Nope, I looooooove the scruffy look. However, I like the scruffy naked look even more.

Does anyone not think they fucked with Cordy's character in AtS S3? Besides TKDad, I mean? Yes, but not as much as in S4.

Do you guys like Andy Hallett? No opinion on him either way.

Do you guys like Stephanie Romanov? See above.

Has anyone written Cordy/loofah? Anyone? Actually I think someone has because I swear I remember reading something like that.

Do you rewatch eps of BtVS/AtS? How do you do it? Do you just pick out one you liked? Pick out a couple you liked? Watch an arc you liked? Fastforward to the good parts? Rewatch a whole season? Rewatch certain parts for fanfic writing purposes? Yes to all.

How do you make katsu don? No clue.

Why can't I get a job? Perhaps you're looking for that perfect first job? Believe me, it ain't out there. Sometimes you just have to suck it up and take a job you might hate in order to get to a job you'll love.

What ep of anything Whedonverse did you not like much at first, but gained respect for later? "Waiting in the Wings", still not a huge fan of it but there are certain elements of the episode I like now.

Is there one you liked at first but not so much now? Not really.

Are there characters you like better in fanfic than on the actual screen? No

Why is Kara Thrace such a badass? I'm sorry, the correct question should be "Why is Laura Roslin such a badass?" Because she is. [livejournal.com profile] marenfic will argue against this but Roslin pwns everyone, including Kara Thrace.

How could that AoQ guy finally give a "SUPERLATIVE" (yeah, all caps) rating to my least favorite ep in all 7 seasons of BtVS? Dunno. Which episode was it, anyway?

Is there really any episode worse than "Provider"? Maybe "The Bachelor Party"? And why does everyone hate on TGIQ so much? Am I the only person who likes that episode? I think I am.

Does anyone just think "ARCHIE KENNEDY!!!!" every time they see Lee Adama? No, mainly what I think is "Please be naked soon and have more hot panty sex with Starbuck."

Why does everyone hate Waiting In The Wings? I don't hate it necessarily, but it's not my favorite. I have issues with the C/A aspect, mostly because I think it was a way for the writers to give C/A to the pairing's fan without really giving it to them, if that makes sense? Like, it was an easy way out for them--they could point to it and say, "See! We gave you C/A!" without really having much follow through with an actual relationship. Which is odd for me to say because I don't like C/A at all, but I don't like when fans are dicked over.

Am I the only one who doesn't think Angel making goofy faces at baby!Connor was out of character and stupid? Not at all.

Am I the only one who actually kinda likes Justine (as a character)? I kinda like her but she's not one I think of all the time.
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[identity profile] tkp.livejournal.com 2006-10-02 03:38 am (UTC)(link)
Not really. He's not the greatest actor in the world, but he is much improved from BtVS S1 and not as horrific as some people think he is. He's best when he's restrained, and not trying to be too "actor-y"." I think he's great. I think he's better at saying things with just his eyes than some big screen actors will ever be. Trouble is, he doesn't use that often enough, and he's not always on, and when he's *not* on, he's one of the...least good actors I've ever been able to watch on TV. Lostakasha mentioned above that he does a better job when a director has a firm hold on him, and I think that's absolutely true. I think he still just doesn't know what's powerful on screen, and what isn't. Because dude, when he's on, he's on.

Perhaps you're looking for that perfect first job? Believe me, it ain't out there. Sometimes you just have to suck it up and take a job you might hate in order to get to a job you'll love. I sure hope that's it. Because right now I can't even find a job of major suckitude.

I'm sorry, the correct question should be "Why is Laura Roslin such a badass?" Because she is. [info]marenfic will argue against this but Roslin pwns everyone, including Kara Thrace. Dude, everyone on that show is a badass! I just started watching it (I'm 8 eps into S1) and god, I love everyone. Sometimes I just want to shout OMG I love Roslin! Or Adama! Or Lee! But most often, it's Starbuck.

Dunno. Which episode was it, anyway? "Selfless".

Maybe "The Bachelor Party"? And why does everyone hate on TGIQ so much? Am I the only person who likes that episode? I think I am. "The Bachelor Party" is lame, but I don't hate it. I don't hate TGIQ, but I don't like it. However, you're not the only one who likes it. In fact, iirc, I think a2zmom likes it.

Which is odd for me to say because I don't like C/A at all, but I don't like when fans are dicked over. That's really interesting. I don't like C/A either, but not so much the idea of it as the way it was handled. Still, most of the C/A in WitW isn't bothersome to me because it was a spell and not really them talking (if Cordy REALLY ever said, "I'm only alive when you're inside me" to Angel I would...I don't know what I'd do, but it'd be something worse than everything else the did to fuck up Cordy's character in S3). But as you say, that really cheats out the C/A fans. Then again, Lostakasha is a C/A fan, and she says she liked it!

[identity profile] violaclaire.livejournal.com 2006-10-02 12:24 am (UTC)(link)
Does anyone not think they fucked with Cordy's character in AtS S3? Besides TKDad, I mean?

God, no. Poor Cordelia. Poor Charisma Carpenter for having to do that to her hair . . .

Do you rewatch eps of BtVS/AtS? How do you do it? Do you just pick out one you liked? Pick out a couple you liked? Watch an arc you liked? Fastforward to the good parts? Rewatch a whole season? Rewatch certain parts for fanfic writing purposes?

All of the above.

How do you make katsu don?

? Is that the same as tonkatsu (which I don't really know how to spell)?

What ep of anything Whedonverse did you not like much at first, but gained respect for later?

"Why We Fight." I never got it until I read some good meta.

Is there one you liked at first but not so much now?

"Selfless." Which is a propos, I guess, because . . .

How could that AoQ guy finally give a "SUPERLATIVE" (yeah, all caps) rating to my least favorite ep in all 7 seasons of BtVS?

I like "Selfless" okay, but the dialog feels off whenever I watch it. Thematically, I think it's excellent. But for him to give "Selfless" SUPERLATIVE when something like "The Body" just gets Good . . . ? I don't get it. But then, I also boggled whed he gave "The Witch" an Excellent. I'm not sure I really understand AoQ's rating system.

Is there really any episode worse than "Provider"?

"She." I hate "She" with the fiery passion of a thousand suns. Well, not really, but it's worse than "Provider."

Am I the only one who doesn't think Angel making goofy faces at baby!Connor was out of character and stupid?

I liked the goofy faces. It was sweet.
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[identity profile] tkp.livejournal.com 2006-10-02 03:45 am (UTC)(link)
Poor Charisma Carpenter for having to do that to her hair . . .

I know. God, it used to be so gorgeous.

? Is that the same as tonkatsu (which I don't really know how to spell)?

I don't know. It's breaded pork, with an egg cooked on top of it, with a sweet sauce with onions and spinach over rice. God, it's good, and seems so simple, but when I found a recipe online for it, I still couldn't figure out how to cook the egg right (you're supposed to cook it on top of the pork, so that the egg and the pork are kinda combined. But then my egg was just all raw.

I like "Selfless" okay, but the dialog feels off whenever I watch it. Thematically, I think it's excellent. But for him to give "Selfless" SUPERLATIVE when something like "The Body" just gets Good . . . ? I don't get it. But then, I also boggled whed he gave "The Witch" an Excellent. I'm not sure I really understand AoQ's rating system.

Yeah. I was with him for a *long* time, because he just seemed to have a lot of interesting and intelligent thoughts and insights, but as we got into S6 especially I was just like, ok, I have no idea where you're coming from. Part of it is, I think it took him about 5 seasons to like the show, so that by the time he got to S6 and S7, he was way more lenient. But anyway, I *hate* "Selfless".

"She." I hate "She" with the fiery passion of a thousand suns. Well, not really, but it's worse than "Provider."

I just don't feel like "She" messed with everyone's characters the way "Provider" did. It had a stupid plot and a really stupid guest character, and Kirk from Gilmore Girls, but it didn't flip inside out everything Angel and Cordy used to be just on the fly for a reason I still can't understand. Ugh.

[identity profile] leni-ba.livejournal.com 2006-10-02 01:00 am (UTC)(link)
Does DB's acting (in say, Bones) still bother people sometimes?

I don't know about the 'still', but I do confess that in the first eps of Bones I felt like 'why is he smiling SO MUCH???!'

Does anyone wished DB shaved his face closer these days (on Bones)?

God. NO!

Has anyone written Cordy/loofah? Anyone?

It should be done. *adds it to To Write list*

Do you rewatch eps of BtVS/AtS? How do you do it? Do you just pick out one you liked? Pick out a couple you liked? Watch an arc you liked? Fastforward to the good parts? Rewatch a whole season? Rewatch certain parts for fanfic writing purposes?

Mostly for fanfic. And when not, I skip to the happy parts.

What ep of anything Whedonverse did you not like much at first, but gained respect for later?

the Connor arc? And I still blame Dana. - but specific eps: Bad Eggs

Is there one you liked at first but not so much now?

IWRY - and let the stoning begin. *G*

Are there characters you like better in fanfic than on the actual screen?

Lorne. Gunn. Anya, sometimes. And Buffy/Spike. Not a pairing, I know, but some authors make it work.

Am I the only one who doesn't think Angel making goofy faces at baby!Connor was out of character and stupid?

*raises hand shily* I'm with you there. Stupid, maybe. But few people in RL manage goofy faces at babies without looking really silly.

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[identity profile] tkp.livejournal.com 2006-10-02 03:51 am (UTC)(link)
It should be done. *adds it to To Write list*
Ha! I'm glad to hear it!

the Connor arc? And I still blame Dana. - but specific eps: Bad Eggs
Yay for people learning to love Connor. It makes me sad when people don't at least respect the part he played. But anyway, why did you gain respect for Bad Eggs? I still kinda hate that ep. Even all the B/A doesn't fix it for me.

IWRY - and let the stoning begin. *G* Ha. Well, I've said it many times, but despite my rabid B/Aity I just don't love that ep. Well. I love the B/A and I love how sad and beautiful they are, but I find the plot of it hard to respect. I also find it's place in the Buffyverse hard to respect. Someone told me Joss Whedon said he wished the ep had happened much later, and I do too. It would be *so cool* to've seen it in like S2 or 3 of AtS.

And Buffy/Spike. Not a pairing, I know, but some authors make it work.

Hey, that's interesting. I liked what they did with Buffy and Spike in S6, but I find it kinda hard to watch. I definitely have *enjoyed* reading fanfic about them more, and think a large proportion of it is better than the B/S in S7.

*raises hand shily* I'm with you there. Stupid, maybe. But few people in RL manage goofy faces at babies without looking really silly.

I just think Angel would do anything for Connor. Hell, he sang. If he thought it might make Connor happy, he'd be a complete dork, too.

Thanks for answering these!

[identity profile] ex-dovil323.livejournal.com 2006-10-02 06:02 am (UTC)(link)
There's Cordy/Loofah?!? Geez, it's as bad as the peanut butter for lube, but twice as painful.

Waiting in the Wings was one of the few episodes I really didn't like - I hate that cringeworthy embaressment of 'Ohhh, I'm posessed, lets get thrown together and make out' - but then again I really dug the whole Cordy/Angel friendship so hated the whole sitcom awkwardly writing them into a relationship bit. Because females and males can never just be friends, yay!

It's manditory that any half-decent parents pull faces and make stupid noises at babies.

Like Justine as a character, thought the actress didn't quite fit the role.

80% of jobs are found by networking and the like - are there people you can talk to let them know that you're looking? I shall cross my fingers for you!
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[identity profile] tkp.livejournal.com 2006-10-02 07:13 pm (UTC)(link)
In S3, Cordy says her sex life consists of a ghost who's good with a loofah. She really does.

I know what you mean about C/A. I think there are ways their romance *could've* been handled that would've been much better than what they did, but in the end I wish they could've just been friends.

The Justine actress was pretty damn bad.

It's weird. There are some people I could talk to about the jobs I *really* want, but all those jobs are in NY and LA, and not having a cent to my name, I don't think it'd be such a good idea to pack up and move to those places. But I'm willing to get a job I'm not all gah gah over, just to have a job, but for those jobs, I have no idea who to get in touch with! But anyway, I'm just whining. Thanks for the well wishes!

[identity profile] chrisleeoctaves.livejournal.com 2006-10-02 12:21 pm (UTC)(link)
I deleted the questions I couldn't answer, mostly due to the fact that I had no idea what you were talking about. *g*

Where did the term whinging come from?
How bout the term pressies?

I alsways consider these terms British- but I have no idea from whence they came.

Does DB's acting (in say, Bones) still bother people sometimes?
DB could pick his nose for an hour and I'd be riveted. Yuck, I know. Personally, I like him better when he's quieter- less manic...but, no, he doesn't bother me- when his acting is too much I distract myself with the pretty.

Does anyone wished DB shaved his face closer these days (on Bones)?
No. His face is always perfect...even without a baby-bottom shave.

Does anyone not think they fucked with Cordy's character in AtS S3?
I felt bad for Cordy...I loved her character (although upon rewatching the series I don't think CC was the world's greatest actress) and I do think they frigged with a good thing thereby distorting her character until she was practically unrecognizable. Which is why "You're Welcome" was so, so sad.

Do you guys like Andy Hallett?
A little AH goes a long way.

Do you guys like Stephanie Romanov?
Yes. You mean as Lilah, right? Yes.

Do you rewatch eps of BtVS/AtS? How do you do it? Do you just pick out one you liked? Pick out a couple you liked? Watch an arc you liked? Fastforward to the good parts? Rewatch a whole season? Rewatch certain parts for fanfic writing purposes?
Sometiems I start at the beginning of a season and watch every epsiode. I love doing that. If I am in need of a B/A fic...I skip to all my favourite bits (this is one of the best things about DVDs, imo.) I can go for long periods of time and not watch- but when the urge strikes- look out. And if [livejournal.com profile] germaine_pet and I happen to be together- we watch Spike-centric episodes. Because she just makes fun of me and my B/A love and the their love theme. Bitch.

Why can't I get a job?
Do you want a job?

What ep of anything Whedonverse did you not like much at first, but gained respect for later?
Truthfully, I love every episode. Although I wasn't 100% sold on Cordy as divine light. *shudders*

Is there one you liked at first but not so much now?
No....I like them all. I always see new stuff when I rewatch.

Are there characters you like better in fanfic than on the actual screen?
I am a character whore. Even the characters I don't like- Kennedy, say- has his or her merits.

Why does everyone hate Waiting In The Wings?
Does everyone hate it? I thought C/A shippers were over the moon about it?

Am I the only one who doesn't think Angel making goofy faces at baby!Connor was out of character and stupid?
I hate goofy!Angel.

Am I the only one who actually kinda likes Justine (as a character)?
I liked her. Poor needy, duped Justine. And who saw Wes keeping her in a closet coming? Wow! Go Wes!
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[identity profile] tkp.livejournal.com 2006-10-02 07:20 pm (UTC)(link)
I alsways consider these terms British- but I have no idea from whence they came.

I think they're British too.

DB could pick his nose for an hour and I'd be riveted. Yuck, I know. Personally, I like him better when he's quieter- less manic...but, no, he doesn't bother me- when his acting is too much I distract myself with the pretty.

He does have a nice nose. But yeah, it's the manic that at times sets me on edge.

I felt bad for Cordy...I loved her character (although upon rewatching the series I don't think CC was the world's greatest actress) and I do think they frigged with a good thing thereby distorting her character until she was practically unrecognizable. Which is why "You're Welcome" was so, so sad.

Because she was herself again in YW. I love YW. I think CC is a great comic actress. She's not so good with the high drama.

A little AH goes a long way.

How politic you are.

Sometiems I start at the beginning of a season and watch every epsiode. I love doing that. If I am in need of a B/A fic...I skip to all my favourite bits (this is one of the best things about DVDs, imo.) I can go for long periods of time and not watch- but when the urge strikes- look out. And if [info]germaine_pet and I happen to be together- we watch Spike-centric episodes. Because she just makes fun of me and my B/A love and the their love theme. Bitch.

So far I've really only rewatched the whole series. But I have rewatched a single ep or two so maybe I'll do that in the future. Oh, Lynne. Want me to beat her up for us?

Do you want a job?
No. But I really really really need one.

I am a character whore. Even the characters I don't like- Kennedy, say- has his or her merits.
I like Kennedy better in fanfic, because she annoys me onscreen. But I don't hate her. I do hate Andrew and Joyce, though. I really do.

Does everyone hate it? I thought C/A shippers were over the moon about it?
Lynne said once it's a very unpopular ep that everyone likes to rag on. I don't know; I've seen bunches of people call it schlock, but in this post it's about half and half.

I hate goofy!Angel.
I actually like it when there's reason. Which for a good part of S3, there wasn't, and it drove me crackers, but in this instance--I think it was so perfect.

[identity profile] ba4ever.livejournal.com 2006-10-02 05:00 pm (UTC)(link)
- Can't remember what he looked like.
- You only get that when you don't have a paid journal, paids stay in your journal layout when commenting.
- No idea
- No idea, always thought it was with two "z"'s.
- Nope
- Nope
- Nope, hated her. Ok, heavily disliked her. And mourned the loss of my beloved Cordy.
- He's alright.
- She's pretty badass as Lilah.
- Don't read much Cordy fic, but in the ones I do read she's usually with Gunn or Xander :P
- Sometimes I just need some sappy B/A. But actually when [livejournal.com profile] canadiangirl_86 and I pick out eps, they're usually funny goofy ones. Partly because she can't "cry in front of me". Nothing too heavy when we're together, but with me, I just pick faves, or I'll read a quote or see an icon from a specific ep that I might not have watched in a while and do it. It's pretty random, mostly S1-4 though. If I need a good cry, IWRY, The Prom, Becoming 2, The Body and Forever.
- Didn't like IOHEFY or Restless as first. Loved them more and more on the rewatch.
- Prefer Spike in fic than on screen. Writers here right him so much better, with so much more respect as a character. IMO Especially those B/A loving Spike fans.
- What's your least fave ep???
- Hmm don't think I've ever watched an ep of the Provider.
- Because I saw that ep...when it was called IOHEFY...besides the fact that any acting way possible SMG pwns Charisma. Sorry she just does, and I love CC.
- Wasn't particularly bothered by Goofy face Angel.
- I think Justine is an alright character.

Why can't I get a job?

Because..you spend too much time making these posts? *G*
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[identity profile] tkp.livejournal.com 2006-10-02 07:26 pm (UTC)(link)
You only get that when you don't have a paid journal, paids stay in your journal layout when commenting.

Oh! This makes sense. But is there a way to make someone else's post on a paid journal appear *not* in their journal's layout? Some people's layouts bug me and I want to read their post or fic or whatever, but not have to view it in their journal layout.

Sometimes I just need some sappy B/A. But actually when [info]canadiangirl_86 and I pick out eps, they're usually funny goofy ones. Partly because she can't "cry in front of me". Nothing too heavy when we're together, but with me, I just pick faves, or I'll read a quote or see an icon from a specific ep that I might not have watched in a while and do it. It's pretty random, mostly S1-4 though. If I need a good cry, IWRY, The Prom, Becoming 2, The Body and Forever.

Hahaha that's funny that you won't cry together! I try not to watch things that make me cry too much because I don't want the emotion to not be as profound again. Once something's made me cry once, it's hard for it to make me do it again. Then again I am as stone. I don't cry very much. ;o)

Didn't like IOHEFY or Restless as first. Loved them more and more on the rewatch.

Me too, on both of those!

What's your least fave ep???

"Selfless"

Hmm don't think I've ever watched an ep of the Provider.

I was talking about the ep "Provider", on AtS.

Because..you spend too much time making these posts? *G*

Yeah. You're probably right.

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[personal profile] herself_nyc 2006-10-02 06:33 pm (UTC)(link)
Am I the only one who doesn't think Angel making goofy faces at baby!Connor was out of character and stupid?

:: raises hand ::
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[identity profile] tkp.livejournal.com 2006-10-02 07:27 pm (UTC)(link)
Most people seem to like it! That makes me happy. I thought everyone hated it, and to me it's a great part.

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[identity profile] lusciousxander.livejournal.com 2006-10-02 06:43 pm (UTC)(link)
How bout the term pressies?

I think it's cute, if a little silly.

Does DB's acting (in say, Bones) still bother people sometimes?

Haven't watched Bones, but I'd like to.

Does anyone wished DB shaved his face closer these days (on Bones)?

Saw the facial hair, don't mind it.

Does anyone not think they fucked with Cordy's character in AtS S3?

Yep, classic Cordelia is way original and better.

Do you guys like Andy Hallett?

He's a good-looking guy, and I love Lorne.

Has anyone written Cordy/loofah? Anyone?

As far as I know... no.

Do you rewatch eps of BtVS/AtS? How do you do it? Do you just pick out one you liked? Pick out a couple you liked? Watch an arc you liked? Fastforward to the good parts? Rewatch a whole season? Rewatch certain parts for fanfic writing purposes?

Rewatch for fanfic writing purposes.

Why can't I get a job?

*Hugs* I'm sure you'll get it soon!

What ep of anything Whedonverse did you not like much at first, but gained respect for later?

Never Kill a Boy on A First Date

Is there one you liked at first but not so much now?

Hmmmm Tara.

Are there characters you like better in fanfic than on the actual screen?

Not really. Right now I rather all the characters in fanfic act like the ones on TV.

How could that AoQ guy finally give a "SUPERLATIVE" (yeah, all caps) rating to my least favorite ep in all 7 seasons of BtVS?

We all have differnet tastes?

Is there really any episode worse than "Provider"?

Chosen.

Does anyone just think "ARCHIE KENNEDY!!!!" every time they see Lee Adama?

OMG, yes!

Am I the only one who doesn't think Angel making goofy faces at baby!Connor was out of character and stupid?

No, I thought it was cute and so in character. Angel has been so goofy ever since he got used to have friends. (Since S2, remember the cute jumping he and Cordy did when he bought her new clothes?)

Am I the only one who actually kinda likes Justine (as a character)?

Probably. I couldn't stand her, even though I can see why she does what she does.
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[identity profile] tkp.livejournal.com 2006-10-02 07:34 pm (UTC)(link)
I think it's cute, if a little silly.

It drives me nutty.

Yep, classic Cordelia is way original and better.

That's the thing of it. Cordy as they made her was unoriginal. She just said the things you'd expect anyone in her position to say. She was no longer witty and unexpected and funny. She was cliche.

*Hugs* I'm sure you'll get it soon!

Ha! Thanks for the vote of confidence!

Chosen.

Oh! I love "Chosen".

Does anyone just think "ARCHIE KENNEDY!!!!" every time they see Lee Adama?
OMG, yes!


Hee! I'm glad I'm not the only one!

No, I thought it was cute and so in character. Angel has been so goofy ever since he got used to have friends. (Since S2, remember the cute jumping he and Cordy did when he bought her new clothes?)

I think Angel definitely has a dorky side. He just doesn't often get to show it. The trouble is, lots of times, when he showed it in S3, I felt like he still didn't have a chance to show it, so him acting like a dork felt out of character. But in this instance, I was totally with him.

Thanks for answering these!

[identity profile] bookishwench.livejournal.com 2006-10-02 06:45 pm (UTC)(link)
Is there really any episode worse than "Provider"?

Eh, "Happy Anniversary" was pretty bad.

(here via <lj user="su_herald" btw) Also, everybody makes stupid faces at babies. I've never known anyone who picked up a baby and didn't do something goofy with their expression. I thought it worked fine.
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[identity profile] tkp.livejournal.com 2006-10-02 07:28 pm (UTC)(link)
It was bad, but to me, it didn't mess with the characters. Despite the true suck of the A plot, the B plot said important and true things about where the season overall was headed and who the characters were. "Provider" was just like crap dumped from nowhere, into Angel and into Cordy and into my show.

IMHO. I might be a little bitter.

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[identity profile] spikeverse.livejournal.com 2006-10-02 08:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Interesting questions.

Where did the term whinging come from?

English spelling for whining.
How bout the term pressies?

Another thing the English say.
Does DB's acting (in say, Bones) still bother people sometimes?

I've only seen Bones once and that would be because DB's acting still bothers me.

Do you rewatch eps of BtVS/AtS? How do you do it? Do you just pick out one you liked? Pick out a couple you liked? Watch an arc you liked? Fastforward to the good parts? Rewatch a whole season? Rewatch certain parts for fanfic writing purposes?


Sometimes. My Tivo records all Spike episodes rerun on FX as James Marsters is my only keyword. I usually delete them, sometimes watch just the Spike scenes, and occassionally watch the whole episode. But not lately as I'm feeling quite intolerant of things like Buffy angsting over Angel or Riley. Or the stupid comparison of Willow's so-called magic addiction to Buffy's supposed Spike addiction. And season 7. And then there's DB's acting.


Why can't I get a job?

I don't know. What are you looking for?

What ep of anything Whedonverse did you not like much at first, but gained respect for later?
Is there one you liked at first but not so much now?

I don't know. I didn't mind season 1 the first time I watched it, which was long after the series ended. But anyway, I'm not currently able to tolerate DB's acting and makeup and eeww factor of the relationship.

There are a lot of episodes that I think aren't so bad on their own, if they were just followed by an episode that made things better.

Are there characters you like better in fanfic than on the actual screen?

Yeah. Number one would be Buffy. Most people write a much more likable Buffy. And then there's Dawn, Anya and Tara, who I like just fine on the show, but are used a lot more in a lot of fics. Fics about secondary characters are my favorite. Why isn't there a community for that? or a Ficathon?

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[identity profile] tkp.livejournal.com 2006-10-02 09:46 pm (UTC)(link)
Sometimes. My Tivo records all Spike episodes rerun on FX as James Marsters is my only keyword.

hahaha! I didn't know Tivo did that--that would sure be handy.

I don't know. What are you looking for?

Something in publishing. But barring that, seriously, any old 9-5 would do. It seems weird, because I have a great degree and a really good education, but even finding a job as a secretary is hard!

But anyway, I'm not currently able to tolerate DB's acting and makeup and eeww factor of the relationship.

DB's acting is really of the suck in S1. And the makeup is bad (as is the velvet jacket). I think it's kind of fitting, in a way (but this is my fanwank). Angel's someone who hasn't lived among humans in two decades. He tries to fit in (velvet jackets used to be cool, you know?) and be edgy (because he fit in so much better as Angelus. This is why he has a Cover Girl fetish) and *act* like he's normal. But, he sucks at it.

But anyway, I love B/A, it is the 'ship nearest and dearest to my heart, so I make excuses! ;o)

Yeah. Number one would be Buffy. Most people write a much more likable Buffy. And then there's Dawn, Anya and Tara, who I like just fine on the show, but are used a lot more in a lot of fics. Fics about secondary characters are my favorite. Why isn't there a community for that? or a Ficathon?

Oh, I adore Buffy on-screen, but I totally feel this way about Dawn. I love her in fic. There really should be a comm; I agree.

Thanks for answering these!

[identity profile] zandra-x.livejournal.com 2006-10-03 12:03 am (UTC)(link)
Do you think Wesley looks like Ed Exley, as played by Guy Pearce, in L.A. Confidential?
I never thought of it, maybe, with the glasses.

What's the thing in lj called, where a post looks like a white page with text, with just a few buttons at the top, and can you always get to that in anyone's journals, or is it only some journals?
You mean, where you click 'no style'?

Where did the term whinging come from?
The English have a way with words.


Does DB's acting (in say, Bones) still bother people sometimes?
DB's acting bothers me a LOT less than it used to.

Does anyone not think they fucked with Cordy's character in AtS S3? Besides TKDad, I mean?
Yes.

Do you guys like Andy Hallett?
I only know Lorne. I like him.

Do you guys like Stephanie Romanov?
I have a girl crush on her.

Has anyone written Cordy/loofah? Anyone?
I think I read one once.

Do you rewatch eps of BtVS/AtS? How do you do it? Do you just pick out one you liked? Pick out a couple you liked? Watch an arc you liked? Fastforward to the good parts? Rewatch a whole season? Rewatch certain parts for fanfic writing purposes?
I rewatch for fanfic. Sometimes I just watch one I like. I love to read posts where people have rewatched and talk about it.

Why can't I get a job?
Well, I can't because I can't bring myself to do the nonsense about interviews and saying what they want to hear.

What ep of anything Whedonverse did you not like much at first, but gained respect for later?
The one with Faith in them.

Is there one you liked at first but not so much now?
Nah.

Are there characters you like better in fanfic than on the actual screen?
Don't think so.

Why is Kara Thrace such a badass?
She totally turns me off.

How could that AoQ guy finally give a "SUPERLATIVE" (yeah, all caps) rating to my least favorite ep in all 7 seasons of BtVS?
People are weird.

Is there really any episode worse than "Provider"?
Sure.

Why does everyone hate Waiting In The Wings?
The sex is icky?

Am I the only one who doesn't think Angel making goofy faces at baby!Connor was out of character and stupid?
No, I thought it was totally right.

Am I the only one who actually kinda likes Justine (as a character)?
No. I'm trying to write 100 drabbles on her at [livejournal.com profile] joss100. I love Justine; she's such a sad specimen.
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[identity profile] tkp.livejournal.com 2006-10-03 03:26 am (UTC)(link)
You mean, where you click 'no style'?

I don't know! But I'll try that.

DB's acting bothers me a LOT less than it used to.

Me too!

I think I read one once.

If you remember where, could you drop me a line? kthx

I love to read posts where people have rewatched and talk about it.

Me too. Unless I don't agree with them and then my inner bitch freeze dries my heart and makes me a cold, cold shell of myself. Or something.

She totally turns me off.

Really? Oh em gee I love her so much. I just want to, I don't know, pet her.

No. I'm trying to write 100 drabbles on her at [info]joss100. I love Justine; she's such a sad specimen.

Cool! Someone mentioned that you were doing that! I'll have to check it out!
Thanks for stopping by.

[identity profile] yhlee.livejournal.com 2006-10-03 02:45 am (UTC)(link)
Do you think Wesley looks like Ed Exley, as played by Guy Pearce, in L.A. Confidential?
[Unfamiilar with.]

What's the thing in lj called, where a post looks like a white page with text, with just a few buttons at the top, and can you always get to that in anyone's journals, or is it only some journals?
[Meep.]

Where did the term whinging come from?
[Is it British? Don't know the etymology.]

How bout the term pressies?
[Don't even know what it means.]

Does DB's acting (in say, Bones) still bother people sometimes?
[Yes.]

Does anyone wished DB shaved his face closer these days (on Bones)?
[Yes.]

Does anyone not think they fucked with Cordy's character in AtS S3? Besides TKDad, I mean?
[Show me the person...]

Do you guys like Andy Hallett?
[Yes.]

Do you guys like Stephanie Romanov?
[Yes.]

Has anyone written Cordy/loofah? Anyone?
[Not sure.]

Do you rewatch eps of BtVS/AtS? How do you do it? Do you just pick out one you liked? Pick out a couple you liked? Watch an arc you liked? Fastforward to the good parts? Rewatch a whole season? Rewatch certain parts for fanfic writing purposes?
[Rewatch things straight through, unless I am in need of comfort viewing, in which case, Angelus. I know, I know. When I do watch selected episodes or scenes, it is because of vidding or a paper.]

How do you make katsu don?
[Meep?]

Why can't I get a job?
[Meep?]

What ep of anything Whedonverse did you not like much at first, but gained respect for later?
["Are You Now or Have You Ever Been."]

Is there one you liked at first but not so much now?
["Bewitched, Bothered, and Bewildered"--I thought it was hilarious the first three times, then it started making me nauseated.]

Are there characters you like better in fanfic than on the actual screen?
[Yes. Fred, for instance.]

Why is Kara Thrace such a badass?
[Why not?]

How could that AoQ guy finally give a "SUPERLATIVE" (yeah, all caps) rating to my least favorite ep in all 7 seasons of BtVS?
[Meep?]

Is there really any episode worse than "Provider"?
[I don't believe so, no.]

Does anyone just think "ARCHIE KENNEDY!!!!" every time they see Lee Adama?
[Not here...]

Why does everyone hate Waiting In The Wings?
[The ballet plot was too damn obvious if you knew anything about Giselle. Also, I hate Angel/Cordelia.]

Am I the only one who doesn't think Angel making goofy faces at baby!Connor was out of character and stupid?
[Nah, it was perfectly in character. Angel can be such a dork. It's kind of adorable.]

Am I the only one who actually kinda likes Justine (as a character)?
[I liked her a lot! I'm sorry she never appeared again after "Deep Down." She would have made a great sleeper character to reappear in S5.]
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[identity profile] tkp.livejournal.com 2006-10-03 03:42 am (UTC)(link)
[Don't even know what it means.]

Presents. In possibly the twisted language of infantile freaks. Or British people?

[Show me the person...]
[livejournal.com profile] sockpuppet above. Not sure what she's saying, though.

[Rewatch things straight through, unless I am in need of comfort viewing, in which case, Angelus. I know, I know. When I do watch selected episodes or scenes, it is because of vidding or a paper.]

That's disturbing. And yet, I find myself more comfortable in at least *writing* Angelus than I do any other character. He gets to say whatever he thinks, and barring that, whatever will hurt. Usually both. Guess those things come naturally to me. That's disturbing, too.

["Are You Now or Have You Ever Been."]

I love how this ep is not only a great one shot but fits in so perfectly into the arc and theme of S2.

[Yes. Fred, for instance.]

I like the concept of Fred better than Fred. I do quite like her on-screen, but in fic there's the ways she parallels Drusilla and Faith and Cordelia, and the other ways she parallels Connor, and weirdly Buffy. And then there's Wesley. She's more fun to me as a place in people's lives than a character in her own right.

[The ballet plot was too damn obvious if you knew anything about Giselle. Also, I hate Angel/Cordelia.]

I don't know Giselle. I don't hate the idea of A/C so much as how they handled it in the series. The way they handled A/C reminded me of role-playing, and WitW is all about free will. Thematically I think it's rather cool. Though yes, simplistic.

It's kind of adorable.]

It totally is.

[I liked her a lot! I'm sorry she never appeared again after "Deep Down." She would have made a great sleeper character to reappear in S5.]

I always want her to reappear, too. Then again, I have a thing with those little characters who just disappear. Like Justine and David Nabbit and Kate and Anne and Gwen.

Thanks for taking the time with these!

[identity profile] libriscum.livejournal.com 2006-10-03 02:48 am (UTC)(link)
Ingredients:
6 cups cooked Nishiki Rice
4 pork loin fillets (about 1 lb.)
Salt and pepper
5 eggs
Flour
1-1/2 cups JFC Brand Panko (Japanese style bread crumbs)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 onion

Broth
1-1/2 cups niban-dashi, or JFC Dashi-no-Moto (soup base)
4 tablespoons Kikkoman Soy Sauce
5 tablespoons Kikkoman Mirin
2 tablespoons Ozeki Cooking Sake

Frozen or canned green peas


1. Tenderize the pork with a meat pounder and season with salt and pepper.
2 Beat an egg and pour into a flat dish. Pat the pork fillets dry. Dredge in flour, then in the beaten egg mixture, and finally in panko, pressing the fillets gently to make the coating stick.

3.

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet and fry the fillets for about 5 to 6 minutes, turning over once.

4. Thinly slice the onions.

5. Combine the broth ingredients. Simmer 1/4 each of the broth and onion slices together in a small skillet until the onion is tender.

6. Cut a pork cutlet into bite-size pieces and add to a small skillet. Pour in a beaten egg; when it is half set, sprinkle on a fourth of the peas.

7. Put 1/4 of the hot rice into an individual serving bowl and top with the pork cutlet mixture from the skillet. Repeat this process for the remaining 3 portions.

And ARCHIE!
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[identity profile] tkp.livejournal.com 2006-10-03 03:43 am (UTC)(link)
Thank you so much! This looks great!

And ARCHIE!

I know!!!