Here's a nice little Halloween treat for Browncoats and Whedonites everywhere:
The Halloween episode of Castle (which stars Nathan Fillion, a.k.a Captain Malcolm "Mal" Reynolds) features some pretty frickin' awesome references to Firefly and Buffy.
The BEST part is in the first few minutes. Just seeing that costume again was a enough to make me squee like a schoolgirl. Oh Mal, I love you. <3
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Hulu, curse your sudden yet inevitable betrayal!
Finally, a justifiable reason to use that quote!
I was once completely in love with Hulu. I mean, anything that lets me watch TV episodes I missed (or just enjoy watching over and over) gets nothing but love from me. But now, I feel as though I've been stabbed in the heart.
First, they announce that they will start charging for content in 2010. That was bad enough. The whole point of Hulu is that it is FREE. Hello!
But NOW, they are only streaming the first FIVE episodes of Firefly! And only the first season of Buffy! How dare they!
People of Hulu, be warned: You have angered the Whedonverse (and probably a lot of other fandoms as well, I haven't checked). You will face the consequences.
I was once completely in love with Hulu. I mean, anything that lets me watch TV episodes I missed (or just enjoy watching over and over) gets nothing but love from me. But now, I feel as though I've been stabbed in the heart.
First, they announce that they will start charging for content in 2010. That was bad enough. The whole point of Hulu is that it is FREE. Hello!
But NOW, they are only streaming the first FIVE episodes of Firefly! And only the first season of Buffy! How dare they!
People of Hulu, be warned: You have angered the Whedonverse (and probably a lot of other fandoms as well, I haven't checked). You will face the consequences.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Belonging
SPOILER WARNING. PROCEED AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Finally, a Sierra-centric episode of Dollhouse, and its a doozy. I mean really, where do I start?
Topher's as good a place as any, I suppose. Good God, Topher. I've loved him from the very first episode - I mean, hey, he's the Xander/Wash character, that funny guy who always finds his way into Joss' shows. But there's a dark undertone to Topher that neither Xander nor Wash ever had. We learned early on that Topher doesn't care so much about the consequences of what he's doing, just as long as he gets to use his fancy toys and show off his brilliance. And in this episode, we find out that his lack of morals is exactly why he was chosen to work at the Dollhouse. So what does Topher do when his conscience finally starts to get to him? He gets a painful lesson in consequences - one that was chilling and well-executed by the writer and director (who, by the way, was Jonathan "Commander Riker" Frakes, don't forget). This episode seems like a turning point for Topher's character, and I wonder where he will go from here. I can't imagine him leaving the Dollhouse - I'm not even sure if they'd let him - but I don't think he'll be able to do imprints with the same nonchalance anymore. Maybe he'll join Ballard and Echo in taking down the Dollhouse?
Moving on to Boyd: Holy crap! There is a LOT we don't know about this guy. For starters: How the heck does he know so much about getting rid of bodies? I don't think we were ever told what he did before the Dollhouse, and now I'm somewhat afraid to know. Also, why is he working at the Dollhouse in the first place? He obviously doesn't like the idea of the organization very much.
Might he have been forced into service? I did like the bit where Boyd figures out that Echo can remember and then gives her the All Access card key. The "coming storm" bit is intriguing too... I wonder if Joss is setting up a final showdown as a way to wrap up the series if Fox decides not to renew.
Finally, the cuteness: I LOVE Sierra and Victor. And I love that their feelings are real, in the sense that they love each other and remember each other even when they are not in their doll state. I like the idea that love is something that transcends science and brainwaves and all of that. It's in the soul, and you can't mess with that. <3
Well, that's it for now. No new Dollhouse until December 4. The show won't be on during November sweeps, which is NOT a good sign. On the plus side, the next episode will feature a guest spot by Summer Glau, who played our favorite crazy genius River Tam on Firefly.
Finally, a Sierra-centric episode of Dollhouse, and its a doozy. I mean really, where do I start?
Topher's as good a place as any, I suppose. Good God, Topher. I've loved him from the very first episode - I mean, hey, he's the Xander/Wash character, that funny guy who always finds his way into Joss' shows. But there's a dark undertone to Topher that neither Xander nor Wash ever had. We learned early on that Topher doesn't care so much about the consequences of what he's doing, just as long as he gets to use his fancy toys and show off his brilliance. And in this episode, we find out that his lack of morals is exactly why he was chosen to work at the Dollhouse. So what does Topher do when his conscience finally starts to get to him? He gets a painful lesson in consequences - one that was chilling and well-executed by the writer and director (who, by the way, was Jonathan "Commander Riker" Frakes, don't forget). This episode seems like a turning point for Topher's character, and I wonder where he will go from here. I can't imagine him leaving the Dollhouse - I'm not even sure if they'd let him - but I don't think he'll be able to do imprints with the same nonchalance anymore. Maybe he'll join Ballard and Echo in taking down the Dollhouse?
Moving on to Boyd: Holy crap! There is a LOT we don't know about this guy. For starters: How the heck does he know so much about getting rid of bodies? I don't think we were ever told what he did before the Dollhouse, and now I'm somewhat afraid to know. Also, why is he working at the Dollhouse in the first place? He obviously doesn't like the idea of the organization very much.
Might he have been forced into service? I did like the bit where Boyd figures out that Echo can remember and then gives her the All Access card key. The "coming storm" bit is intriguing too... I wonder if Joss is setting up a final showdown as a way to wrap up the series if Fox decides not to renew.
Finally, the cuteness: I LOVE Sierra and Victor. And I love that their feelings are real, in the sense that they love each other and remember each other even when they are not in their doll state. I like the idea that love is something that transcends science and brainwaves and all of that. It's in the soul, and you can't mess with that. <3
Well, that's it for now. No new Dollhouse until December 4. The show won't be on during November sweeps, which is NOT a good sign. On the plus side, the next episode will feature a guest spot by Summer Glau, who played our favorite crazy genius River Tam on Firefly.
This I Believe, Part 1
This I Believe:
The role of art is to help people to see the world from another point of view - whether it be through the eyes of a different culture, a different place, a different social circumstance, a different gender, or a different sexual orientation - while at the same time emphasizing the basic elements of humanity that connect us all. We may not agree with what we see through that different point of view, but hopefully, we will come away with a new understanding, a new sense of compassion.
That, in my opinion, is what art, at its best, is all about. If we can open ourselves to creating and experiencing that kind of art, maybe we can make the world a more tolerant and understanding place. That's worth a little controversy and a little discomfort, isn't it?
The role of art is to help people to see the world from another point of view - whether it be through the eyes of a different culture, a different place, a different social circumstance, a different gender, or a different sexual orientation - while at the same time emphasizing the basic elements of humanity that connect us all. We may not agree with what we see through that different point of view, but hopefully, we will come away with a new understanding, a new sense of compassion.
That, in my opinion, is what art, at its best, is all about. If we can open ourselves to creating and experiencing that kind of art, maybe we can make the world a more tolerant and understanding place. That's worth a little controversy and a little discomfort, isn't it?
Monday, October 19, 2009
"WHEEEEAAAATONNNN!!!!"
WARNING: HERE BE SPOILERS. IF YOU HAVE NOT WATCHED TONIGHT'S EPISODE OF THE BIG BANG THEORY, READ ON AT YOUR OWN RISK.
Loved TBBT tonight. True, Wil Wheaton is not much of an actor, but it was so much fun watching Sheldon do his usual crazy bit on ol' Wesley.
The Star Trek references were, as expected, plentiful. The ending was the best though (see the title of this post).
I also loved storyline involving Howard's date. I was expecting the date to go the way Howard's dates usually go, but Bernadette was a nice change: First, she was the dud date because she didn't seem to be interested in anything; then, she and Howard bonded over their shared interest in ticking off their mothers. I hope we get to see more of them together.
Loved TBBT tonight. True, Wil Wheaton is not much of an actor, but it was so much fun watching Sheldon do his usual crazy bit on ol' Wesley.
The Star Trek references were, as expected, plentiful. The ending was the best though (see the title of this post).
I also loved storyline involving Howard's date. I was expecting the date to go the way Howard's dates usually go, but Bernadette was a nice change: First, she was the dud date because she didn't seem to be interested in anything; then, she and Howard bonded over their shared interest in ticking off their mothers. I hope we get to see more of them together.
SQUEE!!!
Joss Whedon, the man who brought us Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog and the musical episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer is directing an episode of Glee!!!!
So much awesome in one place! I'm exploding with geekiness!!!
I'll probably comment again later when I've calmed down a bit, but now I am just SO EXCITED!
Disney treats!
Here's some news from Disney regarding The Princess and the Frog, the studio's first traditionally animated film in FIVE YEARS. On the film's page over at the Disney website, John Lasseter posted a video message along with a treasure trove of concept art and character sketches.
I was blown away by this artwork. If the finished movie is anywhere near as beautiful as its concept art, prepare for a seriously awesome cinematic experience. Of course, there are a lot of other elements that have to be present in a truly great animated film: a great story, wonderful characters that you can relate to, heartfelt emotion, etc. Here's hoping that Disney will give us the magic that we all remember from years past and that we've all been waiting to experience again.
I was blown away by this artwork. If the finished movie is anywhere near as beautiful as its concept art, prepare for a seriously awesome cinematic experience. Of course, there are a lot of other elements that have to be present in a truly great animated film: a great story, wonderful characters that you can relate to, heartfelt emotion, etc. Here's hoping that Disney will give us the magic that we all remember from years past and that we've all been waiting to experience again.
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