Episode #268: 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' movie, comics - Is That a Euphemism?

06/13/18 • 111 min

Join ReWatchable for a discussion about Buffy the Vampire Slayer the movie, as well as the Buffy and Angel comics.
Buffy the Vampire Slayer the movie:
-Mitch has no idea what happened in this movie
-But that's okay! Danielle, Caitlin, Maj, and Karen watched it for him.
-You can really see the basis of the show in this movie.
-But the show was a definite step up.
-Her uterus can sense vampires? Really? REALLY?
-This was Joss' first movie but it really didn't go well for him.
-How much can we blame on Joss and how much can we blame on the studio?
-How was Kristy Swanson compared to Sarah Michelle Gellar?
-Come for Lothos, stay for Amilyn.
-How does Pike match up to characters in the show? What about Benny?
-Merrick is totally Giles. But creepier.
-Is Donald Sutherland still a dick?
-We go through some of the other cameos in this movie.
-Would we recommend this to anyone?
-Favorite scenes
-Favorite lines
Buffy and Angel comics:
-Natalie gives Mitch and Karen the lowdown on what happens in the comics.
-Here's everything that's canon.
-And here's the entire chronology of the Buffyverse.
-We start off with Angel: After the Fall and what happens to our favorite pancakes.
-We're sad about Gunn.
-Buffy season 8 is up next and it reveals that the show TOTALLY LIED TO US.
-Then we walk through the next three seasons of Buffy.
-Natalie still thinks Willow is the worst.
-Dander is a thing and it is Not Good.
-Angel gets weird and we're not here for it.
-Giles must be put back together with magic and guilt.
-SPUFFY LIVES.
-In an upcoming arc, Buffy has a kid. Ugh.
-Is this all wish fulfillment?
-Is there anything we actually would've liked to have seen on screen?
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ReWatchable Episode #267: 'Angel' 5x21 and 5x22 - What You Do Is What Matters

Join ReWatchable for the final recap episode of the Buffy/Angel era, with Angel 5×21, “Power Play,” and 5×22, “Not Fade Away.” Superfan: Caitlin Newbies: Mitch and Brittany Fun Facts: Mitch went to a wedding in his apartment’s backyard. Brittany went to a wedding where someone yelled “BINGO” in the middle of her speech. And Caitlin finally saw Hamilton!! Angel season 5, episode 21, “Power Play”: -Synopsis -Did we buy that Angel was actually giving up? -How is the pacing of these episodes? -Wes’ arc is just so, so sad -“That’s not a stake” -Drogyn is back! He sets everyone on high alert and then becomes a sacrifice -Angel, not Angelus, is accomplishing some dark stuff -This suicide mission is pushing the pause button on the next apocalypse -A WILD KATE APPEARS, CALLBACK TIME -Angel was never going to get a happy ending -The Wolf, The Ram, The Heart -“You’re Welcome” -Spike spoke those words so it’s a thing that happened -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Angel season 5, episode 22, “Not Fade Away”: -Synopsis -You know, it was really unclear -Angel signs away his right to be a real boy *tear* -So many great callbacks -Harmony gets her letter of recommendation -How would you spend your last day? -SPIKE’S POETRY! -Connor makes us feel things — good things? -It’s probably important that there is a lack of hope in the pancake group -Everyone goes off in search of their assignments -Return to the Dark Alley -Poor Lorne. Too good for this world -Are we satisfied? -Favorite Scenes -Favorite Lines Listener Feedback: -Thanks for all your support through Buffy and Angel! SO MUCH LOVE! Brittany’s Brainstorms/Mitch’s Musings: What happens after they run into battle?! Contact us! Email: [email protected] Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Comment on this post! Please rate and review us on iTunes!

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ReWatchable Episode #269: 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer'/'Angel' Wrap Up: Our Final Thoughts

Join ReWatchable for all our final thoughts about Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel as we wrap up our 2 & 1/2 year long vampire slaying marathon. Fun Facts: Mitch is all kinds of thankful for the rain for washing his car. Natalie is rearranging furniture as stress relief. We’ve all been there. Kristen is super excited to see The Incredibles 2 tonight. Karen saw The Incredibles 2 on Friday and thoroughly enjoyed herself. Maj is up in the middle of the night and it’s still light outside. Caitlin is super excited that her Atlanta Braves are doing well. Our final discussion for Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel: -The end is here! It’s bittersweet and unbelievable. -We’re tired, but happy about it. -Superfans: What do you think of the show after this rewatch? -Some Giles thoughts -Watching ‘Buffy’ and ‘Angel’ in a different era definitely makes you see things in a different light. -Newbies: Was it everything you hoped it would be? -It’s nice to be in the know. -Looking at Buffy as the iconic character she’s come to be. -Are you a 1-3 or 5-7? -Buffy is so iconic, we sort of felt like she didn’t measure up to the image in the newbie’s heads. -More crossovers!! -Favorites time! -Fave/Least fave characters -Fave/Least fave ships -Fave/Least fave episodes -Most shocking moments -Fave/Least fave big bads -Would we watch a reboot/revival? -Final thoughts from Ariana Listener Feedback: -So many great tweets! -2 absolutely fantastic 5* iTunes reviews. -And a couple of very touching emails. -Thanks to all our listeners for writing in with your thoughts and impressions! Contact us! Email: [email protected] Twitter: @Re_Watchable Tumblr: ReWatchablePodcast.Tumblr.com Comment on this post! Please rate and review us on iTunes!