tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post2447760729245241064..comments2023-09-05T04:45:06.546-07:00Comments on Talespinning: Why I'm compelledTricia J. O'Brienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-80971425456502330262010-09-30T22:51:15.296-07:002010-09-30T22:51:15.296-07:00@Sandra: I don't even have cable anymore. I ju...@Sandra: I don't even have cable anymore. I just watch DVDs when I want something. But I watched every Buffy when it was on. That was an addiction, I admit.<br /><br />@Julie: Woo-hoo! I love meeting other fans. It remains my favorite for all the reasons you list.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-6424311283718900922010-09-30T12:11:45.691-07:002010-09-30T12:11:45.691-07:00Best show ever! I'm still watching seasons of...Best show ever! I'm still watching seasons of Buffy, when I want to watch TV. There's just nothing that I've found on TV now that can compare with the writing and the mixture of drama, great characters, and humor.<br /><br />Great post!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04225611074151575663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-76233387422405718662010-09-29T09:59:31.102-07:002010-09-29T09:59:31.102-07:00I never watched Buffy (I don't have time for T...I never watched Buffy (I don't have time for TV), but she sure sounds like an interesting character!Sandra Ulbrich Almazanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15365908651235829765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-75808426761152188932010-09-28T09:56:49.524-07:002010-09-28T09:56:49.524-07:00@Nicole: Yay! I hope you fall in love with it.@Nicole: Yay! I hope you fall in love with it.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-53469429874817606782010-09-28T07:50:25.127-07:002010-09-28T07:50:25.127-07:00I've actually never seen Buffy, but I have it ...I've actually never seen Buffy, but I have it on my Netflix list and plan on rectifying that very soon.Nicole Zoltackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07464800543376449290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-77215296816966077362010-09-28T06:55:54.154-07:002010-09-28T06:55:54.154-07:00@Tabitha: Hi, Tab, and thank you!
@Kirsty: Spike,...@Tabitha: Hi, Tab, and thank you!<br /><br />@Kirsty: Spike, yeah, talk about a complex, compelling character. I love that scene where he's singing, 'I did it MY way.'<br /><br />@Carolina: Thank you! *dances*Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-62026847145266270522010-09-27T20:59:31.394-07:002010-09-27T20:59:31.394-07:00Darling, your rough and raw is awesome! Buffy is d...Darling, your rough and raw is awesome! Buffy is definitely compelling! Such a kick butt character with so much personality. Great choice for a feature!Carolina M. Valdez Schneiderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11589934533051907801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-49819470523496890042010-09-27T18:16:47.208-07:002010-09-27T18:16:47.208-07:00Go Spike! :PGo Spike! :PKirsty Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06099070132486640339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-83057796315869851452010-09-27T16:04:12.339-07:002010-09-27T16:04:12.339-07:00Rough and raw is often ready. I agree. It comes fr...Rough and raw is often ready. I agree. It comes from the heart.Tabitha Birdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08196816108272065974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-49744382106311196832010-09-27T10:52:29.333-07:002010-09-27T10:52:29.333-07:00@Jackee: Yup, Joss is a genius and so were the oth...@Jackee: Yup, Joss is a genius and so were the other writers on that show. It just sparkled. (No, not cancer, thank goodness.)<br /><br />@Dominque: Ha! Yay and thank you!Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-79001149526098373092010-09-27T08:28:15.669-07:002010-09-27T08:28:15.669-07:00I have a sudden interest in watching Buffy.I have a sudden interest in watching Buffy.Kelsey (Dominique) Ridgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10646757546422013401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-29487279428163557072010-09-26T21:01:00.974-07:002010-09-26T21:01:00.974-07:00Buffy is/was a wonderful character for sure. Joss ...Buffy is/was a wonderful character for sure. Joss Whedon had a lot of moments of genius, but she tops the list.<br /><br />Now if only I could write witty one-liners like Buffy delivers... :o)<br /><br />I hope your week gets better, BTW. (Please say it isn't cancer back.) :( Thinking of you!<br /><br />Cheers,<br />JackeeJackeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03351019926958000627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-67539107114208450802010-09-25T18:58:19.219-07:002010-09-25T18:58:19.219-07:00@Clarissa: The character is complex, more than the...@Clarissa: The character is complex, more than the name implies.<br /><br />@Sharon: I never get enough of that show and its characters!<br /><br />@Amparo: Another Buffy fan! <br />That show made me laugh and cry more than any show ever. The prom dance to 'Wild Horses' gets me every time.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-79033529554507657632010-09-25T17:38:38.121-07:002010-09-25T17:38:38.121-07:00I l-o-v-e Buffy!!! Best show ever. Hands down.
Gr...I l-o-v-e Buffy!!! Best show ever. Hands down.<br /><br />Great job at breaking her character arc down like this, by the way. Couldn't have said it better myself.<br /><br />I literally bawled my eyes out when Angel left her after the whole Sunnydale High debacle in Season 3. And when she died for Dawn--total wreck. <br /><br />Nice post!Amparo Ortizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05751368034351196820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-22089458609404722092010-09-25T13:11:10.045-07:002010-09-25T13:11:10.045-07:00Great job...Buffy is a wonderful example of a comp...Great job...Buffy is a wonderful example of a compelling character that draws us in. She makes us love her and leaves us wanting more.Sharon K. Mayhewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07799235347319851345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-19730819701420760602010-09-25T10:50:25.257-07:002010-09-25T10:50:25.257-07:00I've never seen the series but Buffy does soun...I've never seen the series but Buffy does sound like a complex character - compelling. Thanks for sharing.<br /><br />CDAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12160669603997465454noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-62283624611793481732010-09-25T09:11:32.276-07:002010-09-25T09:11:32.276-07:00@Jennifer: Hi and thank you. She's my hero.
@...@Jennifer: Hi and thank you. She's my hero.<br /><br />@LT: Hope you like!<br /><br />@Olivia: Why, thank you! I'm not in Ventura but south. Right now I live in Riverside but have lived in numerous parts of LA and OC. Those poppies love the canyons, which is where I first saw them, near San Juan Capistrano. I noticed your writing profile mentioned Venice, that's another of my stomping grounds.<br /><br />@Anna: Exactly! The characters are well-drawn and drive the story arc forward. Not to mention the amazing dialogue.<br /><br />@Mary: It is that internal battle that makes us care about the outcome.Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-85955872423509108492010-09-25T08:18:13.708-07:002010-09-25T08:18:13.708-07:00Love the they fight what's inside themselves a...Love the they fight what's inside themselves as well as the external foes. So true. A compelling character is flawed and deep.Mary E Campbellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13119298615414367828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-48109902865385620682010-09-25T06:08:53.897-07:002010-09-25T06:08:53.897-07:00I love that you used Buffy as an example! When I t...I love that you used Buffy as an example! When I tried to explain the show's appeal to my husband not too long ago, I realized it was really was all about the characters. They were funny and interesting and definitely compelling!Anna Staniszewskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09316883819771607655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-37258622621075722082010-09-25T04:56:44.901-07:002010-09-25T04:56:44.901-07:00Tricia, reading about Buffy brought tears to my ey...Tricia, reading about Buffy brought tears to my eyes. I've never watched her but your description makes me want to. Not sure what you would've done to improve this most excellent post. And thank you so much for commenting on mine.<br /><br />I LOVE Matilija Poppies. You must live close to my old home (the one I miss with every cell of my being): Ventura County. Or SB?<br /><br /> <a href="http://thatrebelwithablog.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">that rebel, Olivia</a>Olivia J. Herrell, writing as O.J. Barréhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01107021392937169669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-51886259641080527472010-09-24T22:05:49.219-07:002010-09-24T22:05:49.219-07:00My friend ali just told me about this series and w...My friend ali just told me about this series and why I should watch it. I'll have to give it a try.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-80925990054351695282010-09-24T20:20:43.517-07:002010-09-24T20:20:43.517-07:00Buffy rocks...and rolls and kicks butt. Great exam...Buffy rocks...and rolls and kicks butt. Great example of what to aim for with compelling characters.Jennifer Hoffinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07616744694563644199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-17870028030452499732010-09-24T20:07:43.378-07:002010-09-24T20:07:43.378-07:00@Jemi: WOO-HOO!!!! Yay!!!@Jemi: WOO-HOO!!!! Yay!!!Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-18254279878898717182010-09-24T20:06:37.525-07:002010-09-24T20:06:37.525-07:00@lbdiamond: Embraced it, is right, and by doing th...@lbdiamond: Embraced it, is right, and by doing that she gained our respect as a character. Of course, in the dark moments of her soul, the road got rocky, but she pulled herself out of that. <br /><br />@Shelley: Movie not so good. And it kind of takes a bit to get into the tv series, so someday maybe you'll give it a shot. There are some corny special effects, especially in the first season, but it's the dialogue and mythos that really carries the show.<br /><br />@Melissa: Yay! I feel empowered. :D<br /><br />@RaShelle: I could carry on and on about Buffy's virtues. ;)Tricia J. O'Brienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05993110400088806252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5777245334432005091.post-7435091650462108432010-09-24T20:03:42.965-07:002010-09-24T20:03:42.965-07:00That's it! The final straw. I'm going out ...That's it! The final straw. I'm going out to buy Buffy DVDs this weekend. I need to watch this series!Jemi Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02214408467456320167noreply@blogger.com