Buffy Between the Lines
FEATURED MEMBER OF THE BOXXET NETWORK
“She meant it when she said we were all family.” Episode 5 Review
Xander, hurt that Buffy chose Spike to protect Dawn above himself, has been throwing himself into his work. Meanwhile Willow continues down her path toward magick addiction. And Giles and Spike both continue their separate mourning, convinced that Buffy’s death lies on their shoulders.
The gang drifts further apart, hiding their feelings from one another, while struggling to con Child Protective Services in order to keep Dawn safe. All the while the vampire Javert reveals his own plan to t...
[read the full post]
HOT STORIES
Submit item to News
Warning Sign
Original at froxyn (Livejournal)
• Wed, Sep 3
His throat was raw from his own screams by the time it was over. The band of vampires had slowly backed away, grinning as they watched Giles crawl over to Buffy. A small smile had flickered in The Immortal’s eyes as he watched Giles pick Buffy’s limp body from the cool ground. “Giles?”
'True Blood': Love bites
Original at Creative Loafing Atlanta
• Wed, Sep 3
GA - After a couple of decades of Anne Rice books, the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel" TV series, and even the Blade movies, you'd think the audience's ...
"True Blood" Review and Interview with Creator Alan Ball
Original at AfterElton.com
• Tue, Sep 2
- If the rest of the season stays this strong, True Blood may be the show that Buffy and Angel fans have been begging for ... albeit perhaps a much more ...
The Watcher Diaries - Dead Man's Party - Buffy Episode 3.2
Original at 411mania.com
• Tue, Sep 2
• 3 related articles
By Jason Chamberlain | 2008-09-03 00:00:00 With Buffy back in Sunnydale, the Scooby Gang should be one happy family, but it's not. Leave it to the Hellmouth to take advantage, as it sends zombies to Buffy's homecoming party! Check out the full review of "Dead Man's Party"!
The Ten Spot 1/2
Original at JoBlo.com
• Tue, Sep 2
Canada - If Buffy was this slutty in her TV show I might of enjoyed watching a little more. Come to think of it, she was kind of a Vampire whore wasn't she? ...
Fangs for the Memories: Shades of Buffy in Ball’s True Blood
Original at New York Observer
• Tue, Sep 2
By Hillary Frey We get the politics: Vampires are the new disenfranchised. But we’ve seen that before. What we haven’t seen, in a long time—since the early seasons of Buffy, in fact—is a show about forbidden love. Call us romantic, but star-crossed lovers never get old.
Breaking Point - End
Original at froxyn (Livejournal)
• Mon, Sep 1
• 10 related articles
“Buffy…” “God, Buffy…I can feel it…” “God, yes…Buffy!” “Buffy…” Ethan sighed heavily and Xander turned to look at him. Anya smiled brightly. “Giles had an orgasm? Great! Maybe he’ll be nice again. Because he’s been – ” Ripper— —E Giles chuckled softly and led her down the hall.
Breaking Point - Cont'd
Original at froxyn (Livejournal)
• Mon, Sep 1
“Tara? How – ” “Xander, Anya…you’re at that end of the hall. Willow, Tara…you’re here. If he gets out, do whatever you have to do to stop him.” Buffy glanced at Giles as she gestured for their friends to take their places. “Giles?” “Giles…” “Giles?” “Giles…what are we doing?”
Breaking Point
Original at froxyn (Livejournal)
• Mon, Sep 1
• 10 related articles
“Giles?” “Giles!” “Anya…” Xander started, only to be interrupted by Giles. Xander’s mouth dropped open in shock. “Anya!” When Anya snorted, Buffy glared at her. “Don’t go there, Anya.” “No.” Tara stated firmly. Willow furrowed her brow. “Tara?”
RECS of epic sufferings and mushy breakfasts
Original at Gwynevere1
• Sun, Aug 31
Angels and Drums by mhalachaiswords (FR13) - First of all, while I can appreciate how parts of this fic could work as a cool standalone ghost story, even without the fanfictional elements, I see no reason why there had to be a ghostly stuffed rabbit. Anya would not approve!
Smoulder (Continued)
Original at froxyn (Livejournal)
• Sat, Aug 30
“What is it?” Buffy questioned sadly. Giles furrowed his brow. “Willow?” “Us?” “Mm…” “Mm-hm.” Buffy lifted her head, allowing his cock to slip from her mouth. “Giles! Oh, God…” “Buffy?” “Hey, Giles?” Giles gave an exasperated sigh, knowing what was coming. “Yes, Xander?”
Old home weekend for the New Pornographers
Original at Globe and Mail
• Sat, Aug 30
Canada - We had CBC-Radio and TV, so I got to watch Buffy Sainte-Marie and the Irish Rovers and Mr. Dressup. I was really into René Simard. ...
HBO's "True Blood" strikes while the vampires are hot
Original at blogs.pioneerlocal.com
• Fri, Aug 29
ShockTillYouDrop.com IL - Aug 29, 2008 With the absence of "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Angel," comes a new vamp series, HBO's "True Blood," by the creator of "Six Feet Under," Alan Ball. ... True Blood -- An early look TV Squad all 11 news articles
Chaos in the Aftermath (7/8)
Original at froxyn (Livejournal)
• Fri, Aug 29
• 10 related articles
“He can’t go home tonight, Giles.” “I can.” Giles replied softly. “A few days?” Giles raised an eyebrow. “Buffy…” “Buffy…” “Giles?” “I love you too, Buffy.” Giles hesitated. Ethan didn’t. “Giles? Figured you’d be at work.” “Angel knows? How the hell does Angel know?”
Chaos in the Aftermath (4/8)
Original at froxyn (Livejournal)
• Thu, Aug 28
Buffy and Giles go to the hospital for a visit. Ethan divulges something to Giles. “A do?” Willow grinned and caught Buffy’s eye as Giles and Ethan left the room. “Ooh…smoulder…” Buffy rolled her eyes playfully and handed Rayna to Xander. Giles’ eyes widened. “What?” “Giles?”
Chaos in the Aftermath (6/8)
Original at froxyn (Livejournal)
• Thu, Aug 28
Buffy and Giles find Ethan. Chaos finds them. Buffy nodded, but narrowed her eyes. “Giles? What’s going on?” Buffy stared at him. Giles took a patient breath. “Giles?” Buffy whispered. “Giles!” Buffy screamed as the demon ripped her shirt open. He met Buffy’s eyes. “Finish him…” “Buffy?”
Good Nearly Afternoon, Television
Original at The Portland Mercury
• Thu, Aug 28
OR - You want old episodes of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Firefly, Smallville, and Veronica Mars, right? Then hie thee to the new TheWB.com! ...
LIVE: The TV Blog
Original at blogs.nypost.com
• Wed, Aug 27
• 11 related articles
NY - For now, it will include a mix of old WB shows like "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Roswell," as well as Warner Bros.-produced shows like "Friends" and ...
Related articles from iFMagazine, Variety, Sun-Sentinel.com, New York Daily News, Huffington Post, Penn State Digital Collegian, TV Envy and more.
Quickies: No congrats for Ricky from the Church, Buffy lures 50,000 to witchcraft, and Prince William brushes up on his two-step
Original at Popnography
• Wed, Aug 27
By Noah Michelson gt;And if it makes you feel any better, Ricky, you aren't the only one feeling the wrath of the Church this week. Buffy the Vampire Slayer is right there with you. The fiesty (and sometimes lesbian) fictional character of the television show of the same name is taking heat for leading nearly 5...
Quickies: No congrats for Ricky from the Church, Buffy lures 50000 ...
Original at Popnography
• Wed, Aug 27
• 2 related articles
By Noah Michelson Because of its focus on female empowerment, young women are attracted by Wicca, popularised by the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer," Aune says, adding, "Young women tend to express egalitarian values and dislike the traditionalism ...
Related articles from I'm Not Obsessed, Skeptico.
New on DVD: Blade trilogy
Original at Popjournalism
• Tue, Aug 26
Canada - By Sarah Gopaul | Posted on August 26, 2008 A year after Buffy the Vampire Slayer took to the small screen and glued viewers to their television sets, ...
'Buffy' Blamed For The Rise In Paganism
Original at Starpulse.com
• Tue, Aug 26
• 14 related articles
Buffy The Vampire Slayer Hollywood actress Sarah Michelle Gellar's hit show Buffy The Vampire Slayer has been blamed for 50000 women abandoning traditional Western religion to study paganism. => Read more!
Related articles from Daily Mail - UK, San Francisco Chronicle, BreakingNews.ie, Telegraph.co.uk, Post Chronicle, Winnipeg Sun, Jewtastic and more.
50000 Women Abandoning Church Every Year As Buffy The Vampire ...
Original at Theos
• Tue, Aug 26
• 14 related articles
Contactmusic.com UK - Because of its focus on female empowerment, young women are attracted by Wicca, popularised by the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. ... Gellar Blamed For Pagan Rise Showbiz Spy all 6 news articles
Related articles from Daily Mail - UK, San Francisco Chronicle, Starpulse.com, BreakingNews.ie, Telegraph.co.uk, Winnipeg Sun, Jewtastic and more.
Chaos in the Aftermath (2/8)
Original at froxyn (Livejournal)
• Sun, Aug 24
• 10 related articles
Xander shook his head quickly. “Anya, I do want this baby…” Xander glanced at a smiling Giles. Giles shook his head. He chuckled and looked up at Anya. “Anya?” Buffy snickered and placed her hand on Giles’ bare back. Buffy chuckled. “Willow’s gonna be upset that she wasn’t here.” “Buffy?”
Chaos in the Aftermath (1/8)
Original at froxyn (Livejournal)
• Sat, Aug 23
• 10 related articles
“How’s Giles doing?” Xander stared at her through wide eyes. “Anya!” Anya raised an eyebrow. “You sound like Giles.” Giles shook his head and met her eyes. “You shall always be the Slayer…my Slayer.” “Giles…” “I…” “Buffy, I…” “Come here, Giles.” “Buffy…” Giles’ eyes widened. “What?” “XANDER!”
Funeral for a Friend (1/1)
Original at froxyn (Livejournal)
• Fri, Aug 22
• 10 related articles
“Giles?” Amelia smiled and turned her eyes to Buffy. “Hello, Buffy.” “Okay…been worried about Giles…” Giles looked at her sharply. “Buffy.” “Oh, dear Lord…” Giles groaned. “Yes?” “Giles?” “I love you, Buffy. I love you so much.” Buffy’s eyes glistened. “Oh God.”
Buffy the Vampire Slayer slaying church attendance among women ...
Original at Telegraph.co.uk
• Fri, Aug 22
• 14 related articles
United Kingdom - Because of its focus on female empowerment, young women are attracted by Wicca, popularised by the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer. ...
Related articles from Daily Mail - UK, San Francisco Chronicle, Starpulse.com, BreakingNews.ie, Post Chronicle, Winnipeg Sun, Jewtastic and more.
'Buffy' raising bucks
Original at Southtown Star
• Fri, Aug 22
IL - The shop is an exact replica of a popular set from the TV show "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," except that it is smaller - much, much smaller. ...
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer - The Score" Signed CD
Original at Starpulse.com
• Thu, Aug 21
On September 9, Rounder Records will release "Buffy The Vampire Slayer The Score." The Score contains 29 tracks, all drawn from seasons 2, 3, 4 and 5 of the cult TV favo ...read more Starts: 2008-08-22 Ends: 2008-09-13 ENTER TO WIN.
Mishtwanai (10/10)
Original at froxyn (Livejournal)
• Thu, Aug 21
• 10 related articles
“Giles!” “But – ” “Yes. God, Giles…please…” “Giles! So…close…” “Giles!” Her head rolled towards him. “Giles?” “Mm.” Buffy sank onto the couch, her mouth dropping open. Giles swallowed, his mind racing as he sat next to Buffy. “My God.” Giles whispered in shock.
Mishtwanai (9/10)
Original at froxyn (Livejournal)
• Wed, Aug 20
“Giles?” “Giles…” Buffy’s eyes widened. “What?” Buffy’s mouth dropped open. “Why?” “Buffy…” “I love you too, Buffy.” Willow narrowed her eyes as Buffy returned to the table alone. “Where’s Giles going?” “Okay.” Willow nodded quickly. “Um…is Giles okay?” “I…”
‘Buffy' creator Joss Whedon talks about 'Dollhouse,' his new TV ...
Original at PopMatters
• Wed, Aug 20
• 4 related articles
IL - Still, it’s hard not to think about vampires. And our tour guide, Joss Whedon, knows why. “This set was built exactly 20 minutes before I walked on to it to ...
Related articles from Whedonesque | a weblog about Joss Whedon, Philadelphia Daily News, Oh Hell Yes! and more.
John Seavey’s Storytelling Engines: Angel
Original at Comics Should Be Good!
• Wed, Aug 20
By Brian Cronin Here’s the latest Storytelling Engine from John Seavey. Click here to read John’s description of what a Storytelling Engine IS, anyways. Check out more of them at his blog, Fraggmented. Storytelling Engines: Angel (or “You Knew The Job Was Dangerous When You Took It”) At some point during S...
• Buffy, Veronica, Gilmores reunite online; Suri, Apple, Shiloh ...
Original at weblogs.redeyechicago.com
• Wed, Aug 20
IL - That’s just one week until fans can see—whenever they want—cult hits such as “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Angel,” “Roswell,” “Veronica Mars,” “Firefly” and ...
“Firefly” Coming to Blu-ray
Original at Electronic House
• Tue, Aug 19
MA - The show was a cult hit, much like Whedon’s other, slightly larger, foray into TV, ”Buffy the Vampire Slayer.” “Firefly - The Complete Series” will be ...
TV Review: Greek - Sophomore Season Premiere
Original at Cinema Blend
• Tue, Aug 19
- Aug 19, 2008 Yes, Charisma Carpenter (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Angel) returns in the season premiere to warn Casey of what could happen if she doesn’t fix the Rebecca ...
Mishtwanai (5/10)
Original at froxyn (Livejournal)
• Sat, Aug 16
Xander and Anya have something to discuss with Buffy and Giles. “Xander’s sperm count is low.” Anya offered quickly. “Buffy!” Giles stared at her, his mouth open in shock. Xander met Giles’ eyes and took a deep breath. “Giles, I…” “Xander!” Anya stared at him incredulously.
Mishtwanai (3/10)
Original at froxyn (Livejournal)
• Thu, Aug 14
Buffy and Giles receive an invitation. Giles has a few concerns. “God, yes…Giles…” Evan giggled and patted Giles’ thigh. “Dada!” Buffy smiled and handed Giles a sandwich. “Ask him where B-r-a-d-e-n is.” “He’s four, Giles…he’ll learn.” Buffy laughed loudly. “Yeah, his is pretty bad.”
John Seavey’s Storytelling Engines: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Original at Comics Should Be Good!
• Tue, Aug 12
By Brian Cronin Of course, ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ isn’t on TV anymore, except in reruns. It started out as a movie, then became a TV series (with ancillary books and comics), and now continues on exclusively as a comic book. Why? Why not keep going with the TV show indefinitely? The answer to that questio...
TV vs Film: Part 2
Original at TiFaux
• Thu, Aug 7
By John Buffy. The list has to start here, doesn’t it? Although there have been great female characters before and since, for many Buffy is still the gold standard of the ass-kicking woman. The thing that made Buffy so remarkable (other than her ability to have fabulous shiny hair despite spending...
Believe (1/3)
Original at froxyn (Livejournal)
• Fri, Aug 1
“Buffy, he – ” “Giles, I…” Willow’s bedroom door slammed open and Xander ran in, startling both Willow and Buffy. “What’s going on, Xander?” Willow asked quietly. Xander nodded silently as Buffy’s sobs continued. Giles stood and stumbled towards her. “Buffy…” “Giles…” “Giles, please…”
FIC: Last Train Leaving Wonderland (Part 1/3)
Original at liz-marcs (Livejournal)
• Sun, Jul 20
Series: Buffy the Vampire Slayer Characters: Xander, Faith, Giles, Buffy, original characters Pairings: Xander/Faith Xander frowned at her. “Hunh?” “Faith,” Xander repeated the warning. Xander gave up. “Fine. Get enough to share.” “Well?” Xander prompted.
From "going through the motions" to making me care: The emotional journey of Buffy Season 3
Original at chris-walsh (Livejournal)
• Thu, Jul 17
To explain quickly to non-Buffy watchers, back in Season Two Angel flat-out lost his soul after sleeping with Buffy, and became evil. In that season’s finale, Buffy by the skin of her teeth helped him recover his soul (with Willow’s help; credit where credit is due), but too late to avoid hi...
EW Sneak Peek at the X-Files #0 Comic
Original at Comics Should Be Good!
• Fri, Jul 11
By Brian Cronin Entertainment Weekly has a few pages up of the comic book DC is doing to tie in with the X-Files movie (that’s out really soon, right?). A new X-Files comic book, done Buffy Season 8 style, would be pretty cool. 4. ... Dark Angel. Still, a comic could ...
Everyday Superhero
Original at tthfanfic.com
• Sat, Jul 5
By BuffyCharmed Crossover with the new movie Hancock. *Beware of Spoilers* For seven years, Buffy Summers acted the part of a semi-normal girl who happened to slay vampires at night and save the world occassionally. The Scoobies don't have any idea who she really is, and even Dawn only has the selected memo...
Wanted: Buffy/Angel episode(s) to watch
Original at TV Squad
• Wed, Jun 25
By Jason Hughes Filed under: Retro Squad, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Episode Reviews, Reality-FreeOkay, I'm a fan of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel, but not a normal one. I've read all the comic books for both properties and seen the original movie that launched the phenomenon about three time...
Brief Reviews of This Week’s Singles
Original at Comics Should Be Good!
• Sun, Mar 9
By Brad Curran I just can't see the appeal in a Punisher book set in the MU when we've got Ennis doing a ... I thought I’d take a stab at this timeliness thing, especially because the stars alligned and I got to cover pretty much all of my favorite single issue comics this week. Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Season 8...
Buffy Fans Will Be Excited
Original at www.gabbybabble.com
• Sun, Feb 10
By gdaysunshine Sunday, February 10, 2008 Michelle Trachtenberg Has Grown Since Buffy middle and bottom photos are courtesy of PR Photos/www.prphotos.com On March 20, the Buffy the Vampire Slayer cast are set to reunite for a panel discussion as part of the annual Paley Center for Media Festival in Los An...
Buffy cast to reunite at Paley Festival
Original at TV Squad
• Fri, Jan 25
By Bob Sassone The annual William S. Paley Television Festival kicks off on March 14 (at its new home at Hollywood's Cinerama Dome) and runs through the 27th, and it looks like a lot of great shows are going to be celebrated during those two weeks. Already announced are panels that will reunite the cast from...
Review: BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER - SEASON EIGHT - ISSUE #7 - iFMagazine
Original at iFMagazine
• Fri, Oct 12
Review: BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER - SEASON EIGHT - ISSUE #7 - ‘No Future for You’ continues in issue seven of the new “cannon” BUFFY run and this story even though not written by creator Joss Whedon, still has the feel ...