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Post by Dalton on Jul 10, 2003 23:28:47 GMT -5
I think we need a new episode. We will get back to Spike if they just give us something to talk about! I think we are just about due for a Spike-centric episode, or at least one where the blondie-bear utters more than 10 words! And eventually he will have to say something that is not immediately or indirectly aimed at Buffy.
I miss the snarking! I hope they get back to it soon. And Clem! I want him to talk to Spike!
Watergal =^..^=
Oh boy, that was a ramble. Bed time I think. (right after I see what my VCR recorded (the reruns of first season's Buffy).
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Post by Dalton on Jul 10, 2003 23:29:43 GMT -5
We have been getting very little Spike screentime lately. It seems like it's feast or famine as far as Spike is concerned.
I read on another board that the actors all have a certain amount of screen time and lines that they are supposed to get per season according to their contracts, and Spike has always had less than many of the other characters since their contracts were set a long time ago when Spike wasn't as big a part of the show. So if they want to have Spike centric episodes they need to have very little Spike in between. I'm not sure if this is at all true or not, but it does kind of make sense. If so, I think the fact that the Spike-centric episodes always seem to be during sweeps speaks a lot for the interest of the character.
So, if any of them is going to have a spin off, I sure hope it's Spike. The thing is, it would be hard not to make it too much like the Angel spin off. Maybe if he were made human?
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Post by Dalton on Jul 10, 2003 23:30:33 GMT -5
When we got close-ups of Spike helping Buffy, it looked as though his eyes were a little puffy. It may be just the absence of his dark eyeliner (which I really liked) but maybe not. The eyelids were more prominent like he was a bit waterlogged. Could that look be part of his effort to quit smoking? I know one tends to gain weight when one quits. That's an okay trade-off if that's why he gained the weight.
I just need to get used to a slightly heftier-looking Spike, so I will review my seventh season tapes a few times until the new look becomes normal. A great sacrifice...
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Post by Dalton on Jul 10, 2003 23:31:08 GMT -5
I wonder if ME has thought of the savings in money if they had a Spike spinoff? They wouldn't have to hire any other actors. Spike could just be filmed by himself for an hour per episode and I'd watch. The other actors get in the way too much anyway.
Think of all the costume possibilities if the hour were devoted to Spike alone. Actually ME could save a lot of money there too. Voila! No costumes. Yup, I'd watch.
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Post by Dalton on Jul 10, 2003 23:31:54 GMT -5
(It's not just for breakfast anymore) Okay, for those who are intrested... the official site for Spike's favorite breakfast cereal. www.weetabix.co.uk/frameset.asp
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Post by Dalton on Jul 10, 2003 23:32:22 GMT -5
Vlad - I'm assuming you wanted to discuss the web site idea with me via email. And now that is not necessary. I hope it is not necessary because my home email is not working so no email. Sorry.
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Post by Dalton on Jul 10, 2003 23:32:55 GMT -5
*L* Well, I still would like to discuss a few things privately about it with you, but I guess it can wait. However , since you are here feel free to talk to me about it via the message board. I just was really trying not to cause the board to be consumed by things concerning the web site. This place is meant for discussion of all things Spike. Unforrtunately , it does appeara lot of space was consumed by discussion of the page.
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Post by Dalton on Jul 10, 2003 23:33:36 GMT -5
Vlad - I agree that this board shouldn't be overrun with administrative/housekeeping posts about the web site. I'll try to get my husband to send an email to you tomorrow so you can get through to me. I can receive email. Just can't send right now. Don't know why, but it is a bother.
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Post by Dalton on Jul 10, 2003 23:34:15 GMT -5
I opened up part seven with a slightly different intro. I still wanted to make it inviting so I left off the "inmates" part because it sounded like there was a resident group already.
If you have a scintillating topic for discussion to open part seven, please post it ASAP. Many thanks.
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