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Post by Sara on Sept 23, 2004 20:22:35 GMT -5
Another awesome review from the S'cubienator, No-Eyes Flora, or whatever the hell she's calling herself these days.  This line in particular really resonated for me when I read it, as it is such an apt description of Cordelia's role throughout the show's run. And, as many others have said, losing the sense of purpose Cordelia always brought to the table was an important factor in what happened with Angel in season 5. Thanks again for another terrific review. |
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Post by Queen E on Sept 23, 2004 21:09:31 GMT -5
Another awesome review from the S'cubienator, No-Eyes Flora, or whatever the hell she's calling herself these days. This line in particular really resonated for me when I read it, as it is such an apt description of Cordelia's role throughout the show's run. And, as many others have said, losing the sense of purpose Cordelia always brought to the table was an important factor in what happened with Angel in season 5. Thanks again for another terrific review. Ah, you're such a sweetie for posting in this lonely little thread! Thanks darlin'. I have a theory (damn it! It's getting to be our version of "Who you gonna call?") that these demonic pregnancies of Cordy's are serve a very particular purpose, which I'll explore in greater depth when I get to "Epiphany" in Season 2. |
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Post by Lola m on Sept 25, 2004 19:37:58 GMT -5
I think you just summed this ep up perfectly - particularly in your final paragraphs, Erin.
Because it is all about family. There are the simplistic metaphors, acknowledged (“men are evil…LA is full of self-serving phonies…sex is bad”) and implied (I agree with Karen that this ep can also be seen as an exageration of some of the normal fears in early adulthood regarding pregnancy; and I would add from both a female and male perspective). But they are also expanded upon and this larger picture is just as straightforwardly stated (“I learned that I have two people I trust absolutely with my life”). Family is more than just blood, family is the group of people you have chosen to be your family. This has, and I think always will be, the main theme for Joss.
Nice analysis, Erin. I've really been glad for these opportunities to re-review these early episodes. Even the ones that I had been thinking were only "okay" are turning out to hold a lot more than I remembered.
Lola
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Post by Queen E on Sept 25, 2004 20:03:28 GMT -5
I think you just summed this ep up perfectly - particularly in your final paragraphs, Erin. Because it is all about family. There are the simplistic metaphors, acknowledged (“men are evil…LA is full of self-serving phonies…sex is bad”) and implied (I agree with Karen that this ep can also be seen as an exageration of some of the normal fears in early adulthood regarding pregnancy; and I would add from both a female and male perspective). But they are also expanded upon and this larger picture is just as straightforwardly stated (“I learned that I have two people I trust absolutely with my life”). Family is more than just blood, family is the group of people you have chosen to be your family. This has, and I think always will be, the main theme for Joss. Nice analysis, Erin. I've really been glad for these opportunities to re-review these early episodes. Even the ones that I had been thinking were only "okay" are turning out to hold a lot more than I remembered. Lola Thank you! I really enjoy your thoughts on the eps too! It's funny that pregnancy never makes an appearance in Buffy, but really is a running theme in Angel. Perhaps the fact that small towns (and high school) automatically throw people together, like survivors on a lifeboat. In an urban environment, though, the alienation and lack of trust can be profound, and families really need to be "created" in significant ways. Although pregnancy seems to be an easy metaphor in that way, it suits the circumstances and setting. |
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Post by Nickim on Sept 27, 2004 9:10:23 GMT -5
Erin,
I don't have anything to add to the discussion, but I wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your reviews.
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Post by Queen E on Oct 18, 2004 16:42:22 GMT -5
Erin, I don't have anything to add to the discussion, but I wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your reviews. Thanks, darlin'! I enjoy writing them, too! |
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