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dark sixth series, demonstrates that a "special" episode can be genuinely special. It preserves the show's continuity for its regular watchers and also delights pe...
dark sixth series, demonstrates that a "special" episode can be genuinely special. It preserves the show's continuity for its regular watchers and also delights peo...
special episode featuring the hit 'Walk Through The Fire' in which the stars prove their talent for singing and dancing impressively. During a visit to the graveyard B...
feats in every season, but Once More With Feeling is perhaps the most creatively challenging episode so far. A superbly enjoyable pastiche of old Hollywood musicals and Broadway shows, it finds an all-singing, all-dancing demon descending on Sunnydale intent on making the town's inhabitants free their innermost secrets through song. As a pivotal episode it proves a turning point for many of the characters, and as a unique piece of TV it's quite clearly unrivalled. There isn't a bad song among them and it's hard not to turn demon-green with envy that show creator Joss Wheedon, who wrote and directed this episode, can be so sickeningly talented. It doesn't matter that some of the cast are less then blessed vocally, but stand-out performances from James Marsters (Spike) and Amber Benson (Tara) help carry along the weaker voices. This book is fan's dream with a detailed behind-the-scenes look at how the episode came about, the complete script, photographs and even the music sheets should you wish to try the songs from the comfort of your Steinway. This is a worthy and essential companion to perhaps Buffy's finest hour (and eight minutes) yet. --Jonathan Weir
a new one, it became something of a turn-of the-century television mini-trend. But few have reached as far--or succeeded--like this 2001 episode ofBuffy the Vampire Slayer. Penned by series creator-producer Josh Whedon and performed by Sarah Michelle Gellar and cast, it's a loving, loopy musical pastiche that takes pot shots at everything from Andrew Lloyd Webber to indie-rock. Paralleling the show's lovable pop culture tweaking, the musical styles here (the episode's musical conceit is a curse visited upon Buffy's hometown of Sunnydale) range from a patent footlight chorus of demons being interrupted by Gellar's hard-rocking stake thrusts on "Going Through the Motions" to Spike the Vampire's goth-metal complaint "Rest in Peace", with everything from parking tickets and mustard stain removal to climactic duels with the supernatural getting the Broadway send-up. Also includes strong orchestral score-suites from three other episodes, as well as Whedon and wife Kai Cole's demo for "Something to Sing About".--Jerry McCulley
new one, it became something of a turn-of the-century television mini-trend. But few have reached as far--or succeeded--like this 2001 episode ofBuffy the Vampire Slayer. Penned by series creator-producer Josh Whedon and performed by Sarah Michelle Gellar and cast, it's a loving, loopy musical pastiche that takes pot shots at everything from Andrew Lloyd Webber to indie-rock. Paralleling the show's lovable pop culture tweaking, the musical styles here (the episode's musical conceit is a curse visited upon Buffy's hometown of Sunnydale) range from a patent footlight chorus of demons being interrupted by Gellar's hard-rocking stake thrusts on "Going Through the Motions" to Spike the Vampire's goth-metal complaint "Rest in Peace", with everything from parking tickets and mustard stain removal to climactic duels with the supernatural getting the Broadway send-up. Also includes strong orchestral score-suites from three other episodes, as well as Whedon and wife Kai Cole's demo for "Something to Sing About".--Jerry McCulley
a new one, it became something of a turn-of the-century television mini-trend. But few have reached as far--or succeeded--like this 2001 episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Penned by series creator-producer Josh Whedon and performed by Sarah Michelle Gellar and cast, it's a loving, loopy musical pastiche that takes pot shots at everything from Andrew Lloyd Webber to indie-rock. Paralleling the show's lovable pop culture tweaking, the musical styles here (the episode's musical conceit is a curse visited upon Buffy's hometown of Sunnydale) range from a patent footlight chorus of demons being interrupted by Gellar's hard-rocking stake thrusts on "Going Through the Motions" to Spike the Vampire's goth-metal complaint "Rest in Peace", with everything from parking tickets and mustard stain removal to climactic duels with the supernatural getting the Broadway send-up. Also includes strong orchestral score-suites from three other episodes, as well as Whedon and wife Kai Cole's demo for "Something to Sing About". --Jerry McCulley
a new one, it became something of a turn-of the-century television mini-trend. But few have reached as far--or succeeded--like this 2001 episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Penned by series creator-producer Josh Whedon and performed by Sarah Michelle Gellar and cast, it's a loving, loopy musical pastiche that takes pot shots at everything from Andrew Lloyd Webber to indie-rock. Paralleling the show's lovable pop culture tweaking, the musical styles here (the episode's musical conceit is a curse visited upon Buffy's hometown of Sunnydale) range from a patent footlight chorus of demons being interrupted by Gellar's hard-rocking stake thrusts on "Going Through the Motions" to Spike the Vampire's goth-metal complaint "Rest in Peace", with everything from parking tickets and mustard stain removal to climactic duels with the supernatural getting the Broadway send-up. Also includes strong orchestral score-suites from three other episodes, as well as Whedon and wife Kai Cole's demo for "Something to Sing About". --Jerry McCulley
Horror - Director: Dominique Othenin-Girard, Jorge Montesi, Don Taylor, John Moore, Richard Donner - Original Language: English - Classification: 18 years and over
Advantages: Great Cast - Great Direction Disadvantages: None for me
...you will be bored!!!!!!!!
Buffy The Vampire Slayer – Once More With Feeling DVD
Director – Joss Whedon
Cast – Sarah Michelle Gellar, Alyson Hannigan, Anthony Stewart Head, Amber Benson, Nicholas Brendan, Emma Caulfield, James Marsters.
Distributor – 20th Century Fox
Certificate - 12
Plot Synopsis
In every generation there is a Chosen One. She alone will stand against the vampires, the demons and the chorus line from Les Mis. She is the slayer!
... ...storylines being resolved such as Buffy being resurrected from the grave, Willow and Tara’s first fight, and Spikes love for Buffy – a continuation from the rest of the season Once More with Feeling have to air out their personal difficulties before they can resume a semblance of order to Sunnydale. Opinion
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Advantages: Funny, entertaining, witty, charming, brilliant, exciting, yes oh yes! Disadvantages: There was only one episode ever made like this.
...Angel Season 1 Overview Featurette, Buffy Featurette, Buffy Inside The Music, Dark Angel Interview with Jessica Alba, and trailers.
To get the context of the story through the events leading up to the musical there is the box set. It costs more but you get more. http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00008V6YC/ref=brlfdh3/202-2723063-4964625
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So there are far more special features here if that's ... ...Whedon's finest moment of inspiration. Buffy the Vampire Slayer was a cult classic but this is something just that bit extra special. In this one-off musical packed into a single episode of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Joss Whedon gave us the funniest, cleverest show ever produced. It was packed with song and dance - a complete shocker in a series that had neither - and yet it followed the plot on from previous episodes without missing a beat. Willow ...
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I'm under its spell! Review ofBuffy The Vampire Slayer - Once More With Feeling DVDby
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Advantages: Some great songs, the episode Disadvantages: Shoddy extras, the price
...this you say??? A Buffy musical???
This dvd is one episode from season six of Joss Whedon’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer. It is at the time when Buffy has been raised from the dead (you need to watch the rest of the show to get a full understanding of some of this) and is none to pleased about it, her little sister, Dawn, is stealing anything in sight to get a bit of attention, Willow’s use of magic is starting to become an addiction, and Xander and ... ...You wouldn’t think that a Buffy musical would work, but incredibly it does. There are some extremely talented singers in the cast such as Anthony Stewart Head (Giles), Amber Benson (Tara), and James Marsters (Spike), with Whedon’s writing skills and Hinton Battle’s superb performance as demon Sweet, it makes for a Great musical. It even made it into the top 20 of Channel Four’s 100 Greatest Musicals recently (I know that it only got this high because ...
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Advantages: A new twist to series television, addictable Disadvantages: Not long enough, not enough features
...in front of them. But Buffy the Vampire Slayer decided to reach for something new, and here it is. Buffy: The Musical.
I don't think I'd ever seen an episode of any kind quite like this, but as soon as it was aired, I loved it! So I just had to buy the DVD. And I was not disappointed.
Starring Sarah Michelle Gellar (Scooby Doo), Alyson Hannigan (American Pie), Nicolas Brendon, Emma Caulfield, James Marsters and Anthony Head.
Written and directed ... ...musical scene we see is Buffy walking through a cemetery, and begins to sing about 'Going Through the Motions.'
The next morning the gang convene in the Magic Shop and Buffy asks them if anyone else had burst into song.
Soon they discover it isn’t JUST them, it’s the entire town. People everywhere have got the tap-dance-fever and the singing-syndrome.
But everything is not as fresh and bubbly as it may seem.
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11.09.2004
Once More With Feeling Review ofBuffy The Vampire Slayer - Once More With Feeling DVDby
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Advantages: Great Music, One of the best Buffy episodes Disadvantages: Series 6 box set is better value for money
...~*~ Features ~*~
Buffy Featurette - This was good, it gives you insight into why they came up with the idea of a Musical episode and how they made it
Angel Featurette - This was ok, but I find it a bit boring and never mange to watch it all the way through to the end … not a huge angel fan!
Dark Angel Interview - I haven't really watched this … again, not a huge angel fan
Trailers - Adverts … need I say more?
~*~ The Details ~*~
Run Time: 48 ... ...None
Violence: Some, Moderate
~*~ Overview ~*~
I love this episode! I've watched it countless times… however, for value for money I think your better off buying the box set which would include this episode
~*~ Prices and Availability ~*~
This retails for about £15.99 from HMV
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Advantages: Great storylines, fantastic acting. Disadvantages: None
...Lane' and 'The Secret Lives Of Housewives' but eventually stuck with DH.
The Set
It's located on 'The Universal Studios Hollywood' back lot. It's referred to as 'Colonial Street' and actually has been used for many motion pictures and TV shows. The likes of: 'The Burbs', 'Deep Impact', 'Psycho', 'Buffy The VampireSlayer' and even 'Ghost Whisperer'.
Eye Candy (4 women)
Mike Delfino
John Rowland.
Andrew Van De Camp
Eye Candy (4 men
Not sure what the men like, so all of the female cast maybe.
Future
Rumours are going around that the show will run until 2011. Cherry has apparently signed an 8 year pact with ABC. Cherry also would love to do a musical episode of DH, following the success of Buffy The Vampire's Slayer's episode 'OnceMore With Feeling'. Can't really see that myself, but I would...
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Buffy The Vampire Slayer - Once More With Feeling DVD
Main specs
Actor(s): Sarah Michelle Gellar, Nicholas Brendon, Emma Caulfield, Michelle Trachtenberg, James Marsters, Alyson Hannigan, Amber Benson, Anthony Head
Director(s): Joss Whedon
Genre: Horror
Classification: 12 years and over
Production Year: 2001
Franchise Name: Buffy The Vampire Slayer
Video Category: US Television
Country Of Origin: United States of America
Plot: A musical edition of Buffy The Vampire Slayer. Buffy begins to sing and suddenly all her friends are singing too.
Release details
DVD Region: Region 2 (Europe)
Studio(s): 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment; Deluxe Video Service - Fox
Release date: 14/04/2003
No of Discs: 1
Catalogue No: 24772 DVD
Barcode: 5039036012362
Screenwriter: Joss Whedon
Creator: Joss Whedon
Executive Producer: Joss Whedon
Languages
Main Language: English
Hearing Impaired Language: English
DVD Description
Buffy (Sarah Michelle Gellar) and the Slayerettes find themselves singing and dancing their way through this special episode, as an evil spell turns Sunnydale into a giant musical stage. This vampire-and-demon-filled production features Buffy, Spike (James Marsters), Xander (Nicholas Brendon), Anya (Emma Caulfield), Willow (Alyson Hannigan), Tara (Amber Benson), and others belting out tunes, ranging from Broadway-esque numbers to alt-rock rave-ups. Written and directed by BUFFY creator Joss Whedon, the episode is a truly entertaining combination of comedy, horror, and showtunes. Songs include "Going Through the Motions," "Under Your Spell," "Walk Through the Fire," "Something to Sing About," and "Where Do We Go From Here
Technical information
Special Features: Angel Season 1 Overview Featurette, Buffy Featurette Buffy Inside The Music, Dark Angel Interview With Jessica Alba, Trailers
Aspect Ratio: 1.78 Wide Screen, 16:9 Wide Screen
Sound: Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround
Dubbing Sound: Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround English
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