Buffy the Vampire Slayer Archives

Dear Joss: Please Get Better AKA How ‘Buffy’ Failed Us

June 16, 2017December 12, 2017Corrina Lawson18

It’s the role of a good writer, arguably, to torture characters. But there’s a difference in how Whedon tortures his female characters, and it reveals a very troubling pattern.

When the Princess Screams

August 19, 2016December 15, 2017Karen Walsh2

Can’t even shout. Can’t even cry. The power of silence in an emotionally abusive relationship.

Not Just ‘Hamilton’: Broadway Geekery

June 19, 2016December 16, 2017Rebecca Angel4

Hamilton is a history geeks dream come true, but what other Broadway shows have nerdy, quirky, and geeky themes?

Return to Sunnydale High School in the New ‘Buffy’ Graphic Novel

June 1, 2016December 8, 2017Kelly Knox

If your first and favorite memories of the Slayer are the snarky barbs from Cordelia and the Scooby Gang meeting up in the library, have I got a book for you.

Buffy Redux: Watching BTVS with my Daughter

January 28, 2016December 15, 2017E. Lillith McDermott5

I have a confession – I made my daughter cry. Not on purpose – well, not exactly – but with an admitted amount of foreknowledge. You see, I let her watch Buffy the Vampire Slayer from start to finish.

The Heroines Who Paved the Way to Rey

January 1, 2016December 7, 2017Corrina Lawson3

Why do I feel the need to point to those before Rey? Because, in their time, each of these heroines was pointed out as evidence of a new trend, that there could be female leads in science fiction, and no one would care anymore.

Laura Anne Gilman Geeks Out on Muppets, X-Files & Leverage

October 7, 2015December 16, 2017Fran Wilde

Author Laura Anne Gilman shares the five things she geeked out about while working on Silver On the Road.

James Marsters at Boston Comic Con

August 11, 2014December 15, 2017Corrina Lawson

James Marsters answered questions, doled out a few hugs, and even sang for the audience at his panel at Boston Comic Con last Saturday.

A Meditation on Heroes: One Mom’s Journey to Artesia, New Mexico

August 1, 2014December 15, 2017Fran Wilde3

Lawyer Stephanie Izaguirre traveled to Artesia, New Mexico, to help kids and moms in the immigration detention center. Who are her heroes? Buffy, Zoe, Batman, and Elizabeth Warren.

Reading Joss Whedon © Syracuse University Press

Why You Should Consider Reading Joss Whedon

May 26, 2014November 23, 2017Sophie Brown

For anyone interested in the concept of Whedon Studies and wanting to delve deeper into the Whedonverse, Reading Joss Whedon might just be the book you’re looking for.

My 5 Favorite Final TV Episodes

April 1, 2014November 23, 2017Corrina Lawson4

The controversy over the ending of How I Met Your Mother inspired me to pick my five favorite series-ending episodes.

Buffy’s Back! Complete Recap for Newbies and Returning Fans

March 23, 2014December 15, 2017Sophie Brown

With nine seasons of backstory, there’s now a lot of Buffy history to get through. For those of you interested in diving into the show again, here’s a (mostly) spoiler-free recap of the road so far.

V-Day Blues? Here Are Seven NON-Romantic Relationships You’ll Love

February 8, 2014December 16, 2017Sophie Brown3

Valentine’s Day can make anyone not in a couple feel somewhat left out, so instead, let’s look at some of the best NON-romantic relationships in fiction.

They Were In What? Seventeen Actors Whose Other Roles You Forgot

July 18, 2013December 15, 2017Ruth Suehle4

Binge-watching older shows and movies on Netflix inevitably leads to the same question. Who is that guy?

The Cliffs of Insanity: Arrow

May 17, 2013November 24, 2017Corrina Lawson2

n this week’s adventures climbing the cliffs of insanity, I’m exploring why I loved Arrow, Season 1, the serious problems with this season’s The Big Bang Theory, and a have a quick note about the new video game for the 3DS that has my twins in fan-squee mode.

GeekMom: Comic Book Corner — September 12th, 2012

September 12, 2012December 15, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Happy Comic Release Day! Welcome to another installment of GeekMom Comic Book Corner, where we recap our adventures in comics for the week. This week, we have a some reviews as well as a cry for help from one of our writers.

GeekMom: Comic Book Corner – May 16th, 2012

May 16, 2012December 15, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Happy Comic Book Release Day! Welcome to another installment of GeekMom Comic Book Corner, where we recap our adventures in comics for the week.

Birthday Week: Buffy Cake for the Win

April 20, 2012Marziah Karch

Don’t ever let yourself think that being a grownup means you can’t have an awesome birthday cake. You don’t have to go all out and have a themed birthday party to enjoy it, although I had one friend this year who threw herself a Firefly birthday party complete with costumed guests. How fun is that? […]

Plague Town by Dana Fredsti

April 16, 2012Nicole Wakelin1

I am a big fan of zombies and have been since long before The Walking Dead drew in legions of new zombie fans. The same is true of author Dana Fredsti who has loved zombies ever since a guy chose a zombie movie for their first date. No really, I’m not making that up. She told me […]

I Survived Twilight

December 6, 2011Nicole Wakelin24

My favorite creatures in the supernatural realm are vampires. It’s not a new thing, but an old thing that started way back when Interview with a Vampire hit theaters in 1994. I don’t know why that movie got my attention because, until that moment, I hated all manner of spooky creatures and things that go […]