Welcome back to Rewatching Smallville, my weekly dive into the iconic series that explores Clark Kent’s journey before becoming Superman. Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the show, you’re invited to join in each Tuesday as I revisit episodes and share my thoughts and observations. Be sure to share your own memories and … Continue reading Rewatching Smallville – Episode 93
Vampires
Vampires as Metaphors: The Deeper Themes in Buffy the Vampire Slayer
There's a version of Buffy the Vampire Slayer that exists on the surface — a campy, fun, mid-budget WB show about a teenage girl who punches monsters. That version is perfectly enjoyable on its own merits. The fight choreography is sometimes awkward, the prosthetics are occasionally laughable by modern standards, and the fashion choices are … Continue reading Vampires as Metaphors: The Deeper Themes in Buffy the Vampire Slayer
The Powers That Be: The Cosmic Entities in Angel
When Angel premiered in 1999 as a spin-off of Buffy the Vampire Slayer, viewers knew they were signing up for vampires, demons, and supernatural noir in the City of Angels. What they probably didn't expect was a cosmic bureaucracy so ineffective it would make the DMV look efficient. Enter the Powers That Be—the mysterious higher … Continue reading The Powers That Be: The Cosmic Entities in Angel
Rewatching Quantum Leap – Episode 90
In the grand tradition of gothic horror tropes, the 1993 Quantum Leap episode "Blood Moon" finds our hero Dr. Sam Beckett transported into the mind and body of the brooding Lord Nigel Corrington, master of Ravenhurst Manor. And what a delightfully moody setting we have for this leap... Sam awakens in a coffin to find … Continue reading Rewatching Quantum Leap – Episode 90
Rewatching Angel – Episode 54
Welcome to Rewatching Angel, the part of the blog where I rewatch the Buffy the Vampire Slayer spin-off: Angel. Each Tuesday evening, you’re invited to join me as I attempt to rediscover what made me love these shows so many years ago. Dad The gang returns to the hotel with Angel's infant son. The place … Continue reading Rewatching Angel – Episode 54
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 110
Welcome to Rewatching Buffy, the part of the blog where I rewatch Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Each Tuesday evening, you’re invited to join me as I attempt to rediscover what made me love this show 22 years ago. Wrecked So it was a pretty crazy night all around. I mean... Tara accidentally fell asleep waiting … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 110
Rewatching Angel – Episode 53
Welcome to Rewatching Angel, the part of the blog where I rewatch the Buffy the Vampire Slayer spin-off: Angel. Each Tuesday evening, you’re invited to join me as I attempt to rediscover what made me love these shows so many years ago. Lullaby Holtz confronts Angel in the hotel, claiming that he will have justice … Continue reading Rewatching Angel – Episode 53
Rewatching Buffy – Episode 109
Welcome to Rewatching Buffy, the part of the blog where I rewatch Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Each Tuesday evening, you’re invited to join me as I attempt to rediscover what made me love this show 22 years ago. Smashed Remember when things seemed so happy... when everyone was singing and dancing? Remember way back in … Continue reading Rewatching Buffy – Episode 109
Rewatching Angel – Episode 51
Welcome to Rewatching Angel, the part of the blog where I rewatch the Buffy the Vampire Slayer spin-off: Angel. Each Tuesday evening, you’re invited to join me as I attempt to rediscover what made me love these shows so many years ago. Offspring We pick up in Rome, 1771... Angelus is running through sewers, pursued … Continue reading Rewatching Angel – Episode 51
Rewatching Angel – Episode 50
Welcome to Rewatching Angel, the part of the blog where I rewatch the Buffy the Vampire Slayer spin-off: Angel. Each Tuesday evening, you’re invited to join me as I attempt to rediscover what made me love these shows so many years ago. Billy Angel and Cordelia are hanging out in the basement. He's training her... … Continue reading Rewatching Angel – Episode 50
The Confusing Middle 