Hey dear friends, long time no write!:) Just saw "Earshot", that mythically almost-banned episode of the BEST programme on telly that is "Buffy" (I live in Australia btw) and am simply stunned at the awesomeness of it. "Earshot" of course was banned because it deals with the Buffster developing telepathic powers and 'overhearing' that someone is planning to massacre everyone in the school. Unfortunately she starts going mad due to her powers and it's up to the scooby gang to solve the mystery. I guess I can understand why this episode was postponed. Its similarities to the Columbine thing are eerily prescient (it was filmed BEFORE that whole tragedy) with characters saying lines like, "Who hasn't idly thought of taking out the whole school with a semi-automatic?" But "Buffy" deals with such a controversial topic in such an intelligent and moving,and most of all responsible way, it truly transcends any controversy associated with such a topic. The geek who has been ignored the whole time, who at first looks like he's trying to take out the whole school, is only trying to kill himself. The real murderer is the **** (don't wanna spoil it for people who haven't seen it, but it's a witty take on a common high school fear). Buffy's speech to Jonathan is so beautiful and so poignant and so PURE, it is a moment of dramatic intensity unmatched by most other tv shows (although common to "Buffy" of course). Absolutely amazing. When Buffy starts hearing all the voices, we are let into a wonderful slice of high schoolers' thoughts ranging from "i hate my body" to "she doesn't even notice me".Again, painfully poignant. No other series has so accurately depicted the loneliness and confusion of high school. It lets us relive those painful years through these characters. I also love how Buffy first of all uses her power for humourous gain, but then it descends into a nightmarish realm where she can't stop hearing the din of voices.Another aspect of the greatness of "Buffy" is how it can mix such powerful intense drama with effortless wit and humour. That and of course flawless acting from the ensemble especially Sarah Michelle Gellar, who if ignored for an Emmy nomination AGAIN next year, just confirms how stupid and blind the Emmy voting committee is. For me watching "Earshot" was a lot like hearing "Tigermilk" for the first time. I'd been anticipating both for a very long time and when I finally experienced them, my high expectations were exceeded. WHEW! got that off my chest. Anyone who has seen this classic episode, feel free to comment, would love to hear some views. Till next time, luvvies Kin Woo +----------------------------------------------------------------------+ +---+ Brought to you by the reborn Sinister mailing list +---+ To send to the list mail "sinister@majordomo.net". To unsubscribe send "unsubscribe sinister" or "unsubscribe sinister-digest" to "majordomo@majordomo.net". WWW: http://www.majordomo.net/sinister +-+ "legion of bedroom saddo devotees" "tech-heads and students" +-+ +-+ "the cardie wearing biscuit nibbling belle & sebastian list" +-+ +-+ "jelly-filled danishes" +-+ +----------------------------------------------------------------------+