What's at stake? Basil and Reuben discuss Fool for Love, that famous Margaret Atwood quote, how Giles can say "I love you" to Buffy, writing about a person you knew and cared about just because they're famous, Giles being in a world of children, and Spike's big racist moments.

Definitely Doomed Ep. 85 You Taste Like Ashes

What's at stake? Reuben and Basil discuss the worst portmanteau, excuses for more cute cat photography, aesthetics as meaning, Anya's believable lying, Sarah Michelle Gellar's natural hair color, and the complete lack of parking in Sunnydale.

Definitely Doomed Ep. 84 The Source of My Gladness

What's at stake? Basil and Reuben discuss misgendering Taylor Dane, conveying multiple story elements in one dialogue exchange, how superhero women fights can include misogynistic imagery uncritiqued, and giving people food at work.

Definitely Doomed Ep. 83 The Giggle Twins

What's at stake? Reuben and Basil discuss how to pronounce Soares, writing misleads, capitalism in the magic world, and Willow's inability to listen.

Definitely Doomed Ep. 82 I Want Eggs

What's at stake? Basil and Reuben discuss Basil getting attacked by raccoons, Buffy's newfound interest in history, rent prices in Sunnydale, Riley's disappointment at recycling habits, and the angry comments we could be getting if we had more fans.

Definitely Doomed Ep. 81 Doing an Important Voice

What's at stake? Reuben and Basil discuss Real Me, Reuben's punning ability, the increase in the slow motion budget, Joyce's inability to remember whether or not Willow/Tara are lesbians, subtle clothing choices, and Tara's insight into people.

Definitely Doomed Ep. 80 Here Comes the Judge

What's at stake? Basil and Reuben discuss Buffy vs. Dracula, their expectations for season 5, the distance between intentionality and success, shooting stuff only to use in the credits, one of the few times Xander's petty jealousy might be justified, and whether or not Spike accounts for inflation.

Definitely Doomed Ep. 79 A Big Honkin' Castle

What's at stake? Reuben and Basil discuss Restless, Mitchell's thoughts on surrealism in film, slo mo tity, the most true to life version of Apocalypse Now ever, and the not clever insults children invent.

Definitely Doomed Ep. 78 Very Seldom Naughty

What's at stake? Basil and Reuben discuss Primeval, the possibility of self-friendship, women's preference for magicians not scientists, the apple product placement scheme, and what you did when you couldn't google.

Definitely Doomed Ep. 77 I Do Appreciate Violence

What's at stake? Basil, Reuben, and Cara have a roundtable discussion about the incredibly fraught topic of misogyny and sexual assault in the film/tv. We do our best, but I'm assuming we put our feet in our respective mouths multiple times. Regular episodes return next week, but I felt like Kai Cole's letter meant that this needed to be addressed before continuing.

Oh and welcome back!

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