tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post8278688799623014709..comments2024-03-28T05:50:51.675-04:00Comments on Doux Reviews: Interview with the VampireBillie Douxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-19081158442574054072017-11-25T20:45:36.453-05:002017-11-25T20:45:36.453-05:00Though it doesn't hold a special place in my h...Though it doesn't hold a special place in my heart like say 'The Lost Boys', 'Interview' is mesmerizing and probably the best vampire movie ever made. And it's one of the few cases where the book and the film adaptation are about equal in terms of goodness. Anne Rice's writing is exquisite.Logan Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04927158558530539708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-17121047662724481652011-12-19T16:13:22.558-05:002011-12-19T16:13:22.558-05:00As far as evildoers being easier, LeStat wasn'...As far as evildoers being easier, LeStat wasn't referring to them being physically easier to subdue and kill. He was referring to the fact that, for Louis, being a very moral being, it would be easier to kill evildoers because they are more deserving of death than others are. <br /><br />I saw this movie again this weekend for the first time in years. I really enjoyed it. It is a classic story. The music was also wonderful. Especially their version of Libre Me. However, I could have done without Guns N' Roses at the end.Samuel Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04742566774871024381noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-75692370733121689592011-07-06T05:22:22.855-04:002011-07-06T05:22:22.855-04:00For me, it's the best vampire movie of all tim...For me, it's the best vampire movie of all time, and one of my favorite films. Seriously,for some reason it's only when Tom Cruise plays an asshole(say "Collateral" or "Tropic Thunder") that I absolutely love him!Diogohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09623198557097924154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-43327235186291074672011-06-27T18:02:09.258-04:002011-06-27T18:02:09.258-04:00Although I loved Dunst's performance (what wen...Although I loved Dunst's performance (what went wrong? She was so talented) I found Cruise and Pitt to be very annoying when I saw this film. But I was watching it late at night and it was about 10 years ago. Your review has inspired me to give it a second chance.Victornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-44847972554063974082011-06-27T13:22:20.319-04:002011-06-27T13:22:20.319-04:00Its really hard to pin the Twilight thing on Rice,...Its really hard to pin the Twilight thing on Rice, although I agree that they are related takes. The thing is that vampires as we have known them are essentially about forbidden romance going all the way back to Lord Byron in the mid-nineteenth century when it was all about Gentlemen friends. Prior to that the vampire was just a restless ghost without even having a real form. <br /><br />I actually think True Blood and Twilight make wonderful bookends for the vampire these days. Transgressive sex and love is either abstinence or extraordinary violence in the case of True Blood. Frankly, it makes Louis and Lestat seem tame by comparison, although the love of Claudia is also pretty transgressive (which makes me think of "Let the Right One In", but now I am just rambling)Ben P. Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17761225532136987245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-91831314795280919842011-06-26T21:25:52.834-04:002011-06-26T21:25:52.834-04:00I was an Anne Rice fan also (well, the earlier boo...I was an Anne Rice fan also (well, the earlier books - the later ones got a little out there for me). Like you, I was afraid this movie wouldn't do the book justice, but it SO DID! Like you said, they managed to hit all the notes that made the book such a hit. I love this movie and can watch it again and again (and have - and can quote many scenes.. haha). And the male eye candy certainly didn't hurt. :)<br /><br />I don't know if anyone can blame Anne Rice for sparkly vampires. After all, vampires have been sexy and classic for about 100 years in literature and film. The reason Interview was so popular was that she gave a human perspective to becoming a vampire with Louis. How would you respond to being changed? Would you instantly become a killer or head for the rats? I think struggle is what grabbed a lot of people. Couple that with the family aspects you point out and you have a classic story.<br /><br />Stephanie Meyer also has a classic story on her hands, but for a much younger audience. It has its merits, but the two worlds really can't be compared. The target audience is completely different.<br /><br />Thanks for the review! I always enjoy your input. :)Dr. Alicenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-54722859112023709002011-06-26T18:56:33.059-04:002011-06-26T18:56:33.059-04:00That is a very nice thing to say and I am glad if ...That is a very nice thing to say and I am glad if it's the case^^<br /><br />haha, now I've ran out of things to say about the movie and the review, so I won't come back before 3 weeks! (also because I will be gone on vacation) Looking forward for all the new reviews when I come back!10^100 o+ with no hairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-4828561601567161812011-06-26T18:44:50.775-04:002011-06-26T18:44:50.775-04:00Google Girl, you always make me smile. And you ca...Google Girl, you always make me smile. And you can call yourself anything you want. :)Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-89858443145472141182011-06-26T18:43:20.236-04:002011-06-26T18:43:20.236-04:00Yes, Billie... I'm sorry, I'm fickle and d...Yes, Billie... I'm sorry, I'm fickle and don't like using the same username all the time!<br /><br />Hmm, now I feel like watching Interview with the Vampire tonight...10^100 o+ (Google Girl) with no hairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-62742410703864255912011-06-26T18:05:10.701-04:002011-06-26T18:05:10.701-04:00Is that you, Google Girl?Is that you, Google Girl?Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-41397442124332564012011-06-26T17:35:51.168-04:002011-06-26T17:35:51.168-04:00I'm going to have to see this movie again - an...I'm going to have to see this movie again - and read the book. I was a bit disappointed with Pandora, but suspect this one is better.<br /><br />(On the subject of who to blame for Twilight, by the way - which I like, in it's way, but the sparkling is too much - I just started reading the first Sookie Stackhouse book and... they glow... Charlaine, don't go there! ;) )<br /><br />On another subject entirely, I've been giving out Irresistably Sweet Blog Awards at Pop Classics (www.popclassicsjg.blogspot.com), and gave you one :)Juliettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00203399623895589924noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-46379944607476248362011-06-26T17:32:17.628-04:002011-06-26T17:32:17.628-04:00Haha, thanks!
Google (10^100 is a gogol, the word...Haha, thanks!<br /><br />Google (10^100 is a gogol, the word Google was mispelled from)<br />Girl (o+)<br />with no hair (I shaved my hair two weeks ago)<br /><br />And I did check. The only other vampire movie I own is... Vampire Girl vs. Frankenstein Girl!10^100 o+ with no hairnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-17001701603290602932011-06-26T17:25:28.564-04:002011-06-26T17:25:28.564-04:00I have something to confess. I like vampire storie...I have something to confess. I like vampire stories a lot (Buffy fan here, not Twilight, lol), but I've only seen this movie once. I was a teen (maybe fourteen or fifteen) and Brad Pitt was a heartthrob back then, and I've watched it for the wrong reason (can you blame me?). I was young and probably didn't get most of the movie. I remember parts of it, though, and Claudia really marked me (imagine seeing it while you're still growing up), so I've never gave it a second chance. But after reading your review I feel like I need to see this movie again! So, in a way, I'm glad you're sharing this review with us in Vampire Month!Licahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00995636672390920101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-20699382686556613182011-06-26T16:56:20.172-04:002011-06-26T16:56:20.172-04:00I love your handle, 10^100 0+ with no hair. But I...I love your handle, 10^100 0+ with no hair. But I have no idea what it means. :)Billie Douxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17141769005175631213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13727952.post-92186150774616096312011-06-26T16:56:17.843-04:002011-06-26T16:56:17.843-04:00Hmm, to switch the mood, I hope...
Well I for one...Hmm, to switch the mood, I hope...<br /><br />Well I for one really enjoy this movie every time I see it. (in fact, it's one of the few vampire movies I own, if not the only one) I particularly like Claudia. And her glam hair.<br /><br />I also like the way in which you separated your review for each character, Billie!<br /><br />Poor Antonio...<br /><br /><br />I'm sorry if this got posted twice, I went for modifications...10^100 o+ with no hairnoreply@blogger.com