31 Mar 05
I have developed a "thing" for vampire flicks and shows. I have noticed that there seems to be an endless array of these stories.
And, I have started to wonder about the symbolism of Vampires. There are several things which I have wondered about: the combination of intense sexuality and profound violence. The blood sucking for eternal life and the Christian blood drinking for eternal life.
Any thoughts?
In case, you are wondering why I am posting so much...I am home sick. I have been reading, visting RHP and sleeping.
31 Mar 05
Originally posted by AynatI am just finishing Leonard Wolf's edition of Bram Stoker's 'Dracula'
I have developed a "thing" for vampire flicks and shows. I have noticed that there seems to be an endless array of these stories.
And, I have started to wonder about the symbolism of Vampires. There are several things which I have wondered about: the combination of intense sexuality and profound violence. The blood sucking for eternal life and the Ch ...[text shortened]... dering why I am posting so much...I am home sick. I have been reading, visting RHP and sleeping.
(I believe that the edition is called 'Essential Dracula' or something
like that). It has copious footnotes -- some with explanations of
symbolism, some with corrections to Stoker's errors, some with
related vampire lore -- and several appendicies, one of which is a list
of every vampire-related movie (and maybe book...) through 1991.
It's a good read.
Nemesio
01 Apr 05
Originally posted by AynatWow. Interesting observation. I think only Catholics "drink blood" for eternal life though. It's one of those cool Catholic magic rituals.
I have developed a "thing" for vampire flicks and shows. I have noticed that there seems to be an endless array of these stories.
And, I have started to wonder about the symbolism of Vampires. There are several things which I have wondered about: the combination of intense sexuality and profound violence. The blood sucking for eternal life and the Ch ...[text shortened]... dering why I am posting so much...I am home sick. I have been reading, visting RHP and sleeping.
01 Apr 05
Originally posted by StarValleyWyHuman. Male. Sol system. Earth.
They are ok if you cook them in a blood pudding. But their skin must be removed like you would a shark. It's too tough to be any good. But dressed up with a little wine sauce... sure. Vampire is good eats.
01 Apr 05
Originally posted by AynatDont know about any of you lot. But a woman dressed up as a Vampire, would get it at any o'clock in the morning. Even on Sundays, normally a day of rest. pfffffft.
I have developed a "thing" for vampire flicks and shows. I have noticed that there seems to be an endless array of these stories.
And, I have started to wonder about the symbolism of Vampires. There are several things which I have wondered about: the combination of intense sexuality and profound violence. The blood sucking for eternal life and the Ch ...[text shortened]... dering why I am posting so much...I am home sick. I have been reading, visting RHP and sleeping.
Come on lads.
01 Apr 05
Originally posted by Mel BWhat in God's name is your major malfunction anyways Mel B?
Dont know about any of you lot. But a woman dressed up as a Vampire, would get it at any o'clock in the morning. Even on Sundays, normally a day of rest. pfffffft.
Come on lads.
What's with all the farting and chanting in every post?
It's like you're drunk or something.
01 Apr 05
Originally posted by shavixmirIts only words sunshine. pfffffft. Its not like anyone takes this bollox seriously.
What in God's name is your major malfunction anyways Mel B?
What's with all the farting and chanting in every post?
It's like you're drunk or something.
Come on lads.
03 May 05
Originally posted by AynatI love vampires too. I know a bunch of cool vampire books. Try Companions of the Night by Vivian Vande Velde. Or the Last Vampire series by Christopher Pike. Try Real Vampires by Daniel Cohen.
I have developed a "thing" for vampire flicks and shows. I have noticed that there seems to be an endless array of these stories.
And, I have started to wonder about the symbolism of Vampires. There are several things which I have wondered about: the combination of intense sexuality and profound violence. The blood sucking for eternal life and the Ch ...[text shortened]... dering why I am posting so much...I am home sick. I have been reading, visting RHP and sleeping.
Well, that's all for now.
Hope you feel better soon.
-Taz13
03 May 05
Originally posted by ToeI haven't read the book, but I thought the film was dire. A good vampire film worth watching is Shadow of the Vampire with John Malkovich and amongst others, Eddie Izzard.
And for a film, Near Dark was great. Queen of the Damned made a decent movie too: a case where the film is better than the book!
Good book for lore is Vampires, Burial and Death - Paul Barber which traces the cultural origins of the tales that gave rise to the Vampire myth.
03 May 05
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Originally posted by StarrmanI have it on DVD sitting unopened as yet: a bargain £5 buy I've not had time to watch. Glad to hear its not likely to be a bad buy.
A good vampire film worth watching is Shadow of the Vampire with John Malkovich and amongst others, Eddie Izzard.
But before that there's Subway and Brazil to watch. Happy days.