Topic: ELECTRICITY (Read 4358 times)

bk · « **on:** October 11, 2016, 12:03:54 AM »

Well, you've read the notes, the notes had electricity and a buzz, and now it is time for you to post until the electric cows come home - they'll be home as soon as they finish doing the electric boogaloo.

bk · « **Reply #1 on:** October 11, 2016, 12:04:53 AM »

And the word of the day is: PROPINE!

Jane · « **Reply #2 on:** October 11, 2016, 12:07:01 AM »

Hello.

Jane · « **Reply #3 on:** October 11, 2016, 12:07:26 AM »

It is quiet here.

Jane · « **Reply #4 on:** October 11, 2016, 12:07:42 AM »

I am going back to sleep.

Jane · « **Reply #5 on:** October 11, 2016, 12:08:11 AM »

'night

TCB · « **Reply #6 on:** October 11, 2016, 12:38:24 AM »

First post after DR Jane and BK!

TCB · « **Reply #7 on:** October 11, 2016, 12:47:38 AM »

T.O.D.

My favorite vampire-themed book is INTERVIEW WITH A VAMPIRE. Most people I know prefer the later books in the Ann Rice series, such as THE VAMPIRE LESTAT. But for me, the first book is the masterpiece, and the books go downhill after that.

My favorite vampire movie is the Frank Langella version of DRACULA. I find the film to be downright sensual, maybe even sexy.

FJL · « **Reply #8 on:** October 11, 2016, 02:13:50 AM »

TOD: I haven't seen it in a long time, but was a real fan of LOVE AT FIRST BITE. It made me laugh a lot.

I really enjoyed DARK SHADOWS, if that counts for the TOD.

vixmom · « **Reply #9 on:** October 11, 2016, 04:42:27 AM »

The Interview With A Vampire and The Vampire Lestat were great, the series took a downturn after that

vixmom · « **Reply #10 on:** October 11, 2016, 04:42:43 AM »

Oh TCB already said that.

vixmom · « **Reply #11 on:** October 11, 2016, 04:42:50 AM »

Well I agree

vixmom · « **Reply #12 on:** October 11, 2016, 04:43:17 AM »

I also agree with FJL

vixmom · « **Reply #13 on:** October 11, 2016, 04:44:36 AM »

The book Salems Lot really terrified me when I read it way back when. The movie did not. Perhaps I should read the book again

vixmom · « **Reply #14 on:** October 11, 2016, 04:47:00 AM »

I also remember liking The Lost Boys... I think that was the name, with a young Keifer Sutherland....

vixmom · « **Reply #15 on:** October 11, 2016, 04:49:01 AM »

Well it's that time again, hi ho hi ho....

elmore3003 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 11, 2016, 04:53:02 AM »

Good morning, all!

elmore3003 · « **Reply #17 on:** October 11, 2016, 04:54:37 AM »

I was feeling sickly last night, so I turned off the lights around 8:30 and slept until 7:30 this morning. I feel fine, and I believe I will shortly go to my HMO for my flu shot.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #18 on:** October 11, 2016, 04:56:47 AM »

Joshie is in Sunday in the Park With George rehearsal all day, so I will work at home on a couple of things. I have the remainder of G&D Act Two to be edited, and that will take most of the week.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 11, 2016, 05:02:04 AM »

I need coffee!

Druxy · « **Reply #20 on:** October 11, 2016, 05:10:38 AM »

TOD:

DRACULA MEETS JACK THE RIPPER & Other Revisionist Histories

https://www.amazon.com/Dracula-Meets-Ripper-Revisionist-Histories/dp/1593933649/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1476187771&sr=1-1&keywords=dracula+meets+jack+the+ripper+druxman

Druxy · « **Reply #21 on:** October 11, 2016, 05:14:56 AM »

TOD (2):

HORROR OF DRACULA w/Christopher Lee

Truthfully, I' m not a big vampire film buff, but I've always enjoyed this first Dracula movie from Hammer...and Christopher Lee was a publicity client.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #22 on:** October 11, 2016, 05:27:40 AM »

Good morning, all.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #23 on:** October 11, 2016, 05:31:19 AM »

The only dream I can remember, that I kept falling back into while starting to wake up this morning, concerned two small towns in western Pennsylvania, one south of Pittsburgh and one north of there that I was just learning about, each of which had something to do with --- what? I can't remember the damned MacGuffin.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #24 on:** October 11, 2016, 05:34:13 AM »

This evening I have a meeting at a Panera Bread with the director of a musical we'll be doing a year from now. I haven't been to a Panera in quite a long time, but I found the one near here very enjoyable when I was in there several times a few years back. It's a comfortable enough place to sit and talk or do whatever you're doing, and the coffee and foodstuffs I've had have always been tasty.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #25 on:** October 11, 2016, 05:37:45 AM »

At some point today I have to get outside and blow some leaves from Point A to Point B. The early yellow ones that have started coming down have already covered the yard and the driveway so that it looks like late fall out there, which it absolutely isn't. It's only a li'l preview. Most of the leaves here are still on the trees, and still green. But this first little mess is already a big mess and must be dealt with or I won't even have a hope of catching up with it later.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #26 on:** October 11, 2016, 05:49:33 AM »

TOD:

I never read or saw SALEM'S LOT, so I'll eventually have to get that Blu-ray to see what the fuss has been about all these years. I didn't even know James Mason was in it!

I'm also guilty of not having given the Anne Rice stuff a chance, and I suppose I really should. The first book (or two) would probably be great listening material for a road trip.

I'll happily watch most of the classic vampire films, but I really enjoy some of the more offbeat stuff like the two Paul Landres films, THE VAMPIRE (1957) and THE RETURN OF DRACULA (1958), both of which take place in 1950s California.

And for modern day stuff, I really liked the first two seasons of TRUE BLOOD, and I unfortunately let myself fall away from it during the third season when I thought it was going off the rails. I've been told I should have stuck with it because once past the part I wasn't liking so much, it still succeeds, so I might someday go back and give it another try.

elmore3003 · « **Reply #27 on:** October 11, 2016, 05:59:58 AM »

Not an Ann Rice fan and found Interview With A Vampire an ordeal I could not finish. For me, best vampire novel ever remains Dracula, although there are some great short stories, "For the Blood is the Life" and "Carmilla."

I think the best film/video adaptation of Dracula is the BBC version, Count Dracula, with Louis Jourdan, which is quite faithful to the novel, but I liked several of the Hammer films, particularly The Brides of Dracula with the late great Martita Hunt as the vampire's mother.

ChasSmith · « **Reply #28 on:** October 11, 2016, 06:01:13 AM »

Would have loved seeing/hearing that Sunday in the Park With George, which was never going to happen at those benefit prices.

DR Elmore, will you be there for it? Please give us a report!

ChasSmith · « **Reply #29 on:** October 11, 2016, 06:06:53 AM »

Quote from: elmore3003 on October 11, 2016, 05:59:58 AM

I think the best film/video adaptation of Dracula is the BBC version, Count Dracula, with Louis Jourdan, which is quite faithful to the novel, but I liked several of the Hammer films, particularly The Brides of Dracula with the late great Martita Hunt as the vampire's mother.

I'll have to see that Jourdan one. And of course -- the original Bram Stoker novel! A wonderful book, which I should reread.

DR Elmore reminds me of the very enjoyable and gorgeously filmed Brides of Dracula. Yes, the Hammer vampire films are very nice, much to enjoy there. But the Universals are, too. It just depends on which mood I'm in. Dracula's Daughter is also a fun must-see.

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