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Gr3mlinify Gr3mlinify from U.S. Since: Feb, 2011
Gr3mlinify
#1: Jan 31st 2013 at 9:12:22 PM

A list of requests for vampire reviewer, "Maven of the Eventide" (is she even still doing reviews anymore?).

Inspired by this thread for the Nostalgia Critic [1]

I'll go first. I would really like to see a "Queen of the Damned Review". I'm not even an Anne Rice fan, I just really want to see her be critical about this one (I'm surprised she hasn't already).

Everything about it is so bad...er...intriguing. It's a "nu-metal"/goth vampire movie. Just the description alone is dated and pretty laughable now that it's post-early 2000s. The acting, my God, the acting is so campy. The special effects are for the most part, cheap and awful, even for 2002. The fan outrage over the casting and the adaptation itself is noteworthy. And of course, the presence of Aaliyah in her last role as the vampire queen.

Maybe it's just me, but this movie screams for a Maven take on it.

EDIT

For clarification, I meant to say that I thought that Aaliyah gave a pretty good performance considering she didn't have too much acting experience prior to it and it was a role that required quite a bit of charisma and energy. But more likely, it was the posthumous release of it that probably makes the film more intriguing than it should be.

edited 1st Feb '13 1:05:03 PM by Gr3mlinify

"When lights out/I'm like a gremlin/Feed me hiphop and I start tremblin'"—Eric B. and Rakim
FrozenWolf King of Dinosaurs (?) from The Greater Grail Since: Jan, 2013
King of Dinosaurs (?)
#2: Jan 31st 2013 at 9:26:05 PM

The Vampire Movie that arguably killed Mel Brooks Career

Dracula Dead And Loving It

This is no time to bemoaning your fate. After all, "fate" is not the culprit here. That honor goes to your stubborn sense of self-worth.
Gr3mlinify Gr3mlinify from U.S. Since: Feb, 2011
Gr3mlinify
#3: Feb 1st 2013 at 11:20:48 AM

I've never seen that one, but I've heard interesting things.

"When lights out/I'm like a gremlin/Feed me hiphop and I start tremblin'"—Eric B. and Rakim
snaver Since: May, 2010
#4: Feb 1st 2013 at 11:50:14 AM

The Last Vampire /Thirst series by Christopher Pike. Having reread it recently I was suprised by how well it actually held up and how much I actually looked upon Sita/Alisa Perne as a positive role model. I gave it to my niece to read after she got into the Twilight series. Now she says Twilight sucks and she too looked towards Sita as a role model.

FurikoMaru Reverse the Curse from The Arrogant Wasteland Since: Jan, 2001 Relationship Status: He makes me feel like I have a heart
Reverse the Curse
#5: Feb 1st 2013 at 1:41:32 PM

If she does do Queen of the Damned, I hope she can convey to the young people the sad tale of Lestat's decline. If you're a former Anne Rice fan, Lestat is like that fun arty boy you were friends with whose mom suddenly came over all born-again and pulled him out of public school, and now whenever you see him around town it's like all the life's been torn out of him.

A True Lady's Quest - A Jojo is You!
johnnyfog Actual Wrestling Legend from the Zocalo Since: Apr, 2010 Relationship Status: They can't hide forever. We've got satellites.
Actual Wrestling Legend
#6: Feb 1st 2013 at 1:48:17 PM

I'm a little curious to see her branch out into shows, like Vampire Diaries. Or something obscure, like Angel/Forever Knight*

I'm a skeptical squirrel
Gr3mlinify Gr3mlinify from U.S. Since: Feb, 2011
Gr3mlinify
#7: Feb 1st 2013 at 1:50:27 PM

[up][up]That's pretty funny and kind of sad [lol] I could see her pointing that out.

edited 1st Feb '13 1:50:45 PM by Gr3mlinify

"When lights out/I'm like a gremlin/Feed me hiphop and I start tremblin'"—Eric B. and Rakim
Dream_Huntress Since: Feb, 2010 Relationship Status: Complex: I'm real, they are imaginary
#8: Feb 1st 2013 at 2:46:12 PM

"The Lost Boys" and "The Hunger", though they're kinda obvious choices. Maybe a comparision between "Let the Right One In" and "Let Me In".

I can't have you close, so I become a ghost and I watch you, I watch you.
Bananaquit Since: Jan, 2001
#9: Feb 1st 2013 at 3:34:04 PM

[up]How about Vamp with Grace Jones?

Bluelantern2814 Mage of Life-Breath-Doom Since: Sep, 2009
Mage of Life-Breath-Doom
#10: Feb 2nd 2013 at 7:37:07 PM

I **really** want to see her reviewing Luminosity

"Here to welcome our new golden-eyed overlords," said Addy promptly.
LizardBite Shameless Self-Promoter from Two Galaxies Over Since: Jan, 2001
#11: Feb 2nd 2013 at 7:46:07 PM

Ever since the Con Bravo plans fell through and then they teased in 30 Days of Night I've wanted to see her do an actual crossover with Linkara. Maybe take a looks at American Vampire or I, Vampire

Dream_Huntress Since: Feb, 2010 Relationship Status: Complex: I'm real, they are imaginary
#12: Feb 2nd 2013 at 8:37:02 PM

There's also "The Addiction" with Christopher Walken, "Vampire's Kiss" of course with Nicholas Cage, and, oh God, the movie is awful, but there's "Vampire in Brooklyn" with Eddie Murphy.

edited 2nd Feb '13 8:38:00 PM by Dream_Huntress

I can't have you close, so I become a ghost and I watch you, I watch you.
johnnyfog Actual Wrestling Legend from the Zocalo Since: Apr, 2010 Relationship Status: They can't hide forever. We've got satellites.
Actual Wrestling Legend
#13: Feb 3rd 2013 at 10:18:26 AM

[up] [lol] I remember Vampire in Brooklyn! Murphy claimed he didn't want to do it, that he was contractually obligated. He also did that thing where he plays all the different characters in makeup. "I'm so talented, I don't need anyone else. I can do a whole movie myself, because I am Eddie Murphy, God of Comedy."

edited 13th Feb '13 7:21:13 PM by johnnyfog

I'm a skeptical squirrel
FrozenWolf King of Dinosaurs (?) from The Greater Grail Since: Jan, 2013
King of Dinosaurs (?)
#14: Feb 13th 2013 at 5:00:46 PM

Good news Everyone, your first request has been answered!

This is no time to bemoaning your fate. After all, "fate" is not the culprit here. That honor goes to your stubborn sense of self-worth.
johnnyfog Actual Wrestling Legend from the Zocalo Since: Apr, 2010 Relationship Status: They can't hide forever. We've got satellites.
Actual Wrestling Legend
#15: Feb 13th 2013 at 7:20:19 PM

(squints) Eighth Doctor? .......well, that doesn't bode well.

Todd is clearly talking off the cuff, and yet his music expertise is still astounding. [awesome][awesome]

I'm a skeptical squirrel
Gr3mlinify Gr3mlinify from U.S. Since: Feb, 2011
Gr3mlinify
#16: Feb 15th 2013 at 9:54:20 AM

Looks like my wish has been fulfilled! I wonder if she's seen this thread? (probably not).

Maven's Queen of the Damned Review: [1]

edited 15th Feb '13 9:55:38 AM by Gr3mlinify

"When lights out/I'm like a gremlin/Feed me hiphop and I start tremblin'"—Eric B. and Rakim
Gr3mlinify Gr3mlinify from U.S. Since: Feb, 2011
Gr3mlinify
#17: Feb 15th 2013 at 10:11:07 AM

I really like this review, especially when she and Todd explained how nu-metal's commercialization played a part. Interesting points as always.

edited 15th Feb '13 10:19:03 AM by Gr3mlinify

"When lights out/I'm like a gremlin/Feed me hiphop and I start tremblin'"—Eric B. and Rakim
FrozenWolf King of Dinosaurs (?) from The Greater Grail Since: Jan, 2013
King of Dinosaurs (?)
#18: Feb 15th 2013 at 10:26:26 AM

So if the next one is Dracula dead and loving it... I can play the x-files music right?

This is no time to bemoaning your fate. After all, "fate" is not the culprit here. That honor goes to your stubborn sense of self-worth.
Gr3mlinify Gr3mlinify from U.S. Since: Feb, 2011
Gr3mlinify
#19: Jun 18th 2013 at 6:33:43 PM

I see that someone had mentioned "The Hunger" (1983) before. I recently saw it and that would be an interesting review. It's not particularly good as far as vampire movies go, but like the "Queen of the Damned", it's use of music and a commericialized goth aesthetic is pretty noticeable. I mean come on, both Bauhaus and David Bowie are in it! Not to mention the controversy regarding whether it was a possible AIDS allegory. That's enough for most people to at least check it out.

edited 18th Jun '13 6:35:31 PM by Gr3mlinify

"When lights out/I'm like a gremlin/Feed me hiphop and I start tremblin'"—Eric B. and Rakim
CharlesPhipps Since: Jan, 2001
#20: Sep 30th 2018 at 4:11:42 PM

I've requested the Vampire Lestat (novel) and True Blood season 3.

I love Elisa's work.

:)

Author of The Rules of Supervillainy, Cthulhu Armageddon, and United States of Monsters.
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CharlesPhipps Since: Jan, 2001
#22: Oct 2nd 2018 at 5:05:13 AM

I updated her YMMV and the main page a bit with more recent content.

One of the things that's changed is she's gotten a wee bit more political, particularly when dealing with sex negative and more blatantly sexist portrayals of vampire fiction.

I also added a Crowning Moment of Heartwarming when her fans rallied around her post some doxing by jerks who disliked her not doing a perfect V:TM:B game.

Author of The Rules of Supervillainy, Cthulhu Armageddon, and United States of Monsters.
CharlesPhipps Since: Jan, 2001
#23: Oct 7th 2018 at 8:37:16 PM

Congrats on the Maven getting a new child!

:)

Author of The Rules of Supervillainy, Cthulhu Armageddon, and United States of Monsters.
TwinBird Dunkies addict from Eastern Mass Since: Oct, 2009 Relationship Status: YOU'RE TEARING ME APART LISA
Dunkies addict
#24: Oct 7th 2018 at 11:42:58 PM

(shouts out window) Moonchild!

Edited by TwinBird on Oct 7th 2018 at 11:45:25 AM

My posts make considerably more sense read in the voice of John Ratzenberger.
CharlesPhipps Since: Jan, 2001
#25: Dec 19th 2018 at 1:00:54 PM

The Maven of the Eventide reviews one of my books. It also namechecks TVtropes.org!

Edited by CharlesPhipps on Dec 19th 2018 at 1:02:05 AM

Author of The Rules of Supervillainy, Cthulhu Armageddon, and United States of Monsters.

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