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Another DS Reference With Regard To Twilight
« on: September 29, 2008, 06:29:45 PM »
This blog entry about the Twilight books references DS and briefly muses on the undeniable amount of popularity vampires have had in our culture: Bella and Edward craze leaves this reader cold
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Re: Another DS Reference With Regard To Twilight
« Reply #1 on: November 10, 2008, 01:42:39 AM »
A reference to Marilyn Ross' DS books Re: Twilight

http://io9.com/5080617/5-things-you-need-to-know-about-twilight

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Re: Another DS Reference With Regard To Twilight
« Reply #2 on: November 10, 2008, 03:48:28 AM »
Quoted from the Mason Snow blog:

"Another noteworthy fault in the book was Edward. The aspect of a perfect guy has created unsatisfying feelings in many teenage girls.... (snip)... Unfortunately, Meyer's fantasy character has engendered fantasy expectations.
I hate to break it to you girls, but not all guys can save you from trucks flying at you."
So I suppose that means, they shouldn't even TRY? [hall2_grin]
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Re: Another DS Reference With Regard To Twilight
« Reply #3 on: November 19, 2008, 10:29:32 PM »
One of the comments in the following article likens Twilight to "DARK SHADOWS at DEGRASSI JR HIGH." (It'll be fascinating to see who said that once the actual review appears.)

Check out: Early 'Twilight' Twitter Reactions!

And this next article likens the film to '“Gossip Girl” meets “Dark Shadows.”'

Check out: PEACH BUZZ: Fans frenzied at premiere of ‘Twilight’
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Re: Another DS Reference With Regard To Twilight
« Reply #4 on: November 19, 2008, 10:49:48 PM »
Well.  It's not DS related, but the male lead's hair reminds me of Baron Meinster's little pouf (actually three hairpieces sewn together, apparently) in the 1960 classic Brides of Dracula, one of my personal all time favorite vampire movies. 

I really, really hope we don't see Vicki pacing the halls of Collinwood with those annoying little white earbuds and her nano-eyepod while some cheesy emo-rock sludge-a-thon plods on the soundtrack in Depp Shadows.

G.
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Re: Another DS Reference With Regard To Twilight
« Reply #5 on: November 22, 2008, 05:14:00 AM »
DS references were coming out of the woodwork today! Not that any of us are about to complain.  [hall2_wink]


The following review of Twilight refers not only to DS but to Depp's upcoming film.

Check out: Anemic ‘Twilight’ takes bite out of book’s phenomenon

And here's a review that says Twilight is "like an updated 'Dark Shadows'."

Check out: 'Twilight' Film Review


Quote from: Gothick on November 19, 2008, 10:49:48 PM
Well.  It's not DS related, but the male lead's hair reminds me of Baron Meinster's little pouf (actually three hairpieces sewn together, apparently) in the 1960 classic Brides of Dracula, one of my personal all time favorite vampire movies.

Robert Pattinson was in the Boston area for a public appearance last week. Too bad you didn't get to ask him if he's patterned his hair after Baron Meinster.  [hall2_grin]
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Re: Another DS Reference With Regard To Twilight
« Reply #6 on: November 24, 2008, 08:59:16 PM »
Quote from: Gothick on November 19, 2008, 10:49:48 PM
the halls of Collinwood with those annoying little white earbuds and her nano-eyepod while some cheesy emo-rock sludge-a-thon plods on the soundtrack in Depp Shadows.

 [stfl]

Sweetheart....that made my day!!!

Patti
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Re: Another DS Reference With Regard To Twilight
« Reply #7 on: November 25, 2008, 12:32:52 AM »
Glad you appreciated the zinger, Patti.  Every still I see of that performer shows him adorned with an ever-higher pompadour.  Fascinating *raises left eyebrow a la Spock*

And MB, I imagine that the gent in question had some formidable security arrangements.  Everywhere I go in town these days I hear gaggles of 13 to 15 year old girls shrieking and twittering about that movie.  Honestly, it's enough to make one feel like Tippi Hedren. *wink*

I just keep telling myself that more pub for Depp Shadows means we're that much closer to a restored release of Night of DS.  I want those missing Grayson scenes and I want the seance with full color and soundtrack, dammit!

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Re: Another DS Reference With Regard To Twilight
« Reply #8 on: November 25, 2008, 12:36:19 AM »
Oh, and Diana Millay's best scene in the film (NoDS) is coming up in that restoration, too!  Mustn't forget the immortal Phoenix!

Maybe an alternate ending for NoDS could have been a reverse on the ending of hoDS--instead of [spoiler]a bat rising from nowhere and winging out into the night air,[/spoiler] a golden bejewelled sacred Bird with the head of a leering, cackling Diana Millay could have come winging down from out of nowhere into the Great Hall with claws extended towards Kate Jackson as she screams and screams and screams ...

Something to help you sleep better, dear *wink*

G.
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Re: Another DS Reference With Regard To Twilight
« Reply #9 on: November 27, 2008, 05:46:34 AM »
Quote from: Gothick on November 25, 2008, 12:32:52 AM
And MB, I imagine that the gent in question had some formidable security arrangements.

Actually, from what I've heard, he was pretty accessible to fans prior to the opening of Twilight - though now that Twilightmania appears to be in full swing, that has possibly changed.


And here's yet another article that references DS:

That Nice Vampire Next Door
Is Edward Cullen for real?

Though the author unabashedly admits that she watched DS because she "thought Quentin the werewolf was cute." I suspect quite of few members here would agree.  [hall2_grin]
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Re: Another DS Reference With Regard To Twilight
« Reply #10 on: December 01, 2008, 07:23:27 AM »
A Twilight review that, in part, explains how an aunt's love of DS inspired her niece to see the film.

Check out: It's easy to fall for 'Twilight'
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Re: Another DS Reference With Regard To Twilight
« Reply #11 on: December 03, 2008, 12:32:40 AM »
Twilight-mania notwithstanding, nothing--I mean nothing--will ever beat out the original. Just finished watching DVD #9 in DS-[spoiler]Willie digging the grave to find a body for Adam's mate--Angelique biting Joe H. --Julia and Barnabas beginning work on the "experiment"[/spoiler]--how can anything compare?! I read Twilight--can't say it was enthralling, but on par with a lot of teen novels. But Dark Shadows will always make my heart beat faster in spite of now viewing it for the 5th time through.    [santa_thumb]
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Re: Another DS Reference With Regard To Twilight
« Reply #12 on: December 07, 2008, 07:50:24 PM »
I quite enjoyed the film, which reminded me in some ways of True Blood 90210, not least in the (implied) triangle of mortal girl/vampire hunk/werewolf not-so-secret admirer.  Really, one wonders if a reborn Dark Shadows might go with the same thing.  Hmmmm...  [santa_wink]
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Re: Another DS Reference With Regard To Twilight
« Reply #13 on: December 13, 2008, 03:51:07 PM »
Writer encourages parents to research Twilight and opens with Dark Shadows.

http://www.mcherald.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081213/FAITH/812130306/1006
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Re: Another DS Reference With Regard To Twilight
« Reply #14 on: December 13, 2008, 04:45:28 PM »
From the above article about researching Twilight:
Quote from: Chris Webb
Parents ... should debrief their teen. Take time to discuss how healthy relationships operate and how God is at work in the real world. Parents should let their teen know that even in the Twilight of the real world very Dark Shadows can fall over a misguided relationship.

I've heard fans talk about their parents' disapproval of the devil worship or vampirism in DS (mine said nothing to discourage or encourage me), but did anyone's parents take exception to the relationships seen on DS, such as Barnabas and his women?  Seriously?

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