2002's Queen of the Damned: This is Terrible Movie but the Soundtrack Slaps
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2002's Queen of the Damned: This is Terrible Movie but the Soundtrack Slaps

During the inter-season break, the vampire insiders are doing deep dives into the episodes, chatting about other kinds of creature media and in today's episode, we are looking hard at the 2002 film Queen of the Damned, which seems to have nothing to do with the source material except for the characters' names. From wikipedia:

The vampire Lestat is awakened from decades of slumber by the sound of a hard rock band, and proceeds to take over as their lead singer. Achieving international success, Lestat, having revealed the existence of vampires, taunts the others of his kind during an interview for promoting his first and only live concert.

Jesse Reeves, a researcher for the paranormal studies group Talamasca, is intrigued by Lestat's lyrics after hearing one of his songs play on TV and tells the rest of the group her theory that he really is a vampire. Her mentor, David Talbot, takes her aside and tells her they know what he is and that a vampire called Marius made him. David also shows her Lestat's journal. In the journal, Lestat recalls how he was turned into a vampire by Marius and how he awoke Akasha, the first vampire, with his music. Jesse tracks Lestat down to a London vampire club called The Admiral's Arms, where he saves her and confronts her about Marius.

In Los Angeles, Lestat is visited by Marius, who warns him that the other vampires will not tolerate his flamboyant public profile. He begs him to cancel his concert, which he refuses. Meanwhile, awakened Akasha, who is searching for Lestat, arrives at The Admiral's Arms. After the vampires reveal their plan to kill Lestat Akasha torches the club. Jesse arrives at Los Angeles and gives Lestat his journal and asks him to show her what being a vampire is like. Lestat scoffs at the idea, but Jesse convinces him to spend his last moments before the concert with her. Jesse later asks Lestat to turn her, telling him she wants to be with him and that she wants to know everything he does. Lestat angrily refuses, and shows her what it's like for a vampire to feed aggressively on a human.

While performing at his concert in Death Valley, a group of vampires attack Lestat. With Marius' help, they both fend off most of the vampires until Akasha bursts through the stage and takes Lestat with her. Akasha brings Lestat to her new home, where the two vampires have sexual intercourse, during which time Lestat becomes spellbound by Akasha and is forced to obey her, and Akasha proclaims Lestat her new king. After the concert, Jesse is taken to the home of her aunt, Maharet, who later reveals herself to be one of the Ancient Vampires. The Ancient Vampires discuss their plans to destroy the Queen by drinking from her and draining her of her blood. However, they believe that whoever drinks the Queen's last drop will not survive.

Empowered by Akasha's blood, Lestat and the Queen confront the Ancient Vampires. When they refuse to join her, Akasha then commands Lestat to kill Jesse, as The Queen sees her both as an enemy, due to being Maharet's descendant, and as food, with Akasha making an example out of her for those who dare disobey her command. After drinking Jesse's blood, Lestat comes to his senses and is released from Akasha's power. Lestat then turns on her and begins to drain Akasha's blood. With the help of the Ancients, Akasha's power diminishes. Maharet is the last to drink Akasha's blood, killing Akasha. Lestat goes to Jesse and, cradling her in his arms, gives her his blood as Maharet turns into a marble statue and "sleeps"; the new Queen of the Damned.

Lestat and Jesse visit David and return Lestat's journal. Jesse offers to turn David into a vampire to which he replies he's too old for immortality. Jesse then bids David goodbye and leaves with Lestat. A few moments later, David is greeted by Marius.

The film closes with Lestat and Jesse walking hand in hand, among mortals, into the night.

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Episode 9: Why do we find vampires attractive episode 1 of 2

Episode 9: Why do we find vampires attractive episode 1 of 2

In the first of two episodes, we are talking about what people find attractive about vampires. Straight women, in particular, seem to be attracted to the power and dominance associated with these sexy monsters. Part 2 arrives 9/26. Sources “Supernatural Stimuli: Why Women Love Vampires | Psychology Today.” n.d. Www.psychologytoday.com. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/sex-murder-and-the-meaning-life/201610/supernatural-stimuli-why-women-love-vampires. Buss, D. M. (1989). Sex differences in human mate preferences: Evolutionary hypotheses tested in 37 cultures. Behavioral and brain sciences, 12(01), 1-14. Li, N.P., Bailey, J. M., Kenrick, D.T., & Linsenmeier, J.A. (2002). The necessities and luxuries of mate preferences: Testing the trade-offs. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 82,947-955 “Why Women Love Vampires and Men Don’t - CNN.com.” n.d. Www.cnn.com. Accessed September 15, 2022. http://www.cnn.com/2009/LIVING/10/27/tf.women.love.vampires/index.html. “Why Women Find Vampires Hot - CNN.com.” n.d. Www.cnn.com. Accessed September 15, 2022. http://www.cnn.com/2010/LIVING/06/30/why.women.love.vampires/index.html. “A Billion Wicked Thoughts | Ogi Ogas | Talks at Google.” n.d. Www.youtube.com. Accessed August 25, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-A8GvUehq4&t=877s.

19 Sep 202248min

Episode 8: Vampires on the Silver Screen Part Deux

Episode 8: Vampires on the Silver Screen Part Deux

In this episode, Marc, Joann, and Kristina pick up where they left off in the previous episode, starting off with the 1972 arthouse/blaxploitation film Ganja & Hess and we move on from there through Vampyros Lesbos, Love at First Bite, The Lost Boys, The Hunger, culminating on a brief discussion of Twilight (we're going to devote a full episode to that film in later episodes). Please follow us on Twitter @vampire_insider where you'll be able to interact with Joann and Marc (you never know which one you'll get) and have sneak peaks into our upcoming episodes. Sources “Anne Rice Interview (1993).” n.d. Www.youtube.com. Accessed August 6, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQXSrgCTGAE. “Streaming Review: The Shiver of the Vampires.” n.d. Www.youtube.com. Accessed August 6, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNWUpGKpPwI. “Scream Blacula Scream Official Trailer #1 (1973) HD.” n.d. Www.youtube.com. Accessed August 6, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge2uhKLBod0. “100 YEARS of HORROR #54: Ganja & Hess (1973).” n.d. Www.youtube.com. Accessed August 6, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVySl_IrLQM. “The Lost Boys (7/10) Movie CLIP - One Big Coffin (1987) HD.” n.d. Www.youtube.com. Accessed August 6, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EN8IHljaaE. “Tom Cruise’s Role as Lestat.” n.d. Www.youtube.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q662gCwpKfI. Audsley, Mick, ed. 1994. Interview with the VampireFilm. Directed by Neil Jordan. United States: Warner Brothers.

12 Sep 202243min

Episode 6: Vampires on the Silver Screen

Episode 6: Vampires on the Silver Screen

In this episode, the first of two parts, Marc, Joann, and Kristina begin to discuss vampires in film. Starting with a 3-minute film in the 19th century and ending with the Blaxploitation classic Blacula, we discuss how society encountered vampires in film. digressions include alien invasions and Matthew de Clairmont. “Anne Rice Interview (1993).” n.d. Www.youtube.com. Accessed August 6, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQXSrgCTGAE. “Streaming Review: The Shiver of the Vampires.” n.d. Www.youtube.com. Accessed August 6, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNWUpGKpPwI. “Scream Blacula Scream Official Trailer #1 (1973) HD.” n.d. Www.youtube.com. Accessed August 6, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ge2uhKLBod0. “100 YEARS of HORROR #54: Ganja & Hess (1973).” n.d. Www.youtube.com. Accessed August 6, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVySl_IrLQM. “The Lost Boys (7/10) Movie CLIP - One Big Coffin (1987) HD.” n.d. Www.youtube.com. Accessed August 6, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5EN8IHljaaE. “Tom Cruise’s Role as Lestat.” n.d. Www.youtube.com. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q662gCwpKfI. Audsley, Mick, ed. 1994. Interview with the VampireFilm. Directed by Neil Jordan. United States: Warner Brothers.

5 Sep 202240min

Episode 06: True Blood Allegory and Eric Northman's Bottom

Episode 06: True Blood Allegory and Eric Northman's Bottom

In this episode the Vampire Insider team discusses True Blood. Digressions include: what would you do if vampires were real, would you date a vampire, are vampires the ultimate bad boys, and why Eric was the only logical choice for Sookie. If you enjoy us please follow us on twitter @vampire_insider; Joann @justblockme_1; Marc @marceatspeach; Kristina @kristinagenx Sources NPR.org. n.d. “‘True Blood,’ Tasty New TV from Alan Ball and HBO.” Accessed August 19, 2022. https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94320825. Donaldson, Kayleigh. 2021. “‘True Blood’ Was as Bonkers as You Remember and We Celebrate That.” Pajiba. November 3, 2021. https://www.pajiba.com/tv_reviews/true-blood-was-as-bonkers-as-you-remember-and-we-celebrate-that.php. Fallon, Kevin. 2013. “‘True Blood’ Premiere: Is Sex the Only Reason We’re Still Watching?” The Daily Beast, June 14, 2013, sec. entertainment. https://www.thedailybeast.com/true-blood-premiere-is-sex-the-only-reason-were-still-watching.

29 Aug 202256min

Episode 04: Teen Vampires on TV

Episode 04: Teen Vampires on TV

In this episode, Joann, Marc and Kristina compare and contrast the universes of teen vampire television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Vampire Diaries. We discuss themes like otherness, family, good vs evil, and the allegorical stories both shows seem to tell. Please follow us on twitter @vampire_insider and if you enjoy us, please share us with a friend. Sources “Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Allegory of Growing Up.” n.d. Www.youtube.com. Accessed August 20, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_vQj3xtWa5A. “The Tragic Storytelling of Buffy the Vampire Slayer | Video Essay.” n.d. Www.youtube.com. Accessed August 20, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQzbzHYYxRc. “THE Vampire Diaries Video.” n.d. Www.youtube.com. Accessed August 20, 2022. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4AdFD3E2ok&t=6606s. Schwab, Katharine. 2015. “Why Academics Love ‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer.’” The Atlantic. October 1, 2015. https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2015/10/the-rise-of-buffy-studies/407020/. Buffy, The Vampire Slayer as Spectacular Allegory: A Diagnostic Critique. Douglas Kellner (http://www.gseis.ucla.edu/faculty/kellner/) Various, ed. 2009. The Vampire DiariesTelevision. Directed by Various. United States: CBS Warner Brothers. Various, ed. 1997. Buffy the Vampire SlayerTelevision. Directed by Various. United States: 20th Television.

22 Aug 20221h 1min

Interview with the Vampire: The Film

Interview with the Vampire: The Film

In this episode, Joann, Marc, and Kristina discuss prominent themes as they play out in the 1994 film Interview with the Vampire. We are looking at the ways in which the main characters grapple with identity, guilt, immortality, and consent. Please follow us on our twitter page @Vampire_Insider. If you enjoy us, please share us with a friend.

17 Aug 20221h 1min

Interview with the Vampire: An Exploration of the Novel

Interview with the Vampire: An Exploration of the Novel

In this episode Joann, Marc, and Kristina dive into a discussion about the novel that started it all -- Anne Rice's 1976 classic, Interview with the Vampire. We explore themes and metaphors, talk about what scares us and who our favorites are, and try to come to terms with Louis' incessant whining. We also give our thoughts on the trailer that was released at comic con. Please follow us on our twitter @Vampire_Insider for updates about upcoming episodes and fun interaction about Vampire lore and legend. Sources: Wikipedia Contributors. 2019. “Interview with the Vampire.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation. May 22, 2019. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interview_with_the_Vampire. swjones. 2013. “Interview with the Vampire and New Orleans in the Context of LIterary Vampires.” Literary New Orleans. May 12, 2013. https://urliteraryneworleans.wordpress.com/2013/05/12/interview-with-the-vampire-and-new-orleans-in-the-context-of-literary-vampires/. Wikipedia Contributors. 2019. “Vampire Literature.” Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation. June 1, 2019. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vampire_literature.

4 Aug 202259min

What to Expect From Us

What to Expect From Us

In this episode, Joann, Marc, and Kristina introduce themselves and talk about what this podcast is going to be about. Please follow us on our Twitter @Vampire_Insider for updates about upcoming shows and some fun interaction about Vampires and the Series. Sources: published, Sarabeth Pollock. 2022. “Interview with the Vampire: Everything We Know about the New Anne Rice Series.” Whattowatch.com. June 16, 2022. https://www.whattowatch.com/interview-with-the-vampire-everything-we-know. April 05, Kelly Wynne, and 2022 02:00 Pm. n.d. “First Look at Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire on AMC Created for a ‘Modern Audience.’” PEOPLE.com. Accessed July 17, 2022. https://people.com/tv/amc-interview-with-the-vampire-characters-first-look/. “Everything We Know about the INTERVIEW with the VAMPIRE TV Series.” n.d. Nerdist. Accessed July 17, 2022. https://nerdist.com/article/anne-rice-vampire-chronicles-tv-series-everything-we-know/. “‘Interview with the Vampire’ Reveals the New Louis.” 2022. Esquire. April 13, 2022. https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a37090376/everything-we-know-about-interview-with-the-vampire-tv-reboot/. “10 Things You Should Know about the Interview with the Vampire Remake Series.” 2022. ScreenRant. June 22, 2022. https://screenrant.com/interview-with-the-vampire-remake-things-to-know/. “AMC Bringing Interview with the Vampire to SDCC.” n.d. Horror. Accessed July 17, 2022. https://comicbook.com/horror/news/amc-bringing-interview-with-the-vampire-to-sdcc/. CBC News: The National. 2014. “Anne Rice on Zombies, Erotica and Gender Identity (Full Interview).” YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDlnFcH3bAo.

4 Aug 202236min

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