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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
