tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post8547819774204897236..comments2024-03-17T10:11:46.952-04:00Comments on Film Experience Blog: Adaptation Anticipation: Dark ShadowsNATHANIEL Rhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-80820101458974758232009-11-01T20:09:30.756-05:002009-11-01T20:09:30.756-05:00I think that Drew Barrymore would make a better An...I think that Drew Barrymore would make a better Angelique than the ohter actresses would, she has the depth and talent to do this part. As well as Anne Hathaway would make a good Victoria Winters, as far as the wearwolf , Hugh Jackman would make a great one, he fits the bill of Quentin Collins. I think Cathy Bates would make a good Dr. Hoffman too. PatptschwrtzUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16030183583913446439noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-36459307577387321182008-12-23T19:31:00.000-05:002008-12-23T19:31:00.000-05:00I too saw the original series while I was a high s...I too saw the original series while I was a high school student.<BR/>It was very well done, had excellent actors and writing, and was VERY theatrical. Very few actors and actresses today have the talent to pull off what those wonderful people from the 1960s did. Julia Roberts? Lindsay Lohan? Tom Cruise? Charliae Theron? Nicole Kidman? Halle Berry? NO WAY. These people are NOT actors; they are well marketed celebrities.<BR/>Christina Ricci would be good. I would love to see some of the original cast in roles too, even cameos. To make this a great movie, you will have to get real ACTORS--Canadian Sarah Polley comes to mind--truly talented people: Maggie Smith, Edward Norton--they should involve Alan Ball and Josh Whedon--those men know how to select people who can act. Another factor is the Collinwood mansion--it must be real and spooky, NOT a CGI! Watch the dvd's--they are not perfect--but they are truly great TV. Shot quickly and on a shoestring budget, you will not find ANYTHING on TV today (maybe TRUE BLOOD AND BUFFY AND PASSIONS (at times) half as good as the original DARK SHADOWS.<BR/><BR/>Old enough to recognize talent "Fred"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-52825734337436010192008-12-13T10:53:00.000-05:002008-12-13T10:53:00.000-05:00Angelique = Christina RicciAngelique = Christina RicciBarrymore Tebbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08881955849732740126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-38096816541314854552008-12-13T10:51:00.000-05:002008-12-13T10:51:00.000-05:00Angelique = Christina RicciAngelique = Christina RicciAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-54481864333938661882008-08-25T01:22:00.000-04:002008-08-25T01:22:00.000-04:00You are all completely missing the point of "Dark ...You are all completely missing the point of "Dark Shadows." And since many of you haven't seen the original show, it's not surprising. As a life-long DS fan, I can tell you that the star of the show is the STORY and the CONCEPT, not the actors. It was truly a work of ensemble genius and made stars out of many uknowns! Let's hope the powers that be won't get all wrapped up in what "star" could play whom, (Lindsey Lohan? EWWW!) and focus instead on finding perfect actors for roles that they're suited for. Nobody but Bennett was a star in the original DS, but all the actors were perfect choices for their roles. Let's hope they cast ACTORS, and not stars. (Please Johnny D. - NO BORAT IN THIS FILM!)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-10598773399299999762008-08-07T12:33:00.000-04:002008-08-07T12:33:00.000-04:00Well Known New York Editor Ed Gross has launched a...Well Known New York Editor Ed Gross has launched an online community devoted entirely to the vampire genre as well as hunters of the supernatural, encompassing everything from Buffy to Dark Shadows, Moonlight to Twilight, Supernatural, The Night Stalker, Fringe, True Blood and much more. Membership is free and the link is www.vampiresandslayers.net<BR/><BR/>It's FREE to Join. Stop in and say hi to me<BR/>We are ADDING A DARK SHADOWS Section!<BR/>We need fans to contribute.<BR/>Please spread the word.<BR/><BR/>The Wolf<BR/>Co-Founder<BR/>Vampires and Slayers<BR/>www.VampiresandSlayers.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-24300512589324606362008-03-24T09:16:00.000-04:002008-03-24T09:16:00.000-04:00check out www.graysonhall.netcheck out www.graysonhall.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-61759082020907037192008-03-23T18:32:00.000-04:002008-03-23T18:32:00.000-04:00In the event that Depp decides to direct and not s...In the event that Depp decides to direct and not star, here are my alternate choices for Barnabas:<BR/><BR/>1. Blake Ritson (PBS's "Mansfield Park-Edmund)<BR/><BR/>2. Henry Ian Cusick ("Lost"-Desmond)<BR/><BR/>For Quentin:<BR/>Josh Holloway; Sawyer on "Lost".<BR/><BR/>For Willie: Dom Monaghan; Charlie on "Lost".<BR/><BR/>The ladies should be unknowns: surely there are other capable actresses out there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-80318978354236128382008-03-22T14:38:00.000-04:002008-03-22T14:38:00.000-04:00Ah yes, young David. Right now I'm on DVD Collecti...Ah yes, young David. Right now I'm on DVD Collection 4 and he is featured prominently. What's funny about characters like David, Burke and Dr. Woodard is that I find them really annoying, yet they're the only ones (besides Dr. Hoffman) who actually have a clue as to the true nature of Barnabas. <BR/><BR/>And on the subject of child characters, pretty much any young actress would have to be better than the girl who played Sarah Collins.SusanPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09247068663993460537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-54934350856617750342008-03-21T23:50:00.000-04:002008-03-21T23:50:00.000-04:00YOU did,nt mention bratty little david collins one...YOU did,nt mention bratty little david collins one of my favorites in the show any child actors you can think of. freddie highmore will be to old by the time they film this.timer7https://www.blogger.com/profile/10618158396013120965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-22641936653644073792008-03-21T09:00:00.000-04:002008-03-21T09:00:00.000-04:00Well, as the writer notes, Angelique doesn't come ...Well, as the writer notes, Angelique doesn't come in until the 1795 flashback, well after Barnabas' arrival. It is hard to see how she could be integrated before then, which means she likely won't be in any first movie.<BR/><BR/>That said, remember she is from the islands. So you could have someone like Halle Berry do it. That would certainly add an interesting angle to it ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-44608612673658401692008-03-20T23:14:00.000-04:002008-03-20T23:14:00.000-04:00I think that the character of Angelique should be ...I think that the character of Angelique should be Sharon Stone she would be an overthetop Angelique.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-46747180143971144092008-03-20T18:58:00.000-04:002008-03-20T18:58:00.000-04:00Nah --- your picks for Dr. Hoffman are too glamoro...Nah --- your picks for Dr. Hoffman are too glamorous. Before I even heard about this I always thought Sigourney Weaver would be perfect in that role. <BR/><BR/>And I know they won't but I wish they would throw the character of Laura Collins into the mix. Her segments in the series were my favorites --- trying to lure her son into the burning building so they could burn for eternity together while Vicki tries to pull him out of his mother's spell. And that whole back in time segment where she squared off against Angelique. The phoenix vs. the witch. <BR/><BR/>---Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-21220455582380352772008-03-20T17:34:00.000-04:002008-03-20T17:34:00.000-04:00I used to find ways to stay home from school so I ...I used to find ways to stay home from school so I could catch important episodes! LOVE IT!<BR/><BR/>Though not a huge Tarantino fan, I think he NEEDS to do this. After all, his name is Quentin!<BR/><BR/>Jude Law would be absolutely perfect.<BR/><BR/>Great post!Thombeauhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14610129742797260253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-53255968625703171732008-03-20T16:43:00.000-04:002008-03-20T16:43:00.000-04:00Thanks for the feedback, Carl.I was actually going...Thanks for the feedback, Carl.<BR/><BR/>I was actually going to suggest Nicole Kidman for Angelique as well, but my list was getting too long. For that matter, I've heard Charlize Theron mentioned too. I think she has the right look, but perhaps a little too young?? Since I haven't actually watched her in action, my choices here could be off-base!<BR/><BR/>As for Dr. H -- I liked the synergy of Ryder co-starring with Depp, but that wasn't that serious of a suggestion. Perhaps an actress more in line with my choices for Elizabeth Collins Stoddard? I was trying to think of actresses in Depp's age range. Grayson Hall and Jonathan Frid were around the same age.<BR/><BR/>Re: the earlier Quentin comment--that's another character I haven't gotten to yet. I was thinking Hugh Jackman (if he's willing to be typecast as "wolfish") would be a good choice. From what I've heard, the key there is sex appeal.<BR/><BR/>I do think this can be a really entertaining movie if it ever happens and it's done right.SusanPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09247068663993460537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-1406972039004453222008-03-20T16:17:00.000-04:002008-03-20T16:17:00.000-04:00As one of the few people frequenting this site who...As one of the few people frequenting this site who is old enough to have seen the original as a live broadcast after school (I'm not <I>that</I> old), I second many of the casting choices except for Angelique. While a blonde Angelina Jolie would do, I think Nicole Kidman would have the discipline to pull it off and still have a ton of fun with the role. <BR/><BR/>The doctor is a bigger problem. The character is older and conveys more maturity and intellectual heft than your listed choices. The role is more Kathy Bates than recovering shoplifter. <BR/><BR/>Hope they can pull it off. It'll be a hoot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-7537950369487251192008-03-20T14:39:00.000-04:002008-03-20T14:39:00.000-04:00To Anon: Sorry to offend, but I'm making a joke ab...To Anon: Sorry to offend, but I'm making a joke about a very specific reference in the Dark Shadows lore, where Barnabas does indeed beat his man-servant Willie with his wolf cane. <BR/><BR/>I merely meant he would beat their CHARACTERS not the ACTORS.SusanPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09247068663993460537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-73156958807225674742008-03-20T14:23:00.000-04:002008-03-20T14:23:00.000-04:00To whoever this is filling in for Nathaniel : You...To whoever this is filling in for Nathaniel : Your comment about Jude and Matt is not funny. Maybe you should be beat with a cain.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-46845825315085831772008-03-20T14:13:00.000-04:002008-03-20T14:13:00.000-04:00I would like to see Jude Law play Quinten Collins ...I would like to see Jude Law play Quinten Collins he would bring the sexness to the role.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-77635484450287862622008-03-20T11:24:00.000-04:002008-03-20T11:24:00.000-04:00The entire series is available on DVD, but I'd rec...The entire series is available on DVD, but I'd recommend doing what I did and skipping the first season (before the intro of Barnabas) and starting with the "Dark Shadows DVD Collection 1." <BR/><BR/>The show can alternate between silly and compelling in the same episode, but it really sucks you in once the Barnabas/Maggie plotline picks up steam.SusanPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09247068663993460537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-86110837903079674142008-03-20T11:12:00.000-04:002008-03-20T11:12:00.000-04:00clearly i have been remiss in never having seen an...clearly i have been remiss in never having seen an episode of this. You know how i love the supernatural ghoulies.<BR/><BR/>must rent soonNATHANIEL Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11597109147678235399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256060.post-79916726185315536632008-03-20T09:43:00.000-04:002008-03-20T09:43:00.000-04:00Great post, thanksbut... I've never heard of this ...Great post, thanks<BR/><BR/>but... I've never heard of this soap (shame, shame)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com