Comments for All About Romance's News & Commentary Blog http://www.likesbooks.com/blog Thu, 17 May 2012 00:43:49 -0400 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 Comment on Dark Shadows by Karen W. http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=8229&cpage=1#comment-65043 Karen W. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:43:49 +0000 http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=8229#comment-65043 Sorry about the typos in my post above. :-/ I also wanted to add that I thought it was lovely to see Jonathan Frid, Lara Parker, Kathryn Leigh Scott, and David Selby in their cameos during the big party scene. I had no trouble recognizing them, and even though Jonathan Frid passed away before the movie opened, I'm glad he got to have his little moment in it. Sorry about the typos in my post above. :-/

I also wanted to add that I thought it was lovely to see Jonathan Frid, Lara Parker, Kathryn Leigh Scott, and David Selby in their cameos during the big party scene. I had no trouble recognizing them, and even though Jonathan Frid passed away before the movie opened, I’m glad he got to have his little moment in it.

]]> Comment on Dark Shadows by Karen W. http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=8229&cpage=1#comment-65040 Karen W. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:12:56 +0000 http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=8229#comment-65040 I was definitely one of those kids who rushed home to school to watch "Dark Shadows" every day, and I have adored the show since then. I didn't understand "camp" then -- I thought it was pretty scary and unlike anything I had ever seen on TV. I think my love of the paranormal/supernatura to this dayl comes from my love of "Dark Shadows" as a kid. I was even lucky enough to meet Jonathan Frid in 1990, and it was the thrill of a lifetime for me. He was a very kind, gracious man. I had misgivings about the new movie, but since I love Johnny Depp, I gave it a try. I liked it more than I expected to, although there were definitely some changes. (Especially making Victoria Winters/Maggie Evans the same character.) I thought the actors did a good job capturing the original "dramatic" acting style, and I thought the humor was actually well done. It wasn't MY "Dark Shadows," but I enjoyed it and am thrilled that new generations are hearing about "Dark Shadows." I was definitely one of those kids who rushed home to school to watch “Dark Shadows” every day, and I have adored the show since then. I didn’t understand “camp” then — I thought it was pretty scary and unlike anything I had ever seen on TV. I think my love of the paranormal/supernatura to this dayl comes from my love of “Dark Shadows” as a kid. I was even lucky enough to meet Jonathan Frid in 1990, and it was the thrill of a lifetime for me. He was a very kind, gracious man.

I had misgivings about the new movie, but since I love Johnny Depp, I gave it a try. I liked it more than I expected to, although there were definitely some changes. (Especially making Victoria Winters/Maggie Evans the same character.) I thought the actors did a good job capturing the original “dramatic” acting style, and I thought the humor was actually well done. It wasn’t MY “Dark Shadows,” but I enjoyed it and am thrilled that new generations are hearing about “Dark Shadows.”

]]> Comment on Dark Shadows by AAR Sandy http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=8229&cpage=1#comment-65032 AAR Sandy Wed, 16 May 2012 21:15:30 +0000 http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=8229#comment-65032 Thanks @Ruby and @maggieb. I don't subscribe to Netflix and instead use Amazon (Prime) and pay per view instead. I'll have to check to see if they are available through Prime. Thanks @Ruby and @maggieb. I don’t subscribe to Netflix and instead use Amazon (Prime) and pay per view instead. I’ll have to check to see if they are available through Prime.

]]> Comment on Dark Shadows by maggie b. http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=8229&cpage=1#comment-65024 maggie b. Wed, 16 May 2012 17:52:42 +0000 http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=8229#comment-65024 <blockquote cite="comment-65005"> <strong><a href="#comment-65005" rel="nofollow">AAR Sandy</a></strong>: Maggie, where did you find Dark Shadows on Roku? </blockquote> Netflix. I put it on my instant queue. Not sure of how many seasons I have but I know I have the 1966 Season 1. You can also buy episodes on Amazon.

AAR Sandy: Maggie, where did you find Dark Shadows on Roku?

Netflix. I put it on my instant queue. Not sure of how many seasons I have but I know I have the 1966 Season 1. You can also buy episodes on Amazon.

]]> Comment on Dark Shadows by LeeF http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=8229&cpage=1#comment-65022 LeeF Wed, 16 May 2012 17:46:14 +0000 http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=8229#comment-65022 It took me awhile to quit thinking of Langley on All My Children as Roger from Dark Shadows ;-) It took me awhile to quit thinking of Langley on All My Children as Roger from Dark Shadows ;-)

]]> Comment on Dark Shadows by Blip Vert http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=8229&cpage=1#comment-65021 Blip Vert Wed, 16 May 2012 17:32:25 +0000 http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=8229#comment-65021 You don't have to be a "purist" to dislike the changes the new movie has made. From the trailer, the comedy fell flat with me, and the character changes take away from the story, not add to it. I would have been open to even a comedy if it looked like it was good, but this version just looks bad. Period. Plus, Depp looks completely ridiculous -- he looks like he's a little boy pretending to be a vampire for Halloween. You don’t have to be a “purist” to dislike the changes the new movie has made. From the trailer, the comedy fell flat with me, and the character changes take away from the story, not add to it. I would have been open to even a comedy if it looked like it was good, but this version just looks bad. Period. Plus, Depp looks completely ridiculous — he looks like he’s a little boy pretending to be a vampire for Halloween.

]]> Comment on Dark Shadows by Ruby http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=8229&cpage=1#comment-65020 Ruby Wed, 16 May 2012 17:30:18 +0000 http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=8229#comment-65020 AAR Sandy -- a selection of the original Dark Shadows episodes are available from Netflix to stream on Roku. AAR Sandy — a selection of the original Dark Shadows episodes are available from Netflix to stream on Roku.

]]> Comment on Dark Shadows by Kay Webb Harrison http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=8229&cpage=1#comment-65018 Kay Webb Harrison Wed, 16 May 2012 16:54:13 +0000 http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=8229#comment-65018 OK, I was born in 1950; so, when Dark Shadows premiered, I think that I was in high school. I know that I saw the first episode and watched faithfully for years--attending college and working part-time cut into my afternoon TV time. I don't remember much about the Quentin Collins story. The first episodes were straight Gothics, no supernatural elements. The first story arc to feature the paranormal was when Roger's ex arrived; she turned out to be a phoenix-like creature who immolated herself every hundred years, to be resurrected in a new body. She came back to Collinwood to take her son David into the flames with her this time. The Barnabas story-line began after that one concluded. I enjoyed the show very much, just as I did Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie, Star Trek, and The Wild, Wild West. I want to see the Depp/Burton film. I don't expect it to be just like the original, but I do expect it to be entertaining. I guess I'm not a DS purist. Kay OK, I was born in 1950; so, when Dark Shadows premiered, I think that I was in high school. I know that I saw the first episode and watched faithfully for years–attending college and working part-time cut into my afternoon TV time. I don’t remember much about the Quentin Collins story.

The first episodes were straight Gothics, no supernatural elements. The first story arc to feature the paranormal was when Roger’s ex arrived; she turned out to be a phoenix-like creature who immolated herself every hundred years, to be resurrected in a new body. She came back to Collinwood to take her son David into the flames with her this time. The Barnabas story-line began after that one concluded.

I enjoyed the show very much, just as I did Bewitched, I Dream of Jeannie, Star Trek, and The Wild, Wild West.

I want to see the Depp/Burton film. I don’t expect it to be just like the original, but I do expect it to be entertaining. I guess I’m not a DS purist.

Kay

]]> Comment on Dark Shadows by Vol Fan http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=8229&cpage=1#comment-65017 Vol Fan Wed, 16 May 2012 16:52:02 +0000 http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=8229#comment-65017 Actually, there were two movies. House of Dark Shadows was the first and the second was Night of Dark Shadows. I know that I actually went to the movies for one of them, but I can't remember which it was. I will need to do some more checking. Amazon says they both will be released on DVD by next year (due to the Burton DS movie coming out). After checking the collection, yikes I had no idea they were that expensive! Wish now that I had recorded some of it when it was on the Sci-Fi channel awhile back. Actually, there were two movies. House of Dark Shadows was the first and the second was Night of Dark Shadows. I know that I actually went to the movies for one of them, but I can’t remember which it was. I will need to do some more checking. Amazon says they both will be released on DVD by next year (due to the Burton DS movie coming out).

After checking the collection, yikes I had no idea they were that expensive! Wish now that I had recorded some of it when it was on the Sci-Fi channel awhile back.

]]> Comment on Dark Shadows by Fay http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=8229&cpage=1#comment-65016 Fay Wed, 16 May 2012 16:35:42 +0000 http://www.likesbooks.com/blog/?p=8229#comment-65016 I was a "hurry home to the dark shadows" kid too (born 1961). I remember the coffin and that many Friday afternoon episodes ended with Barnabus' teeth and thoughts near someone's neck and me thinking "AARGH, now I have to wait till MOnday!" My little sister would often wake in the middle of the night and run to my parent's bedroom because she "saw Barnabus in the closet". Definitely not a light weight show - I'm amazed that our parents let us watch it. On first seeing that Dark Shadows would be a movie, I was excited and thought it was being "resurrected". Then the disappointment hit when the trailor indicated it would be a "spoof". I had the feeling that they were "making fun" of something that was almost "sacred", something that was awesome BECAUSE of its intensity. Thank you, Anne, for your article. Now I want to see the movie "House of Shadows" - I didn't know about that or at least don't remember it. And now I really want to get the Dark Shadows complete collection, but at $414 that would really take a "BITE" out of the wallet - MOO HA HA!!! I was a “hurry home to the dark shadows” kid too (born 1961). I remember the coffin and that many Friday afternoon episodes ended with Barnabus’ teeth and thoughts near someone’s neck and me thinking “AARGH, now I have to wait till MOnday!” My little sister would often wake in the middle of the night and run to my parent’s bedroom because she “saw Barnabus in the closet”. Definitely not a light weight show – I’m amazed that our parents let us watch it.
On first seeing that Dark Shadows would be a movie, I was excited and thought it was being “resurrected”. Then the disappointment hit when the trailor indicated it would be a “spoof”. I had the feeling that they were “making fun” of something that was almost “sacred”, something that was awesome BECAUSE of its intensity.
Thank you, Anne, for your article. Now I want to see the movie “House of Shadows” – I didn’t know about that or at least don’t remember it. And now I really want to get the Dark Shadows complete collection, but at $414 that would really take a “BITE” out of the wallet – MOO HA HA!!!

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