tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post8049301806919766081..comments2023-10-25T12:05:13.761-04:00Comments on Barbara Martin: Don't Speak to StrangersBarbara Martinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-43969065030654050752008-10-28T15:53:00.000-04:002008-10-28T15:53:00.000-04:00There was some great stuff in that version. Great ...There was some great stuff in that version. Great stuff.Steve Malleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17561234111786788616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-34730485239311329162008-10-28T01:00:00.000-04:002008-10-28T01:00:00.000-04:00Dark Wolf, the environment issues affect everyone....Dark Wolf, the environment issues affect everyone. I'm sorry to hear about the tree cutting.<BR/><BR/>Margaret, nice to see you back.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-34977138057366507302008-10-27T13:59:00.000-04:002008-10-27T13:59:00.000-04:00I saw this movie on TV, it was great, it was scary...I saw this movie on TV, it was great, it was scary.Margaret Cloudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01193782261129586110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-17805206010228169612008-10-27T09:57:00.000-04:002008-10-27T09:57:00.000-04:00exactly so, barbara :)exactly so, barbara :)laughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-78860627022070548542008-10-27T05:03:00.000-04:002008-10-27T05:03:00.000-04:00The Carpathian Mountains are beautiful. We do have...The Carpathian Mountains are beautiful. We do have some very beautiful landscapes there, worth seeing.<BR/>Unfortunately, nowadays they are cutting the woods like crazy, without shame or respect for law (sometimes with the law officers included). And we don't know when all this will stop. Hack, I really hope they will stop.Mihai A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08534691063946241019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-66122267429544663222008-10-26T20:00:00.000-04:002008-10-26T20:00:00.000-04:00Willow, Gary Oldman plays very creepy characters i...Willow, Gary Oldman plays very creepy characters indeed.<BR/><BR/>Shauna, I forgot to post a photo I found of the Carpathian Mountains. They are extremely rugged and inhospitable. Check out Wikipedia where there are a couple of good photos.<BR/><BR/>Tony, often what images you garner from the book are better than any director of a movie can dream up.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-13210653438117102042008-10-26T19:25:00.000-04:002008-10-26T19:25:00.000-04:00even the best movies never live up the the images ...even the best movies never live up the the images i create in my own mind's eye... but this was a good one :laughingwolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08873675614347328116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-77862757284627325432008-10-26T18:18:00.000-04:002008-10-26T18:18:00.000-04:00Thanks for the picture of Transylvania. Not at all...Thanks for the picture of Transylvania. Not at all what I pictured. I'm undecided on my favorite Dracula, but I did really like Frank Langella in the role.Shauna Robertshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03871768714926149114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-53103464844489633722008-10-26T17:24:00.000-04:002008-10-26T17:24:00.000-04:00Gary Oldman can be the creepiest character, can't ...Gary Oldman can be the creepiest character, can't he? Willies!!!Tess Kincaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04889725786678984293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-40585247995259970722008-10-26T15:16:00.000-04:002008-10-26T15:16:00.000-04:00Charles, this version brought in a deeper sense of...Charles, this version brought in a deeper sense of suspense despite knowing how most of it would progress. They brought in more of the carnal desires that were only hinted at in the earlier versions.<BR/><BR/>Thanks for the link.<BR/><BR/>Michele, the creative imagination is a wonderful thing.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-51381582537911968192008-10-26T15:02:00.000-04:002008-10-26T15:02:00.000-04:00Lana, for me it depends on how deep the actor imme...Lana, for me it depends on how deep the actor immerses themself into the role.<BR/><BR/>Dark Wolf, thank you for a deeper look.<BR/><BR/>I like to watch the odd horror movie now, although when younger I couldn't get enough.<BR/><BR/>Your book reviews assist me in keeping abreast of the sci-fi and fantasy books, and artists.<BR/><BR/>Pamela Terry and Edward, welcome. He has scared me too, but the Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-91116655560580364092008-10-26T14:15:00.000-04:002008-10-26T14:15:00.000-04:00When I was growing up, I loved the Langella movie,...When I was growing up, I loved the Langella movie, but Oldman did a fantastic job, as well. My friends and I would act out the Langella version in my friend's dark garage for our neighbors and I was always Lucy...scary make up and all. Such fun! :) <BR/><BR/>Cool post! <BR/><BR/>I added your link to my sidebar, too. Thanks for stopping by blog yesterday.Michelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02906429408092561528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-83908847532308733642008-10-26T12:58:00.000-04:002008-10-26T12:58:00.000-04:00I thought the Oldman version was very good, and I ...I thought the Oldman version was very good, and I generally preferred it to any that went before. I'm not so old school when it comes to vamps.<BR/><BR/>I linked this post to my halloween horror stuff.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-91390382676314011922008-10-26T11:37:00.000-04:002008-10-26T11:37:00.000-04:00Dracula has always scared me.Dracula has always scared me.Pamela Terry and Edwardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746603636884819522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-40355974438892545312008-10-26T10:45:00.000-04:002008-10-26T10:45:00.000-04:00I enjoyed the movie, and really liked Anthony Hopk...I enjoyed the movie, and really liked Anthony Hopkins in it. In fifth grade, I acquired a copy of Bram Stoker's Dracula, and my friends and I passed it around as if it were porn. Man, were we ever into monster stuff back then. :)BernardLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09722619048888613647noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-84087057199440729432008-10-26T04:35:00.000-04:002008-10-26T04:35:00.000-04:00I forgot, sorry. Barbara, thank you for the link i...I forgot, sorry. Barbara, thank you for the link in your blogroll, I added your wonderful blog to my blogroll too :)Mihai A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08534691063946241019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-10825735386268547392008-10-26T04:32:00.000-04:002008-10-26T04:32:00.000-04:00Well, Vlad Tepes (the Impaler) is my favourite his...Well, Vlad Tepes (the Impaler) is my favourite historical figure of my country. Despite his short lived rule he achived quite impressive things. He was cruel, true, but who wasn't in Medieval era? Also, he was betrayed by his fellow countrymen, sadly.<BR/>As for the legend, it is just a legend (or maybe not ;D). Really, I think the association comes from his surname Draculea (something difficult Mihai A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08534691063946241019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-72538321315989447272008-10-25T23:21:00.000-04:002008-10-25T23:21:00.000-04:00Oldman was definitely good, but I have a soft spot...Oldman was definitely good, but I have a soft spot for Langela. Maybe I'm just old school. ;) *L*Lana Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06975996208260144558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-90869773309092137052008-10-25T22:14:00.000-04:002008-10-25T22:14:00.000-04:00L.A., this movie starts out slow but becomes quite...L.A., this movie starts out slow but becomes quite graphic as events unfold.<BR/><BR/>Will, thank you for pointing the detail out.<BR/><BR/>Movies are often mere shadows of the original story.Barbara Martinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00610140328527165017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-59750417652338286162008-10-25T21:32:00.000-04:002008-10-25T21:32:00.000-04:00You forgot one important detail. And that is that ...You forgot one important detail. And that is that the Legendary Tom Waits fulfilled the role of Renfield. <BR/>He also gave his voice to Oldman in the scenes where Count Dracula is transformed, as the directors thought that Oldman's voice wasn't beastly enough.<BR/><BR/>Awesome movie overall. Not as good as the book, obviously, but I've yet to see a movie that is.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4476278785366059110.post-25356978746165619722008-10-25T21:16:00.000-04:002008-10-25T21:16:00.000-04:00Somehow, I missed this one. I'll hunt for it for ...Somehow, I missed this one. I'll hunt for it for Halloween. Love your creepy series, Barbara :)L.A. Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11729129827211991040noreply@blogger.com