Throughout the times, individuals have time and time again been
enthralled with vampires. The timeless charm of works similar to
Bram Stoker's Dracula, F.W. Murnau's Nosferatu, and factual
stories about Vlad the Impaler, as well as current
accomplishments of Stephanie Meyer's Twilight series, Anne
Rice's Vampire Lestat epic, and movies ranging from Fright Night
to From Dusk 'Til Dawn, are testaments to the popularity of
vampires these days.
Perhaps it's due to the baffling characteristic of these fabled
creatures. Or maybe it's due to the brooding conflict they have,
being alive for all of eternity but being devoid of life since
their transformation. Or perhaps it's because vampires symbolize
things that we all dreamt of at some point: perputal life,
hypnosis, and other kinds of abilities.
Regardless, it cannot be denied that vampires have forever been,
and will forever be, a significant element of popular society.
True Blood, the hottest TV series from Alan Ball - best known as
the prized-winning novelist and director of contemporary
masterpieces like American Beauty and Six Feet Under - tries to
milk the public's fascination with vampires even more, albeit,
presenting the famous legend under an absolute new light.
To begin with, vampires are presented as a wronged group. They
are not much predators as they are victims. Vampires, in the
eyes of True Blood, are envoys of minorities in the actual
world. Having come out in the open to "be normal" with the
citizens, vampires are regarded with dread by common folks. And
as with each situation of racism, fear causes loathing, and
loathing brings about all forms of problem.
Secondly, disregard Angel-Buffy, Edward-Bella, and even the
Dracula-Mina archetypical connection. The relationship amid the
show's heroine, Sookie Stackhouse - played by Anna Paquin - and
the show's local vampire, Bill Compton - played by Stephen Moyer
- is actually unique. She can read brains. His brain can't be
understood. She considers him witty due to this. He finds her
different due to her faculties. All of these mixed leads to a
romance that can be as timeless as the most memorable
combinations in film and writing.
True Blood is not for kids, with unwarranted handling of
brutality, sex and nudity to cover the image of an ugly world
once the seemingly naïve New Orleans city is embraced by the
shade of the night. Aired on HBO, True Blood promises a TV
experience like no other. More Photos.
Monday, December 7, 2009
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