The Tube.

[Emphyrio]

Watched the first ep and can only comment from the movie viewer perspective so ye that have read it will be more invested.

So. He's a wealthy black property owner, which, aside from the book, already seems an odd angle to run with. Racism still heavily exists and they haven't really explained how he and his family seem to be largely unaffected.

Your man and Lestat have an overtly gay thing going on (sex scene included). Nothing wrong with that in and of itself but that relationship seemed more subtle in the movie and wasn't really confirmed or denied, which I think was one of the most interesting elements of the movie.

The acting is pretty good and it's nicely shot. There is a quality death scene too. I'm gonna give it another ep or two anyway but I'd say it's piss ye 2 off   
 

[Carnage]

It's years since I read the book but, while they were certainly infatuated with each other (Lestat world weary, cruel and pathetic, Louis curious, naive and full of wonder), I don't think it was a sexual thing, more a sensual one, if that makes sense.

If memory serves, the vampires had a constant shtalk on, but coudn't do anything with it, so the taking of blood and 'psychic' connection they had with their victims was their vice, as well as a necessity.

Companionship was another aspect of it, they were all lonely after outliving their friends and family.

Again, I've read the book a few times but not for at least 15 years.

[Emphyrio]

Ya, you're on the ball with that infatuation thing. And that it's gone full blown sexual in the show kinda cheapens it. It was a love/abuse scenario that I kinda recollect which was really done well. I presume they'll kinda lean into the toxic, for want of a contemporary term, side of it as it progresses.

[blessed1]

I honestly don't think I could be arsed with that IWTV show cos it deviates so far from the book and movie. Just looks like a load of woke shite to me lol. I also can't stand that they changed the time zone. Victorian times suited it much better.
The film was perfection.
Actually way better than the book imo.
They should have just skipped straight to the second book.
As for the sexual thing, as far as I can recall, in the books it was all a metaphor for gay people and the aids epidemic that was happening around the time she wrote  the books.

[Black Shepherd Carnage]

Must check out the film, never seen it.

[blessed1]

Must check out the film, never seen it.

The film is great. I hate Tom Cruise usually but he nailed that character.

[Carnage]

Aye, it's a good watch. Preferred the book though, it has to be said.

[astfgyl]

Tis a decent flick indeed well worth the watch. I'm honestly not loving the sound of the series from the description but sure fuck it we have the books and the film.

[jobrok1]

Watched 2 episodes if IWTV so far. Quite like it, for the most part. Differences to the book and movie for sure. But still made very well and in a similar style/mood to the movie.

Cruise was very good in the movie. Definitely one of his more notable performances. But the lad in the show is really good too.
Grey Worm is doing a good job in the show, too. But no point in making comparisons to his character from the book and movie.

[Black Shepherd Carnage]

Decided to start season 5 of The Expanse. We took a break that ended up going on too long. First ep back was deadly though. Looking forward to powering through these last two seasons now.

[Black Shepherd Carnage]

Just read this re new True Detective:
"A fourth instalment, set in Alaska and starring Jodie Foster, is expected in 2023."

[Thorn]

Just read this re new True Detective:
"A fourth instalment, set in Alaska and starring Jodie Foster, is expected in 2023."

Sounds promising, I like a bit of Jodie. Anything approaching first series quality will do and if nothing else , the scenery will be good.

[Black Shepherd Carnage]

Yup, it's a good combo so far. Hopefully they don't ruin it by casting someone like Vince Vaughn alongside her. Owen Wilson trying to pull off a character like McConnaughey's from season 1 or something 

[ldj]

Very sceptically checked out the new Star Wars show Andor.

Only watched one episode so far but was impressed, very gritty and dare I say almost has a HBO quality to it.

Unlike The Mandolorian and Obi Wan Kenobi, it seems like it actually has a purpose other than selling toys.

[Ollkiller]

Very sceptically checked out the new Star Wars show Andor.

Only watched one episode so far but was impressed, very gritty and dare I say almost has a HBO quality to it.

Unlike The Mandolorian and Obi Wan Kenobi, it seems like it actually has a purpose other than selling toys.

Its fucking stellar. Episodes 6 to 10 are sensational. My favourite show this year. And 2 episodes left. Stellan Skarsgard, Andy Serkis and Denise Gough are fantastic in it.