Modern Vampire Moveis

Vampire Films 

 

Everyone loves vampire films. Some people love the old classic types, while others prefer the more modern vampire movies. There is a big difference in the whole atmosphere The classic films were based on the old Transylvania style vampires... You had some great ones including Dracula with Bela Lugosi. And

Nosferatu directed by Murnau staring Max Schreck. An interesting trivia note is that they filmed a Spanish language version of Dracula at the same time, using the same costumes and sets, when they filmed the original one with Bela Lugosi.

 The Costumes of Classic Vampire Movies

The hallmarks of these were lavish Gothic style costumes. The setting was usually a castle. In these films the outfits were usually long capes. There were the "brides of dracula" but they had a smaller part. Later on women would come to play vampires in movies, starting in the hammer films.

The Costumes of Modern Vampire Films

One of the more interesting things about modern vampire films is that women started to play the vampires. You saw this in Innocent Blood with Anne Parillaud, the french actress from La Femme Nikita. She was naked throughout most of the film, a great departure from the Gothic old style Bela Lugosi.

Then you had Lair of the White Worm. This is a most unusual vampire film. It was also written by Bram, the same guy who wrote the ordinal Dracula.

In Bloodrayne, you had a more Gothic style, with some steampunk elements. Kristanna Loken played a half human half vampire. She wore a more modern outfit then the old cloaks common in the golden age of Hollywood.

In Underworld, Kate Beckinsale, plays a vampire. She is totally decked out in leather or stretch latex style outfits. Totally sleek and updated.

And of course you know have television shows like True Blood and Vampire Diaries. 

What is Cosplay?

Cosplay stands for the term costume play. People dress up in the costumes of their favorite video game, television show, anime, or movie. It is similar to what you see at the Renaissance Fair, or RenFair, but it is not really in the same catagory. Typically, Cosplay has a much more modern feel to it. In the RenFair circles, you might include things like Civil War reenactors..

Some of the most popular cosplay costumes come from anime and video games. There are some that cross over like Tomb Raider---because that was a movie---and television shows like Game of Thrones.

Characters like Daenerys Targaryen are super popular in the Cosplay Community.

You'll see a lot of cosplay at events like Comic Con. Even celebs get into it, like Oliva Munn.

The above video shows her in a bunch of cosplay outfits, including Wonderwoman.

Star Wars and Star Trek are also really big in the cosplay community.

Here is a site with a bunch of Cosplay Ladies:

http://thechive.com/2013/04/19/bless-the-god-of-geeks-for-beautiful-cosplay-girls-42-photos/

Women of True Blood

 True blood is one of those shows thats on HBO, gets awesome reviews, and is cool. Guys and girls like it because it has a little something for everyone. It has lots of violence and romance. You have the swooney vampire stuff, but also the fangs and blood and scary stuff.

The shows been on for like 6 seasons now. Who would have thought the girl from 24 Hours would be good at playing a southern belle? It helps that most of the cast is awesome looking. You have GQ guys like Eric the Scandinavian guy. The australian brother is also like a model.

Then you have some really sexy women: Paquin, the redhead vamp Jessica, and each season has a bunch of cool new women. First season had that sexy waitress. Now you have that Jamie Gray Hyder playing a wolf. 
Good show.


True Blood is one of the rare shows that has a huge and diverse female cast. Lets take a look.

Anna Paquin: Sookie Sacksthouse. She is the main player in the show. She's the telepathic waitress involved with the vampires.

http://www.popsugar.com/Anna-Paquin

Rutina Wesley: She plays Tara. She's sookies friend. She gets into all sorts of business. She is one of the principals and is in each season.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rutina_Wesley

 

Carrie Preston: She plays the waitress Arlene. She was also really good in the movie I Love to See that Evening Sun.

 http://www.thetvaddict.com/2013/05/09/carrie-preston-talks-getting-the-giggles-and-comparing-smoke-monsters-with-her-husband-and-co-star-michael-emerson-on-person-of-interest/

Kristin Bauer: She plays Pam. She's also a vampire. She was hooked up with Eric.She's been in a bunch of stuff.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm61877/

 Deborah Ann Woll: She plays Jessica. The awesome redhead vampire. She was in a movie with Malin Ackerman once. Supposedly she was born in Brookyln.

http://deborahannwoll.net/

Lynn Collins: She was the barmaid in the first season. She is now in movies like John Carter of Mars and the stellar Bug with Ashley Judd.

http://www.askmen.com/celebs/women/actress/lynn-collins/

Lizzy Caplin: She played the chick who was addicted to drinking vampire blood. She's normally a funny girl: See Bridesmaid and Party Down, but she was also in Cloverfield, so theres that. 

Michelle Forbes: She played a Maenad. Thats a old Greek thing, read up on it. She was also in an awesome movie with Brad Pitt and David Duchovny.

http://www.breitbart.com/Big-Hollywood/2013/05/30/The-Underappreciated-Michelle-Forbes

Anna Camp: She was in season two. She was the blond gal into the church of the light.

She tweets.

Janina Gavankar: Pretty sure she played a wolf. She was also in The L Word.

http://www.heavy.com/action/girls/2012/12/the-20-hottest-photos-of-janina-gavankar/


Here is an interview with Jamie Gray Hyder: She plays the wolf in the new season.

 Lindsay Pulsipher: She played the panther girl/

 Ashley Jones: She was in seaon two she played the shape-shifting werewolf.

Jamie Gray Hyder is in the show and plays a werewolf. She has a smokey voice.

Women of Game of Thrones

Game of Thrones is one of the most popular shows on T.V. It has become really popular because it has a huge sprawling cast, an epic story, and great characters. One of the most uique aspects of this show is that it has an amazing female cast. This is something that is not normally seen on network Television.

In fact, besides Tyrion Lannister, who is played by Peter Dinkalage, most of the most popular characters are females. Certainly Daenerys Targaryen, played by Emilia Clarke, is as popular a character as any fantasy show has ever seen.

 

Here is a list of the Women of Game of Thrones

 

Emilia Clarke: The Khaleesi. Daenerys Targaryen. She is a Daragon Queen.

Here she is talking about the sex and nudity in the series.

 http://www.starpulse.com/news/Kevin_Blair/2013/03/06/game_of_thrones_khaleesi_emilia_clarke

 

Daenerys is very popular with both men and women. Women love the fact that she is a fierce warrior, strong and independent.  She was originally married off to Khal Drogo by her brother. After Drogo died, she went on to lead her new clan of people.

 

Lena Headey: The Queen Cersei. She is the sister of Tyrion. Heady is a brunette in real life, but like Emilia Clarke, she has long blond hair in the show.

http://www.vulture.com/2013/06/lena-headey-game-of-thrones-the-purge-interview.html

 

Esme Bianco-As Ros. She is the madam, prostitute, in the show. Bianco was involved in Burlesque theater.

 She plays one of the women who are not born high, in the parlance of the show, however she is wise and understands how to operate and maneuver through the different problems.

 

Natalie Dormer: She plays Margaery Tyrell. Dormer became famous playing Anne Boleyn in The Tudors.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2335963/Game-Of-Thrones-star-Natalie-Dormer-arrives-Madrid-film-festival-watch-slaughter-episode--wearing-appropriate-blood-red-dress.html