Last week we decided that Rob Lowe, in his Brat Pack era, would have made the perfect Twilight-ish vampire since he naturally sparkles in the sunlight and is impossibly pretty. Also, he has never aged in the decades that he's been on film. Going from teen idol to ordinary human is an impossible task, but Lowe cleverly spoofed his own image by spoofing himself in "Wayne's World."
So as Vampire Wire looks back at the '80s -- big hair, bigger shoulder pads, skinny pants, and some criminally bad whiny songs, we ask, what other '80s stars would make great vampires?I'll be nominating stars over the week. Here's my first one: Jennifer Beals in "Flashdance." She's inhumanly pretty, her dancing couldn't possibly be done by one real woman, she's up at all hours, men lurve her madly, and she has the magical power to convince millions to wear a stupid style.
Tell me who you think would be a good vamp, sparkly or not. But sparkly is better.
Read an interview with Kim Harrison about her public persona, writing, and her soon-to-be-released teen novel, Once Dead, Twice Shy. "I don't have vampires or witches this time; I have reapers and fallen angels. I didn't tailor it too much toward young readers except in the areas of language (just a wee bit), and of course the sex came out. My heroine doesn't really have a relationship at this point, but she's in high school -- she's not dead, romance-wise!" (Locus)
Gwenda Bond writes about the public's passion for paranormal and urban fantasy in romance novels. "Writers of all kinds of paranormal are experiencing a major surge, and the variety of work being published under the banners of paranormal romance and urban fantasy shows no sign of diminishing anytime soon." (Publishers Weekly) Lots of good stuff in this well-researched column, particularly about how books are classified how the trend was generated and is being influenced.
Here's a very late review of the terrific Swedish vamp film, "Let the Right One In." "Alfredson’s film sticks to showing vampires as what they truly are: undead, bloodsucking monsters who burst into flames when caught in sunlight. While doing so, he also shows them as sad creatures, in need of love and friendship." (Examiner)
Speaking of foreign vamp films, "Thirst" is a big hit at the Cannes Film Festival, so I hope it will be shown in the U.S. "South Korean director Park Chan-wook won the jury prize at the Cannes film festival Sunday for his thriller "Thirst (Bakjwi)" about a priest-turned vampire struggling with his desire for blood and sex..."
Entertainment Weekly has new photos from the set of the "Twilight" sequel, "New Moon." Is it just me, or has someone given Edward Cullen (Rob Pattinson) a cool '80s feathered back 'do? Oh, if only Bella would get big hair and tie it back with a scarf!GRATUITOUS VIDEO OF THE DAY
Robert Palmer, who passed away too early, had the quintessential '80s vampirish song with the perfect '80s vampire image on his video "Addicted to Love." If you don't have this on your iTunes, then I feel sorry for you. Video courtesy of MTV, but you have to watch a commercial first for my local guys, Green Day, so it's okay.
I've got to take my dogs out for a walk before they go crazier, so here's a vampire video from RobertPattinsonfan.
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Okay, Thanks Martha and to RobertPattisonfan for my Edward fix of the day... Not that I do not see him enough on my site... I do love the video!! Thanks for bringing a smile to me rainy day!
Hi Marta!
Jennifer Beals would be a great vampire, in fact, she's already played one in the Vampire's Kiss (1989) with Nic Cage. She slowly drives him insane as he just can't get enough.
I can't wait to read Kim Harrison's Once Dead, Twice Shy - sounds great.
I always though Robert Palmer's ladies in Addicted to Love were vampirish looking, so pale, bright red lipstick, ageless. You're right, we were deprived of Robert Palmer's amazing talent way too soon.
Robert Pattinson does appear to have a little of an 80ish do, doesn't he.
Dottie :)
You're welcome, Cecile! I'll have to watch the video all the way through. My dogs were bugging me for their walk.
Dottie, I forgot about "Vampire's Kiss"! I'll see if I can find a trailer to post. I recall it as being very confusing and Nicholas Cage did his usual chewing-up-the-furniture overacting.
Robert Palmer was a great stylist, but he was also quite soulful. The lyrics to "Addicted to Love" are quite good.
Ooooh Vampire's Kiss! That was really bad.
Loved Robert Palmer. Yes, too early. Same with Michael Hutchinson of INXS. Too early.
Perhaps a 2nd gratuitous video, Retro 80s style :-D
http://bit.ly/EOrFV
Enjoy!
Christine, welcome to Vampire Wire. Your video is hysterical! No, I don't want a Kindle, but I'm sure lots of Vampire Wire readers do.
Here's a link to Christine's site. go to the blog for all the Kindle contest info.
http://www.christineandethanrose.com/
I am a little disappointed that you don't always wear '80s makeup and hair do's.
Hi Marta,
80s music icons Billy Idol (kinda has a Spike thing going) and David Bowie would have made great vamps (probably the bad guy type) and Cher would have made a killer lady vamp.
Hi, Cybercliper, yes, I think Billy Idol might have been the inspiration for Spike. I heard him talk about how he got his name. A teacher wrote on his report card, "William is idle."
David Bowie did play a vamp in "The Hunger."
You mean Cher isn't a vamp?
Robert Palmer could have kicked Edward Cullen's ass with nearly a guitar and a soulful voice so your point is moot.
Addicted to Love =/= Twilight
Fail.
Rainbow Goodness, I don't make the videos, I just post ones I like. And I posted this because I like "Addicted to Love" -- which is why I recommended that people add it to their song library. Please read a little more carefully!
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