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May 9, 2004 11:43 AM -
Watched Van Helsing last night, and I was disappointed with it. Firslty I think they where trying to do too much in one film. The idea of combining Dracula, Frankenstein, Dr Jekyll and Werewolves is flawed unless you are doing a comedy. Originally I think Van Helsing was meant to become a multi-film franchise, however they compacted all of the elements into a single story line.
I think Hugh Jackman plays second fiddle to the special effects overkill. When you realise who Van Helsing is himself, no background or explanation is given. As for Kate Beckinsale I guess she did her best, however her accent was terrible, though I’m sure her bank manager won’t be complaining. The guy who plays Dracula just played straight into the stereotype. The one things they did make different is the backbone to the story, which was the fact that Dracula’s brides give birth to dead egg sacks containing bats. Which is mental. since it goes against the accepted lore that preganent vampires give birth to baby vampires, oh well.
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May 5, 2004 9:07 PM -
Just recieved the Firefly boxed set, and will probably start watching an episode or two for the next week or so. Still can’t believe this got cancelled half way through a season. I hope the film (Serenity) that is currently in production lives up to expectations.
Ordered the Return of the King today as well. No bothering to wait for the collectors box set this time either, the cinema edition will do me.
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May 2, 2004 5:44 PM -
Have been playing the with new site style sheet however have not completed the work since my button bar still needs work, will probably finish it at some point in the next couple of days if I get a chance.
Have also gone back and back posted some items that where in draft mode. About a weeks worth of posts enjoy!
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May 1, 2004 11:41 AM -
Yipee we have a 3 day weekend, have no firm plans for tomorrow or monday, however I know I have to go to the airport to drop of Qaiser at some point tomorrow since he is returning to the States to carry on with his medical training. Tied up today with family things however will be probably heading out for the evening.
