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Vampire Journals
Released in DVD by Koch Full Moon Releasing (23 December, 1997)
Director Ted Nicolaou rewrites his original Subspecies story line and transplants it into the urban location of Bucharest, Romania. In this gothic tale, a wandering vampire named Zachary (subtly played by David Gunn) seeks revenge against the clan of vampires who crossed him over from mortal life. The abduction of acquaintance and young concert pianist Sofia (the charming Kirstin Cerre) lures him to the lair of Ash (Jonathon Morris) and his den of vampires living beneath a ritzy nightclub. In an interesting twist, the bloodsuckers do not commonly hunt down their prey in the outside world; rather, they seek them in willing bodies through the club, with whose owner they have dealings. Zachary seeks to free the terrified, imprisoned Sofia, who Ash has crossed over, and put an end to the clan's evil, decadent ways. In some instances, Vampire Journals suffers from melodramatic acting and overwrought dialogue, and conversation dominates overaction, but the combination of exquisite Romanian locations, Adolfo Bartoli's sumptuous cinematography, and Richard Kosinki's moody score will keep you watching. Another striking aspect of the film is that it is shot almost exclusively at nighttime, with the beautiful interiors often bathed in golden light; it offers a good representation of what living in eternal night must be like. --Bryan Reesman
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Subspecies 3 1/2This can be considered Subspecies 3.5 as it takes place between Subspecies 3 & 4, and some characters from Vampire Journals even turn up on Subspecies 4. Though not near as good as the Subspecies series, this is still worth a look. Great atmosphere and lighting. What this film suffers from is sub-par acting. Sure everyone looks good in the film, but the acting hinders it. This film is still a must for Subspecies fans and worth a look for Ann Rice fans, because the subject material is closely related to Interview With the Vampire, only with a much lower budget.
definately worth your whilea definate gothic sound track with portray an erie atmosphere in which the movie will play around...Although the acting isn't the best and the movie at times is a little choppy it is worth your time to sit and watch. Maybe even to buy so you could enjoy it more than once.
Vampire JournalsI think this movie was very romantic yet dramatic. I just wish that it was longer and told more of what became of the lady and her vampire friend. Great movie!!!
From the Journals of Jean Seberg
Released in DVD by Image Entertainment (23 February, 1999)
Mark Rappaport, best known as the writer-director of Rock Hudson's Home Movies, pushes the envelope once more with a provocative film that defies convention. Part memoir, part cinematic essay, and part social critique, this is slyly disguised as a documentary. A searing Mary Beth Hurt stars as the cynical and witty ghost of actress Jean Seberg. As much about the American value system as Seberg's tragic life, Journals is a little too convoluted in a few too many places. However, Rappaport does bring his stream of consciousness full circle by the film's ending and it earns kudos just for its originality. --Rochelle O'Gorman
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Good documentary; poor subjectMary Beth Hurt appears as the postumous voice of Jean Seberg, an actress best known for her lead role in Jean-Luc Goddard's first film, 'Breathless'. Mark Rappaport's film compares her career and political activities with those of the more famous Jane Fonda and Vanessa Redgrave. Rappaport trys to make a case for Seberg as a naïf done in by men, Hollywood, America, and J. Edgar Hoover. He combines file footage with Hurt's narration to create a complex and thoughtful film, but it's hard to work up any sympathy for his subject, especially in her later years when she's running guns for the Black Panthers. He has Seberg say some caustic things about herself, particularly in her choice of men, but she (or Rappaport) remains unapologetic about her political affiliations. Rappaport also defends Fonda and Redgrave through Seberg's voice. This film doesn't defy any convention that I could detect; it simply follows orthodox Hollywood leftism. I found no information about the sources for the words that Rappaport puts in Seberg's mouth. I assume that they're fabricated. The DVD has no extra materials.
FascinatingThis is a quantam leap for Mark Rappaport from the execrable Rock Hudson's Home Movies. I particularly liked the parallels he makes between Jean, and Jane Fonda and Vanessa Redgrave as political activists. Mary Beth Hurt is an actress I haven't seen enough of so I relished her role here. I remember seeing a documentary about the mystery surrounding Jean's death which included footage I was anticipating, however it's absence is a quibble.