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I don’t think that the ‘vampires having balls/testicles’ applies to VC. Like, I can think of like, seven character whom /actually/ have balls and they’re all women.

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Ha! You have a point. There are some very awesomely ballsy VC women.

[re: Where did the idea of vampires having balls actually come from?]

What do you think of the choice of Tom Cruise as Lestat? When the movie came out I read A.R. wasn’t happy and I was surprised, but then I read the books and I agreed with her. I love the movie and he acted very well, but I can’t see him fit as Lestat.

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You come into mY HOUSE-!

*siiiigh* Are we still talking about Tom Cruise’s casting? I recognize that I’ve been in this fandom since before the movie came out (so it’s been officially 21 years of hearing this question), and that there are new ppl to fandom every year with their own headcanon of the character. 

When anyone comes across AR’s very strong initial negative opinion of Mr. Cruise they may even agree with her at first. However! She published another opinion after seeing his performance (in the test reel even, thanx @annabellioncourt!) in which she praises him to high heaven even more strenuously! She still occasionally mentions him on her FB with affection, even now.

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So as I said. AR changed her opinion:

“ON TOM CRUISE: From the moment he appeared Tom was Lestat for me. He has the immense physical and moral presence; he was defiant and yet never without conscience; he was beautiful beyond description  yet compelled to do cruel things. The sheer beauty of Tom was dazzling, but the polish of his acting, his flawless plunge into the Lestat persona, his ability to speak rather boldly poetic lines, and speak them with seeming ease and conviction were exhilarating and uplifting. The guy is great.“

And I agree with her 110% *u*

You can find some other options for casting Lestat in my #VC casting tag, but what I think it all boils down to is that an actor’s job is to ACT. Since a fictional character exists in our imagination, there is no perfect physical casting for him EVER. Not even illustrated in graphic novels or animation. We can all agree that there are certain physical characteristics he should have, like having blond hair, but there are so many shades of blond. Even then, that one thing we can all agree is necessary for Lestat was TOTALLY DISCARDED in the Queen of the Damned movie sooo… *shrugs*

It’s up to the director to choose who they want to act out the story they want to tell. 

Bonus: Neil Jordan, #certified vampire therapist

sentence prompts ➝ interview with the vampire(film)

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memecxllector:

  • ❝Kill them swiftly, if you will.❞
  • ❝My god, I’ve failed again.❞
  • ❝Don’t be afraid. I’m going to give you the choice I never had.❞
  • ❝You can pretend it’s wine.❞
  • ❝Evil is a point of view.❞
  • ❝I wasn’t given a choice, remember?❞
  • ❝We’re in a nice, filthy cemetery.❞
  • ❝Bear me no ill will, my love. We are now even.❞
  • ❝It’s a coffin, it’s a coffin.❞
  • ❝You lack the courage of your convictions.❞
  • ❝Do you find us beautiful? Magical?❞
  • ❝Let me live. I don’t care.❞
  • ❝No one could resist me, not even you.❞
  • ❝Perhaps you’d like another cigarette?❞
  • ❝Forgive me if I have a lingering respect for life.❞
  • ❝We belong in hell.❞
  • ❝It’s so easy you almost feel sorry for them.❞
  • ❝I assume I need no introduction.❞
  • ❝As much as your invitation might appeal to me, I must regretfully decline.❞
  • ❝Let me show you some real sport.❞
  • ❝Merciful death. How you love your precious guilt.❞
  • ❝I’ll put you in your coffin!❞
  • ❝Do you know what it means to be loved by death?❞
  • ❝We are predators.❞
  • ❝Have you said your goodbyes to the light?❞
  • ❝Do we forgive each other then?❞
  • ❝I came to make peace with you.❞
  • ❝Your body’s dying. Pay no attention, it happens to us all.❞
  • ❝Did you do it to me?❞
  • ❝Her blood coursed through my veins, sweeter than life itself.❞
  • ❝I’m yours forever.❞
  • ❝You’ve been a very, very naughty little girl.❞
  • ❝I’m not dead, am I?❞
  • ❝Enough! Enough! Stop!❞
  • ❝I feed on those who cross my path.❞
  • ❝I’m frightened of myself.❞
  • ❝Do you think I would let them harm you?❞
  • ❝I want some more.❞
  • ❝Goodnight, sweet prince, may flights of devils wing you to your rest.❞
  • ❝Where are we?❞
  • ❝The word changes, we do not; therein lies the irony that finally kills us.❞
  • ❝You condemned me to hell!❞
  • ❝Perfect! Just perfect! Just burn the place. Burn everything we own.❞
  • ❝Does this make you happy?❞
  • ❝I promise I’ll get rid of the bodies.❞
  • ❝That’s something I’ve never heard before.❞
  • ❝You are beautiful, my friend.❞
  • ❝Suppose death had a heart to love and to release you, to whom would be turn this passion?❞
  • ❝You should consider yourself lucky.❞
  • ❝I was waiting for you in that alleyway: watching you watching me.❞
  • ❝It’s your coffin, my love. Enjoy it. Most of us never get to know what it feels like.❞