tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post7094961469931362830..comments2024-03-07T23:09:10.207-08:00Comments on Taliesin meets the vampires: Taliesin’s top 100Taliesin_ttlghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10105263634442191232noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-28198354278261667072021-09-15T00:25:57.830-07:002021-09-15T00:25:57.830-07:00Hi Stu - the list is built firstly from the scores...Hi Stu - the list is built firstly from the scores I gave and then by feel (so, all the films contained have scored 8 out of 10 or above, all the 8s are below the 8.5s but the ranking amongst the 8s was a subjective feel exercise, also noting that not every 8 out of 10 made the cut due to a subjective call on which ones fell below the top 100).<br /><br />WWDitS is great fun but I gave it 7.5 out of 10 - which is why it falls below the top 100. However, you are right, I do like the film/series :) Taliesin_ttlghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10105263634442191232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-82776215424003173982021-09-14T14:44:51.034-07:002021-09-14T14:44:51.034-07:00Hi, Andy.
I'm a bit surprised that *What We D...Hi, Andy.<br /><br />I'm a bit surprised that *What We Do in the Shadows* is not included. I can understand some other omission like *Innocent Blood* or *Curse of the Undead*, but I would have thought WWDitS to be fight up your alley.stuthehistoryguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11126860315161035061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-68387565222042862352017-09-30T08:55:44.314-07:002017-09-30T08:55:44.314-07:00I do like the subspecies movies - and agree that V...I do like the subspecies movies - and agree that Vampire journals is especially cool. But I don't think they come up to the films listed in this Top 100Taliesin_ttlghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10105263634442191232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-53345938138536631592017-09-30T05:20:40.172-07:002017-09-30T05:20:40.172-07:00The Subspecies Movies.
Especially The Vampire Jour...The Subspecies Movies.<br />Especially The Vampire Journals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-32253224459326413422017-06-09T10:50:09.440-07:002017-06-09T10:50:09.440-07:00OK cool, was just wondering. I personally enjoyed ...OK cool, was just wondering. I personally enjoyed them myself. I really liked how badass the Lycans are (as compared to most werewolf's)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13554855716919220553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-45786575268585620662017-06-07T08:50:48.846-07:002017-06-07T08:50:48.846-07:00Hi ShadowTek - thank you. And yes, I do like some ...Hi ShadowTek - thank you. And yes, I do like some of the Underworld movies, just not as much as these :) <br /><br />I scored Underworld 7/10 and Underworld Evolution 7.5/10... then the scores did drop... rise of the Lycans I found a little stale (as we knew the main characters survived) and gave it 4.5/10, Underworld Awakening I liked more than some and gave it 5.5/10. The new movie, Blood Wars, to me is the weakest so far and I gave it 4/10Taliesin_ttlghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10105263634442191232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-13257705923984853442017-06-06T08:26:48.170-07:002017-06-06T08:26:48.170-07:00Great site and nice list, Question.. Do you not li...Great site and nice list, Question.. Do you not like any of the Underworld movies?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13554855716919220553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-15277986154300598362015-04-07T15:27:00.284-07:002015-04-07T15:27:00.284-07:00Andrew, got to say I'm jealous :)Andrew, got to say I'm jealous :)Taliesin_ttlghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10105263634442191232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-20621783763614505732015-04-07T14:31:31.551-07:002015-04-07T14:31:31.551-07:00I really liked the The Addiction. I was able to se...I really liked the The Addiction. I was able to see it again recently on the big screen at a local theater. Good stuff.Andrew Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01495983897864604830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-82671178746219578102011-03-08T09:00:19.026-08:002011-03-08T09:00:19.026-08:00Hi Margaret - just to say Nomads has arrived so I&...Hi Margaret - just to say Nomads has arrived so I'll be giving it a watch very soon and posting my thoughts on it. <br /><br />Happy to get your thoughts on that and any other review/article on the blogTaliesin_ttlghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10105263634442191232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-38558173583399751842011-03-08T06:09:10.414-08:002011-03-08T06:09:10.414-08:00Thanks for your thoughts. I agree with your commen...Thanks for your thoughts. I agree with your comments completely. It would be strange if we were in complete agreement on what movies were the best, but your list is completely respectable (anybody who includes The Living Dead Girl and Ganja & Hess amongst the best vampire movies ever is OK by me.) I am really looking forward to seeing the films I haven't seen yet. Thanks!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06677605637257952349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-29081701567888677342011-03-05T07:59:20.191-08:002011-03-05T07:59:20.191-08:00Margaret - good list. There are inclusions I would...Margaret - good list. There are inclusions I wouldn't have had but that, to me , is the joy of the genre.<br /><br />There was even one I hadn't come across and so have just ordered Nomads - certainly worth a 'Vamp or Not?'Taliesin_ttlghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10105263634442191232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-3279090926170156152011-03-05T07:51:17.830-08:002011-03-05T07:51:17.830-08:00Thanks Margaret, the list has changed form as it i...Thanks Margaret, the list has changed form as it is a 'living document' and certain titles have pushed others out. Unfortunately one or two titles haven't yet had commercial release but I've been lucky enough to be sent a screener which might explain some that are unavailable.<br /><br />I take your point re the series but it was a judgement call when I constructed it.<br /><br />I will certainly have a look over at your list.Taliesin_ttlghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10105263634442191232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-78062553726927467522011-03-05T07:39:18.703-08:002011-03-05T07:39:18.703-08:00I absolutely love this list!
I did a list over o...I absolutely love this list! <br /><br />I did a list over on the IMDB website which was based on Snarkerati's list too.<br /><br />My list is 70 titles. Many of the films listed here were included. I'm happy to find some new ones I had not yet heard of on your list, though. Some of these are sadly not available to me here, but I will be checking out the ones that are and updating my list accordingly. <br /><br />I have to admit though, if I were going to complain about anything, I would say it doesn't seem fair to include TV shows with the films. There are so many good films the list could have easily been made with only movies and it seems like shows (or episodes of shows) should really have their own list. That, of course, is just my opinion, and is probably just because I would have liked to see how this list would have looked with only films on it! <br /><br />In any case, great job! <br /><br />(If you are interested, my list is available on the IMDB site. You can google it under "70 Best Vampire Movies" a list by pisces19. If you check it out, please leave a comment! I'd love to hear your thoughts!)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06677605637257952349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-35217411385734414822011-02-19T02:05:59.927-08:002011-02-19T02:05:59.927-08:00Cheers Halek, especially for your comment round my...Cheers Halek, especially for your comment round my critical function - most appreciated :)<br /><br />Whilst we'll have to agree to disagree over the Twilight series (not content wise, as I quite like the books, but cinematography/acting wise) Of the other films you have mentioned they each have something to offer. I perhaps wouldn't score them as high but appreciate where you are coming from and, really, the same went for the series mentioned by Ryan - they have a lot to offer, I just didn't personally place them as high as the ones here.<br /><br />T_ttlgTaliesin_ttlghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10105263634442191232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-17866283282367055912011-02-19T00:06:18.265-08:002011-02-19T00:06:18.265-08:00Controversy and debate are always interesting.
Wh...Controversy and debate are always interesting.<br /><br />While I have high regard for Taliesin's critical judgment, I disagree about several movies (with a lot of agreement too; Black Sunday rules). And that's cool.<br /><br />Among my own top twenty or so are some that a lot of vampire genre fans would take issue with: <br /><br />Twilight: Fan of all the movies and can't wait for Breaking Dawn, my favorite of the books. 'Vampire caesarean' will enter the pop lexicon.<br /><br />The Breed: Audacious, heavy-handed, and a bit goofy, but atmospheric in its off-kilter way. And Bai Ling is smoking.<br /><br />The Return of Dracula: A nihilistic philosopher of evil comes to Mayberry (the family, but may as well be the town). And way before Salem's Lot retold Stoker's Dracula in small town America.<br /><br />Rabid: Cronenberg anticipated pluripotent somatic stem cell therapy in 1977! <br /><br />Razor Blade Smile: Incredibly, this charming, verve-filled gem has its haters.<br /><br />HalekAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-37163221318316401582011-02-16T12:17:26.879-08:002011-02-16T12:17:26.879-08:00Ryan
The list is subjective - it always was going...Ryan<br /><br />The list is subjective - it always was going to be. Kindred was good, above average fare but... in my opinion it was hit and miss in places and suffered from a dose of soap opera melodrama. Forever Knight was also good and started to reach its potential. Both series deserved to be developed further.<br /><br />I agree that old doesn't make good necessarily and there are bad old movies as well as good. In the top 10 the oldest is very old, 1922, and the number 1 is 1945 - but they are both fantastic films. There are also three films newer than Near Dark in there and, when the UK DVD release happens next month and I review the film, there will be a 2010 film in the top 10 - I know because I already know how much I rate the film.<br /><br />As I said "One thing is certain, you will disagree with the list, iro inclusions, omissions and order."<br /><br />That said, many thanks for the comment - I appreciate it.Taliesin_ttlghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10105263634442191232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-24873431091952471042011-02-16T07:13:00.595-08:002011-02-16T07:13:00.595-08:00was really suprised that Kindred:the embraced wasn...was really suprised that Kindred:the embraced wasnt on the list,can i ask why?Thought it was pretty good and its the only series based off a vampire rpg.Also suprised that Forever Knight didnt make the list either.<br />Just beause a movie is old doesn't make it good. Very happy to see Near Dark make top ten though.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15425831200302291610noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-4129294564014051982010-07-23T17:43:10.997-07:002010-07-23T17:43:10.997-07:00re: Jonathan
There is a nice looking German pal d...re: Jonathan<br /><br />There is a nice looking German pal dvd release floating around that makes a world of difference. Until it came out all that was available were terrible looking boots (I had one of these also). It's definitely a love it or hate it kind of film but for me seems to get stronger upon each revisit. I look forward to reading your thoughts on the film.House of Karnsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04957214135444293024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-32711693664288071712010-07-22T23:19:53.854-07:002010-07-22T23:19:53.854-07:00nice little list - my article iro Jonathon is in m...nice little list - my article iro Jonathon is in my pending file but, I must admit to being disapointed by it but that had much to do with me watching a washed out VHS of the film.<br /><br />Indeed the beautiful photography I have read about was so lost within the awful print that I have made it an honourable mention for now until I see a decent copy of it.<br /><br />That article will be up some time in the not too distant future.Taliesin_ttlghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10105263634442191232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-849858938384191122010-07-22T21:08:00.158-07:002010-07-22T21:08:00.158-07:00Excellent fave list. Very nice and most importantl...Excellent fave list. Very nice and most importantly, well rounded. Movies from all periods are represented from "the classics" to "golden age" & right on through to the "latter/current" vampers. I must admit to being very partial to<br />the vampire movies of the sixties and seventies but indeed I have my faves from all periods. Right off the top of my head these would probably make my top 20 : )<br /><br />Vampire Circus '72<br />Count Dracula '77<br />Vampyr '32<br />Nosferatu '22<br />Dracula '31 (Spanish)<br />Lemora '73<br />Let's Scare Jessica to Death '71<br />Dracula '58<br />Black Sunday '60<br />The Blood-Spattered Bride '72<br />Kuroneko '68<br />Valerie and her Week of Wonders '70<br />Lips of Blood '75<br />Nosferatu '79<br />Vampyres '74<br />Dracula '79 (Langella)<br />Vampire Lovers '70<br />Let The Right One In '2008<br />The Addiction '95<br />Jonathan '70House of Karnsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04957214135444293024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-46172438822142841472009-04-28T08:00:00.000-07:002009-04-28T08:00:00.000-07:00anon, glad you enjoyed Isle of the Dead.
Though I...anon, glad you enjoyed Isle of the Dead.<br /><br />Though I have read many a vampire book, I have not reviewed that many. However, rather than a top 100 I might do an article including some of my top recommendations of vamp books.<br /><br />Keep your eyes peeled, I'd recon towards the end of May.Taliesin_ttlghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10105263634442191232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-73103396207555448122009-04-28T04:31:00.000-07:002009-04-28T04:31:00.000-07:00Can you pls post a list of the top 100 vampire boo...Can you pls post a list of the top 100 vampire books.<br />I more of a reader than a movie fanatic though i really loved the Isle of the DeadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-86608689567445305162009-03-29T05:57:00.000-07:002009-03-29T05:57:00.000-07:00Cheers Felisgris. Unfortunately 7 golden may be fu...Cheers Felisgris. Unfortunately 7 golden may be fun but... well its not a great movie. Don't get me wroing, I enjoy watching it but...<BR/><BR/>Chinese Ghost Story is an interesting one. One of my favourite HK movies - in all honesty - it is a great film but... is it vampire? I will have to dig it out at some point and do a 'Vamp or Not?' - if it comes out as Vamp then it would find a place here...<BR/><BR/>Erotic Ghost Story... I am not sure that I am aware of it, to be fair.Taliesin_ttlghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10105263634442191232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23449634.post-54590582426747000802009-03-29T05:14:00.000-07:002009-03-29T05:14:00.000-07:00I thought this a very good and fair list. My only...I thought this a very good and fair list. My only reservation is that for sheer fun, The Legend of the 7 Golden Vampires should be on it somewhere. Chinese Ghost Story and Erotic Ghost story are also fun Vampire movies that ought to be on here somewhere.felisgrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02392519020216565830noreply@blogger.com