|
|
Post by profbooboo on Apr 27, 2019 21:12:37 GMT
BBC have shown a 'Coming Soon' trailer for What We Do in The Shadows, so it shouldn't be long now.
Based on the feature film of the same name from Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi, "What We Do in the Shadows" is a documentary-style look into the daily (or rather, nightly) lives of four vampires who've "lived" together for hundreds of years in Staten Island. After an unexpected visit from their dark lord and leader, the vampires are reminded of what they were initially tasked with upon their arrival in New York City over a century ago -- total and complete domination of the New World. But what exactly is the best way to go about achieving said domination? A vérité camera crew follows along as the vampires set out to answer this query.
It stars Kayvan Novak and Matt Berry. ("Bat").
|
|
|
|
Post by Miranda on Apr 27, 2019 21:57:51 GMT
Hmmm.... I don't know. The film is brilliant. But it is very NZ. I don't know if the Americans will be able to do it. I suppose, if they don't try to mimic the feel of the film but make it their own, it could work.
|
|
|
|
Post by bidiein on May 6, 2019 10:56:41 GMT
The trailer looks very promising and the cast is good.
Loved the film!
|
|
|
|
Post by Dame Bouncy Castle on May 9, 2019 8:48:40 GMT
FX’s vampire comedy What We Do In The Shadows will receive its UK premiere on Sunday May 19th at 9:45pm with a double-bill.
What We Do In The Shadows is a mockumentary following the daily (or rather, nightly) lives of four vampires who’ve “lived” together for hundreds of years. In Staten Island. The self-appointed leader of the group is “Nandor The Relentless”, a great warrior and conqueror from the Ottoman Empire, who has taken the helm of the group despite many of his Old World tactics resulting in what some might politely refer to as bupkis.
Then there’s the British vampire “Laszlo” – a bit of a rogue and a dandy and a fop, he might say. He’s a lover of mischief and a great soirée, but not as much as he loves seeing Nandor fail miserably in every attempt. And then there’s “Nadja”: the seductress, the temptress, the vampiric Bonnie to Laszlo’s Clyde. Her wisdom and provocative tales from times past allow us insight into the many ups and downs of living an immortal life. Also cohabiting in the vampire household is “Guillermo”, Nandor’s familiar (a.k.a. servant/protector during the daylight hours), who wants nothing more than to be made a real vampire just like his master. Also lurking about is Colin Robinson, an energy vampire and day-walker of sorts — he feasts on humans, but not on their blood.
A frequent visitor is Nadja’s new friend, “Jenna”, a student at a nearby community college. She loves LARPing, boys, and art history, and for some reason has been rather confused lately as to why it is she so ravenously craves the flesh of the living.
The ten episode series, which is based on the feature film of the same name from Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi, stars Matt Berry, Kayvan Novak, Natasia Demetriou, Harvey Guillén and Mark Proksch.
|
|
|
|
Post by vicky on May 13, 2019 11:24:55 GMT
I'll give it a go. My main reservation, based on that trailer, is that there will be too many scenes shot in the dark, something I find really difficult to follow on television.
|
|
|
|
Post by bidiein on May 22, 2019 18:14:07 GMT
Enjoyed the pilot and episode 2 so far. Very similar to the film but the Energy Vampire - a new character - has to be my favourite.....
I also liked the trios plans for when they come to power - a ban on Turtlenecks. Free - and compulsory - Harpsichord concerts.
Their ability to turn into a bat is made much use of too.
|
|
|
|
Post by Miranda on May 22, 2019 21:10:35 GMT
I've worked with a few Energy Vampies in my time.
|
|
|
|
Post by Miranda on May 22, 2019 21:28:23 GMT
It is a lot like the film. Has the same feel.
|
|
|
|
Post by bidiein on May 23, 2019 8:14:14 GMT
Creep paper - this is perfect.
Its Crepe paper, master.
|
|
|
|
Post by bidiein on May 23, 2019 10:33:40 GMT
Also liked them trying to sign on the screen for the delivery of their Overlord. No ones finger would work on the screen (obviously)….
|
|
|
|
Post by bethb63 on May 23, 2019 10:43:55 GMT
Watched the pilot today and liked everything except how dark it all was. I know they’re vampires, but still...
|
|
|
|
Post by marion on May 24, 2019 18:08:39 GMT
I had never heard of the film and recorded it to see what it was like but not expecting to like it. However I thought it was really funny!
|
|
|
|
Post by Miranda on May 24, 2019 18:13:16 GMT
I didn't expect to like it either cos ... vampires. But I had watched The Flying Conchords which was by the same writers so I gave it a go.
|
|
|
|
Post by bidiein on May 24, 2019 18:24:20 GMT
I think it sends up all the po-faced Vampire culture so perfectly that you have to laugh.
The film is worth seeking out marion.
|
|
|
|
Post by lugsbug on May 25, 2019 17:29:03 GMT
Just watched the film - available on Amazon Prime - really enjoyed it
|
|
Anymore to come?
