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Vampires in Pop Culture
36:15 - 41:59 (05:43)
The origins of the modern vampire in pop culture can be traced back to the 1931 film, "Dracula" starring Bela Lugosi, which introduced the iconic cape and desire to drink blood. However, there are many other portrayals of vampires in media, including in the classic movie "The Player," various TV series, and with unusual characters such as KGB agents and Frank Lloyd Wright communes.
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A story about a secret city of unforgettable characters living off the grid, including KGB agents, mystics, and a Frank Lloyd Wright commune.
36:15 - 39:49 (03:33)
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A story about a secret city of unforgettable characters living off the grid, including KGB agents, mystics, and a Frank Lloyd Wright commune. All tied together by a cigar-smoking man who drives a silver hearse.
ChapterVampires in Pop Culture
EpisodeSelects: How Vampires Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The hosts discuss the evolution of vampires in film and pop culture and mention notable films such as Dracula and Nosferatu.
39:49 - 41:14 (01:25)
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The hosts discuss the evolution of vampires in film and pop culture and mention notable films such as Dracula and Nosferatu. They also briefly mention the movie Shadow of the Vampire starring Willem Dafoe and John Malkovich.
ChapterVampires in Pop Culture
EpisodeSelects: How Vampires Work
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The hosts discuss the impact of Anne Rice's vampire books and movies in bringing complex characters and emotions to the forefront of the genre.
41:14 - 41:59 (00:45)
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The hosts discuss the impact of Anne Rice's vampire books and movies in bringing complex characters and emotions to the forefront of the genre. They share differing opinions on the quality of the books but agree on the movie's classic status.