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darkwitchery Dark Shadows Movie Review May 15, 2012 9:46 PM E-Value: 8.0 / 10 Acting : 8.5/10 (Johnny Depp), 8.0/10 (Eva Green), 7.5/10(Chloë Grace Moretz ), 7.0 /10(for other cast) Plot: 7.0 /10 Set in 1760, Joshua and Naomi Collins with their son Barnabas Collins sail from Liverpool to Maine, North America to start off their fishing business. Years later, the Collins becomes the wealthiest and the most prominent family in Maine. The name of the town, Collinsport is named after the family’s last name. The grown up Barnabas (Johnny Depp) is inadvertently a playboy, but when he makes a huge mistake by breaking the heart of his servant, Angelique Bouchard (Eva Green) who’s obscurely one powerful witch, everything he loves including his parents is about to perish. Angelique eventually turns Barnabas into a vampire and also incites the town people to turn against him. Barnabas is locked up in a coffin and buried alive for all eternal. Two centuries later, a group of construction workers accidentally unleashes Barnabas from his coffin. Barnabas who grows insatiable taste for human blood sucks their blood out and returns to his manor which is now resided by his descendants that growingly distant from each other. Apart from that, Barnabas also learns that Collin’s fortune and status are now merely histories to the town. Barnabas vows to help his ruined family business to rise from ashes, but little he knows that his greatest enemy is closing in…. Dark Shadows is a special movie as it feels like the genre of Sherlock Holmes meets Twilight. I think that the hardest part of the making of this film isn’t the process to infuse the eeriness out of the dark gothic backdrop and hues but the comedy elements instead. There are some hysterically funny scenes in this one, particularly Barnabas’s dramatic response (without overdoing his acting crafts) when his first encounters with so-called demonic possession which are in fact, the technologies from 70’s era. However, the only scene that slightly holds me back a little is the scene of the invisible face reflection from the mirror of which Barnabas facing when brushing his teeth(Barnabas is technically a vampire, not a phantom) For Angelique’s witchcraft practice, I guess it would be better to add in the props such as amulet which is passed on from generations before casting her spell. Rest things assure, in casting, I believe no one can portray the best of Barnabas but Johnny Depp. He is eccentrically dramatic but charming and knows how to make the entrance each camera rolls on the scenes. On the other hand, the vengeful witch, Angelique played by Eva Green, you might be deceived with her beautiful brunette hairdo in the beginning but soon when she raises the hell, you’ll know that she is the last person you should mess up with. Script-lines at some points hysterically ludicrous in a good way particularly some scenes that reflect Barnabas’s lost in translation between old terms and new terms (eg: when one of his descendants, the dysfunctional Carolyn played by Chloë Grace Moretz asking Barnabas whether is he stoned? Barnabas misinterpreted the word ‘stoned’ as if in literal term, “They’re trying to stone me but…” :-) In a nutshell, this movie is all-worthy for its overall package. Last but not least, roll your eyes with the amazing CGI and special effects setting towards the end of the show!
douxun345 It doesn't matter whether your story is a fantasy, science fiction, drama, true story or epic -- the "Hero's Journey" works with Apr 25, 2012 7:59 PM As a fiction writer, I've discovered one of the hardest parts of creating a story isn't in the writing process, it's figuring out the best structure to tell the story. The majority of movie scripts use the three-act structure, sometimes throwing in a prologue and epilogue which essentially turns it into a five-act structure in the storytelling process. But there's more to story structure than just its acts: beginning, middle and end. The Jarvis method uses what all of "civilization's great myths and literary classics have in common," a well-plotted and structured story. Pulling ideas from Joseph Campbell's the "Hero with a Thousand Faces," the Jarvis method asks you questions about your characters, her adversaries, her ordinary and extraordinary worlds and more. It helps you construct a plot line, themes and conflicts as it aids in full character development. Your story becomes better because of this method. It doesn't write your story for you - it helps you develop it to its full potential. StoryCraft software, StoryCraft Luxury and StoryCraft Screenplay all use these elements when helping design your story structure. You won't find the Jarvis Method listed in any other kind of software as it is proprietary to this software. John Jarvis, a member of the Writer's Guild of America, also wrote scripts while working in Hollywood, is one of the creators behind this software. He designed the Jarvis Method to work with his software creating these mythological premises found in a good stories and movies today. Writers argue about the validity of the "Hero's Journey" in story today, but it still works -- the proof is in the pudding. The blockbuster "Avatar" uses these mythological principles as it tells its story. It works because these mythological archetypes are present in our unconscious and deeply resonate with the movie fan or reader as they enjoy the story. Deep myth and archetypes go beyond cultural or societal boundaries and touch something within all of us - no matter in which country we find ourselves. That's why "Avatar" is such a great hit - because it's in tune with the myth buried within: the "Hero's Journey." It doesn't matter whether your story is a fantasy, science fiction, drama, true story or epic -- the "Hero's Journey" works with all of them. Find out how easy it is to use this software and incorporate the "Hero's Journey" into your story by clicking on the link below to see a demo of how it works. Tired of trying to figure out the elements of GREAT story development? Click this link to find out about the writer's premiere software which uses the Jarvis Method for Story Structure. Get your free report "Writing Tips" by signing up today: www.HowtoWriteStories.com
darkwitchery SUPERNATURAL DESTIEL – THE ROAD SO FAR…. Apr 17, 2012 10:08 PM Theme Song: http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/daughtry/supernatural.html Spoiler Alert: The content of this article is merely a synopsis of an UNOFFICIAL FAN-FICTION and DOES NOT reflect any official CW episode guidelines of Supernatural series or reproduction purpose. With the explosion of Cass’s vessel beneath the lake and his trenchcoat left behind, apparently it is the end of line to the feathery friend of Winchesters. But little they know the worst has yet to come. The course of the explosion is led to build up something, the dispersal of Leviathans’ juice for building up an army that is set to destroy Winchesters. Cass’s original vessel is eventually reassembled into one piece, returns to its original shape (Misha Collins). However the body is conflicted from the inside. The last remaining piece of Cass is bleeding inside out and holding back the dominant, the Head of Leviathans each time when he is about to tear Winchesters at straight fight. That is why the Leviathans army is sent to carry out the unfinished business. But the Winchesters have found a way to destroy the monsters. One by one they are taken down till the last one standing, the evil twin brother of the Head of Leviathans. Soon Dean learns from Bobby’s theory that by killing the twin brother will weaken the Head of Leviathans and probably they will stand a chance to prevail the apocalyptic war once again. But will Cass survive another miraculous recovery too…? To be Continued…. http://movie-reviews.buzzsugar.com/DESTIEL-E01-ALTERNATE-REALITY-22712469
darkwitchery DESTIEL E01: THE ALTERNATE REALITY Apr 17, 2012 10:04 PM Theme Song: http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/daughtry/supernatural.html Spoiler Alert: Any part of this story DOES NOT reflect CW official episode guidelines of Supernatural or re-production purpose. What you’re about to read is solely a fan-fiction specially created for Destiel Community. If you haven’t signed up for Destiel(s), welcome to the club. If you’re already were? Fear the Wrath - Not. Embrace into this newly profound first degree of guilt pleasure.. “Cass?Am I dead...?”Dean wondered. “No, Dean, You’re very much alive,” Cass replied. Then, Cass gazed upon Dean for one second and cited, “... and as bright as you were,” “Are you, you ‘Cass’ for real?Dude, you have no idea how much I …,” Dean asked while choking into some amount of his inner tears. But Cass glanced at Dean somberly and said in his broody tone like old times, “Not really. I’m trying to connect with you in your subconscious mind,” “What? I’m not sure I’m following you,” Dean tried to ascertain. “I’m here to warn you, Dean. They are coming for you. A Leviathans Twin,” Cass warned. “Which one?” Dean asked. “The one you fought recently. And there’s another one who resides in the same vessel with me,” Cass replied. “Tell me how to gank them and I shove their asses off,” Dean asked furiously. Cass stared at the cavern in front of him of which the entrance was sealed up with piles of stones. “Belthaphore Stones,” Cass cited and tagged along with a message, “Things that keep them in will destroy them,” All of a sudden, Sam’s voices broke up their conversation. A wake up call and it became more distinctive. Dean was eventually disconnected from his ‘dream’. It has been two hours Dean lying unconsciously on the couch at Bobby’s house. Two days ago at Pennsylvania …. The Saturday inauguration event of Penn Archaeological Museum wound up abruptly in turn-moil after the Winchesters triggered the false alarm. Everyone left the building but with only eight remaining men in suits wandered in every corner of the main exhibition hall. All of a sudden, large amount of water dispersed out from bursting pipes on top of ceiling. In a split second, their skins eroded once in contact with the sprayed water from the main source which was filled up by the Winchesters with sodium borate, the only chemical that will get rid of Leviathans. But little Winchesters knew, the monsters at the hall were the last thing they should be afraid of. The monsters were merely decoys. As the main entrance was shut automatically as a part of default setting for emergency, the Winchesters headed towards the 2nd floor, reaching out the stairs in order to leave the building. In the amidst of Winchesters running through the alley at the 2nd floor which was fully set-up with displayed unit of replication of woods resided by Native Americans, some rattling noise startled them. Something wasn’t right they could sense that and they quickly sprinted to the stairs. Soon they arrived at the generator room and locked themselves in. But something busted through the steel door, a guy turned up and stood right in front of them, staring at them with his pair of diabolical eyesight. Without a second thought, Dean threw a pail of sodium borate directly to the ‘man’ whom he suspected one of the Leviathans. However unlikeliest event dawned in. The sodium borate which was thrown didn’t erode the skin of the monster of what it supposed to be, but instead the monster abruptly fully converted into some kind of black murky juice and streaming speedily towards Dean. Dean was paralyzed once in contact with the Leviathan’s juice which turned out to be some kind of venom. The monster continued to spread its poisonous juice to Sam who stood just right behind. Unfortunately the increasing shocked Sam tripped off and leaned onto wall. Amidst that crucial moment, Sam accidentally touched on fire extinguisher (CO2 type). He tried to give the shot by spraying out the CO2 onto the Leviathan’s juice. Sam pulled off his shot, the Leviathan’s juice eventually halted and it froze at once in contact with the CO2. Sam promptly checked on Dean. However, Dean showed no response but lying unconsciously despite with his pair of eyes wide-opened. Bobby eventually turned up at the scene and helped Sam up to carry the unconscious Dean. Upon returning Bobby’s home, Dean was laid on the couch. Sam shook his head to wake him up, but Dean was still lying there like a dead fish. Little they knew, at that moment Dean’s soul was in fact wandered around at some mysterious land. While walking on the drought ground and almost choked with the thick fumes, Dean observed his surrounding. Soon Dean was caught off-guarded as he stumbled upon someone who had a very long line history with him. “Cass?Am I dead...?”Dean wondered. “No, Dean, You’re very much alive,” Cass replied. Then, Cass gazed upon Dean for one second and cited, “... and as bright as you were,” “Are you, you ‘Cass’ for real?Dude, you have no idea how much I …,” Dean asked while choking into some amount of his inner tears. But Cass glanced at Dean somberly and said in his broody tone like old times, “Not really. I’m trying to connect with you in your subconscious mind,” “What? I’m not sure I’m following you,” Dean tried to ascertain. “I’m here to warn you, Dean. They are coming for you. A Leviathans Twin,” Cass warned. “Which one?” Dean asked. “The one you fought recently. And there’s another one who resides in the same vessel with me,” Cass replied. “Tell me how to gank them and I shove their asses off,” Dean asked furiously. Cass stared at the cavern in front of him of which the entrance was sealed up with piles of stones. “Belthaphore Stones,” Cass cited and tagged along with a message, “Things that keep them in will destroy them,” All of a sudden, Sam’s voices broke up their conversation. A wake up call and it became more distinctive. Dean was eventually disconnected from his ‘dream’. It has been two hours Dean lying unconsciously on the couch at Bobby’s house. To be Continued…. http://movie-reviews.buzzsugar.com/DESTIEL-E02-QUEST-BELTHAPHORE-22712399
darkwitchery DESTIEL E02: THE QUEST FOR BELTHAPHORE Apr 17, 2012 9:58 PM Theme Song: http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/daughtry/supernatural.html Spoiler Alert: Any part of this story DOES NOT reflect CW official episode guidelines of Supernatural or re-production purpose. What you’re about to read is solely a fan-fiction specially created for Destiel Community. If you haven’t signed up for Destiel(s), welcome to the club. If you’re already were? Fear the Wrath - Not. Embrace into this newly profound first degree of guilt pleasure.. Dean eventually told Sam & Bobby about Cass’s warning, but they disbelieved him. “Based on his (Cass) last record plus you were practically passed out for the past two hours, I’m not sure that I can buy into any of these, Dean,” Bobby said. “What you mean?” Dean asked (pouting his lips) “I mean it could be anything but Cass,” Bobby replied. “Bobby, you gotta trust me on this one. May be Cass was trying to connect me through some kinda alternate reality,” Dean tried to convince. “Fine, even if it was true, how did he get his mojo back to snap you into this… (rolling his eyes skeptically) alternate reality? I mean not in the middle of the war with another one nasty soul that he needs to deal with, right? ”Bobby said wryly. “Bobby, do you remember the Leviathan I froze inside the generator room before Dean passed out?” Sam popped out a question as he tried to make the sense out. “Yeah, why?” Bobby wondered. “I think the Leviathan’s juice froze for just a brief moment of time. So it all make sense now, I guess what I did to the last Leviathan affected the other half who shares the same vessel with Cass. Twins have some sort of connection linked with each other, right? Sam cited. “So you’re saying by freezing the juice out of that son a bitch practically weakened the twin brother and buy Cass some time to use his mojo to transport me into his alternate reality?” Dean tried to ascertain. “Yeah, I guess,” Sam said. “So now we’ve doubly case on hand, great, how do we gank them?”Bobby asked. “Cass mentioned about something known as Belthaphore Stones,” Dean said. “And what’s that supposed to mean?” Sam asked. “Doesn’t matter whatever name was that. Question in a nutshell, how do we find the stones?” Bobby asked. Amidst their conversation, they were startled and riled by an uninvited presence of their long line foe, Crowley. “Get the salt!” Dean yelled. “Whoa, what a warmest treat for your guest,” Crowley cited wryly. “Guest, my ass,” Bobby taunted. “Relax everyone, I’m here to solve your missing piece of puzzle,” Crowley said. “Just cut the chase. Get into the punch lines,” Dean said. “Clue.. uh, the location of where you spent your honeymoon trip with your lover, the devoted whore with trench-coat? Crowley replied to Dean and smiled wickedly. It was the alternate reality Crowley meant and Dean knew exactly it was the only spot where Belthaphore Stones were ever existed. “Alright, what’s the catch for your tips?” Dean asked wryly while wrinkling his forehead. “Wait a second, my guess, you’re afraid of what’s coming for you. And you ’King of Hell’ will be as good as dead under the Leviathans’ rules,” Sam interrupted. “Nice theory, Sam but I wouldn’t deny. Purgatory, there’s exactly where you find your Belthaphore Stones,”Crowley replied. “We don’t know exactly how to hack in this off-limit zone and besides why should we believe you, dickhead!”Bobby snarled. “You should be careful with your words, you won’t like it when I’m angry. Well, you have to believe me because you don’t have any other choice, do you? Summon Death, he wouldn’t offer passes to anyone but to you two, Winchesters,” Crowley said and then vanished through the thin air. Soon the Winchesters summoned the Death in order to open the gateway to Purgatory. And once again, a deal was sealed for Winchesters to finish up what they’ve started and to restore the nature back its norm. At one night down at Bobby’s basement, the Death read his spell through the eclipses. On the floor, a pit was slowly caving in. The Death slit Dean’s palm to drip his blood into the bottomless pit, one blood for one entry. Dean eventually jumped in. It was the same environment as he encountered before in his alternate reality – the drought land and the choking heat and fumes. While walking through the dead land, Dean peered across his surroundings. All of a sudden, he was distracted by some indistinctive uproar kind of noises behind of him. Dean glanced back over his shoulder and found that it was exactly the same spot of his encounter with Cass in the alternate reality. The same cavern of which the entrance was sealed up with piles of stones came into his glint. Dean took a wild guess that they must be the Belthaphore Stones which Cass meant about. Without any doubt, he took one piece but in just few seconds later, he could feel some immensely powerful force shove him to top. Soon Dean found himself lying onto the floor of Bobby’s basement with the pit sealed back. And also one piece of Belthaphore Stone on his grip. However they had one problem, they had zero clue on how to use the Belthaphore Stone to kill the Leviathans twin. They eventually placed the Belthaphore Stone onto the desk next to a window. The next morning, sunlight streaming down the opened window and shone onto the stone. Sam walked into the room and accidentally discovered something strange happened. A spell with the methodology in old latin phrases slowly emerged on the Belthaphore Stone. “Dean, Bobby!”Sam called them up excitedly. “Unleash the power of this spell once the Belthaphore Stone collides with their flesh and blood,” Bobby tried to translate the message from old latin to English. “But how, we can’t just throw the ball, right?”Dean asked. Bobby popped out an idea to mash the stone to create bullets which was the best way to penetrate the stone substances into Leviathans twin’s flesh and blood. After creating the special bullets made of the Belthaphore Stone, Bobby stared at Dean with some strange eyesight. “What?” Dean asked. “Are you sure about this? If it’s true that Cass is still in there with that nasty soul while they’re residing the same vessel, then if we destroy that son of a bitch will automatically destroy Cass too,” Bobby said while cocking his gun. Dean numbed into silence with some trace of indecisiveness that apparently showed through his eyes. To be continued… http://movie-reviews.buzzsugar.com/DESTIEL-E03-CLOSE-ENCOUNTER-22712339