Good things come to those who wait. And bad things as well...

Getting ready for the Blue Oyster Cult gig! Woohoo! (I've always prefered the word "gig" to "concert". It sounds more fun, don't you agree?) December 12th in Athens, kind of a big thing for me. But so was Pavlov's Dog... And Alice Cooper's a couple of years back.... So? Every gig is a big thing for me! Deal with it! :)

Other than that, my birthday's coming up in less than a month. I hate birthdays! Not everyone's birthdays, just mine. But I guess I can't get out of it, so I might as well try to enjoy it... Try being the key word. It's not the year added to my age. It's the whole thing. Can't I be left alone that day of year? The answer is no. I can't. Because it's on New Year's Day and you get wishes whether it's your birthday or not. And I don't enjoy the fuss of the holiday season anyway!!!! Extra bitchy today, just for you! :P

Nevertheless, I wish everyone a good time during holidays. Have lots of food and presents and get a New Year's resolution: Save the earth, people!!!!

New Moon - The movie

First of all, I have to apologize to my boyfriend (poor bastard!) because I dragged him along, thus causing him infinite boredom and 8,50 euros that he will never get back... I'm sorry, really. I'll never do it again! But you got to wear your "Buffy staked Edward" t-shirt, so that kinda makes up for it. :)

I have to admit that when I read New Moon, I kinda enjoyed it. Of course, I'm rotten to the core so I tend to like things that the rest of the world finds revolting. I enjoyed New Moon because of the drama actually; broken hearts and abandoned lovers make me smile. A lot. So, when I went to see the movie I was hoping that it would be faithful to the book, not just in terms of heartbreak. I have to ask one thing that's been puzzling me all along. Since there is a town called Volterra, why didn't they shoot in Volterra????? I don't get it...

To be completely honest, the movie wasn't a complete dissapointment. That is because I adore Michael Sheen and his ability to look sinister in a romance for teenagers. Christopher Heyerdahl was amazing as well; I could feel dread rushing over me every time the camera focused on him and as I've pointed out before, I'm not even afraid of vampires! These two may have been the only good perfomances in the entire film.

I heard many girls gasp in amazement each time Jacob was topless, which brings me to the conclusion that they liked the film. Being fair as I am, Robert Pattinson is my guilty pleasure, so when I got a brief look of his torso, I felt warm inside. Still, I would have felt the same way if I'd waited and seen it on dvd.

Kristen Stewart gave me the feeling that she wasn't as bored as she had been in the first movie, but I've seen this girl act before and I deeply believe in her ability to act better. Check her out in "Speak". You will be surprised. Not Oscar material yet but I think she can evolve. Eventually...

The direction was passable I guess, considering that it is a MOVIE FOR TEENAGERS. Some good photography; then again... Italy. (Get the point?)

Make no mistake though, I really like vampires even if they sparkle. I'm not trying to judge Meyer's work. She has the right to produce literature and publish it as much as anyone. I neither hate nor adore the Twilight Saga (although, how it can be called a saga I still don't understand). But I have an opinion and the right to express it. This movie wasn't worth my money. The End.

Bram Stoker’s Dracula

Bram Stoker’s Dracula


I came across this lovely blog, just a few days after I posted my Bram Stoker's Dracula rant! I'm so excited! He he! :)

My obsession

Let me tell you something. For a person that is extremely afraid of the supernatural, I have spent a large part of my life studying it. That didn't reduce the fear, of course. Instead, it created a strange and, at times, masochistic appeal. I openly admit that I wouldn't want to discover there's a ghost in my attic but I do want to learn everything about ghosts. There is, though, one supernatural creature whose appeal to me is greater than anything else and that is... the vampire. (I'd have no problem finding one of those in my attic!) Does it come as a surprise that my most favourite film of all is "Bram Stoker's Dracula"?

Yes, I know there have been better movies about vampires and I won't be the one to doubt Bella Lugosi and all the other classics but, call me an idiot, I love Gary Oldman with all my heart. He was the first image of a vampire I ever saw and I wouldn't change him for the world. Firstly, because he doesn't sparkle in the daylight (although, I have been infatuated with that kind for a while...) and more importantly, he doesn't want to be saved from what he is.

Coppola's Dracula (I'm not saying Stoker's because in the book, Dracula is completely different) is a "creature" -I'd rather call him a "man" but whatever- that enjoys his vampiric nature and still has the power to love. Love only that one woman but still... I believe that the best moment of the film is, when Dracula speaks to the "brides" and tells them he shall love again, even though his face doesn't look loving at all. That was the moment I fell in love for the very first time. ("I shall bother you no more" with my adoration for Gary Oldman.) Anthony Hopkins is magnificent, as well. That guy doesn't even have to say a word. All he has to do is look straight into the camera. That's all it takes!

Now, the film. Sure, it's long and there's not much action until the last half of it. But that is good! Because it builds up and the atmosphere it creates can actually creep inside your living room as you watch it. It makes me shiver a little bit and I'm not even afraid of vampires... The music adds to it, naturally. Great soundtrack. I, also, thought that the sets of London past, were... well, I thought they were cool. I may be odd but judge me not... I have seen this movie about 20 times and I still notice things that I hadn't the previous times and I can love it despite its -very few- flaws. Only now, people don't want to see it with me anymore because I recite the lines a lot.

As a conclusion, can I say that I was very disappointed by Keanu Reeves? I was. I have always known he isn't the fantastic actor everyone thinks him to be since they saw the Matrix but I could never believe he could be that bad! Seriously, Jonathan Harker isn't my favourite character in the book but this??? Come on! You could have done better, Keanu!

If you haven't seen Bram Stoker's Dracula yet, I pity you. Well, not literally. No wait... Literally. Go see the film!!! :)
(And also, this isn't over. I will write about vampires again. And Dracula. And Gary Oldman, possibly! Do you sense the subtle threat in my words?)

Life has a funny way...

Yes, life has a very funny -hilarious, even- way to present you with un-wanted information that do nothing other than puzzle you. I recently found out (without having any intention to) that my ex-boyfriend had gotten married... Why is that something I should want to trouble myself with, you ask? I have been in a serious relationship for the past five years (almost) and I admit I am very much in love with my boyfriend. So, could it be that I still have feelings for my ex? Ha! No way in hell!

It is a fact that he broke up with me and I was miserable for a while. Back then. But when I distanced myself from the incident, I realised that I had absolutely nothing in common with that person and that, ultimately, I was young and quite stupid when I met him. Is it mean to say that after all this time? I don't think so. If I'd known then what I know now... I'm ashamed to say I wouldn't have bothered.

I called my friend to provide her with that piece of unnecessary information and I laughed while doing so. Why did I laugh? Why was that my genuine and unpractised reaction to the news of his wedding? That is the point of this confession.

People break up every day. Some of them never speak again. But some of them manage to remain friends. Do they have a secret they're not telling us? How do they manage? If there's a secret, please, let me know. Because I think it's a damn shame that I couldn't find it my heart to be glad for this man that I once loved. Or even be angry or... I don't know... Feel something, anything! Is it right to feel blank about someone?

After watching "Orphan"

Thank God that it was ladies' night at our local cinema and I only payed half the freaking ticket!!!!!!! I don't usually discard movies like that but seriously... I was bored out of my mind!

I expected something better. I haven't seen a really good horror film in ages (actually, since The Others) and I was quite excited. To tell the truth, it wasn't a complete dissapointment. It had its moments. I will distinctly remember (and probably quote) a certain funny line ---->
Kate: Fuckin' spend some time with her,then.
John: A'ight, bitch.
It's out of context here but seen in the movie, it was worth a laugh.

There were one or two suspenseful scenes (mostly concerning whether someone would die or not) and also fairly good photography. At times....... But as a whole? Let's not exaggerate. This film is mediocre, predictable and I strongly suggest that you wait for the dvd.

When it comes to my cat...

I have a thing with ugly creatures... Mainly because I think it's my obligation to love them, since no one else will. Don't get the wrong idea, I like cute creatures too. But the ugly ones really blow my mind away!!! And that was the reason I chose her. She was the smallest, skinniest, ugliest little thing and she was extra weird too! Just my kind of cat. She looked like a small, cross-eyed werewolf at first, to be honest, and I thought we'd get along just fine. Imagine my surprise when she transformed...




... into this!

I keep telling her, even to this day "You were supposed to be ugly and horrible!" but somehow I know, she couldn't care less. It would be a lie to say I didn't like her anymore. Still, I feel like she tricked me into taking her home with me. She tricked me into loving her and now she's got me wrapped around her paw!


God, I love that cat... :)

Welcome all!

In case you have somehow ended up here, I welcome you! This is my first attempt at blogging and I may not be so good at it. Let's give it a try though. I blame my friend's boyfriend for incouraging me to do this and if anyone has any complaints... well, track him down and make him pay!!! ( Oh, Stavro, you are so getting a link for this!!!!!! And hopefully, not many death threats along with it... )

Now, if you are wondering about the name ReallyBadWolf, that means you haven't watched enough Doctor Who. I have and you will realise I am somewhat obsessed with it. ( If you have though, do tell: Series 9- 10, bad or good? What do you think? Eccleston or Tennant? ) There will possibly be entries entirely devoted to The Doctor and that's the only reason why I'm going to stop talking about it now. Moving on...

This might bore you to death but I feel like sharing with the world, so deal with it! :)
I'm really excited because I recently did the english sublitles for a short length film a friend of mine ( Artemis Samothrakis ) made. It's called "Attempt" ( Απόπειρα, for greek readers ) and it's about the attempt ( who would have figured that one out, right? :P ) of two people to start over, give their relationship another try. To tell you the truth, I have always heard about Artemis's work through others and I wasn't really convinced that he had what it takes to be a director. ( Sorry, sweetheart!!!! ) But I felt very, very, very stupid when I first watched this film! The guy is actually talented! I don't mean to seem extremely surprised, if that's how it looks to you...

This is not the official poster, mind you. I made this, and although both Artemis and I agreed that it was too dark, I have grown fond of it. Since I made it... And everything I create is close to -if not- perfect. :) :) :)

And if you decide to stick with me through my endless rumbling, you should know, there may be excessive use of smileys and sarcasm... Hope to see you again, soon!

Lu



Here's Artemis's link, follow it!!!!
http://samothrakis.wordpress.com/