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[oselle]

Did you ever see that episode of Seinfeld in which George reveals his insidious power to get under women's skin? Sure, after one date, they think they never want to see him again but after a while, all they can think is, in George's words,"Co-stan-za!", which he sings to the tune of the "Buy Mennen!" commercial jingle. Remember that?

That's how my brain works, especially when it comes to fannish things. Dark Angel may have easily been one of the worst television shows I've ever watched but it's all I can think about. "Dark-an-gel!" I went and haunted the FYE store, which sells a lot of used DVDs, hoping to pick up Season Two, but no dice. Then I went to Barnes & Noble today and they had it, but for a whopping $40 and I stood there with it in my hands asking myself, "You're not going to do this, are you? You're not seriously going to do this?" like some burnt junkie staring down the disgusting ghetto alley where he swore he'd never go again but you know, just one more time won't hurt anyone, will it?

Let me tell you, friends, I put that box on the shelf. Oh, I will most definitely own Dark Angel one day, in spite of its utter awfulness, in spite of the fact that my first-ever viewing of it was almost entirely in fast-forward, in spite of the dog-faced boy and the Logan Virus and James Cameron's oh-so-obvious crush on the talentless Jessica Alba, in spite of all these things...I cannot get it out of my head. But I will be damned -- damned I say! -- if I will pay $40 PLUS TAX for this dreadful waste of airtime just to satisfy my pathetic need for 23-year-old proto-Dean Winchester instant gratification, when I can wait a few days and get it for about half that price on Amazon.com! I WIN!! I FUCKING WIN!! Dark-an-gel!

Oh, speaking of being damned, the store did have both Constantine and Angel Heart for under ten bucks, so I now own two movies about Hell which means I'll probably be joining a convent soon. And one final note -- watched Constantine again last night and if John Constantine and his teenage apprentice Chas Kramer can commit a Latin exorcism ritual to memory then so can Dean Winchester, and I bloody wish the producers of Supernatural knew it.

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[mews1945.livejournal.com]

LMAO. I'm sorry, girl, but I love the image of you putting that damn video back on the shelf and walking out with Constantine and Angel Heart in hand for half the price. I just watched Constantine on Sunday. What a kickass movie that is. I have Near Dark to watch too. Ever see that one? Lance Henrikson as the baddest vampire in the west. Adrian Pasdar as the hero. Bill Paxton, crazy as hell in rowelled spurs and cowboy boots. Jenette Goldstein. It's one of the best horror movies ever made.

[oselle.livejournal.com]

I can't believe I've never seen that one. I'm sure it turns up on TV all the time, especially at this time of year. Lance Henrikson? I would have pegged Adrian Pasdar as the vampire type.

[mews1945.livejournal.com]

I doubt you'll see it on television. It's an Indie film from 1987, a cult film, and I've never seen it play anywhere, even on Cable channels. It came out the same time The Lost Boys did, and that got all the attention at the time, but Near Dark found its niche, especially when it came out on video. If you get a chance to buy it, grab it. I really don't think you'd be disappointed. I found it on DVD at Amazon for 8.99 and snapped it up.

[mews1945.livejournal.com]

Here's a link, in case you want to check it out:

http://www.amazon.com/Near-Dark-Adrian-Pasdar/dp/B00006CXGP/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/103-0701355-4287028?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1193799810&sr=1-1

[oselle.livejournal.com]

Thanks! I'll check it out!

[arabia764.livejournal.com]

What can I say, I bought Smallville season 4.

We are doomed.

[oselle.livejournal.com]

Oh goody. Please tell me you're going to watch every episode while that kid of yours is in the house. Better yet, please tell me you're going to invite a horde of middle-aged fanbroads over to watch it with you!

OMG, wait till you get to the Chinese prison episode! OMG wait till you meet "Jason's" mother!!

[arabia764.livejournal.com]

He'll probably want to watch it with me. Till he sees 'that bloke from Supernatural' is in it. Then I'll get one of his special eye rolls.

Sod him, I'll hide his Playstation controller. Childish, but it'll make me feel better!

[oselle.livejournal.com]

Then I'll get one of his special eye rolls.

Believe me, you won't be paying attention to anything he's doing.

[westmoon.livejournal.com]

You're made of stronger stuff than I am. When in the throes of obsession, I find it near impossible to put something back on the shelf.

All this talk of Constantine means that's what I'll be watching tonight. What could be better?

[oselle.livejournal.com]

Heh, I'm watching Angel Heart tonight. I don't think I've seen it in 20 years and I'm really looking forward to it.

[golden-berry.livejournal.com]

Ah. You understand. Thank GOD I'm not alone any more! ;)

There is a new teevee show I love that I'm actually not ashamed to tout. Moonlight. It's on Friday night, a good night for obsessive fandoms (ref: The X-Files) A hunky vampire who's a private investigator; his budding relationship with a spunky, fearless reporter; his 400-year-old friend and confidant who is very much at ease with his own vampireness; and assorted amusing supporting characters. The acting is good, the scripts are pretty original, and it's all done in a film noir style. If you think this sounds like Angel, you are wrong.

Friday is now even more exciting because of this show. Check it out!

Hmmmm, I think I just wrote a post for my own LJ.

[oselle.livejournal.com]

You understand.

Understand what...the appeal of Dark Angel in spite of being one of the worst shows ever put on television? I blame proto-Dean entirely because this thing would have been unwatchable otherwise. "Alec" lit up every scene he was in, and not just with his pretty face. He even had great chemistry with the dog-faced boy.

I hate to tell you but I think Moonlight may be on the cancellation block..

[cpsings4him.livejournal.com]

Oh, man! Angel Heart! I haven't seen that movie in AGES! That is one movie that got under MY skin. I can almost still hear the little boy's tap shoes on the sidewalk! I MUST watch this movie again at some point. Don't own it or anything, but maybe I can catch it on. Never saw Constantine...good?

Oddly, I always thought it was, "By Mennen"...like, made by. Makes much more sense to be "buy". One of my best friends in the whole wide world proclaims himself to be "George Costanza with a Camera". LOL! He's not far off, either (not in looks, but mostly in his obsessive ranting and raving and feeling the world is always out to get him and getting himself all wrapped up in some crazy conspiracy theory or other!). LOL!

[oselle.livejournal.com]

I think you're right, that it's "By Mennen." Because the actual product is Speed Stick or something, isn't it...Speed Stick by Mennen?

I have always felt great solidarity with George Costanza.

Constantine is an awesome move and has a lot of the same elements as Supernatural only with a big feature film budget.

[baylorsr.livejournal.com]

I knew you would come around to see the greatness of Dark Angel. It's irresistible.

Dark-An-Gel!

[oselle.livejournal.com]

It's got some sort of retroactive viral effect built into it.

Dark-An-Gel!!!