Movie Reviews - Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant (dating advice)

February 27th, 2010 admin Posted in relationships |

By Mr D Stevens

Movie Reviews this week looks at the enjoyable teen fantasy Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant. Regardless of the strange title of this movie, it follows in the vein of Twilight, as a few teen fantasy movies have tried to emulate since the massive success of Twilight and it’s sequel New Moon.

Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant stars Chris Massoglia as Darren Shan, a well meaning, high achieving teenager, pleasing his parents, and doing well at school, however his best friend Steve played by Josh Hutcherson (Robin William’s son in RV) is regarded as bad company for Darren notably by his parents, and he is given an ultimatum after getting in trouble on account of Steve, to never see him again. As with any typical teenager feeling the need to rebel (there is a funny sequence where his father tells him, what is expected of him, college, job, family, repeatedly in that order, until Darren sees himself repeating those words to his own child).

While the two friends are hanging out, a mysterious limo drives by and out of it comes a flyer for a circus show, entitled Cirque Du Freak, hence the title of the movie, Steve as typical as the antagonist in a movie challenges Darren to come with him and attend it. It turns out Steve has a fascination for vampires, while Darren on the other hand has a fascination for spiders. On attending the Cirque Du Freak show, where a parade of circus freaks are shown for the audience’s amusement, notably a woman who can regenerate limbs, Corma Limbs played by Jane Krakowski (absolutely hilarious in 30 Rock), and Evra the snake boy, played amusingly by Patrick Fugit, as well as a monkey girl, Rebecca played by the adorable Jessica Carlson, there is a lovely scene where Darren asks her what her “freakishness” is, and she states bluntly she is a monkey girl, pauses for effect and states she has a tail, and stares at him for any hint at ridicule.

While watching one of the performances of a certain Larten Crepsley played charmingly by John C. Reilley (Step Brothers), Steve recognises him from one of his vampire books, and assures Darren he is a vampire, interestingly Larten overhears the two boys and gives them a warning not to spread mindless gossip. Darren on the other hand is fascinated by Larten’s spider, and after the show, breaks into his room and steals it; but not before finding Steve pleading with Larten to make him a vampire whilst hidden in the same room. Larten and his friend Gavner Purl played by Willem Dafoe (Spiderman) refuses, and after Larten tests his blood, he quickly spits it out and says Steve has bad blood. It turns out that there are two types of vampires, that have chosen different paths, the Vampaneze who prefer feeding and killing humans, and the others who do not, but prefer to hypnotize them, then feed on them.

Darren takes Larten’s spider, and the next day at school, while Steve assumes he is talking to his locker, Steve opens Darren’s bag and reveals the spider, which eventually bites Steve. With Steve facing imminent death, Darren goes back to the Cirque Du Freak and asks Larten if he has an antidote for the spider’s bite.

A mysterious character called Mr Tiny played by Michael Cerveris (he has one of those faces that seem strangely familiar but not quite sure where), who has the power to bring people back to life, has been looking forward for a conflict between the Vampaneze and the others for sometime, and he sees it in the destiny of the two boys, he would like Darren to join the Vampaneze, but Larten on finding about this, realises that there might be more to the boy than meets the eye, he tests his blood, and agrees to make him a half-vampire, i.e. being able to go out in the sun, and do his errands for him, however Larten’s girlfriend Madame Truska played by Salma Hayek (From Dusk Till Dawn for a second recalling From Dusk Till Dawn one would expect her to be one of the vampires, but here she is a member of the Cirque Du Freak as a fortune-telling bearded lady), urges Larten not to turn Darren into a vampire, after having a premonition. Darren initially reluctant finally agrees to this in order to save his friend’s life. Larten then tells him he can no longer stay with his family and so he must die (or at least give the impression he is dead).

Cirque Du Freak: The Vampire’s Assistant is an enjoyable fantasy movie with numerous characters that should be developed even more in a sequel or two, and even though the name might emit tales of horror it is a more a teen romantic fantasy than anything else.

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Important That Same-Gender Couples Be Counted

By Wilkerson Delena

Recently, we have seen an increase in the space newspapers and magazines dedicate to the importance of maintaining healthy relationships in everyday living. However, these articles only seem to concentrate on heterosexual-couple relationships. There are many TV shows and news channels focused on the common difficulties and challenges that go along with keeping the love alive between men and women. But when it comes to gays and lesbians, its a different story.

Same-gender couples are still not accepted whole-heartedly around the world. Even though some countries have legally recognized homosexuality, cultural and traditional restrictions still make the approval of homosexuality on a personal level uncomfortable or even inconceivable for many. Some believe the work to change this discomfort has to start within the homosexual community.

A number of websites have come into the limelight, publishing lists of famous gay couples across the world, to encourage same sex couples to be proud of their positive qualities and love. Some sites focus on organizing for political efforts to repeal hateful laws or expand rights for homosexuals. As with the heterosexual community there are also many sites that focus on dating, celebrity gossip, partying and sex.

In the countries that have legalized same-sex marriage, there has been a gay-wedding boom. Couples have happily embarked upon a new journey in life, while motivating others as well to make a happy life together through marriage a symbol of love and equality. For couples wishing to marry, there are many online service providers who solely deal with gay weddings by providing wedding planning services. They ensure that the wedding is unique and unforgettable, as they believe each individual straight or gay has the freedom to live their life their way.

There are other notable trends. A global campaign has begun to let the world know about the purity of love homosexuals are capable of sharing. The campaign also acts as an inspiration to those same-sex couples who hide their orientation due to fear of being ostracized by family, friends and society or worse, employers. Moreover, such sites also post various articles exclusively related to healthy couple relationships between homosexuals. Other sites strongly promote the concept that there is nothing wrong about loving someone of the same sex. In fact, they also publish fresh ideas for everything from what makes a healthy relationship to the logistics of sharing a home.

The website, 10,000 Couples (www.10thousandcouples.com), launched in October 2009 to encourage and inspire same gender couples around the world has recently expanded its efforts with a new campaign I Am the Face of Marriage Equality designed to profile 10,000 couples in 2010 and raise at least $10,000 USD to support those groups who work for their equality and freedom. The site also hopes to encourage more same gender couples to register for the United States Census in April. The site has so far attracted more than 10,500 visitors from 145 countries/territories, according to their latest analytics reports. The level of interest in the less than 6 months old website encourages the sites publisher that they are doing a good and needed thing. The publisher is also hoping to use this worldwide interest to help the people who preemptively fight to deny rights to homosexual couples to recognize that the people they are hurting with their efforts are everyday people who work hard, raise families and worry about

paying their bills like everyone else.

If you are cynical about societys response to your homosexuality, then you should look for such a site as this that might enable you to break free of your skepticism and approach the new life you desire. The site will ensure that you as a same-gender couple get counted in everyday living.

Delena Wilkerson is the author of this article on Worldwide Campaign.

Find more information about Same-sex Couples Registry here.

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