Vampires pretending to be humans, pretending to be vampires.

Date: Saturday 16th March
Film: Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994)
Director: Neil Jordan
Starring: Brad Pitt, Tom Cruise, Kirsten Dunst and Antonio Banderas
Running Time: 02 hours, 03 minutes
Rating: 7/10

Another film about vampires and one I love, surprisingly.

I have some pretty strong opinions on Tom Cruise, namely that prior to 1997 he made some brilliant films, then he went a little bit weird and it became impossible to watch any film without thinking of the whole Tom Cruise persona. I also don't get the whole Brad Pitt thing. Yet, somehow, there's something about Interview with the Vampire that I adore. I can put these feelings aside, I believe in Tom Cruise's character.

I've seen this movie plenty of times in my life and I always find it enjoyable. It seems aware that it is a bit over the top and ridiculous yet embraces this and runs with it. Plus, it has Christian Slater in it, and I love him.

In fact, my exact thoughts on this film, at the time of watching were:

I hereby appoint myself chairwoman of the campaign to revive Christian Slater's movie career. I miss seeing him in the mainstream.
— Jenni Block (@evilnoodle) March 16, 2013

How have I only just realised it's Interview With THE Vampire, not Interview With A Vampire? How many times have I seen this film?
— Jenni Block (@evilnoodle) March 16, 2013

So, there you go. Vampires can be fun and I miss the 90's.

Challenge day: 192
Challenge time: 11 days, 00 hours, 05 minutes
Challenge film total: 136

Somebody's coming up. Somebody serious.

Sunday 10th March

Sunday night and time for a spot of Sunday Night Film Club. Up first, a film we had planned to watch once before...

Film: Wild Bill (2011)
Director: Dexter Fletcher
Starring: Charlie Creed-Miles, Will Poulter and Sammy Williams
Running Time: 01 hour, 38 minutes
Rating: 8/10

Honestly, I don't know why we put it off. Wild Bill is a great little British film, the storyline is strong, the acting is brilliant and the views of East London are stunning.

A story of loyalty, redemption and love. This is worth seeing if you get the chance.

Film: Leon Director's Cut (1994)
Director: Luc Besson
Starring: Jean Reno, Natalie Portman and Gary Oldman
Running Time: 02 hours, 16 minutes
Rating: 10/10

Up next, a movie we both adore. Considering it is close to 20 years old, this film doesn't seem to have aged - Natalie Portman definitely hasn't aged, She's just grown taller - Leon is a wonderful film about finding someone to care for in the most unusual circumstances, how far you will go for that person and how friendship can help you mould a future from an unpleasant upbringing.

Yes, it is about a hit-man, a young girl, corrupt cops, drugs, and violence but, most importantly, it's about love.

Challenge day: 166
Challenge time: 10 days, 09 hours, 29 minutes
Challenge film total: 129