Here is an article from Weekly World News (January 24, 2005):
IS JOHNNY DEPP A VAMPIRE? “He hasn’t aged a day in 17 years,” claims expert.
There may be a chilling reason why Hollywood hearthrob Johnny Depp still looks just as boyish as ever at age 41: “He’s a vampire,” charges a top expert in the occult. “Johnny Depp has not aged visibly since he appeared in the TV series 21 Jump Street in 1987,” says researcher Albert Linkway, author of the upcoming book, Nosferatu: The Untold Story of Vampires in Hollywood.
“We cannot discount the possibility that Mr. Depp was simply blessed with ‘good genes’. Nor can we discount the possibility that he has joined the ranks of the undead.”
Vampires have permeated Hollywood since the silent era, according to the expert.
“It’s believed the curse dates back to Rudolph Valentino, who brought the infection over from Europe,” he reveals.
That Johnny’s chisled good looks have not faded with time isn’t the only fact that raises suspicion. The expert points to other telltale signs:
- Johnny’s mysterious career resurrection. After years languishing in obscure flops like Benny and Joon and The Astronaut’s Wife, the star is now hotter than ever, winning raves for his performance in his latest flick, Finding Neverland. “This is typical of actors who’ve been vampirized,” notes the expert. “A performer who’s been written off as a has-been is suddenly considered ‘magnetic’ and is on everyone’s A-list.”
- He frequently wears sunglasses — a common trait of bloodsuckers, who must use heavy sunblock and shades to ward off deadly solar rays.
- He resides in France. “As anyone who’s read an Anne Rice novel knows, France is a hotbed of vampiric activity,” the researcher points out.
- Has hypnotic eyes. One starlet who encountered Depp told Linkway, “If he had asked to drink my blood I would have let him on the spot.”
- In Finding Neverland, he plays the author of Peter Pan. Notes Linkway: “This may be a subtle message to those in the know that he’s become on of the real ‘Lost Boys.’”
Just because Johnny may be fond of human blood doesn’t mean you should whip out a stake instead of asking for an autograph, the expert cautions.
“Most Hollywood vampires do not attack strangers in dark alleyways,” explains Linkway. “If Mr. Depp truly is one of the Undead, he probably has blood shipped to his mansion — or it’s willingly donated by his adoring female fans.”
Johnny won’t be able to remain in the public eye without aging forever.
“At some point, he may go into seclusion, as the reputed vampire Greta Garbo did,” says Linkway. “Or he may fake his own death.”
“But most likely, he will do as Cary Grant did: he’ll begin to ‘age gracefully’ with the help of Hollywood makeup artists who add dignified gray to his hair with each passing year.”
Johnny Depp in ‘A Nightmare on Elm Street’
Tim Burton comes out with his newest film “Sweeny Todd: The Demon Barber on Fleet Street,” on Christmas day.
It is based off the stories of Sweeny from the 18th century and present day musicals.
Burton won’t be making this into a musical film but he is enlisting the help of Nana Fisher and Claire Green for actors Johnny Depp, Helana Bonham Carter, and Alan Rickman. These two will be in charge of make up, hair, and prosthetics’s for the upcoming gore scenes.
The tale is told vaguely around the lines of Rickmans (The Judge) deeply rooted attraction to the barbers wife, sending him to jail for many years only to be let out with no wife or daughter to speak of. Barber-become-serial-killer Todd (Depp) seeks revenge on him as well as his many customer’s by sliting their throats with a straight razor. His lover and apprentice, Mrs. Lovlett (Carter), then proceeds to cook his victims into meat pies.
Judging by the synopsis, she feeds people these pies from her store below Sweeny’s residence (a meat pie shop).
Thanks to Burton I was able to youtube the trailer of this film.
The last scene shown was the most exciting, as Sweeny slashes the throat of a (possibly) unsuspecting man. Other then the trailer and reviews I haven’t been able to get my hands on any thing concerning the film, which leads me to believe that my version of the plot is the correct one (a combination of wikipedia’s and reviews). I’ve posted a few screen caps (freezes) and the trailer for the movie below.
Oh yeah, and it stars Johnny Depp:
Cry Baby
A Nightmare on Elm Street
EDIT: This is a musical film, based on this version of the trailer:
EDIT: Here is an interesting article on the film based off an advanced screening.
http://cinefantastiqueonline.com/2007/10/24/sweeney-todd-preview
I found a site which features Carrol’s photography (this web page also has links to other sites with more photos). Here is some photos of Alice Lindell of whom the book was based on, her wikipedia, and a link to L.C’s photo work.
http://people.virginia.edu/~ds8s/carroll/dodgson.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alice_Liddell
You may have noticed below that my plans have been canceled (most of them). This is nothing out of the ordinary- I suppose I could just backwards talk to learn, or make portmanteaus all morning long: I was sitting on my med drinking my coffee and thomplaiting my dife. Things seem so doring and pointless, I nearly shot my eye out.
See? I combined the words mattress and bed, the words thought and contemplating, the words life and death, and the words dull and boring. I’m the smartest girl in the world!
I read about portmanteaus the other day (invented by Lewis Carol, author of the Alice in Wonderland books). They used the example of smog (a very good band) and tortul (both a tortoise and a turtle).
Speaking of Wonderland, I came across this great site full of explanation essays, original artwork, online texts, and a shopping mall. The backlit wall hanging is going to be the newest addition to my room. I know it pretty much defies my personality assessment (doing that now) but correct me if I’m wrong in saying it’s the coolest thing you’ve ever seen (it comes with a black light).
http://www.alice-in-wonderland.net/
I loved tonight’s episode on Gossip Girl, “Handmaidens Tale.” I would be lying if I said the tale of the masquerade ball was not a recurring one. Despite being an obvious and total antique in folk tales, its also made its way into pop culture, for example, Adam Ant’s “Prince Charming” music video.
Tonight Blair hosts a masked ball. Like all of Blair’s events there was sure to be some bad vibes in the air, so while little J did B’s pick ups, everyone else prepared for the night.
Nate finds his fathers stash of cocaine (which he later pins on dearly beloved), Dan’s old friend Vanessa returns from thin air, and Rufus is taken to an Eleanor Waldorf party by none other then Lilly Van Der Woodsen. The two ex-lovers were spotted smooching at Eleanor’s party by Mr. Bass. Things started to heat up between the two as Rufus made his exit.
Meanwhile, the ball has begun but where is the belle?
Jenny sneaks into the party to seek revenge on Bass Junior, who ends up on the roof of the building in the nude and N is spotted kissing and professing his true love to what looks like Serena Van Der Woodsen (Jenny Humphrey!!!!!). When will Nate ever learn?
There were great 18th century themed wigs and accessories, it was a total dream. Fans seemed to be a popular item for New York’s upper-east siders that night.
Below appears a typical version of what is known as the Fan Language:
1) THE FAN PLACED NEAR THE HEART: “You have won my love.”
2) A CLOSED FAN TOUCHING THE RIGHT EYE: “When may I be allowed to see you?”
3) THE NUMBER OF STICKS SHOWN ANSWERED THE QUESTION: “At what hour?”
4) THREATENING MOVEMENTS WITH A FAN CLOSED: “Do not be so imprudent”
5) HALF-OPENED FAN PRESSED TO THE LIPS: “You may kiss me.”
6) HANDS CLASPED TOGETHER HOLDING AN OPEN FAN: “Forgive me.”
7) COVERING THE LEFT EAR WITH AN OPEN FAN: “Do not betray our secret.”
8 ) HIDING THE EYES BEHIND AN OPEN FAN: “I love you.”
9) SHUTTING A FULLY OPENED FAN SLOWLY: “I promise to marry you.”
10) DRAWING THE FAN ACCROSS THE EYES: “I am sorry.”
11) TOUCHING THE FINGER TO THE TIP OF THE FAN: “I wish to speak with you.”
12) LETTING THE FAN REST ON THE RIGHT CHEEK: “Yes.”
13) LETTING THE FAN REST ON THE LEFT CHEEK: “No.”
14) OPENING AND CLOSING THE FAN SEVERAL TIMES: “You are cruel”
15) DROPPING THE FAN: “We will be friends.”
16) FANNING SLOWLY: “I am married.”
17) FANNING QUICKLY: “I am engaged.” “I am engaged.”
18) PUTTING THE FAN HANDLE TO THE LIPS: “Kiss me.”
19) OPENING A FAN WIDE: “Wait for me.”
20) PLACING THE FAN BEHIND THE HEAD: “Do not forget me”
21) PLACING THE FAN BEHIND THE HEAD WITH FINGER EXTENDED: “Goodbye.”
22) FAN IN RIGHT HAND IN FRONT OF FACE: “Follow me.”
23) FAN IN LEFT HAND IN FRONT OF FACE: “I am desirous of your acquaintance.”
24) FAN HELD OVER LEFT EAR: “I wish to get rid of you.”
25) DRAWING THE FAN ACROSS THE FOREHEAD: “You have changed.”
26) TWIRLING THE FAN IN THE LEFT HAND: “We are being watched.”
27) TWIRLING THE FAN IN THE RIGHT HAND: “I love another.”
28) CARRYING THE OPEN FAN IN THE RIGHT HAND: “You are too willing.”
29) CARRYING THE OPEN FAN IN THE LEFT HAND: “Come and talk to me.”
30) DRAWING THE FAN THROUGH THE HAND: “I hate you!”
31) DRAWING THE FAN ACROSS THE CHEEK: “I love you!”
32) PRESENTING THE FAN SHUT: “Do you love me?”
Beauty spots were just as important for expressing yourself without words. Spots placed in the outer corner of your eye (below), meant passion. Spots in the corner of your mouth meant, literally, “the killer.” Spots above your upper lip signified flirtation, and spots located on either side of the wearers chin meant they were very debonair.
- Masks and clothing featured in the above photographs is made by designers Viktor & Rolf -
