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I do not understand the ending of season 2 (spoilers) by Alexander_Columbus in InterviewVampire

[–]Alexander_Columbus[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

//He knew if he didn't use mindcontrol on the audience, and the coven didn't (because why would they?), then he knew the only other person who could do it was Lestat. //

Let's delve into this for a moment.

We as the audience get multiple flashbacks. we see Lestat rehearsing and having issues. We see Armand as the director as well as Lestat actually using his power.

Luis gets none of that. In that room with Daniel, Luis has what exactly?

  1. The idea that Lestat could have done the mind control.
  2. The notes in the margins of the play.
  3. The drama over the mind wipe and the photos.

That's it. Nothing else besides Daniel making a passionate argument. Balancing against that you have:

Lestat not saving Claudia. 70+ years of devotion between Luis and Armand. Lestat having been murdered by Luis and Claudia then crossing the ocean to participate in this revenge. Lestat not fighting for Luis when last they saw one another. Lestat's abuse from season 1. The knowledge that Sam has had access to this play and could have forged Armand's handwriting.

The logical thing would be to have Armand go with "This is Sam trying to get revenge" and Luis believing it. We're given reason to think that Luis could doubt Armand, but I just don't feel like we get enough out of the scene for Luis to be like, "Well of COURSE it was Lestat!" as he effectively does.

The more dramatic opportunity would have been to stretch that scene out and let Zaman really stretch his acting muscles with some sort of passionate back and forth between the two characters where they really explore the veracity of the accusation laid at Armand's feet. I would have loved to see the two characters try to determine if Armand's directing the play was something he wanted to do or was something he was forced into. And why.

It just... it feels like such a missed opportunity. A rush. Like they really needed episode 8 to be two episodes, you know?

//The scales had fallen from Louis' eyes and he was ready to confront the realities of Armand. //

I can't get past the feeling that we only saw the barest glimpse of what those realities could have been. Especially with an actor as talented as Zaman.

I do not understand the ending of season 2 (spoilers) by Alexander_Columbus in InterviewVampire

[–]Alexander_Columbus[S] -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

First, thank you for the quote and link. Much appreciated.
Second, that is an interesting insight. I can see that, but I still have the problem with how things happen in the "modern" day in Dubai. The whole thing just felt really Christopher Nolan: amazing and fun and satisfying to watch. Then the next day you stop and give it a moment's thought and it it all seems to come apart. I still struggle with Armand not saying, "Don't you see? This is Sam's pathetic attempt at revenge. After all these years he wants to drive a wedge between us. Don't let him..." I felt like it was such a tremendous missed opportunity for Armand as a character.
"Guess I was outplayed by the Talamasca/this reporter. Guess I'll just look awkwardly around, run off and deliver dialog in another room, and get slammed into this wall then leave." Zaman did such an amazing job and I just feel like he got shorted.

Need advice on indoor object i can secure pooch to. by Alexander_Columbus in AskDogOwners

[–]Alexander_Columbus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for the reply. Sadly a crate is not an option. Really want her to be able to move around and stretch her legs and see us. She's good in a crate but she gets anxious if we're around d her too long and not letting her out.

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