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Exploring the attraction of Dracula's dark masculinity

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Without question, the Beam Stoker novel has been adapted for many decades and known throughout the World. The tale of an un-dead man from Transylvania who travels to London and brings panic. We shouldn't ignore the wrongdoing the famous and feared character brings. However, there's things about the said Dracula we can learn from. Things were are not of horror and fear.  He's mysterious :  Doesn't reveal too much about himself and needs no further explanation of why.  He's stylish : NEVER has the fame vampire ever been panned as badly dressed.                                              Scene from the 1992 Francis Ford Coppola movie. His seduction : He can seduce any woman who he finds ideal as his bride. Even if it doesn't lead to a eternal romance.                           ...

Why decades past are still worth talking about

  Whether it's the beginning of the 20th century, 1950s, 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 2000s or 2010s; each decade has had memorable and talked about moments.  The fashion of the past, what everybody was wearing and continue to evolve. From the long to the mid length and to the short; from the pale solid from pastel and neon colors. The music had a distinctive sound and a catchy dance. The technology wasn't necessarily thousands of dollars, but anybody had, like that it was simple, carried in both hands. The films starred talented screen star were award winning and had great stories to tell, fictional or non fictional; all which lead to the creation of Turner Classic Movies.  The politics were often the talk of the town and sometimes drew debate. Whether a simple opinion or a scandal everyone had something to say. The TV series had great story lines and a terrific cast. Sad or funny; thrilling or suspenseful, there was something for everyone. The food was prepped by hand and actual...