Why Claudia Is the Real Star of Interview With The Vampire w/Bobbi (@theafternoonspecial)

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I've Been Meaning To Watch That

Manika Dulcio

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🎬 Welcome to I've Been Meaning to Watch That! Your go-to podcast for free-flowing, unfiltered conversations about movies, TV, and pop culture. New guest, new topic every single week! From film critics and YouTubers to TikTok creators and industry pros, we dive deep into what makes entertainment great (or not so great). Hosted by a Black woman who loves movies, is always late to the party, but never late to the convo. 🎧 Subscribe now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube!

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Why Claudia Is the Real Star of Interview With The Vampire w/Bobbi (@theafternoonspecial)

I've Been Meaning To Watch That

1 hour 55 minutes 10 seconds

4 months ago

Why Claudia Is the Real Star of Interview With The Vampire w/Bobbi (@theafternoonspecial)

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Manika is back with pop culture critic and first-time guest Bobbi (@theafternoonspecial) for a deep dive into Interview With The Vampire and what happens when monsters fall in love under the weight of race, queerness, and eternal hunger.

They unpack how AMC’s Interview With The Vampire reimagines Anne Rice’s gothic classic, exploring the toxic, compelling bond between Louis and Lestat while asking what it costs to love—and be loved—forever. Manika and Bobbi break down why making Louis Black changes everything, forcing audiences to confront race, power, and historical trauma within a genre obsessed with beauty and immortality.

They also explore why Claudia is the true heart of the series, how her story hits harder than any vampire media you’ve seen, and why Interview With The Vampire earns its place as a rare reboot that justifies its existence.

The conversation expands into vampire media at large—from Twilight to True Blood—asking why we’re drawn to monsters that reflect our desires, loneliness, and the fear of losing ourselves. Manika and Bobbi also touch on the Everybody Hates Chris animated revival, debating what makes a reboot worth it and who these nostalgia projects are truly for.

Vampires, race, queerness, and the cost of living forever—this is your guide to Interview With The Vampire, why it’s the vampire show you can’t stop thinking about, and what it reveals about who we really are.

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