r/InterviewWithTheVamp

Maybe I’m behind in this revelation? I think it’s generally understood that there’s more to Lestat than what Louis can tell us. But I don’t know. After watching the Vampire Lestat, seeing Louis openly admit to Malloy how much “creative license” he took when telling his side of the story, or how often he insisted that his “readers” see certain things in a certain light as he described such monstrosities is really making me backtrack. I’m re watching seasons 1 & 2 of IWTV and seeing the pattern.

Notice how no matter what Louis does, he’s somehow always the victim of it? Yet, when Lestat faces many cruelties in kind, they’re simply the backstory as to why he became an abuser? Or how easily Louis seems to be insulted (I’m specifically thinking of his meltdown after speaking with the photographer dealer in season 2 episode 4)? When Louis has an outburst, it’s Lestat who must comfort him, who must make excuses for him. Louis is too quick to anger over little details for that to go unnoticed. Because why would he assume that Malloy thought he was trying to pass off stein photography off as his own for one or 2 pictures in his photography album that slipped in? It’s all a bit sus to me.

And most egregiously, if Lestat was so contemptuous as to be killed for it, then why, 70 years later, is Louis calling on him again, asking him to help him with the Claudia lookalike? Entertaining a rekindling of their former flame? His accent in those years has changed from what once felt authentic and native to contrived and “above it all.” I believe that is supposed to imply his maturity over time to viewers. Someone who’s done the work does not go back to an old version of themselves. Yet when he’s in the moment, he’s putting on his old way of speaking, using his charms to endear everyone around him, and appearing authentic in what I’m realizing is his actual mask.

Lestat gets his story told in TVL, yet it doesn’t feel nearly as self flagellating as Louis’ recollection. He may have committed abuses, but he seems capable of reflection in a way that doesn’t ultimately exonerate him the way Louis seems to try. He wrestles with the real shame of subjecting others to what was once committed against him. We do see him grumpy and brooding, but we also see Louis acting out and having huge outbursts over time too. Neither is innocent.

I don’t know. It just seems like Lestat is way too often on Louis mind for him to be able to successfully claim he’s truly innocent without concern. Especially given the original Louis was a white plantation owner. There is something about his story telling that gives away how he truly feels about himself. And it isn’t the perfect victim that he’d like you to think.

Anyone agree? Any extra details I might need to reflect on more?

(SPOILER ahead)

Currently on season 2 episode 7 of Interview with the vampire.

The trial has ended and Claudia and Madeleine are both dead.

Now I find myself upset that Lestat let that happen.
I know she calculated and orchestrated his death so it’s payback but I’m still mad that he let her die.

Besides, I liked Madeleine and her dying when still a fledgling is sad af.

EXACTLY WHAT IS ‘ ARMAND TOLD THE TRUTH ’ ?
in the most best simple clean way.. please explain what:

“ ARMAND TOLD THE TRUTH “

- is? i’m confused.
and why tf we see it everywhere. why ppl are saying it.

also, if there’s deep lore behind it. explain that as well.
including your own personal thoughts.