INTERVIEW WITH THE VAMPIRE – I expected to completely dislike this new series on AMC. Who can replace Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise as Louis and Lestat, right? And even bolder, who would have the effrontery to turn a beloved film into a TV show? Turns out AMC does, and it works. It’s been slightly modified using people of color in principal roles, and the implied sexual relationship between Louis and Lestat in the film is pronounced in the show. The cinematography depicting old New Orleans is beautiful, as are the two actors playing the leads (Jacob Anderson & Sam Reid). The only misstep may be the casting of Eric Bogosian as the interviewer. He’s a decent actor, but I don’t think he’s right for the part. That aside, the work is first-rate, the sets are gorgeous, the ambience is hauntingly alluring and I can’t wait for the second episode. Cheers!! Boyfriends – 1; Girlfriends – 0.