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February 2025

Newsletter Of Nerditude

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Coffee N’ Comics’ Hot Take: Nosferatu

I had to sit and think for a while about how to start this review because, well... I'm still not sure if I liked Nosferatu.

I've been consuming vampire fiction since second grade, when I stumbled upon a battered copy of Dracula, a photo book of the 1931 Bela Lugosi film. From there, it was all Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Bram Stoker, Carmilla, True Blood, and beyond. Was it always the best material? No. But I enjoyed it.

The original Nosferatu debuted in 1922 as a silent film. It was, quite frankly, a ripoff of Dracula—so much so that a court ordered all copies destroyed after Bram Stoker’s widow sued... oops.

This 2024 version is, obviously, wildly different. I was intrigued to see Robert Eggers' vision after The Witch (2015), which I really enjoyed. Normally, I roll my eyes at reboots, but the 100+ years between Count Orloks felt like an interesting opportunity. The aesthetic and cast looked promising, the trailer was haunting, and I was ready for a truly scary vampire to return to the screen. Even the coffin-shaped popcorn boxes at certain theaters had me excited.

But the movie... was hard to sink into. Eggers clearly put a ton of effort into bringing Ye Olde Germany to life. The actors gave it their all. The script was meticulously crafted. And yet, I couldn't fully suspend my disbelief.

Everyone in Germany spoke with an English accent. Count Orlok’s dialogue was so deep and drawn out that it was hard to discern actual words, even in a language I don’t speak. I was confused about what exactly bound Lily-Rose Depp’s character to Orlok, despite multiple explanations. When I say I don’t understand, I don’t mean that I missed the mechanics—I mean that I didn’t believe it.

The lack of backstory for the Hutters' marriage left me puzzled. Ellen had clearly been unstable for a while, so what did she and Thomas have in common? How did they fall in love? Given the time period, why hadn’t their friends intervened and warned Thomas that this was an unwise match?

That said, I appreciated that Orlok was genuinely terrifying. He had real power and sway, he possessed and devoured, and his lair was a labyrinthine nightmare. There was no redeeming him, and that was oddly refreshing—it made me root for the heroes even more.

I also liked that Ellen had more agency than her Dracula counterparts. Unlike Mina and Lucy—who either ended up beheaded or saved by a man—Ellen had some control over her fate. She didn’t wait for salvation; she actively chose to save others, even at her own expense.

But the film is incredibly drawn out. If you want Dracula with superfluously extended dialogue and lots of possessed, eyes-rolling-back moments, this is for you. It’s not bad, but it’s clearly made for those who appreciate artistry in their horror, who enjoy slow-burn tension. Or maybe it’s for people who want to see a whole lot of Skarsgård or Depp—but in a classier way than in modern slashers.

Again, it’s not that the movie is bad (though I did hear someone behind me snoring before Thomas even made it out of Transylvania). It’s just that it’s for a very specific audience. With old-school monsters making a comeback, Nosferatu could be a trendsetter. Maybe we’ll see the Creature from the Black Lagoon reimagined, or Jekyll and Hyde given the spotlight in ways that weren’t possible during the original Universal Monsters era.

The Dark Universe has tried to reboot itself multiple times—with some successes (The Invisible Man, 2020) and some definite flops (The Mummy, 2017). Reviving classic monsters is tricky; they’re deeply ingrained in pop culture yet long dormant on film. It’s a fine line to walk with casting and storytelling—one misstep, and it’s easy to get swamp(thing)ed.

Nosferatu found box office success, regardless of my personal opinion, and for some reason, the vampire himself has become the object of many enamored hearts. This could open the tomb for other monsters to rise—perhaps starting with last month’s Wolf Man (which I hesitate to see, since Lon Chaney Jr. was my guy in the original, but I’ll get around to it). If studios play their cards right, this could mean a glorious return of summer popcorn monster movies. And that? I’m all for.

Coffee N’ Comics Events

Friday Night Magic

Join us every Friday for FNM. We run a casual commander league every Friday at both locations.

MOANA & BARING

Fridays @ 5:30PM - 9:30PM

CNC FNM Discord

Comedy Night

Every tuesday night is comedy night at Coffee N' Comics Moana. Comedy is open to anyone to participate or watch. Your host Mollman will gather names before the show so come early to sign up and have a beer to calm the nerves.

MOANA

Tuesdays @ 6:30PM - 8PM

Cosplay Karaoke

Come down to Coffee N' Comics Baring every Saturday night for some cosplay karaoke! Dress up as your favorite character and enjoy some drinks at the bar!

BARING

CANCELED FEB 22nd

Saturdays @ 5PM - 10PM

Coffee N’ Coins

Brush up on your personal finance or connect with wealth minded friends. Learn a thing or two about finance that you didn’t know before!

MOANA
2ND Thursday Every Month

Feb 13th @ 8AM - 9AM

Evening Reading Room

Reno’s only burlesque book club hosting Female of the Species a look at female authors. Come enjoy literature and celebrate women.

BARING

Thursday Feb. 13th

Doors @ 7PM & Show @ 7:30PM

TICKETS

Shrektacular

Join the Haus of Savage for a night of outrageous comedy, jaw-dropping performances, and all the fairy-tale chaos you can handle! This isn’t just a drag show—it’s a Shrektacular extravaganza featuring live singing, hilarious acts, and your favorite characters from the cast of Shrek!

BARING

Sat. Feb. 22nd

Doors 7:30 / Show 8 PM

TICKETS

Comedy Showcase

Featuring Headliner Sammy Solorio

Join us for our quarterly comedy showcase! Standup Comedy Night at Coffee N' Comics, featuring an evening of hilarious comedy!

MOANA

March 1st

Doors @ 7 PM Show @ 8 PM

Other Events

Cheap Trick

Date: Friday, February 14, 2025

Time: 8:00 PM

Location: Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, Reno, NV

La Banda el Recodo, Conjunto Primavera, and Banda Machos

Date: Friday, February 14, 2025

Time: 8:00 PM

Location: Reno Sparks Convention Center, Reno, NV

DJ AR and DJ Exile

Date: Friday, February 14, 2025

Location: Cargo Concert Hall, Reno, NV

Lake Tahoe Winter Reggae Festival

Date: February 15-16, 2025

Location: Tahoe Blue Event Center, Stateline, NV

Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats

Date: Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Time: 8:00 PM

Location: Grand Sierra Theatre, Reno, NV

Gary Clark Jr.

Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Time: 7:30 PM

Location: Grand Sierra Theatre, Reno, NV

Blue Zero

Theory of a Deadman

Date: Friday, February 21, 2025

Time: 7:00 PM

Location: Grand Theatre, Grand Sierra Resort & Casino, Reno, NV

Elevate Reno

Date: Monday, February 10, 2025

Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Location: The Innevation Center, Reno, NV

Reno Wine Walk

Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025

Location: Downtown Reno's Riverwalk District

Reno Mardi Gras Party

Date: Tuesday, February 25, 2025

Location: Downtown Reno, NV

Bruckner's Romantic Symphony

Date: Sunday, February 23, 2025

Time: 4:00 PM

Location: Pioneer Center for The Performing Arts, Reno, NV

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