hehe I am glad you know that Armand is Anne Rice's invention. My favourite book of her's is "the vampire Armand" anyway ;) If you are interested, here is the very first slash story I've ever written about Armand and his creator Marius. I just wasn't satisfied how Anne let them end their relationship.

http://pepesplace.co.uk/AntonioStories/Del/ArmandAndMarius.htm

Too bad you don't like Winona! Because I do like her a lot. I never heard of the other movie you mentioned. But Dracula and Armand meeting on Carfax Abbey ...hhmmm.....THANKS for thinking out loud....