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jennalovesbags · Nov 21st, 2009, 08:10 PM

It's a cute movie!

jeh3v · Nov 22nd, 2009, 11:54 AM

Originally Posted by paula3boys

I like Vampire Diaries also. I have been watching every episode and just went and got the first book that it is based on. I like True Blood as well. I have always been fascinated by any vampire book or movie.

So who is yummier? Stefan or Edward?

Don't shoot me but I'm going to have to go with Stefan!

wifeyb · Nov 22nd, 2009, 12:44 PM

ive not seen any of the vampire diaries. true blood and twilight is enough for me!

19yearslater · Nov 23rd, 2009, 11:39 AM

I'm not a huge Twilight fan (I'm a Harry Potter girl forever and I'm sure you all know there's been some competition between the fandoms) but I did read the series and saw New Moon yesterday. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. I liked it better than the Twilight movie.

cz22 · Nov 23rd, 2009, 12:22 PM

Alright, my first and probably only post about Twilight...
I sat down and watched them both essentially to see if my general dislike of "popular" stuff was justified. The first was entertaining. I have some issues with it throughout, like when she is so okay with his stalkiness that occurred before they were dating. I felt super bad for her friends who she dumped the instant she had a boyfriend... except for sunny days. Granted she didn't seem that close with her friends, but they made an effort to make her feel welcome when she moved there. Also, the dependence and complaining about aging got to be a little much at the end. Just at the end, so the movie was pretty entertaining overall.

So then the second - Oh my god stop whining already! Seriously, 18 is just so old! GAH! And I know breakups in high school are hard, and the "vampire relationship" has more dependency than the regular people relationships, but Bella's newfound need for a man to make her happy was quite upsetting. Maybe if it was approached differently, but she seemed extremely weak and dependent. Yes she needs protection from supernatural stuff, but she shouldn't be emotionally dependents on men and she should be able to have some sort of self esteem and happiness without them (she still has friends that she likes to ignore... nice). If I just accept that as part of the character and move past it, the movie was still entertaining. I am just a little worried because popular media seems to parade the character as a role-model for girls... I hope not. Maybe in the 50s if that's really what we are going for. Oh, except the suicidal tendencies. Never a fan of those.

Overall, the movies kept my attention. The romance was quite nice in a Jane Austin sort of way. Though I think the issues of age and weak women may bother me for a bit.

Speaking of Harry Potter, this Edward guy looked super young as Cedric. I am happy to say that I am not physically attracted to the characters, especially not the werewolf. Yikes he is young. I prefer older men...

Now I have an urge to watch Blade. (now you get to wonder, is that because of the vampire stuff or the older men reference?

)

jeh3v · Nov 23rd, 2009, 12:35 PM

^Cz, have you read the books? The whole women being weak thing comes off differently in the books, IMO, as well as some of the other things you took issue with.

cz22 · Nov 23rd, 2009, 12:58 PM

Originally Posted by jeh3v

^Cz, have you read the books? The whole women being weak thing comes off differently in the books, IMO, as well as some of the other things you took issue with.

I'm not much of a reader

so I haven't read the books. Though I did read a book spoiler and that came across as worse, but maybe just because it had to fit all the themes into a short summary. I also heard her writing style is atrocious... again, someone else's opinion, but I'm not sure I could put up with that (considering how little I read).

jeh3v · Nov 23rd, 2009, 01:10 PM

^I enjoyed the books

The story is more in depth, and because you are seeing it from Bella's POV (where as in the movies you are just seeing the story play out for the most part save a little bit of Bella thought dialogue) I feel like it's different aka better. Her writing style never bothered me a bit either.

oopsididitagain · Nov 23rd, 2009, 01:27 PM

Originally Posted by cz22

Speaking of Harry Potter, this Edward guy looked super young as Cedric. I am happy to say that I am not physically attracted to the characters, especially not the werewolf. Yikes he is young. I prefer older men...

Now I have an urge to watch Blade. (now you get to wonder, is that because of the vampire stuff or the older men reference?

)

cz22, you can bet that Blade is watching Twilight saga! hehe

I stumbled across this pic today on the net and couldn't resist.

cz22 · Nov 23rd, 2009, 01:29 PM

Originally Posted by jeh3v

^I enjoyed the books

The story is more in depth, and because you are seeing it from Bella's POV (where as in the movies you are just seeing the story play out for the most part save a little bit of Bella thought dialogue) I feel like it's different aka better. Her writing style never bothered me a bit either.

Maybe I'll try the library sometime over a break. I wonder if it is anywhere online... maybe I'll check that. It will probably freak out the SO less if I don't bring a copy home. But there's only one way to find out if I like it, I just need some reading time.

cz22 · Nov 23rd, 2009, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by oopsididitagain

cz22, you can bet that Blade is watching Twilight saga! hehe

I stumbled across this pic today on the net and couldn't resist.

Great pic!

oopsididitagain · Nov 23rd, 2009, 01:35 PM

^^haha, thanks cz! I didn't read the 4th Twilight book Breaking Dawn, I just skimmed it over. The storyline just started boring me. I'm not a strong reader, either. I had to put forth much effort to read these books but once I got into it, it was enjoyable for the most part.

jeh3v · Nov 23rd, 2009, 01:38 PM

^Oops, you skimmed Breaking Dawn!?

That was my favorite!!! It's very long but I thought that was the least boring of the saga.

cz22 · Nov 23rd, 2009, 01:40 PM

Good to hear other thoughts about reading the books. I found it on livejournal, so I might try a bit out when I get sometime (maybe later this week). I'll probably share opinions on that, too, if I get very far... don't expect that anytime soon.

oopsididitagain · Nov 23rd, 2009, 01:41 PM

Well, I'll read it, jeh3v, I will, I promise.

I'll take it to the in-law's house when I go, for sure I'll read it then. Maybe it's better than I thought.

Nov 21st, 2009, 08:10 PM	#2446
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Nov 22nd, 2009, 12:44 PM	#2448
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Nov 23rd, 2009, 11:39 AM	#2449
19yearslater Member Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 530	I'm not a huge Twilight fan (I'm a Harry Potter girl forever and I'm sure you all know there's been some competition between the fandoms) but I did read the series and saw New Moon yesterday. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed it. I liked it better than the Twilight movie.
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Nov 23rd, 2009, 12:22 PM	#2450
cz22 ~ <3 pretty things ~ Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 5,535	Alright, my first and probably only post about Twilight... I sat down and watched them both essentially to see if my general dislike of "popular" stuff was justified. The first was entertaining. I have some issues with it throughout, like when she is so okay with his stalkiness that occurred before they were dating. I felt super bad for her friends who she dumped the instant she had a boyfriend... except for sunny days. Granted she didn't seem that close with her friends, but they made an effort to make her feel welcome when she moved there. Also, the dependence and complaining about aging got to be a little much at the end. Just at the end, so the movie was pretty entertaining overall. So then the second - Oh my god stop whining already! Seriously, 18 is just so old! GAH! And I know breakups in high school are hard, and the "vampire relationship" has more dependency than the regular people relationships, but Bella's newfound need for a man to make her happy was quite upsetting. Maybe if it was approached differently, but she seemed extremely weak and dependent. Yes she needs protection from supernatural stuff, but she shouldn't be emotionally dependents on men and she should be able to have some sort of self esteem and happiness without them (she still has friends that she likes to ignore... nice). If I just accept that as part of the character and move past it, the movie was still entertaining. I am just a little worried because popular media seems to parade the character as a role-model for girls... I hope not. Maybe in the 50s if that's really what we are going for. Oh, except the suicidal tendencies. Never a fan of those. Overall, the movies kept my attention. The romance was quite nice in a Jane Austin sort of way. Though I think the issues of age and weak women may bother me for a bit. Speaking of Harry Potter, this Edward guy looked super young as Cedric. I am happy to say that I am not physically attracted to the characters, especially not the werewolf. Yikes he is young. I prefer older men... Now I have an urge to watch Blade. (now you get to wonder, is that because of the vampire stuff or the older men reference? )
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Nov 23rd, 2009, 12:35 PM	#2451
jeh3v Ready for Summer!!! Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 15,149	^Cz, have you read the books? The whole women being weak thing comes off differently in the books, IMO, as well as some of the other things you took issue with.
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Nov 23rd, 2009, 01:10 PM	#2453
jeh3v Ready for Summer!!! Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 15,149	^I enjoyed the books The story is more in depth, and because you are seeing it from Bella's POV (where as in the movies you are just seeing the story play out for the most part save a little bit of Bella thought dialogue) I feel like it's different aka better. Her writing style never bothered me a bit either.
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Nov 23rd, 2009, 01:35 PM	#2457
oopsididitagain Member Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Enjoying cool weather. Posts: 7,599	^^haha, thanks cz! I didn't read the 4th Twilight book Breaking Dawn, I just skimmed it over. The storyline just started boring me. I'm not a strong reader, either. I had to put forth much effort to read these books but once I got into it, it was enjoyable for the most part.
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Nov 23rd, 2009, 01:38 PM	#2458
jeh3v Ready for Summer!!! Joined: Jun 2008 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 15,149	^Oops, you skimmed Breaking Dawn!? That was my favorite!!! It's very long but I thought that was the least boring of the saga.
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Nov 23rd, 2009, 01:40 PM	#2459
cz22 ~ <3 pretty things ~ Joined: Jan 2009 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 5,535	Good to hear other thoughts about reading the books. I found it on livejournal, so I might try a bit out when I get sometime (maybe later this week). I'll probably share opinions on that, too, if I get very far... don't expect that anytime soon.
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Nov 23rd, 2009, 01:41 PM	#2460
oopsididitagain Member Joined: Feb 2008 Location: Enjoying cool weather. Posts: 7,599	Well, I'll read it, jeh3v, I will, I promise. I'll take it to the in-law's house when I go, for sure I'll read it then. Maybe it's better than I thought.
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