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Betty · 10-21-2009, 09:23 AM

The book was better then the movie. I don't care for the actress either. Where's the emotion? Where's the passion?

Robert's hot - but wasn't my vision of Edward.

I'll still see all the movies though - teenage daughter and all. And I'll enjoy the time with her and the fun of having enjoyed reading the books and sharing that with her.

And I'll still lust after the boys from the Black Dagger Brotherhood and those from the Acheron series I read and can't remember the name of at the moment.

Gn2Dlnd · 10-21-2009, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Betty

The book was better then the movie. I don't care for the actress either. Where's the emotion? Where's the passion?

Applies to every movie ever made from a book I've read. Interestingly, rarely applies to movies made from books I haven't read.

Deebs · 10-21-2009, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by flippyshark

What I want to know is, why would a vampire who has been around since the early 20th century be going to high school in the 21st? Why don't he and his pale pseudo-incestuous family just get night jobs and enjoy life in their glass house in the mountains?

I know, I don't get it, except -- I guess we'd miss out on all their teenage misery if Edward worked the night crew somewhere with a bunch of boring adults.

I remember when I first saw the movie (before I'd read any of the books) that I just couldn't understand what interest he could possibly find in a vacant, grumpy teenager like Bella. She never smiles, looks anemic, and is so shy she seems rude. Ooooh, that's hot.

At least Edward looks tormented; Bella just looks constipated.

And he's not 17! I hate math, but he's like, what? 17 plus however many years it's been since 1918 or whatever. Or are we to assume his maturity level is still that of a 17 year old and he has acquired no life experience in all these years? I dunno.

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She was unbelievably awful in Twilight -

I can't agree more. Just putrid. Even my Twilight-obsessed daughter can't stand her.

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I was really surprised by the lack of any spontaneity or joy in the Twilight relationship. It was comical how miserable those two seemed to be

Oh! I know! All the angst had the opposite effect on me and I had to stifle my laughter so as not to offend my daughter. She has read all four of the books, five times each.

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I'm really not getting this cultural phenomenon at all.

As has been said, the books are better. I've read the series once (which was plenty) and am glad I did because I "get it" a little more now and worry less about my child's taste in entertainment.

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Originally Posted by Strangler Lewis

It's about having a nice stalker boyfriend who rescues you and doesn't push for sex.

Exactly!

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Originally Posted by Betty

I'll still see all the movies though - teenage daughter and all. And I'll enjoy the time with her and the fun of having enjoyed reading the books and sharing that with her.

Me too, Betty.

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Originally Posted by Gn2Dlnd

Applies to every movie ever made from a book I've read.

Girl With a Pearl Earring was the first time I liked a movie more than the book. If you thought the film was slow, dang, the book would put you straight to sleep.

Not Afraid · 10-21-2009, 09:29 PM

I have seen a total of ONE movie I liked as much as the book and that was Slaughterhouse 5. I think I make better movies when left with just the words.

Morrigoon · 10-21-2009, 11:31 PM

I might be interested in seeing this new Vampire's Assistant movie. If for no other reason than to see John C. Reilly as a vampire. He's got a certain nerdy hotness to him, and adding vampire hotness to that could be... amusing.

SzczerbiakManiac · 10-22-2009, 10:48 AM

Hunky Vampire Menstrual Pad

(from Regretsy)

SzczerbiakManiac · 10-27-2009, 09:33 AM

The Advocate interviews True Blood producer Alan Ball.

innerSpaceman · 10-27-2009, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Alan Ball

There's no shortage of man candy on the show and Jason is back in Bon Temps and he may be up to his old ways. I can tell you that you'll definitely get to see a lot of Jason in the first few episodes, and by a lot, I mean a lot physically. [Laughs]

SzczerbiakManiac · 10-27-2009, 08:35 PM

Fangs For Your Wang

Raise your hand if you know what a Fleshjack (aka Fleshlight) is*. Well boys (sorry ladies), there's a new Fleshjack designed for the fang-banger in all of us. I present to you, Count Cockula!

That link is not even remotely work safe, but here's one that kind of is if you're careful.

*it's a male masturbation sleeve

CoasterMatt · 10-27-2009, 09:08 PM

Great Cracked.com Article about Vampires

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Betty Kicking up my heels! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: The Silver State Posts: 3,783	The book was better then the movie. I don't care for the actress either. Where's the emotion? Where's the passion? Robert's hot - but wasn't my vision of Edward. I'll still see all the movies though - teenage daughter and all. And I'll enjoy the time with her and the fun of having enjoyed reading the books and sharing that with her. And I'll still lust after the boys from the Black Dagger Brotherhood and those from the Acheron series I read and can't remember the name of at the moment. __________________ Nee Stell Thue
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Morrigoon I throw stones at houses Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Location: Location Posts: 9,534	I might be interested in seeing this new Vampire's Assistant movie. If for no other reason than to see John C. Reilly as a vampire. He's got a certain nerdy hotness to him, and adding vampire hotness to that could be... amusing. __________________ http://bash.org/?top "It is useless for sheep to pass a resolution in favor of vegetarianism while wolves remain of a different opinion." -- William Randolph Inge
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SzczerbiakManiac "ZER-bee-ak" Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,409	The Advocate interviews True Blood producer Alan Ball. __________________
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SzczerbiakManiac "ZER-bee-ak" Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,409	Fangs For Your Wang Raise your hand if you know what a Fleshjack (aka Fleshlight) is. Well boys (sorry ladies), there's a new Fleshjack designed for the fang-banger in all of us. I present to you, Count Cockula! That link is not even remotely work safe, but here's one that kind of* is if you're careful. *it's a male masturbation sleeve __________________
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CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	Great Cracked.com Article about Vampires __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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