Twilight Saga: Eclipse

It's time for my review of Eclipse. Yes, this blog actually started off as a Twilight blog. And then I came to my senses and realized there is indeed life AFTER Twilight.



David Slade was the director for this version of the saga. Now I've always had a few questions regarding the directors, each accomplished in his own right. KEYWORD: HIS. And this is what I think the major problems with the additional sequels begin.

The Twilight Story is told from the point of view of a 17 year old girl experiencing her first love. Albeit he's a vampire, but he shouldn't be overlooked in my opinion just because he imbibes on the cells a bit. Everyone has "flaws" if this can be considered one.

My primary question being, how does a grown man tell a love story from the point of view of a 17 year old girl? The answer? He can't. He's never been a teenage girl in love before. That's what I feel made the first movie so successful. Catherine Hardwicke, who directed the first movie HAD the experience of being that 17 year old girl, and all the intense feelings and emotions that go with it. As well as the know how to put all of those feelings and emotions into the movie.

New Moon? Well lets face it, NM sucked. I tried to like it, but I just couldn't get there. There were aspects of it I did like.....like the visualization of Edward, and how they handled the wolves. I just couldn't get over the really bad makeup, esp on Rosalie, hated Alice and Jaspers hair, and Laurent? C'mon, what's with trying to white a brutha up? All you're gonna do is make him look ashy. Hardwicke had the good sense to leave Laurent alone thank God, and because of that, his character was believable. I thought the music was off for this movie too. It just didn't quite fit to me like the first movies music did.

Eclipse? I have to admit, David Slade had me worried. When I found out he was directing I worried for my beloved vamp family. Afterall, DS did 30 Days of Night. Great pizza movie on a Saturday night, but overall? Meh. I was concerned I was looking at another piece of crap like that. I liked the character of Riley and I liked the little gal who played Bree. She did so well she really made wish she lived on with the Cullens. Things I hate: Did NOT like the new Victoria. She didn't seem to me to bring the same maturity to the character. She seemed too juvenile. And definitely not enough attitude in my book. The old Victoria had a slick coolness about her that this new one didn't have. But I am also a Twilight purist-I don't think she should have been replaced in the first place. And since when did Victoria wear shoes? I did like the overall action, and thought DS handled things quite well, staying close to the book. The campfire scene, the wolves, the newborns, EMMETT IN BLUE JEANS AND A BLACK SHIRT (Oh MY!) I thought he did very well with. The fake moutain and storm? Not so much. Looks like they transferred in and exploded store Christmas display. And Dakota Fanning's "Jane" seemed a we bit fakey to me. Yes she is supposed to have the appearance of youth and innocence, but she is also a stone cold killer and I felt her first monologue were a bit contrived. I still love ya though DF!! I did get a little bit tired of the pissing contest between Edward and Jacob, but I got tired of it in the book too. But it's a book for young readers and I am 43....so taking that into consideration I cut it some slack. I didn't go to the theatre to see this one. I did for NM on opening day and wondered what the hell I spent the money for. So I waited for it on cable. And that's another thing. I think cable edited it. Why do I say that? Eh, a friend of mine had a disk (DADT) and I watched it right after the movie came out, and it seems there are pieces missing. Of course I'm still waiting for good old snail mail to deliver my DVD copy of Eclipse, which should be here in a day or two. I'll have to watch it a few times to see if I'm right about that one. Wishing I still had that other damn disk for comparison.....

At any rate, despite my opinions, if you are a fan of the Saga, I would see this movie. I wouldn't have gone to a night showing to do the coke and popcorn and jujubee's route....tooo expensive a night for a weee better than mediocre movie. So rent it on cable for $5. Or buy a used copy of it on eBay.

I'm still a Twilight purist...The first movie, is still the best movie.

Happy Holly-daze!!!!

So, it's been a while since I have been on here. Spent the last year reading books. All kinds of books. Tons of books. This had originally started out as a Twilight Blog, but as I said in and earlier post, there is only so much Twilight out there.....and there are some folks who already have some awesome Twi-sites.....I don't really need to jump on that bandwagon. OH I will still talk about it of course.....I did rent Eclipse on PPV for two days afterall. Mostly for the fight scene where we get to see a very hot and sexy Emmett in blue jeans and black. Now that's what I'm talking about. But I really do want to include sooooo much more. Kind of like Amy Sedaris' book, I Like You.

This would be my first recommendation. I consider this to be the girls guide to life. She has included EVERYTHING in here and I do mean everything. And all with a brilliant sense of humor. Recipes, clothing, hair and makeup tips lol....all of it. I loved this book so much I actually bought two copies, one for home and one for work. So bear with me here. I might be starting out kinda boring with a side of "what the hell would really make me wanna read you anyway?" But it will get better, lol. I promise.

After 4th of July counter.........

Whew, made it through the 4th. I swear it sounded like a war zone in my neighborhood!! But what a blast we had. Awesome food, awesome company, tons of fireworks! In fact we started BEFORE the neighbors and finished AFTER the neighbors.

At any rate, I had to counter my last post, and I think I have it handled. That pic of Rob, who I admire dearly just isn't working for me by any means. Don't get me wrong baby boy, but I feel a bit pervy about it. On top of that I am soo out of twi-touch it's not even funny. I think I'm having a twilight midlife crisis. Easily distracted.....I'd go buy a new sports car if I didn't already own one. I still love my twilight....but I think I am just fickle...I can't have just one. I must have many lol. I suppose that makes me a bit of a twi-tart, but I'll get over it lol. I guess I can just say this, don't hate the player, hate the game. I love beautiful men.
And this one, is certainly beautiful.

New Moon....Stickman style

I just saw this today and loved it. So, I wanted to do my part promoting the creators of this fine preview while sharing it with you.



(all credits go to those at stickman theatre)

Please click on the pix to go to the original Stickman Theatre site. I think this is my new fav place :)

Lol yea yea I know, I KNOW!

I am so aware that I have dropped the ball. It's the Brotherhood. They have me wrapped around their........lol little fingers lol.

Worse yet, Edward caught me. OMG the look he shot me could have been Daggers. Brotherhood Daggers to be exact.
"I can't believe you are reading this crap"


But it doesn't mean I love him any less. It just means I am an insatiable tart and I need more than just him lol.

I can live with that.

And I have to admit, because of the Brothers I have met some really wonderful people and we all share Twilight in common. We are all totally TwiHexed. And Tohrmented. And in my case, EnRhaged! lol.

Edward shouldn't be so upset though. I did take him out for his birthday.


The infamous kegstand.......


Having some BBQ and my bro making fun of him....

Opps........Got his buzz on......


and I think he was pissed at me about the BDB because he starting trying to mack on a juice bottle.

I was obvioiusly the desginate driver.

Twilight, New Moon amd MTV Movie Awards.

AND THE WINNERS ARE!!


Best Fight....Cam Gigandet and Robert Pattinson













Breakthrough Male Performance.... Robert Pattinson













Female Performance....Kristen Stewart

Best Kiss....Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson














Best Movie of the Year....Twilight

I am glad that Twilight won as much as it did, but I would have liked to have seen a complete shut out. And can you believe how beautiful Ashley Greene looked!?! Girl has definitely got it going on!

I can't really say I am digging this trailer at all. I was pretty disappointed when I first saw it.
But, since I would rather think positively, Jacob WAS hot, like I knew he would be.

Things I learned while Watching MTV Movie Awards

1. It's not all that funny.

2. Transformers 2 looks like an awesome movie.

3. Fat men in jocks should not be strung up in harnesses.

4. Eminem is still a wigger, a homophobe and has no sense of humor.

5. Robert Pattinson is kind of a dork, in a totally lovable, completely adorable sort of way.

6. Jim Carey looks like a serial killer.

7. Forrest Whittaker's "Dick in a Box" is something I NEVER want to see. But he CAN sing.

8. White girls should never rap.

9. Bruce Springsteen has had as much if not more cosmetic surgery than Mickey Rourke.

10. Miley Cyrus= .45 to the head.

11. I own the coolest camera because Ashton Kutcher aka Mr. Moore, has one.

12. The New Moon Trailer sux ass. I. am. Bummed.

13. Ben Stiller is kinda cute in a strange sort of I-don't-ever-want-to-tell-anyone sort of way.

14. I don't see the attraction of SIMS...1, 2 OR 3.

15. Paris Hilton is a DOUCHE. Seriously.

16. Angelina Jolie just fucking ROX!

17. K-Stew dropping her award-FUCKING AWESOME.

18. WHO the fuck are the Kinds of Leon?

19. I remember the first version of Land of the Lost. Sleestack rule.

20. Why is Heath Ledger still winning awards? He's dead.



The really funny thing about it is, tomorrow morning we will all have the same shit on our blogs lol.

Now, if you don't mind, I have a date with Phury ::smiles::

Distractions.

This morning when I woke up I felt so cheap. I have to admit it. I cheated on Edward. I know, I know, It was a lousy thing to do, but I couldn't help it. He was there, in the bookstore. Staring at me, with amethyst eyes that bored holes right through me. Like he was looking into my soul. I had never seen anyone like him. I walked by him several times and still he stared, like he wanted me to come to him. I have to admit he was frightening. He was huge, dressed in black leather and covered in tattoos. He was more than just dangerous and I knew it. But he was also intriguing and I was drawn to him in a way I never expected. Cautiously I went to him. I remember the last time this happened. I gently touched his sleeve. He stared at me but he made no move. I stood in front of him as though I was under a spell. I reached out again, touching his sleeve. This time I took him in my firm grasp and picked him up. He opened up to me quite easily. His name was Revhenge and he was one of them....The Black Dagger Brotherhood. He explained to me he was the seventh and while I could start with him I should go back to the beginning. And then he took me to HIM. Wrath. When I first saw him come in I was terrified.  "

He was 6'9", dressed in leather despite the heat. His long black hair falling from a widows peak to his shoulders...which were twice the size of any males. He worse wraparound sunglasses, shielding his eyes and he has the shadow of a beard. The sunglasses he wore carved his face out perfectly. He looked like a hit man."

 And I didn't care. 

 "It had been so long for him. He willed the lights in the room off. Then he used his mind to close the back door, usher the cat into the bathroom and slide home every lock in the apartment. He carefully balanced the cigarillo on the edge of the table next to him and let her wrists go. He hands grabbed his jacket, trying to push it back from his shoulder. He wrenched the thing off, and as it hit the floor with a thud, she laughed with satisfaction. His holster of daggers followed, but he kept that within reach of the futon........ He dropped a soft kiss to the healing bruise (on her lip) and then drew his tongue down her neck. The time when she thrust her breasts out, he slid his hand under her thin shirt and onto her smooth warm skin. Her belly was flat, and he spanned it with his hand, filling the space between her hip bones. Greedy to know the rest of her, he peeled her shirt off and tossed it aside. Her bra was pale in color, and he traced the edges of it with his fingertips before cupping the creamy swells with his hands. Her breasts filled his palms, her nipples tight buds under the soft satin. Wrath's controls snapped. He bared his fangs, let out a hiss, and bit through the bra's front closure....... .....he didn't have the patience to let her undress him. He lifted up and ripped the material off his body, popping buttons and sending them scattering across the floor. When he came back down, her breasts hit the wall of his chest and her body surged under his. .....Wrath felt something in his head pop as her scent reached him in a fresh wave....... .....He kissed her softest skin, drawing her core into his mouth, and she came over and over again for him until he couldn't fight his own need any longer. He pulled back, shrugged out of his pants and covered her with his body once more. She wrapped her legs around his hips and he kissed her as her heat burned his erection......." (excerpts and all credits from Dark Lover, JR Ward)

 So, I thought if Edward can have his distractions.......then I too can have mine. I spent all night with Wrath. I should also warn you.......He has brothers......Phury, Tohrment, Zsadist, Rhage, Vishous and of course Revhenge. Could I ask for better distractions? Probably not............why would I? ::smirking:: 

 And yes, I know my comments don't work. I don't know why. Working on fixing that.