Oh, and while we're at it, might as well add the <a href="http://ideas.time.com/2011/11/21/the-harsh-bigotry-of-twilight-haters/">opinion piece</a> Rebekah just linked to on Twitter as well, in which Erika Christakis explains why Twilight-haters are just misogynists who deny women the right to turn their fantasies into movies as men have done for generations. Or something.
I have a problem with this. I am all for women turning their fantasies into movies, but I have a problem with this fantasy.
1. Those are not Vamps. Vamps do not sparkle...atleast not without vast amounts of glitter, and then I don't think THOSE vamps will be looking for women...
2. This is a fantasy that is sending the wrong message. Let's look at some of the more despicable aspects of Edward Cullen. First, the creepy stalker. He follows her around. Lurking really. He becomes a Peeping Tom to watch her sleep. He is in the first stage of becoming a sexual predator. Not to mention that he is like 200 and still at High School trolling for chicks.
When they split and she leaves, he hunts her down and drags her back instead of respecting the break up.
When she wants to see friends, he rips out the engine of her car so she can't. He is Domineering and jealous as well as trying to isolate her from her friends.
But all this is ok because he loves her? BS. This is anti-feminist in the extreme.
"Fantasy that sends the wrong message?"
It's fantasy. Like the linked article says - please compare it to other "fantasy" movies we see. THey aren't judged on their "message" value, or how realistic and wholesome they are, but on the pure entertainment value. What messages do Hangover or Saw or any dumb violent movie send?
Breaking Dawn, Part One
- 21/11/2011 10:51:55 PM
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What? She's a piece of cardboard, and I've never seen her be anything but.
- 22/11/2011 01:02:48 AM
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Kristen Stewart cannot act.
- 22/11/2011 08:02:17 AM
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It should be noted the other dude in the movie can't act, either. *NM*
- 24/11/2011 04:53:10 AM
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Re: Breaking Dawn, Part One
- 22/11/2011 08:00:14 AM
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oh come on.
- 22/11/2011 11:00:59 PM
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There has been LOADS of disgust at the Saw films. I've read and heard plenty.
- 23/11/2011 10:18:02 AM
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I am gonna be honest...
- 22/11/2011 08:24:03 AM
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Have you seen the trailer yet for snow white and the huntsman? *NM*
- 22/11/2011 04:35:46 PM
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I haven't seen it yet, but my wife has.
- 22/11/2011 02:59:33 PM
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the only way i watch these films is with the rifftraxx... they're way too ridiculous for me *NM*
- 22/11/2011 04:03:37 PM
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You should see the movie. *spoilers*
- 23/11/2011 05:08:26 AM
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Wow, you're a diehard fan, aren't you? You're just trying to hide it!
- 24/11/2011 04:51:12 AM
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*NM*