So, this weekend I did what every other tween in America probably did: I saw Twilight.
Now before the mockery begins, I took my little sisters. That’s my excuse. 
) I did not read any of the books, but after seeing this film, the second book seems to be calling my name. Having not read the books, I thought the writing in the film was borderline poor. The acting was very melodramatic at times, but I really loved the cinematography and the costumes. Particularly the baseball scene. Everything about that scene is great. And I must say, I kind of think Edward is dreamy.
In other book-to-film related news, my sister informed me this morning that she saw a movie poster for none other than the Confessions of a Shopaholic.
About two years ago I tore through these books. Well, the first two at least. The rest of them were kind of lame. I never read Shopaholic and Baby just because after reading the second book I was a little frustrated by Kinsella’s predictably formulaic style. But I’m thinking this will be one example where the film will be better than the book, which usually does not happen. We’ll see.
Anyway, going with the book theme of this post, I’ve included my latest review on Goodreads. No offense to my super cool friend who recommended this book to me. ) It just wasn’t my cup of tea. I’m almost to my goal of reading 24 books in a year. It doesn’t seem like much, but it is for me. That’s about 2 books a month. I’m going to try to up my goal next year to 3 books a month.
Weekend in Paris by Robyn Sisman
My review
rating: 2 of 5 stars
My good friend recommended this book to me one day when I said I was in the mood for good chick lit. But, you know, opinions are subjective. This book was as another reviewer said, quite predictable. I thought the flow of the story was a bit choppy and not woven together very well. I found the main character Molly to be a little too air-headed for my liking. The book wasn’t horrible; I did find it tolerable enough to finish the whole thing. I wouldn’t recommend it.
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Twilight is an easy-read aka junior high level. Melissa thought the book was written poorly too. But the idea was captivating to her. The first classroom scene was like a joke to me. Heh.
Oh Edward… (drools)
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Haha. Totally. But I agree that it was a captivating concept. Plus, I love vampires. Makes me nostalgic for my Buffy the Vampire Slayer days.
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Have you watched Once Bitten with Jim Carrey? Oh man! One of the greatest vamp flick!
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Mockery ensues!! HAHA
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hhehee… yeah the movie was kind of rough (plot summary: I hate you… you’re sparkly… I’d like to give up my mortal soul for you)… but seems like it could be an intriguing read
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aAHH!! I miss buffy too! actually some pretty kickass feminist lesbian action going on… and of course there was SPIKE… if only his accent were real!!
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….what does it say about me that I’m so attracted to that early 90′s bleached hair?
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sorry last comment..
okay haven’t read these books yet but bahahahah…
http://outtheotherear.wordpress.com/2008/12/01/twilight-has-raped-the-minds-of-teenage-girls-everywhere/
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