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Just a few of my favorite things. Finally did a page on it. 
Twilight
Ever since Anne Rice delivered us into the world of the vampire I have enjoyed reading these kinds of tales. There have been many attempts by other authors to repeat her fame with poor results. Given this, I was lured by the Twilight series by Stephanie Meyer. The movie trailers looked tantalizing, but I hate to see a movie first, knowing that you cannot get the full detail of the book in the condensed version of a movie.
The first book in the series, focuses on an misfit teenage girl looking to relocate and live with her father in gloomy Washington State. Upon starting school in Forks, WA she quickly becomes popular as this is a small town and the new girl would be an excitement. She is intrigued by a set of pale teenagers from the Cullen family. Edward Cullen soon saves her life and she becomes ensnared into the life of the vampire. The teens have discovered that they are soulmates and meant to be together. This starts a life of excitement and danger within this small dark town.
The book is meant to be for the young adult scene. I can understand why millions of young teenage girls are swooning over these stories. It is very seductive and dangerous, while still being meant for the junior age (i.e. no sex.) I enjoyed the book and went on the read the second book in the series which introduced werewolves into the mix. I found the second book to be even more enthralling. I plan on reading the remaining two books in the series and look forward to the publication of the 5th book. Only then will I consider renting the movie, lol!
P.S. I finished all of the books and loved them. Loved the movie, though it is a bit simple. Cannot wait for the second movie to come out in November 2009. My daughter and I have become quite the Twi-fanatics!
My daughter and I watched the video of “Tinkerbell – the movie” on DVD on Monday night. It was quite delightful. It showed the creation of the fairy named Bell and her growing into her quirky self. It seems a fairy is born after the first laugth of a baby. It even showed the eventual link to London and the Peter Pan connection. The movie was a great example of not trying to be like everyone else and being happy with what you are best at. It is a perfect mother-daughter move. There is another Tink movie in the works and I can’t wait to share it with my daughter.
Now the average friend of mine would think I was biased, given that I am obsessed with Tinkerbell. But I can honestly say it was a delightful movie for young girls.
We went to see Babylon A.D. starring Vin Diesel last week. Typical Diesel movie. I kept waiting for him to tell everyone he was really Riddick. He did well but it was a poor ending. I get what they were going for (a sequel) but the bad people dont chase you for 90 minutes and then just disappear. I would wait for the video.
