Live Blog of Twilight

Well, I’ve been in a reading slump lately and have been behind on my books to read and reviews. So, instead of the usual book review today you’re getting my live blog of rewatching Twilight. Why? Because apparently I’m a masochist. Yes, I did read the books in middle school and really did like them. Yes, I also went to see the movies at midnight (the last two I only went because my best friend at the time was obsessed and she wanted to see them. Yes, I’m a really nice best friend). If you couldn’t tell, I’m not a fan anymore. Do I think it’s great that it gets people to read? Yes, to an extent. I do believe these books are super problematic for how they portray relationships. Anyway, here you are, enjoy, if you can.

• That beginning scene with the deer seems super odd to me, especially with Bella’s voice over. I mean I guess the production, direction was trying to go for artsy, but I think they missed the mark.
• What happened between Bella’s parents? I mean obviously their divorced, but did the book go into more detail that I’ve erased from my memory.
• Also, did Charlie grow up in Forks? Did he randomly find it after divorcing Bella’s mom? What happened that Bella stopped going to her dad’s in the summer? I need to know, but apparently, it was more important to focus on a 100 something year old vampire fall in love with a 17 year old cause priorities.
• GYM SCENE IS AWKWARD!! Bella, Mike, and Jessica’s whole interaction was super cringe.
• But why stay in high school? I mean at least repeat college and get a million different degrees that’s what I would do.
• Sorry not sorry, Edward (Robert Pattinson) isn’t that good looking
• Could Edward maybe not act so uncomfortable around her? I guess they’re trying to show how much her blood affects him, but he looks like he’s constipated.
• Also, I think you could be a bit more rude, Edward.
• Oh. My. Word. I can’t with the voiceover.
• Yes, Emmett just stand on the back of the Jeep while coming into school. Real cool, dude!
• Charlie is my favorite!! And you can fight me on this!
• Be super rude, disappear for a few days, do a 180 and be nice, so that’s how you get a girl. Good to know.
• Asking about the weather, very British of you Edward.
• I could’ve sworn Bella’s stepdad was a baseball scout, not a minor league baseball player in the book. I mean I read these in middle school so I could’ve forgotten, misremembered the salient details
• Oh Edward saves Bella, how sweet!
• The Cullen siblings reactions afterwards are great!
• Why does the guy who plays Jasper always look surprised?
• OH! I completely forgot how good looking Dr. Cullen is. I totally remember seeing this in theater and everyone gasping when Dr. Cullen walked in. Shout out to my friend who didn’t know how to say Carlisle and that’s what her car’s name is

• “I hope you enjoy disappointment.” Harsh! I like.
• The creepy watching her sleep scene ugh!! Gross!

• “Floridians. That’s what’s in Florida.” It’s actually a pretty good comeback.
• Seriously, I want to know what happened between Bella’s parents! How did her parents get together? The divorce? Obviously, I care more about Bella’s parents than Bella’s story.
• “If you were smart, you’d stay away from me.” Super emo, dude.
• “The Cullens don’t come here,” and now Bad Blood is playing in my head.

• Okay, humans being called pale faces makes no sense cause…vampires are….also…pale. Or is that what the Quileute tribe, werewolves, call humans
• I love James! I love Cam Gigandet!
• I want Laurent to have more screen time.
• The crowd of guys circling Bella is literally my, and other women’s, nightmare.
• Stare them down threateningly! That’ll teach them.
• How long was Bella in the bookstore? Was she browsing around for fun or something to have missed hours of dress shopping and dinner? And how did she not hear/feel her phone?
• Yes, he did follow you Bella BECAUSE HE’S A STALKER!
• Edward likes Bella at first because he can’t read her mind…what am I even watching.
• Dun dun dun….the pieces are coming together for Bella.
• Oh my goodness, he’s a vampire (sarcasm/snark)!
• The forest scene describe in one word: CRINGE!!
• VAMPIRES DO NOT SPARKLE!
• Why is her seeing him in the sunlight going to make her think he’s scary? I mean that’s probably not why but it’s just after he tells her to ask him what do we eat and she responds with you won’t hurt me. So, he’s obviously trying to prove a point, which failed spectacularly.
• People please be aware that if anyone tells you I’ve killed before that is a red flag and you should run. This has been a PSA.
• Robert Pattison acted super creepy, killer like when he says “You’re like my own personal brand of heroin.”
• “I’m only afraid of losing you,” girl you have known him for 5 seconds calm down!
• I am in the minority but Edward saying you don’t know how long I’ve waited for you doesn’t seem romantic to me. Seems cringey and awkward and just too much.
• Okay. Okay. Okay. Bella being unconditionally and irrevocably in love with Edward, again YOU’VE ONLY KNOWN HIM FOR 5 SECONDS. And haven’t been on an actual date with him either.
• Ohhhh, your siblings are pissed, Edward.
• Ha! Edward dying of the 1918 Flu Pandemic and me watching this during Covid is quite funny now.
• That’s an interesting definition of vegetarian.
• I mean worrying if your boyfriend’s parents seems reasonable and pretty normal for Bella.
• The Cullen’s house is gorgeous and I am in love.
• It is pretty sweet that they’re making her dinner.
• Oh Rosalie such a drama queen and I love her!
• I LOVE ALICE! SHE IS MY FAVORITE!
• The younger you start off in a place the longer you can stay…but if you’re turned at 17 but you start somewhere for college at 18, why can’t you stay somewhere for a while that way. I just am confused. Like I get they don’t age, but they all around late teens early 20s, I think they can stay in a place for a while.
• OH MY GOSH I’M ONLY A BIT OVER HALF WAY DONE. KILL ME NOW!
• “This kind of stuff just doesn’t exist,” what trees and lakes don’t exist in your world, Bella (yes, I know what she’s referring to but how it’s phrased and where she’s looking makes it a bit odd).
• Billy Burke is the best out of the whole cast!
• Mike not liking Bella being with Edward, well that’s nice, but it’s not your choice Michael!
• Again with the breaking in and watching Bella, it’s wrong! It’s a wrong thing to do!
• No, no, no. nonononononononono!! It’s not fascinating to watch her sleep Edward, it’s called being a stalker.
• I forgot about the shotgun scene!! I used to think it’s sweet but I’m reconsidering this thought.
• “Babe, come on. It’s just a game.” I also love Emmett!
• Uh oh! Danger Will Robinson, danger!
• I do love the fact that although Rosalie and Bella don’t see eye to eye and Rosalie is pissed about her being with Edward, she still protects Bella. Rosalie, with the rest of the family, jumps to Bella’s defense and is there to protect her against the other vampires, which shows a great family dynamic.
• How long has Bella even been in Forks at this point? A couple of weeks, but she’s already in love and willing to die for Edward. I mean come on!
• Awww, I don’t like the fact that she had to hurt Charlie. I understand why but I don’t like it.
• Again, Rosalie is annoyed with have to protect Bella, and it does take Carlisle to get her to put Bella’s jacket on, but she does it. Reluctantly, yes. But she does do it to protect Bella for Edward, at least.
• Bella’s a bit gullible in believing that James took her mom.
• Oh a voice over and it’s repeating what was said at the beginning. I just love voice overs, said no one ever.
• Yeah Bella because pepper spray is really going to help when facing a vampire.
• I love that it’s Alice who takes James head off!!

• Yeah…Bella freaking out about Edward leaving her is a bit too much like co-dependency for my comfort levels.
• Jacob and Edward, just take them out and measure! Ugh, boys.
• What is time in this movie? Because I don’t think they understand it.
• Ohhh, Victoria is plotting her revenge!

Well, that’s it folks! I may live blog the rest of the Twilight movies but it depends on if I want to put myself through even more torture.