So, I’m going to see ‘Eclipse’ today…and I can’t keep myself from thinking, “WHYYY???” As much as I actually do want to see this movie, part of me hates the fact that, even though I haven’t even read the paper version of this story yet, I’m still intrigued to go watch CGI werewolves, topless teen megastars, a lip-biting awkward actress and blood-sucking, glitterfied vampires dance across the screen with one goal: to make tween girls scream with love-induced fear joy.
And there justifies my proclamation; WHYYY am I doing this to myself? I am becoming another, an addition, a member of a pack, a [+1] to the list of millions who flock to the theaters everytime a Twilight film comes out.
The worst part of all this is the fact that I feel the need to support my interest in these movies by indulging in the books that accompany them. If this weren’t so, I would have no problem going to see ‘Eclipse’ for the sheer enjoyment of watching an action-filled piece of entertainment.
Take, for instance, the Harry Potter series of books/films. Have I read any of the books? Yes. One of them. In 6TH GRADE! Have I read any since? Absolutely not. Why?? Because a majority of my friends in those impressionable youthful years went from normal, lip gloss-wearin’ pre-teens to dragon-drawing, elf-imitating, wand-swinging, wizard-loving wierdos. I’m sorry - they changed. Harry Potter changed them and forever altered my opinion toward this series.
BUT!!! Believe me, I love the movies. Somehow I have learned to separate the two mediums: film from book. I can go to a movie theater, watch the film, and leave completely satisfied without a scrap of remorse for not reading those damned scriptures that ruined my life 10 years ago. The Harry Potter films are impressive enough to stand alone.
With Twilight, I can’t resist. I blame it on the fact that the movies have been so….mediocre…thusfar that I NEED to read the books to make the movies a little more substantial and meaningful. But nonetheless, I’m reading; best believe I am reading fast and furiously. The Twilight saga has entirely consumed my train rides home from work and I even pull it out when I’m chillin’ by the pool or dookin’ on the turrlet. Kidding, but seriously. I read it every chance I get. Impossibly often, as Bella would say.
As much as I hate joining in on the craze, I can’t help my undying love for Jacob’s abs and Edwards glitter skin. I will never love anything of Bella’s in an undying manner. She’s a dumb girl.
ECLIPSE. LUNAR OR SOLAR?!
