Comments on: Episode 25: News to Week of October 30th

By: Wray

Wray — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:40:44 +0000

Two of the links you guys posted got me to thinking – especially Anne Rice’s comment (about young girls longing for the wisdom of older men) and Erich Kuersten’s remark about the Twilight demographic trying to avoid their own “wooden stake”. I’ve read stuff like this before, and even considered some of it while reading. There’s merit in both ideas – and from two people who admitted they haven’t read the books! I love that there’s so much to discuss in a series of books that has been widely lampooned! Anyway, when I first read the books, I was struck by how it reminded me of something from long ago – maybe not even in my own memory. There’s an incredibly old-fashioned quality to the books and NOT just the lack of sex. Its more about the kind of trust you have in other people when you are young; the way you expect to be treated by others – fairly and honestly – as long as you do the same. The Golden Rule. It’s refreshing, because so much of real life is exactly the opposite. I think some of the longing young girls feel after reading these books is not necessarily about having a gorgeous boyfriend, but having a boyfriend who listens, who is loyal and steadfast, who tries to put her feelings first, and who makes promises that he intends to keep.

While Anne Rice’s comment about older men/younger women may be true in many vampire stories, it’s not really true for the Twilight series because Edward is not wise about relationships. He is truly frozen at 17 in this way and it takes Bella to thaw him – they learn together and transform each other. I think THAT is what the fanbase is responding to.

By: Shannon the Movie Moxie

Shannon the Movie Moxie — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:07:44 +0000

The Anne Rice interview is great eh? It’s so nice to see someone with something contextual to say about vampires in pop culture. I’m thinking of revisiting her books, I only made it through the first two when I was in high school.

It’s so exciting that we are totally on the home stretch. I really can’t wait for the film. I’m glad next week is a busy one – it will keep my mind off the clock!

By: Wray

Wray — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:03:43 +0000

Hey Guys!

Just finished listening to the latest podcast – yea! We’re in the “home stretch” for New Moon and for the next couple of weeks we will probably get bombarded with all things Twilight. But I am excited to see the movie – I just wish I could take it home with me after I see it at the theater!

Thanks for the link to Anne Rice’s short interview. I have always admired her writing. Funny – I have more in common with her than I ever thought (not that anyone asked). I am old enough to have read her books only a few years after they came out, was raised a Catholic, left, and came back (although not as fervently). Her books always struck a familiar chord, though, in their iconography.

Anyway, I loved your podcast as always!