I know what you're thinking. If you've never met me, you're thinking "Why should I listen to this kooky girl with the Twilight website and read Outlander"? And if you have met me, you're thinking "Why should I listen to this kooky girl with the Twilight website and read Outlander"? (snicker. I crack m'self up.)
So I thought I'd share with you some of the parallels between Twilight and Outlander.
Not so much the story - because, let's face it - one involves vampires - and one involves Scottish clans. Apples and oranges, right? But - if you look at the way you behave while reading both, clearly there are similarities:
1)You start to carry Outlander everywhere, just like you did with Twilight. I just sat in the doctor's office with my son, watching Casper and wishing I had my book. PINING for my book. And a certain clansmen.
2) You find yourself looking for Outlander themes in the songs you're hearing on the radio, just like you did with Twilight. Songs that have zero to do with this book, yet all the sudden seem like they have everything to do with the book.
3) You miss the main male character when you're not reading. Like he's your boyfriend and you're (im)patiently waiting for him to call you when he gets back from Pep Boys with his dad.
4) You see the book lying on a table and an instant sense of simultaneous calm - and excitement - comes over you.
5) You find yourself looking up maps of Scotland... planning your summer vacation in Scotland... and being incredibly jealous of all those who actually live in Scotland. Or at least near it, which means they can visit whenever they want. LUCKIES.
6) You can't stop thinking - or talking - about the book.
OK - if that isn't a glowing recommendation, I don't know what is. And for some reason, I'm really curious about whether Stephenie Meyer has read the Outlander series - and if so, if she loved it.
That's all for now. More Edward later. Right after I trek around the Highlands a bit more...
Sunday, October 25, 2009
New Moon Parking Lot Scene
9 seconds. It's only 9 seconds! I'm sorry. Can't...stop...posting....New Moon... videos!!!!
Saturday, October 24, 2009
Outlander
I think I might be cheating on Edward Cullen. I am slightly more than 1/2 way through "Outlander" by Diana Gabaldon - a story that takes place mainly in the Scottish highlands in 1743 - and it's tremendous. If you fell hard for the intensity between Edward and Bella, you will fall OVER when you experience the relationship between _____ and _____. (Dinna want to spoil anything, Lassies. You'll just have to read and find out.) It's just like Twilight in that you'll want to experience it all yourself - and you won't want to talk about it too much with anyone who has read it. And - if that weren't enough, you'll carry the thing around with you - just like you did with Twilight. Even to the Halloween store with your family, so you can read it in the car.
Have to mention - it's not "Young Adult" reading in the slightest. So if you are under 18 - head on over to this none-too-shabby Amazon list of best Young Adult books after Twilight.
New Moon Volturi Fight Scene
As my sister keeps pointing out, look at the floor tile at the very end of this video - and keep your eye on Edward's left cheek. KEWL.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
PFach lookin' all kinds of yummy
More thanks to my sister, Tracey R. for finding this lovely PFach ad. Just look at all the pretty. Her comment was "Now this is a Carlisle Mama can get on board with." I had a major giggle-squee at that commentary. I'm thinking I have to work THIS PFach into my Outlander casting at some point. Dougal, perhaps?!
People Magazine New Moon edition
My sister just found "the mag" at the Shoprite in Short Hills. So clearly my Shoprite needs to get on the ball. Our new friend Deb from Connecticut found it in Barnes and Noble... so I'll be heading there. I've gone from "I don't want to look at any more New Moon stuff until Nov 20th" to a frantic "I must have this NOW!!!" PS - Ummmm what's JFK doing in it? That's a little weird, no? OK that's all. Later. I'm off to read more Outlander. It's getting good, y'all...
Why are Edward's eyes yellow?
Something has been nagging at me for a while...and I haven't been able to put my finger on it. But now I have. Can someone please explain why Edward's eyes are bright yellow while he's fighting with the Volturi? Shouldn't they be black? What, did he hunt the royal Maltese while they were shuffling him down the dark, underground hallways? Confused, party of 1!
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Edward Cullen Mask
Oh this is rich. Thanks to Jenn D. from Bowling for Vampires - and all the peeps at Thinking of Rob for the find!
AWESOME interview with Chris Weitz
Thank you Tracey R. for sending me this amazing interview with Chris Weitz on THR (Hollywood Reporter). It's a tremendous interview. Chris Weitz just exudes class. He's brills. I cannot WAIT to see this film. I already know I'm going to love it because he directed it. Hell the TRAILERS are awe-inspiring.PS - Check out what he said about us bloggers. Awww shucks, Mr. Weitz. Thanks for the kind words:
I think it's great that there are fan sites that are not there to make money but to express enthusiasm for these books and the movie and they are happy to share information with one another.
This is amusing seeing I have been thinking a lot lately about advertising on the blog. Hey, a girl's gotta eat!
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Bella's truck
So... just curious. Do you do warp speed U-turns and stalk Bella's truck when it happens to show up in your town? Cuz I do.
New Moon clip with wolves; Bella slaps Paul
Love that Bella's bringin' on the feisty in this new video.
New Moon hilarity
Go read this post over at The Lit Connection. She's got some amusing photoshops of Edward Cullen. How funny is this graphic? I'm sure she ganked it from someone else... and if I knew, I'd give them credit. She also discusses whether she should take her boyfriend to New Moon. My answer? HELL NO!!!!!
Timbaland + Twilight = Disaster
Let me state for the record that I dig Timbaland. He's tremendous. You always know you're hearing a song he's worked on because he's got that signature style. Justin Timberlake. Nelly Furtado. One Republic. All bands who have certain songs that have that certain something. That Timbaland sound.
However, I am horrified at something I read this morning. Something I'll share with you shortly. And since it seems to be "Duran Duran Week" on my blog, I will also share a little story with you.
I promise, the Twilight connection is coming.
I was at the famous Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood when John Taylor announced he was leaving Duran Duran in the late 90s. He was playing an acoustic show for a small group of fans - and we were crushed when he told us. We had been loyal fans since the first time we'd seen Planet Earth on Mtv in the early 80s - and we couldn't believe our ears.
For a few years we went to Duran shows with no John Taylor and it never seemed the same. Then - a few more years went by and we were ecstatic to find out the five original members were getting back together. The original Duran Duran would be back in business for the first time since 1985. I am lucky enough to say I attended a show they did after getting back together - where they played a ton of old hits at Webster Hall. It was an amazing show that was filled with celebrity fans like Chloe Sevigny, Christy Turlington and Moby. MOBY. That's how amazing Duran Duran really are.
Then they met Timbaland.
Apparently they had a whole album's worth of songs written for a new album - early Duran-sounding songs that brought them back to their roots in True Romantic fashion. But once they met Timbaland, they decided to scrap all that (most likely amazing) true Duran music and work with him - and Justin Timberlake. They wanted to be current. They wanted to be in. Because for years, Duran Duran has been striving to get back to the top of the charts. They've been making music all this time - music you know but don't realize you know (I Don't Want Your Love, Ordinary World, Come Undone). But they have never been able to reclaim the massive fame they had in the early to mid 80s.
That's when Andy Taylor left. Again.
He wanted nothing to do with the further commercialization of Duran Duran. And they let him go - and made an album with Timbaland called "Red Carpet Massacre". Ever heard of it? I didn't think so. Because when you ditch what you're good at - to work with the latest-and-greatest producer - it's just not going to work. And it didn't. And now Duran Duran fans are left scratching our heads and wondering what the hell bonehead move the band we love is going to make next... instead of just putting out that great Duran Duran sound.
Wondering what this has to do with Twilight? Read this MTV article, my friends.
Read it and weep.
However, I am horrified at something I read this morning. Something I'll share with you shortly. And since it seems to be "Duran Duran Week" on my blog, I will also share a little story with you.
I promise, the Twilight connection is coming.
I was at the famous Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood when John Taylor announced he was leaving Duran Duran in the late 90s. He was playing an acoustic show for a small group of fans - and we were crushed when he told us. We had been loyal fans since the first time we'd seen Planet Earth on Mtv in the early 80s - and we couldn't believe our ears.
For a few years we went to Duran shows with no John Taylor and it never seemed the same. Then - a few more years went by and we were ecstatic to find out the five original members were getting back together. The original Duran Duran would be back in business for the first time since 1985. I am lucky enough to say I attended a show they did after getting back together - where they played a ton of old hits at Webster Hall. It was an amazing show that was filled with celebrity fans like Chloe Sevigny, Christy Turlington and Moby. MOBY. That's how amazing Duran Duran really are.
Then they met Timbaland.
Apparently they had a whole album's worth of songs written for a new album - early Duran-sounding songs that brought them back to their roots in True Romantic fashion. But once they met Timbaland, they decided to scrap all that (most likely amazing) true Duran music and work with him - and Justin Timberlake. They wanted to be current. They wanted to be in. Because for years, Duran Duran has been striving to get back to the top of the charts. They've been making music all this time - music you know but don't realize you know (I Don't Want Your Love, Ordinary World, Come Undone). But they have never been able to reclaim the massive fame they had in the early to mid 80s.
That's when Andy Taylor left. Again.
He wanted nothing to do with the further commercialization of Duran Duran. And they let him go - and made an album with Timbaland called "Red Carpet Massacre". Ever heard of it? I didn't think so. Because when you ditch what you're good at - to work with the latest-and-greatest producer - it's just not going to work. And it didn't. And now Duran Duran fans are left scratching our heads and wondering what the hell bonehead move the band we love is going to make next... instead of just putting out that great Duran Duran sound.
Wondering what this has to do with Twilight? Read this MTV article, my friends.
Read it and weep.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Another Breaking Dawn soundtrack epiphany
Thanks to the 80s station on Sirius radio, I have just had a major epiphany regarding the music in Breaking Dawn. I apologize because once again, you're going to have to hear about Duran Duran.
Sit down, y'all. This might make you fall over. Are ya ready?
Breaking Dawn. Honeymoon. Swimming scene.
SAVE A PRAYER by Duran Duran. (It's on my Breaking Dawn playlist.)
Pretty looking road I'll try to hold the rising flood that fills my skin
Don't ask me why I'll keep my promise, I'll melt the ice
And you wanted to dance so I asked you to dance
But fear is in your soul
Some people call it a one night stand
But we can call it paradise
Don't say a prayer for me now
Save it til the morning after...
Holy crap. HOLY CRAP! Don't just read it, please click here and listen to it on my Breaking Dawn playlist and hear how amazing it would sound. There are so many different parts they could use while he's pulling her out into deeper water... or when she's waking up with feathers in her hair. I don't know what to do with myself. Seriously. I've never taken a valium in my life, but I'm thinking I need one right now...
Sit down, y'all. This might make you fall over. Are ya ready?
Breaking Dawn. Honeymoon. Swimming scene.
SAVE A PRAYER by Duran Duran. (It's on my Breaking Dawn playlist.)
Pretty looking road I'll try to hold the rising flood that fills my skin
Don't ask me why I'll keep my promise, I'll melt the ice
And you wanted to dance so I asked you to dance
But fear is in your soul
Some people call it a one night stand
But we can call it paradise
Don't say a prayer for me now
Save it til the morning after...
Holy crap. HOLY CRAP! Don't just read it, please click here and listen to it on my Breaking Dawn playlist and hear how amazing it would sound. There are so many different parts they could use while he's pulling her out into deeper water... or when she's waking up with feathers in her hair. I don't know what to do with myself. Seriously. I've never taken a valium in my life, but I'm thinking I need one right now...
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Why cougars dig Robert Pattinson...
Before I get started, let me say that this post is dedicated to Linda and John, my partners in 80s-loving crime.
The 80s are back, my friends.
No doubt about it. Everywhere I go, I see shades of my former self.
Go shopping in any mass clothing retailer and you'll see it. Go to Target and you'll see large houndstooth, lots of plaid, and colors so bright they're bordering on neon. (Target buyers must be afraid to totally commit yet. Give it 6 months and "throw-up-of-the-apocalypse yellow" will be displayed proudly, instead of the "big bird yellow" they've got now.)
Go to Old Navy and you'll see thick, bold stripes and flared mini skirts (think Debbie Gibson). Or cap sleeve dresses with stretch pants (think Pat Benatar. Lord don't bring back the leather.)
My point? I'm about to wax on about the 80s some more, peeps, so listen up.
I came across this photo of Robert Pattinson today on twilightmoms.com. And what's the first thing I thought of?
Duran Duran.
You see, I have this theory that whatever was hot when you reached puberty - that's what you're going to be attracted to for the rest of your life. That will be your "type", if you will. Well - you know what was hot when I was 13 years old? You got it. Duran Duran.
All that makeup and hair gel. All those Vivian Westwood outfits and that androgenous, "New Romantic" look. My god, I ate it up and drank it all in until I was thirsty for more. (Cheesy vampire reference alert! Sound the alarms!)
I have seen Duran Duran live in concert so many times I've lost count.
I've attended conventions and met my 3 favorite members. (OK so I froze when I first met John Taylor and all that would come out was "great show!" So what?! It happens!)
So now I find myself - uh - in my late 30s..yeah, yeah... in my late 30s (wink wink, I hope none of you are good at math) and attracted to a 23 year old. HE'S ALMOST A KID for god's sake, and yet I see a photo and go "Wow - I would soooo hit that". Luckily when I see a photo of Taylor Lautner in all his massive pec-ness and I only think "awww - what a cute kid". C'mon, he's not even legal. But RPattz? Day-um. It's definitely the androgynous thing that Nikki Reed mentioned a while back. And yet - here's a hole in my theory - I didn't like those pictures from Joepie at all, where they posed him in a manner more feminine than Nick Rhodes lounging with a cognac after visiting a Warhol gallery (if that's even possible. Lord that man loves the glam. Um, Nick Rhodes is the guy in the middle, just in case you were wondering.)
So what do you think? If you dig RPattz, and you're over 35, were you a Duran fan? Spandau Ballet? Kajagoogoo? A-Ha? Roxy Music? (What I wouldn't do to get some Roxy into a Twilight film). Were you a fan of any bands that brought soooo much man-pretty to the teen table?
Inquiring minds want to know...
The 80s are back, my friends.No doubt about it. Everywhere I go, I see shades of my former self.
Go shopping in any mass clothing retailer and you'll see it. Go to Target and you'll see large houndstooth, lots of plaid, and colors so bright they're bordering on neon. (Target buyers must be afraid to totally commit yet. Give it 6 months and "throw-up-of-the-apocalypse yellow" will be displayed proudly, instead of the "big bird yellow" they've got now.)
Go to Old Navy and you'll see thick, bold stripes and flared mini skirts (think Debbie Gibson). Or cap sleeve dresses with stretch pants (think Pat Benatar. Lord don't bring back the leather.)My point? I'm about to wax on about the 80s some more, peeps, so listen up.
I came across this photo of Robert Pattinson today on twilightmoms.com. And what's the first thing I thought of?Duran Duran.
You see, I have this theory that whatever was hot when you reached puberty - that's what you're going to be attracted to for the rest of your life. That will be your "type", if you will. Well - you know what was hot when I was 13 years old? You got it. Duran Duran.
All that makeup and hair gel. All those Vivian Westwood outfits and that androgenous, "New Romantic" look. My god, I ate it up and drank it all in until I was thirsty for more. (Cheesy vampire reference alert! Sound the alarms!)
I have seen Duran Duran live in concert so many times I've lost count.I've attended conventions and met my 3 favorite members. (OK so I froze when I first met John Taylor and all that would come out was "great show!" So what?! It happens!)
So now I find myself - uh - in my late 30s..yeah, yeah... in my late 30s (wink wink, I hope none of you are good at math) and attracted to a 23 year old. HE'S ALMOST A KID for god's sake, and yet I see a photo and go "Wow - I would soooo hit that". Luckily when I see a photo of Taylor Lautner in all his massive pec-ness and I only think "awww - what a cute kid". C'mon, he's not even legal. But RPattz? Day-um. It's definitely the androgynous thing that Nikki Reed mentioned a while back. And yet - here's a hole in my theory - I didn't like those pictures from Joepie at all, where they posed him in a manner more feminine than Nick Rhodes lounging with a cognac after visiting a Warhol gallery (if that's even possible. Lord that man loves the glam. Um, Nick Rhodes is the guy in the middle, just in case you were wondering.)
So what do you think? If you dig RPattz, and you're over 35, were you a Duran fan? Spandau Ballet? Kajagoogoo? A-Ha? Roxy Music? (What I wouldn't do to get some Roxy into a Twilight film). Were you a fan of any bands that brought soooo much man-pretty to the teen table?
Inquiring minds want to know...
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Watch ET on Monday for a glimpe of Bella vs Paul
This video is especially for Shannon C. who loves Chaske Spenser's "sexy" voice. :)
Robert Pattinson in Joepie Magazine
Check out these photos. I am giggling. Something tells me Rob is, too. Discuss! *Thanks to newmoonmovie.org for the photos.
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