Comments on: Obama, Twilight, Seacrest, and yes, finally … some Nick and Norah thoughts!

By: brina

brina — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:28:59 +0000

In that case, I challenge you, Ms. Jami B., to a point-counterpoint: You, me, here, the Sunday after Twilight opens. Since you’re the film buff, you get to go first. Oh, and in the interests of fairness, though I do have to edit your post for grammar and style, I’ll not change a word of your text. That would just be wrong.

By: Jami B

Jami B — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:37:37 +0000

Oh, I’m definitely reviewing Twilight. I’ve read the first 2.5 books, and I am thoroughly looking forward to the entire production (the actual film and all of the public fangirl-ism) unfolding in a few weeks. I’ve already purchased my tix for one of the 12:01am screenings here in LA …

By: Leigh Purtill

Leigh Purtill — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:45:35 +0000

I for one would LOVE to see a point-counterpoint for Twilight – books and movie. Do it!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 19:31:55 +0000

Does the movie of city of ember really suck??

By: Serafina Zane

Serafina Zane — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:33:57 +0000

I have no opinion on the Twilight movie except that I LAUGHED UNTIL I CRIED when I read an interview (no longer remember where) where the guy playing Edward talked about how, “the more I read the script, the more I hated this guy, so that’s how I played him, as a manic-depressive who hates himself.” Because that is just hilarious.

By: brina

brina — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:14:35 +0000

Frankly, I’m a little bit worried about Twilight. The casting is not what I imagined — especially not for Edward — and from the trailers the vampire makeup seems overdone. Meyer’s vampires (yes, I finally read a few of the books!) are pale, yes, but they are normal-looking enough that no one suspects them for what they are.

Jami, are you going to review Twilight for us? And have you read the books? Maybe you and I can do a point-counterpoint on this particular film. (I’ll compensate you for any money you have to spend going to see this thing, if you like. I have incredibly low expectations.)

By: HJ

HJ — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 19:31:45 +0000

I’m new to yanewyork.com but already love all the commentary and book recommendations. And your Nick & Norah comments made me wonder if you’re thinking Twilight will sway towards N&N or City of Ember. Thoughts?

There’s been so much hype about the movie though, so I’m trying to stay away from joining in. I understand if you feel the same! haha…

By: Serafina Zane

Serafina Zane — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 02:08:00 +0000

That’s what I loved most about the Nick and Norah’s film—no matter what it changed (which wasn’t too much…I liked the more Caroline and tHom, not so much on the movie Tris) it had the SPIRIT of the book. Which is the point, really.