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Twilight Movies Nov 30, 2009 14:12:33 GMT -8

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Post by Josh on Nov 30, 2009 14:12:33 GMT -8

So, I'm coming out of the closet and admitting I really like the Twilight movies.

Haven't read the books and don't plan to, but I've really enjoyed both movies. I watched them with super-low expectations and have been pleasantly surprised.

I love the Northwestiness of the films. It's cool to be able to recognize particular places in films. And the town of Forks is the gateway to several of my favorite backpacking destinations on the Olympic Peninusula, so that's a plus for me. There's even a scence filmed on one of my co-workers docks featuring a porcelain squirrel he owns.

I like the quirkiness of the filming and soundtrack. I like the idea of repentant vampires. I like several of the actors. I think the whole abstinence theme is rather refreshing. I can even put up with the romance scenes.

There. I said it. Let the chips fall where they may

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Twilight Movies Nov 30, 2009 14:21:49 GMT -8

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Post by ryan on Nov 30, 2009 14:21:49 GMT -8

I'll confess that I have read the books and seen the films. I am with you about seeing the NW in all its cinematic glory. I also like the abstinence take and the fear of losing one's soul by becoming a monster.

There did seem to be something almost intangible about the last film that seemed a little over-the-top dark for me. Maybe it's the kids that get get led to their death at the hands of the Voltari. Cuts a little too close to home.

christopher ADF Support Team Threadmaster Rex ...and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God Posts: 1,394	Twilight Movies Nov 30, 2009 14:25:41 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by christopher on Nov 30, 2009 14:25:41 GMT -8 I don't know anything about the films so you won't catch any stones from me... .......yet.
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Josh Administrator Pastor, ACF Oh Oh Oh My God, my God, have you forsaken me Or is this grace disguised as adversity? Terry Taylor Posts: 9,888	Twilight Movies Dec 8, 2009 16:57:47 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Josh on Dec 8, 2009 16:57:47 GMT -8 An interesting article on the Mormon themes and influences in the Twilight books: www.touchstonemag.com/archives/article.php?id=22-08-024-f
	You’ve got your methods I’m done with trying to guess all your moves I’m going where you want me to go I’ve got nothing left to lose Now I don’t wanna suffer But that’s in fact the nature of the beast If you want to get to higher ground You got to get there on your knees Terry Taylor

Josh Administrator Pastor, ACF Oh Oh Oh My God, my God, have you forsaken me Or is this grace disguised as adversity? Terry Taylor Posts: 9,888	Twilight Movies Jul 29, 2010 13:15:17 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Josh on Jul 29, 2010 13:15:17 GMT -8 Anyone seen Eclipse? Thoughts?
	You’ve got your methods I’m done with trying to guess all your moves I’m going where you want me to go I’ve got nothing left to lose Now I don’t wanna suffer But that’s in fact the nature of the beast If you want to get to higher ground You got to get there on your knees Terry Taylor

robin ADF Support Team Threadmaster Extraordinaire Posts: 1,080	Twilight Movies Jul 30, 2010 7:58:08 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by robin on Jul 30, 2010 7:58:08 GMT -8 I only watched the first movie, and decided that it would not be worth my time to watch any others.
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