Comments on: A Girl’s Perspective on the Twilight Saga

By: Professor Beej

Professor Beej — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:31:08 +0000

I agree. The TV shows, books, and movies I love the most are not based around a premise but an ensemble. If the characters are real, I love it. If it’s a neat plot populated by shallow characters, I avoid it.

By: Professor Beej

Professor Beej — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:30:12 +0000

What’s really odd is that lots of people said that Uhura was one of the worst characters in the new film because she was so far from what she was in the ’60s show.

My response: Oh, no! Adaptation happens in an adaptation!

Good for Uhura.

By: Longasc

Longasc — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:12:07 +0000

Congratulations.

As a male reader, I can tell you that the concerns you had also can be seen from the male perspective: 1.) girls love your looks 2.) you can treat them like shit if you are looking good 3.) they want to get pregnant all the time 4.) they also get pregnant because you then MUST marry them.

Welcome to the 21st century. We truly live in modern times… not.

By: Robert

Robert — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:22:44 +0000

Yep, couldn’t agree more. The Twilight series portray such a traditional and unrealistic dynamic between the sexes. They make it simple, shallow and idealistic.

That’s why series like Mad Men, Lost, Fringe and even Grey’s Anatomy are well received. There’s no stereotype, just people.
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By: We Fly Spitfires

We Fly Spitfires — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:25:05 +0000

Nice post

Y’know, I joke that I’m a bit of an old fashioned chauvinist sometimes but I have to say that I really detest the way so many female characters in books and films are made to be weak or wimper over men. I guess because my mum was such a strong feminist, I believe women should be shown as being strong and capable. It doesn’t mean that they should be butch or physical, but sometimes it’s just about being strong of will and mind.

Y’know, right now I’m watching the new Star Trek film and I can really appreciate that the Uhura character is strong, confident and yet feminine.
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