Vampires Suck

Going to an all-girls school, we hear constant chatter of “girl things,” whether it may be boy bands, hair, clothes, Bellarmine boys and yes, even vampires. I wish I didn’t have to say it, but it’s true. And it didn’t stop at Twilight. This obsession with all things supernatural has gone from books to movies to television. Walking down the hallway you will also see it used as locker decorations.

Though it’s harder to imagine how Pres girls even find time to watch television anymore, the shows on TV aren’t even that great. If it’s not reality TV, its supernatural for most teens. It’s so hard to keep up with all of them!

Some shows include True Blood, Vampire Diaires, Teen Wolf, Death Valley, Supernatural, Being Human, The Secret Circle, Nine Lives of Chloe King, and this isn’t including all the previous shows already made and cancelled when our generation was still watching Barney and Friends.

Networks, actors, and advertisers have been trying to bank on teenage girls and their obsession with vampires, werewolves and any guy with cut abs since Twilight. I thought this phase in our society ended a few years ago. But apparently we still haven’t had enough.

Thanks to shows like Vampire Diaries and True Blood, we’ve become obsessed with the idea of some blood suckers fighting for our attention.

Many things factor into the allure of the supernatural. The first one is obvious– have you ever seen an ugly vampire? Didn’t think so. Vampires are mysterious, attractive, immortal, and exclusive. If you are the lucky “chosen girl” to hang out with them, you’re almost in for good and you’re defiantly special. Werewolves are different. They’re warm and protective, and they seem sensitive like a loyal dog.

For whichever reason, teenage girls seem to easily swoon over these mythical creatures. I’ve had enough! I’m not saying all vampires shows “suck” but do we really need more on television and in the theaters than we already have?

Unless someone comes out with a completely different angle of these supernatural ideas–which I don’t see happening anytime soon, though I don’t doubt the attempts–no more! I’m sick and tired of seeing so many commercials, advertisements and constant chatter about these vamps–especially when half of these shows are remakes and end up getting cancelled by the first season anyway.

If you somehow do find time to spare, please don’t spend it brain washing yourself and torturing the rest of your family by watching these mindless, stupid television shows where the vampires are cheesy and the teen love is unrealistic.

New Moon Review: Twi Harder

As the much anticipated movie New Moon made its debut on Nov. 20, werewolves and vampires elicited not horrified screams, but hormonal ones.     Having already set a record of $26.3 million in North American midnight showings, beating out the record set by Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince­, New Moon shows undeniable promise in topping the box offices.

The film is projected to gross over $110 million this weekend.  These astoundingly high numbers, though, are no surprise due to its massive fan base that is comprised of teenage girls and Twihards alike.  At a school like Presentation where the boy-deprived dwell, it is not uncommon to hear the words “Taylor Lautner” followed by the phrase “I LOVE HIS ABS!” and it is no wonder that New Moon has been the talk of the town.  However, without its massive fan base and attractive actors, New Moon is nothing extraordinary.

The CGI effects used to create the werewolves were a tad unreal and cartoon-like, and the acting was mediocre.  Some scenes, intending to be serious, were absolutely ridiculous or cheesy to the point of hilarity.  The slow-mo’s were rather excessive because, to be honest, seeing actors Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner walk in slow motion is only entertaining after so many times.  The intently romantic gazes shared between actors and actress were somewhat awkward and again, rather humorous.  Scripting was a bit weak in some areas as the audience could not help but chuckle when Lautner, as Jacob Black, threatens the vampire Alice, played by Ashley Greene, as he states “Things are about to get very ugly.”  Really now.  Very intimidating, no?  The plotline was also disappointing, but to be expected, with its rather abrupt climax and equally abrupt ending.

Though the film did have its low points, the true question is whether or not it catered to its target audience.  The answer is an obviously resounding yes.  Though the movie may not be up to par in regards to movie and acting quality, it brings to the table what is expected.  For the fans of Pattinson and especially Lautner, New Moon is an enjoyable addition to the Twilight saga as evident in the repetitive squealing heard within the theatre every time Lautner appeared shirtless.

Overall, the movie’s appeal depends on what you are looking for.  If you’re interested in a movie with quality plot and acting, New Moon may fail to reach your standards.  However, whether you support Team Edward, Team Jacob, or even Team Volturi, for all you Twihards out there, New Moon is the perfect dose of vampire and werewolf to satisfy your thirst for the Twilight saga.