Breaking Dawn

Before I begin...

I was first introduced to the Twilight saga when working at Barnes and Noble and on the day Eclipse came out I noticed every pre-teen and high schooler picking up copies...so I thought, I should probably read them since I'm a Harry Potter junkie and this seems Teen books can be well thought out...or just plain awful.

I purchased all 3 novels at once and began reading Twilight on my break. Now...the writing was certainly mediocre. Adjective overkill, if you will. And the actual plot...which there really was no plot in Twilight...just, here's a girl, here's a boy, he's a vampire, she' falling for him...OOO the point of attack...she finds out he's a vampire...which the readers knew because it was advertised on the back...which in my opinion was a bad idea...then the rising action...3 random vampires show up...wayyy out of the blue...and find out the Cullens are hanging with a mortal...Climax...battle that was pretty over dramatic and seemed too forced...

New Moon tried to open us up to Jacob and it tried to add drama to the Edward/Bella romance by having Jake fall for Bella...Again the book was very mediocre with it's writing...and again, overdramatic...

Eclipse...she should have ended it with a 3rd book and not continued with 4...Eclipse should have been a finale to the series but alas...she wrote Breaking Dawn...

MY BREAKING DAWN REVIEW - SPOILER ALERT!

My review is negative. That's just for those of you who are expecting me to write something positive...

Honestly? Really? What a dumb ending to a mediocre series. This series is one of those Teen series that blew up because of it's vampire affairs and such. It could have just blown right on by like a lot of other mediocre teen novels.

The whole pregnancy thing...and the baby growing too fast. WHAT? Twilight actually had a nice true reality feel and I could tell as the series progressed we were losing it slowly but surely...and then we come across this book. All the vampires coming together for a battle all because of a baby...really? Stephenie you let me down. 

And seeing all these other reviews from actual critics...you let a lot of us down.

I never felt for any of the characters because you never progressed character development...only with Bella and Edward...but everyone else just seemed to be there.

You released one book a year and honestly, it feels like you rushed this series. 

I hope you learn with future novels to take your time.

J.K. Rowling certainly did...and if you ever compare yourself to her ever again I will smack you. 

You are certainly no J.K. Rowling...

Midnight Sun is probably going to be a stinker...

However, I am looking forward to the Twilight film because the script (See my review), even though the dialogue is still mediocre, is full of imagery that seems like it will be a brilliant and beautiful film.

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Please know that I am in no way the biggest fan of this series.

I found out about it, I read it. 

All in all. It's just another book for my shelf.

Teen novels, like I said, can either go far, or fall flat. 

This had a chance, but it fell flat. 

Silence is Golden: SILENT RAVE ORLANDO TAKE 2!

Don't forget!

Tomorrow night is THE night!

Come out to Loch Haven Park with your iPod or music player of choice and dance the night away!

Dress up, dress down. Retro. Vintage. Rave gear. Whatever you want!

Dance. Dance Freely!

7:05-midnight (or later...who knows.)

Questions? Concerns? 

Email me: SFlynn@mmm.edu

Twilight Shooting Script

Michael, I know you're reading this, I just want to thank you for sending it to me. 

I was told not to give too many spoilers away due to privacy of this script. But here we go...

It starts off very promising and very easy to understand for those who never read the books (I read them...), Michael agrees that as the script progesses it loses it's easy flow and becomes a complicated mess of cryptic dialogue, that only those who know the book will understand. The chemistry between Bella and Edward is certainly faster paced than the book, which prolonged a lot of it and it added to the literary tension. But since this is a movie, I understand, the intense dream sequences make up for it. The characters of James, Laurent, and Victoria are introduced early on in the film to add suspense in between all the romance and such. The scene at the Cullen residence is definitely a whole lot different, we do not see Edward at the piano, we do not see the Family history tapestry...which is interesting because all of these play important roles in New Moon...which was recently confirmed for 2010. The Cullen siblings, other than Alice and Edward, are not given much to do. Which is interesting because in the novel, we get a taste of their special skills and they do speak a lot. Jasper and Emmett have about 4 lines in the films entirety. 

Sorry Michael, I love you buddy, BUT I'm sure on screen everything kicks ass. Because damn does that added sequence at the end really add to the suspense. 

That's about it. 

Hope you're all feeling a little teased. 

My Illustrious Wasteland Review

Saw the show twice: opening night and the 2nd performance. 

With a mix of glam rock and Broadway showtune this show is part musical theatre part rock show. Tod Kimbro took almost a decade to concoct this monstrous musical, costing nearly $30,000 to produce and boy is worthy of an Off-Broadway run. 7 of the songs come straight off of Tod's solo album 'Soundtrack to a Chemical Spill'.

This Distopian musical shows us what Earth will be like in the future: human brains are implanted with "Bio PCs" and history lessons in school consist of learning which celebrities were best dressed in People Magazine and what movie won the Academy for Best Picture. We meet Mogs, son of dead rock legend Lucifer Itch, his mom Loretta is addicted to anti-depressants since the world was declared officially depressed. The President Reverend MD was elected via online voting (this process was voted for through online voting, ironically enough).

We are introduced to Realists (the futures activist group that are against Bio PCs), and there's a disease known as Information Disease which has many symptoms and Mogs comes down with it.

Following so far? I hope so. The show, like the disease, is FULL of information but damn does it really add to the awesomeness. 

The cast is energetic and while some vocalists are weaker than others, their acting makes up for it. 

Hopefully this show makes it way to NYC...and soon. 

The show is very reminiscent of Repo! The Genetic Opera...another show I love!

Twilight.

Michael Welch (Mike Newton), of the Twilight film emailed me about 15-20 minutes ago. Attached, was the official script for the film. 

No, you're not getting it. 

Review to come soon. 

Damn it's beautiful. 

Sex, Drugs, Rock n Roll, and of course Dancing...

Summer 2008 is not the best thing since sliced bread. 

It has been a crazy mix of emotions. Many friendships lost and many overly dramatic happenings. 

8 shows back to back and I am so sick of not having time to myself.

So I planned another Silent Rave.

AUGUST 1st, 2008

LOCH HAVEN PARK

7:05PM - Midnight.

Bring your iPods, mp3 players, CD players, and of course your friends. 

These events are only as fun as you make them. So come on out and have fun.

Dress up, dress down, come in costume, or in your birthday suit and enjoy a night of dancing to your own tunes!

Glowsticks, glitter bombs, and confetti.

PLUR Kids, and Free Hugs Brigades are welcome!

Orlando isn't paradise.

I'm back home in Orlando and I sort of wish I wasn't. 

It all started on the wrong foot...My flight was delayed by 4 hours. 

My parents told me that I'm "too old for a vacation," and that I need to get a job to save up money while I'm home if I want to remain in New York. 

I'm gonna get all angry here and I could give two shits. Honestly, they have no idea what I went through in New York City. I went through hell and stressed myself out so bad that I lost all control of myself academically, physically and emotionally. 

I have been yelled out and criticized everyday since I've been home. 

Basically, Fringe week is my only week of freedom.

You know what I have to say about that? 

FUCK YOU.