About this episode

The episode features Abby Russell discussing her love for the film Twilight and its cultural impact.

The Watchcast rises from hiatus to sparkle for all of you once again, and while our friend Brad is out on leave, we've got a few guests lined up to take us through some of their favorite films. First up is Abby Russell with the movie she's been determined to make us watch for months now. the equally baffling and entertaining YA vampire romance, Twilight! CHAPTERS: (00:00:00) - The Nextlander Watchcast Episode 183: Twilight (2008) w/ Abby Russell (00:00:22) - Intro. (00:04:12) - Why does Abby love Twilight ever so much? (00:14:25) - On Stephenie Meyer and the folks who made this movie. (00:25:21) - MAN was this a big franchise (and more about how teens responded to the material). (00:34:39) - Break! (00:35:01) - We're back, and it's time to talk about this damn movie. (00:46:25) - This is quite the efficient intro, and then high school happens. (00:53:09) - The Cullens make their entrance. (01:10:42) - Edward saves Bella for the first time (of many). (01:21:55) - Things meander a bit before the big vampire reveal. (01:34:24) - A big, sparkly unveiling. (01:43:47) - Meeting The Family. (01:54:23) - Edward + Bella 4 Eva (02:01:34) - Wanna play baseball? (02:05:52) - Enter: the…

People in this episode

Host: The Nextlander Watchcast

Guest: Abby Russell

Topics covered

• Twilight
• vampire romance
• film discussion
• young adult
• franchise impact

Keywords

• Twilight
• Abby Russell
• vampires
• Stephenie Meyer
• film analysis
• young adult fiction
• franchise

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Twilight

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