Twilight: New Moon (A Review) - Or Why Women Like Creatures of the Night

I was excited to see New Moon for various reasons: vampires, werewolves, forbidden romance, Native American actors and a cool soundtrack. The Twilight Saga appeals to the teenage girl in me, pure and simple. Men are allowed to connect with their inner fanboy so why shouldn't women be able to connect with their inner fangirl? I'm not saying that New Moon was brilliant but it was fun! Some lines were uber cheesy, but even those were enjoyable laugh out loud moments. 

Clara of JustChickFlicks.com asked me why women/girls are captivated by vampire stories and I'll include aliens to that list (Smallville, Roswell). So why? Probably because these "friendly" creatures of the night are super sensitive, they have special powers to "look inside your soul" and come with promises to "always protect." In real-life that would be creepy but in a fantasy that works. I think it's the instant deep connection with another person that draws girls and women. They're romanticized as poets with fangs.

I wouldn't mind seeing a rise of nerdy/awkward vampires though (think Michael Cera). Just imagine Nick & Norah's Infinite Vampire Playlist! 

For more discussion on women and vampirism check out "Why Are Women So Fascinated by Vampires?" and "Women Writers Talk New Moon"