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Biting worries on Edward Cullen

Monday, March 01, 2010 || Percy Olsen

There’s a six-foot tall cardboard cut-out of Edward Cullen in my younger sister’s bedroom. It wobbles when she hugs it. She wraps her arms around his shoulders, and one of her hands scrapes his unfinished back. My mom smiles at me from behind the flashing camera, and I turn away. “Vampires are in now,” my sister informs me. I have to wonder when wizards became “out.

Sex toys that try (and fail) to capitalize on pop culture fads

Friday, February 12, 2010 || Nora Long

In general, sex toys have always been a fairly stable category of products. Most of the Web sites and sex shops have all the same kinds of merchandise, plus or minus some variety in brands, styles and colors. The rest of the world might go crazy with every passing fad, but the sex toy industry knows how to stick with a good thing. Or do they?

What to Know Before Seeing ‘New Moon’ at Midnight

Wednesday, November 18, 2009 || Alex Terrono

The second installment of the “Twilight” Saga, “New Moon,” will be released at midnight this Thursday night or Friday morning (Nov. 20), if you prefer. If you are planning on attending a midnight screening of the much-anticipated sequel, then there are a few things you should know ahead of time.
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TV Review: ‘Vampire Diaries’

Monday, September 14, 2009 || Alex Terrono

Both fortunately and unfortunately for “Vampire Diaries,” the CW’s new show has premiered this week at the height of the vampire mania surrounding “Twilight” and “True Blood.” Yes, this helps the show find a larger audience, but it also gives way to more comparison among all of the vampire shows and movies.

Interview with a Vampire

Friday, November 21, 2008 || Sophie Adelman

Though he may be renowned for turning hordes of squealing teenage girls to a slobbery mess with one single, angst-ridden stare, Robert Pattinson is just like any other bumbling teenager. However, with his portrayal of Edward Cullen, the hero of the “Twilight” trilogy, his normal life is sure to change.

Twilight

Friday, November 21, 2008 || Alex Terrono

In seeing the highly-anticipated “Twilight,” one might expect a typical teen romance drama with the addition of vampires. While this is how many explain the plot, it is certainly not representative of the film or the story.

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