I have to admit after seeing this movie, I was somewhat obssessed with the characters afterward. My boyfriend even was getting tired of hearing about "Edward" and "Bella"'s love affair. Then I realized the way the posters for the movie and the underlying messages this kind of story sends to women.

First off, the poster reminds me of one of those old time love fantasy stories where the women is "completely taken over by the man." No, Thank you! So Twilight the movie portrays a very sweet love story, but it is so unrealistic. Yes, I understand it is just a movie but I can only imagine what the books are like. I don't care enough to get into the books because 3 of my friends are glued to them, I dont want to be that crazy.

I walked away from that movie thinking to myself, oh I want a love like that. But then I had to snap myself back to reality eventually- Love doesn't work like that. It takes hard work, understanding, and infatuation only lasts so long. Boyfriends don't fly to save you whenever in need of a hero nor does your lover magically appear in the alleyway to save you from psycho guys in the real world, sorry ladies, life doesnt work like that. The imaginary part of the movie is extremely addicting because I'm sure deep down every woman wants their knight in shining armor. It's ok to dream of that stuff but to adapt it to more reality.

I think certain fantasy novels are a little too much. Women are portrayed as helpless, "need to be rescued" every chance she gets. Twilight definitely has caught the attention of many teen girls and grown women. I just don't agree with the ideas and messages that are coming from the movie.

There are too many companies, organizations, and individuals making money off of all the controversial media for it to be abruptly stopped. I do think the government could step in to lessen the amount of violence, stereotyping, and sexist issues that surfaces in our media. Whether it is music, video games, tv shows, movies, or news, all of these are covered with huge problems. I think Media and its effects on the younger generation will always be a concern. It is ironic that citizens are so disgusted with the way our media runs and yet we are the reason it has evolved into such a controversy. Our country has turned into a giant melting pot and stereotypes are inevitable, we are only human; however, nobody is doing anything to gradually change them.

Sexuality in news coverage

After reading the arcticle about Pilati, the designer for YSL, I can only understand one reason why his sexuality is important. Since the article is like a profile story talking about his childhood, career and all sorts of specifics, any reader would wonder about his love life. It is like the reporter includes Pilati's sexual orientation as a way to inform readers. Pilati talks about it like it is a part of his job as well. He mentioned that he would rather a woman on the catwalk than a man.
On the other hand, if the story were mainly about his job there should be no reason to talk about his sex. I think in this time period reporters are trying to make it so that homosexuality can be talked about as a normal way of life. At the same time it doesn't define what makes an individual who they are. Just because I am heterosexual does not mean I have to make it a part of "my story" when talking to someone.