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Post by BoroKat on Jul 23, 2009 14:26:38 GMT -4
I probably misspoke when I said "literature", what I really meant was reading, itself. What was so amazing about HP is that Jo Rowling was able to inspire people to read- people who normally did not get excited about books. Young and old, I have 60 year old friends' parents who are just as excited about Harry Potter as me, my 21 year old babysitter, and my friend's 6 year old son. That to me is amazing.
I have no problem envisioning Harry Potter as new classics. I cannot say that about Twilight.
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Post by angelaudie on Jul 24, 2009 12:58:52 GMT -4
I think in some ways though JK Rowling did change the way people view children's literature. Before Harry Potter children's literature was viewed as rather silly and not be taken seriously. Then Harry Potter comes along and suddenly people are stunned to see that a book aimed at kids can also be loved by adults. As Borokat pointed out people of all ages, gender, and cultures read and love these books. You don't see that very often. Also, I do think it was kinda revolutionary that Harry and his friends actually grew up. You didn't really that with children's literature before. The kids stayed 12 forever. Look at Nancy Drew. She's been around for since the 50's and she's still 16! JK Rowling didn't reinvent the wheel but she did show the wheel can be used in other ways if that makes any sense. Speaking of Harry Potter Luna Lovegood (actress Evanna Lynch) has some advice for dear Bella:
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Post by bitca on Jul 24, 2009 14:48:27 GMT -4
So an actress is telling another actress to get over a fictional character? Shouldn't she address the writer that Bella needs to get over how beautiful Edward is? Err... Maybe something got lost in the translation. But, Evanna Lynch, honey, you're not so hot yourself. ETA: Gawd, BoroKat, get rid of your DanRad icon. That kid is so creepy.
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Post by Door on Jul 24, 2009 15:00:22 GMT -4
So, the two scenes shown at ComicCon are floating around the internet for those who are interested.
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Post by Mutagen on Jul 24, 2009 15:10:52 GMT -4
So an actress is telling another actress to get over a fictional character? I think whoever wrote the article frakked it up by inserting Kristen Stewart in there, I'm reasonably sure Lynch is referring to the character and not the actress. Speaking of actresses and fictional characters, I can't help giggling at the mental image of Luna Lovegood telling Bella to get a grip.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 24, 2009 18:28:26 GMT -4
Bwhahahaha!!!! Imagine Luna in the "Twilight" world?
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Post by BoroKat on Jul 25, 2009 0:31:47 GMT -4
So an actress is telling another actress to get over a fictional character? Shouldn't she address the writer that Bella needs to get over how beautiful Edward is? Err... Maybe something got lost in the translation. But, Evanna Lynch, honey, you're not so hot yourself. ETA: Gawd, BoroKat, get rid of your DanRad icon. That kid is so creepy. Pshaw. That is tame for DanRad. Would you rather this be my avatar? Because I can make that happen.
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Post by SweetOblivion on Jul 25, 2009 0:43:40 GMT -4
Would you rather this be my avatar? My gaydar just exploded.
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Post by bitca on Jul 25, 2009 14:38:49 GMT -4
Pshaw. That is tame for DanRad. Would you rather this be my avatar? Because I can make that happen. Are you trying to make me cry and/or peel my eyes out?! Mutagen, that's what I was figuring something was lost in translation because I think it said it was from a Dutch interview.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 25, 2009 14:52:41 GMT -4
So an actress is telling another actress to get over a fictional character? Shouldn't she address the writer that Bella needs to get over how beautiful Edward is? Err... Maybe something got lost in the translation. But, Evanna Lynch, honey, you're not so hot yourself. ETA: Gawd, BoroKat, get rid of your DanRad icon. That kid is so creepy. Pshaw. That is tame for DanRad. Would you rather this be my avatar? Because I can make that happen. No no, please don't *faints*
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