Kristen Stewart Likes a Challenge in Movie Roles, Life

By Aphrodite M

Kristen Stewart likes it rough. In a recent interview with W magazine, the actress imparted a revealing reason for accepting the role of Bella Swan in "Twilight." She said, "The script was about young kids who think they can handle stuff that they just can't. And they're going to do it anyway. Because, why not? Just torture yourself. I relate to that." She certainly can relate: She has built a vast body of work playing tortured characters struggling to find themselves and their way in life.

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'Fright Night' to 'Nosferatu' - The Zeitgeist of Vampire Films Throughout History

By Aphrodite M.

"Fright Night" is a hip response to the ancient case of the mercurial, lone vampire terrorizing panicked villagers. This remake of the 1985 cult classic by the same title stars Colin Farrell and is a blend of "The Burbs" meets "Twilight," minus the sparkle, inflated teen angst and amplified romance. Plus, it has a healthy dose of requisite blood and gore. The revamped version's ability to laugh at itself and its genre predecessors is in accord with our modern irreverent sensibilities. Just as "Fright Night" encapsulates the zeitgeist of this age, so too have other vampire films captured the spirit of their respective eras.

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Recap: 2011 MTV Movie Awards Winners

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Aphrodite M.

The 2011 MTV Movie Awards ceremony was the usual star-studded mix of film spoofs, comedic stand-up, some celebrity ribbing, musical performances, loads of awards, and a few surprises. Host Jason Sudeikis did a favorable job but the voting fans were focused on finding out the award results.

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