Bella Swan

Question of the Day: Why *Isn't* Twilight's Bella Swan a Feminist Creation?

Scott Mendelson | Posted 05.29.2012
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Scott Mendelson

If feminism is about having the choice to, as a woman, live your life as you see fit, isn't her dogged pursuit of Mr. Cullen inherently feminist by virtue of it being absolutely Bella's choice?

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VIDEO: Watch Bella Shine In 'Breaking Dawn Part 2' Teaser Trailer

Posted 03.26.2012
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If 15 seconds of "Breaking Dawn Part 2" weren't enough to quench your thirst for all things "Twilight," perhaps the full 48-second teaser trailer will...

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Why People Should Stop Comparing Katniss To Bella

The Huffington Post | Sandie Angulo-Chen | Posted 07.05.2012
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Ever since "The Hunger Games" was optioned, the media (Moviefone included) has compared the series to "Twilight." But author Suzanne Collins' protagon...

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Blaming the Victim: The 'Problem' With Beauty and the Beast Isn't Belle, but the Beast

Scott Mendelson | Posted 03.19.2012
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Scott Mendelson

If he truly makes her happy, then Belle deserves a lifetime of happiness with the now-human prince. But on the basis of his onscreen behavior, the Beast does not deserve Belle.

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