TA staff member Rebecca, is back again this week with a brand new Top Ten Tuesday. This week we’re bringing you the top ten movies starring the awesome Cullen family from our Twilight Saga films. We’re talking of course about Peter Facinelli, Elizabeth Reaser, Kellan Lutz, Jackson Rathbone, Nikki Reed and Ashley Greene. Check it all out below:

*In no particular order*

1. Can’t Hardly Wait – Peter Facinelli

Multi-character teenage comedy about high school graduates with different agenda of life on graduation night.

Read more at IMDB here.

2. The Art of Getting By – Elizabeth Reaser

George, a lonely and fatalistic teen who’s made it all the way to his senior year without ever having done a real day of work, is befriended by Sally, a popular but complicated girl who recognizes in him a kindred spirit.

Read more at IMDB here.

3. Accepted – Kellan Lutz

A high school slacker who’s rejected by every school he applies to opts to create his own institution of higher learning, the South Harmon Institute of Technology, on a rundown piece of property near his hometown.

Read more at IMDB here.

4. Thirteen – Nikki Reed

A thirteen-year-old girl’s relationship with her mother is put to the test as she discovers drugs, sex, and petty crime in the company of her cool but troubled best friend. Written by Nikki Reed and also stars Sarah Clarke and directed my Catherine Hardwicke.

Read more at IMDB here.

5. Girlfriend – Jackson Rathbone

A young man with Down’s Syndrome romantically pursues a small town single mom who is still mixed up with her volatile ex-boyfriend.

Read more at IMDB here.

6. Skateland – Ashley Greene

In the early 1980s, in small-town Texas, dramatic events force a 19-year-old skating rink manager to look at his life in a very new way.

Read more at IMDB here.

7. The Family Stone – Elizabeth Reaser

An uptight, conservative, businesswoman accompanies her boyfriend to his eccentric and outgoing family’s annual Christmas celebration and finds that she’s a fish out of water in their free-spirited way of life.

Read more at IMDB here.

8. Stick It – Kellan Lutz

Check out a scene with Kellan here.

After a run-in with the law, Haley Graham is forced to return to the world from which she fled some years ago. Enrolled in an elite gymnastics program run by the legendary Burt Vickerman, Haley’s rebellious attitude gives way to something that just might be called team spirit.

Read more at IMDB here.

9. The Lords of Dog Town – Nikki Reed

The film follows the surf and skateboarding trends that originated in Venice, California during the 1970′s. Based on a true story. Directed by Catherin Hardwicke.

Read more at IMDB here.

10. Dread – Jackson Rathbone

Three college students set out to document what other people dread most.

Read more at IMDB here.

Which movies are your favorite? Did we leave any off your list?

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Here at TA, we’re lucky to have some awesome people helping out, and once again TA staff member Rebecca, has brought us a brand new Top Ten Tuesday. This week we’re bringing you the top ten movies starring our Twilight Trio of Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner. Check it all out below:

*In no particular order*

1. Remember Me - Robert Pattinson

A romantic drama centered on two new lovers: Tyler, whose parents have split in the wake of his brother’s suicide, and Ally, who lives each day to the fullest since witnessing her mother’s murder.

Read more at IMDB here.

2. Speak - Kristen Stewart

After a blurred trauma over the summer, Melinda enters high school a selective mute. Struggling with school, friends, and family, she tells the dark tale of her experiences, and why she has chosen not to speak.

Read more at IMDB here.

3. Abduction - Taylor Lautner

A thriller centered on a young man who sets out to uncover the truth about his life after finding his baby photo on a missing persons website.

Read more at IMDB here.

4. Harry Potter and The Goblet of Fire - Robert Pattinson

Harry finds himself selected as an underaged competitor in a dangerous multi-wizardary school competition.

Read more at IMDB here.

5. In the Land of Women - Kristen Stewart

Devastated over his breakup with his girlfriend, Carter Webb leaves L.A. to stay with his wacky Grandma in her suburban Detroit home, across the street from the Hardwicke family. As Carter struggles to reconcile his own inner conflicts, he is drawn into the pains and loves of the Hardwicke women — all of whom, in their way, fall in love with Carter, and all of whom, in their way, help him find his way back.

Read more at IMDB here.

6. Cheaper By The Dozen 2 - Taylor Lautner

Steve Martin and Bonnie Hunt return as heads of the Baker family who, while on vacation, find themselves in competition with a rival family of eight children, headed by Eugene Levy

Read more at IMDB here.

7. Little Ashes - Robert Pattinson

About the young life and loves of artist Salvador Dalí, filmmaker Luis Buñuel and writer Federico García Lorca.

Read more at IMDB here.

8. Into the Wild - Kristen Stewart

After graduating from Emory University, top student and athlete Christopher McCandless abandons his possessions, gives his entire $24,000 savings account to charity and hitchhikes to Alaska to live in the wilderness. Along the way, Christopher encounters a series of characters that shape his life.

Read more at IMDB here.

9. The Runaways - Kristen Stewart

A coming-of-age biopic about ’70s teenage band The Runaways.

Read more at IMDB here.

10. Water for Elephants - Robert Pattinson

A veterinary student abandons his studies after his parents are killed and joins a traveling circus as their vet.

Read more at IMDB here.

Which movies are your favorite? Did we leave any off your list?

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It’s been a very long time since we’ve seen any type of Top Ten Tuesday here at TA, but thanks to our awesome TA staff member Rebecca, we finally have a new one! This week we’re bringing you the top ten cast members that we can’t wait to see in character through both parts of the upcoming Breaking Dawn movies. Check it all out below:

10. Mia Maestro / Carmen - Black haired with a slight olive complexion and golden eyes Mia Maestro will make a great Carmen.

9. Rami Malek / Benjamin - With his dark hair and an olive complexion Rami Malek is a great choice as Benjamin from the Egyptian Coven.

8. Erik Odom / Peter - Very similar in looks to his mate Charlotte, with long white blonde hair and crimson eyes, it will be interesting to see how they transform the charming Erik into Jasper’s good buddy Peter.

7. Valorie Curry / Charlotte - Described as being similar height to Alice but with white blonde hair and crimson eyes, Charlotte is Peter’s mate. Valorie is pixie-perfect to play the tiny Charlotte.

6. Noel Fisher / Vladimir - Pale skin and hair so blonde it almost looks pale grey with glowing red eyes and simple black clothes, Noel already has a
good look for Vladimir.

5. MyAnna Buring / Tanya - With book descriptions of her long, strawberry-blonde curly hair, and then incorporating her real-life natural beauty, it’s no wonder we can’t wait to see MyAnna Buring as Tanya.

4. Lee Pace / Garrett - Sandy blonde hair tied back in a ponytail with ruby red eyes it’s going to be interesting to see Lee Pace transformed into Garrett, the first guy to really ever steal Kate’s heart.

3. Tracey Heggins / Senna - Described as tall and muscular with dark hair and red eyes, while wearing animal hides for clothes, Tracey is a perfect choice for Senna of the Amazon Coven

2. Judith Shekoni / Zafrina - Dark skinned with glowing red eyes, wearing animal hides as clothes, Judith Shekoni is going to look great as Zafrina.

1. Mackenzie Foy / Renesmee Cullen - With her chocolate brown eyes and curly red hair we can’t wait to see Mackenzie Foy as Renesmee. Renesmee has so many changing looks throughout the look, we can’t wait to see how it’s all incorporated in the movie.

Who are YOU most excited to see? Is there anyone not on our list that would be on yours?

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For the past two weeks we’ve brought you parts one and two of our favorite quotes from The Twilight Saga: Eclipse. This week we’re doing something a bit different by showing you the quotes from the Eclipse book that we wished had made it into the film. Check out our list below and leave a comment on this post letting us know if there was another quote you missed!

10. “As soon as we’re done here, I will do what I can to help him. Sam is trying to get him to phase back to his human form. That will make treating him easier. I’ve never been to veterinarian school.” - Dr. Carlisle Cullen, Chapter 25: Mirror, Page 567

9. “You may be brave enough or strong enough to live without me, if that’s what’s best. But I could never be that self-sacrificing. I have to be with you. It’s the only way I can live.” - Bella Swan, Chapter 27: Needs, Page 610

8. “So I’m thinking maybe you deserve a parole for good behaviour. For a teenager, you’re amazingly non-whiney.” - Charlie Swan, Chapter 1: Ultimatum, Page 10

7. “Amazing,” Edward muttered. “How can someone so tiny be so annoying?” Alice laughed. “It’s a talent.” - Edward & Alice Cullen, Chapter 12: Time, Page 268

6. “You are in trouble,” I said slowly, emphasizing each word. “Enormous trouble. Angry grizzly bears are going to look tame next to what is waiting for you at home.” - Bella Swan, Chapter 6: Switzerland, Page 149

5. “I am Switzerland. I refuse to be affected by territorial disputes between mythical creatures.” - Bella Swan, Chapter 6: Switzerland, Page 143

4. “What’s wrong, Alice?”
“Don’t you love me?” she asked in that same sad tone.
“Of course I do. You know that.”
“Then why do I see you sneaking off to Vegas to get married without inviting me?”
“How much do you love me, Bella?”
“Why?”
“Please, please, please,” she whispered. “Please, Bella, please - if you really love me . . . Please let me do your wedding.” - Alice Cullen & Bella Swan, Chapter 21: Trails, Page 465

3. “If we could bottle your luck, we’d have a weapon of mass destruction on our hands.” - Edward Cullen, Chapter 1: Ultimatum, Page 31

2. “You held out your hand, and I took it without stopping to make sense of what I was doing. For the first time in almost a century, I felt hope.” - Jasper Hale, Chapter 13: Newborn, Page 301

1. “I’ll be back so soon you won’t have time to miss me. Look after my heart - I’ve left it with you.” - Edward Cullen, Chapter 4: Nature, Page 95

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As promised, we are back with part two of our “Top Ten Favorite Quotes from ‘The Twilight Saga: Eclipse’”. Last week we gave you ten of our favorites and this week we are back with ten more (in no particular order). If you missed part one, you can always check that out again here. In the meantime, check out part two below!

- Edward Cullen: “You’ll always be my Bella. My Bella. Just a little less fragile.”

- Jacob Black: “This is Seth Clearwater, the youngest pack member. “
Seth Clearwater: “Youngest, bestest, coolest, brightest.”
Jacob Black: “And slowest.”

- Riley Biers: “What did I say about keeping a low profile?!”

- Jessica Stanley: “When we were five, they asked us what we wanted when we grew up… Our answers were things like astronaut, president… Or in my case, princess. When we were ten, they asked us again and we answered – rock star, cowboy, or in my case, gold medallist. But now that we’ve grown up, they want a serious answer. Well, how ‘bout this: who the hell knows?! This isn’t the time to make hard and fast decisions, it’s the time to make mistakes. Take the wrong train and get stuck somewhere chill. Fall in love – a lot. Major in philosophy ‘cause there’s no way to make a career out of that. Change your mind. Then change it again, because nothing is permanent… So make as many mistakes as you can. That way, someday, when they ask again what we want to be… we won’t have to guess. We’ll know.“

- Jasper Hale: “Come on how many times are we going to graduate high school?”

- Jasper Hale: “They won’t come anywhere near his particular…. odour.”
Jacob Black: “One odour-of-wolf coming up!”
Jasper Hale: “Nothing but wolf stench! No Bella.”

- Jacob Black: “I’ll always be waiting”
Bella Swan: “Till my heart stops beating”
Jacob Black: “Maybe even then.”

- Edward Cullen: “Marry me.”
Bella Swan: “No.”
Edward Cullen: “Marry me.”
Bella Swan: “No.”
Edward Cullen: “Marry me.”
Bella Swan: “Change me.”
Edward Cullen: “Okay. Marry me first.”

- Edward Cullen: “Another party Alice?”
Alice Cullen: “It’ll be fun.”
Bella Swan: “Yeah. That’s what you said the last time.”

- Bella Swan: “We have to tell Charlie.”
Edward Cullen: “That could be extremely dangerous.”
Bella Swan: Good thing you’re bullet-proof.”

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There are some hugely funny one-liners and conversations in The Twilight Saga: Eclipse, so that’s what we’ve decided to feature today in this week’s edition of Top Ten Tuesdays. There are so many hilarious quotes in the film, however, so we’ve decided to break the list into two weeks. So for the next two weeks we’ll be bringing you parts one and two (in no particular order) of Our Top Ten Favorite Quotes From The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.

- “Wow, you’re freezing Bella. You’ll get warm in no time. It’ll be faster if you take your clothes off. Survival 101.” (Jacob Black)

- “Glad you’re here, Bella.”
“Maybe now we can get a break from Jacob’s obsessive inner monologue.”
“I wish Bella would call.”
“I wish Bella wouldn’t call.”
“Maybe I should call Bella.”
“Maybe I should call Bella, and hang up.” (Embry, Paul, Jared and Quil)

- “This wasn’t a choice between you and Jacob. It’s between who I should be and who I am…. I’ve had to face death, and loss and pain in your world but I’ve also never felt stronger, more real, more myself coz it’s my world too. It’s where I belong.” (Bella Swan)

- “Doesn’t he own a shirt?” (Edward Cullen)

- “Trying to chew gum and walk at the same time again, Bella?”
“I punched a werewolf in the face.” (Emmett Cullen & Bella Swan)

- “I know the consequences of this choice you’re making. I’ve lived through it, and to let you suffer that… You believe I have a soul, and I don’t… but to risk yours, just for the sake of never having to lose you, is the most selfish thing I’ll ever do.” (Edward Cullen)

- “If we weren’t natural enemies, and you weren’t trying to steal my reason for existing, I might actually like you.” (Edward Cullen)

- “Virgin… liking Edward a bit more now.” (Charlie Swan)

- “Let’s face it… I am hotter than you.” (Jacob Black)

- “Isabella Swan, I promise to love you every moment of forever. Will you do the extraordinary honour of marrying me.” (Edward Cullen)

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All of the Twilight Saga: Eclipse premiere and film release hype has died back down a bit, so now we are back with our regularly scheduled programming! For our first “Top Ten Tuesday” list in a few weeks, we are sharing some of our favorite Eclipse movie scenes!

10.) The Bonfire Scene (and the flashbacks to the Third Wife, etc.)

9.) Rosalie’s Backstory (Royce, Rosalie’s death, and her ‘theatrical’ revenge tactics)

8.) Jacob and Bella’s Kiss (come on, it was long overdue..)

7.) The ‘Fire and Ice’ Scene

6.) Jasper’s Backstory (his time as Major Jasper Whitlock, Maria changing him, etc.)

5.) Opening Scene: Riley’s Change

4.) “The Talk” between Charlie and Bella (Virgin…huh…)

3.) The Proposal (enough said!)

2.) Jasper’s Fight Training Session (the music, the Cullen interaction, etc.)

1.) The Battle (Newborns vs. the Cullens, Edward vs. Riley/Victoria)

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