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Welcome back to Solo Movie Dates! This week, we set the mood with purple lighting, a heated blanket, and a bougie Anthropology candle to head to Forks, Washington for Twilight.

We are jumping straight in to discuss Bella’s dramatic Arizona cactus props, the undeniable allure of the franchise's "hot dads" (Charlie Swan and Dr. Cullen), and the questionable population logistics of Forks High School—specifically how a town of 3,000 people supports a football team, a swim team, and a prom with only 50 attendees.

We break down the "incestuous" vibes of the Cullen foster home, Edward’s severe lack of emotional regulation, and the iconic baseball scene that features high-kicks and Muse. Plus, we analyze Robert Pattinson’s "rockstar" sunglasses entrance, the chaos of the ballet studio finale, and why Emmett needs to be arrested immediately for wearing his baseball cap sideways.

Movie Breakdown:

• Synopsis: High-school student Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart), always a bit of a misfit, doesn't expect much when she moves to the small, rainy town of Forks, Washington, to live with her father. She is soon drawn to a mysterious classmate, Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), who reveals himself to be a 108-year-old vampire. Despite the danger, they fall in love, forcing Edward and his family to protect Bella from a coven of hostile vampires who are tracking her.
• Director: Catherine Hardwicke
• Writers: Melissa Rosenberg (screenplay), Stephenie Meyer (novel)
• Main Cast: Kristen Stewart (Bella Swan), Robert Pattinson (Edward Cullen), Billy Burke (Charlie Swan), Peter Facinelli (Dr. Carlisle Cullen), Elizabeth Reaser (Esme Cullen), Ashley Greene (Alice Cullen), Jackson Rathbone (Jasper Hale), Nikki Reed (Rosalie Hale), Kellan Lutz (Emmett Cullen), Cam Gigandet (James), Taylor Lautner (Jacob Black).

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