A/N: This chapter is about scenes we wished were in the Twilight movie. The first writing is Jenn's, and the second is mine!

Jenn's writing:

You Are My Life Now

Chapter 2: Missing You: Scenes I wish were in Twilight the Movie

It is inevitable that a book as detailed, as personal, as big as Twilight must be condensed when it comes to making a movie. It is also inevitable that fans of the book could debate endlessly what scenes from the book should have made the cut for the movie.

As for me, I would be happy to see the entire book, scene by scene, even if it meant an 8 hour movie! I can never have too much Edward! (By the way, I would not be opposed to the filming of Midnight Sun either! Hint, hint, Stephenie Meyer!)

Let me start by saying that I am a fan who was not disappointed by the film adaptation in the least. In fact, I refuse to reveal how many times I've viewed the movie both in the theater and on DVD. Let's just leave it at "still not enough"!

Knowing that some scenes will be lost in the translation to screen, I felt they did a pretty good job of condensing it into a 2 hour movie. However, like most fans, there were some things I would have liked to see filmed and up there on the big screen. So here are the top 3 things I would have liked to have seen translated to the movie screen.

The Blood Typing Class: I don't know if anyone else feels this way, but I love this scene because I think it is actually an important fact and pretty funny that Bella faints at the sight and smell of blood. I read or saw an interview where Catherine Hardwicke said that they did not include this scene because they already had too many biology scenes in the movie, but personally, I don't think fans of the book would have minded this particular scene since most of it doesn't even take place in the biology room. Instead it establishes further the protectiveness that Edward has for Bella, deepens the rivalry with Mike Newton, and strengthens Edward's fascination with Bella since he is amazed she can smell the scent of blood. It would have been lovely to see Edward carrying Bella to the nurse as well.

Tyler Asking Bella to the Dance: Of course in the movie it would have had to be changed to the prom, but still I love this scene with Edward blocking her in so he could amuse himself with Tyler's antics. And of course Bella's desire to rear end that "stupid shiny Volvo owner" is one of the funniest scenes in the book and shows that Twilight's not all about doom, gloom, and angst.

The Entire Meadow Scene…IN A MEADOW!: Of course this scene was the start of it all and I know that it is the favorite scene of many people, myself included. This scene is intense and fully commits Edward and Bella to each other. I know that much of it was included in the movie but I missed some of the nice little touches, like Bella touching Edward and his running away until he is sure he can handle it. I think these are important in showing the internal struggle that Edward still has even after they've declared their feelings for each other. For some reason, I suppose dramatic effect, they felt the need to condense the Port Angeles car conversation from the book and the meadow scene from the book into one scene. I know most fans would have gladly lost some of the bad vampire scenes or a shorter ballet studio scene to have these two conversations included as written in the novel. And certainly it would have made sense for the upcoming movie adaptations of the remaining saga, since these conversations are the foundation of Edward and Bella's relationship give that special poignancy to New Moon when the two loves are separated; a greater sense of urgency to Eclipse when the two loves are threatened with death; and a greater understanding of their bond when they marry, become parents, and again are threatened with violence and death and the loss of their child.

So do you agree with these? Disagree? Have favorite scenes of your own, you wish had made the cut? Let us know!

Jenn

Alison's writing:

You Are My Life Now

Chapter 2: Missing You: Scenes I Wished were in the Twilight Moive

The highly anticipated Twilight movie hit theaters November 20, 2008. Fans had been waiting weeks and months to see their favorite vampire romance on the big screen. As every Twilighter knows, the books are very lengthy. Twilight is just two pages shy of 500. So how do you fit a 498 page novel into a 2 and half hour movie? It's a very difficult task, but Catherine Hardwicke did complete. It. The question really is though: how well did she?

I knew it was inevitable that some parts of Twilight would be left out, but I was very disappointed some parts were. The whole Twilight saga revolves around Edward and Bella's love, so I felt that the movie should have lingered on their love a lot more. They didn't even say "I love you," and I was honestly shocked that they didn't. A few other Edward and Bella moments were left out as well including when they sat together in the cafeteria during lunch. They really start clicking there, and Bella gets more information on vampires. Another part that was left out was when they're going to the baseball field, Bella got nervous because she has to go piggyback on Edward and the speed frightens her. To persuade Bella onto going on his back, Edward kisses her and tells Bella that he loves her for the first time. Even earlier in the day there's a sweeter part where is in Bella's room when she wakes up. Bella lets down her guard and run to Edward, nestling herself in his lap. She finds out that she said she loved Edward in her sleep, and Edward simply tells her, "You are my life now." I am a diehard Twilight Team Edward fan, so you may not have noticed that these scenes were left out.

There are some other things that I wished would have been included in the movie. For example, the Cullens' relationships with one another. I guess you could tell from what Jessica said about who was with who in the cafeteria, but I just didn't feel the relationship spark when Alice and Jasper were together, neither with Rosalie and Jasper. I could see it a little with Carlisle and Esme. Hopefully they'll show this a little more in the coming movies. In addition, they hardly set up Bella and Alice's friendship. They're supposed to connect when they're in Phoenix but they hardly talk to one another. Therefore, it might be a little confusing to people when they go see New Moon and they haven't read the books when Bella tells Jake that she has to go with Alice, that she loves Alice. I would never have gotten that from just watching the Twilight movie.

As you can see, I would have loved to sit through a ten hour movie with every scene in it. But I think Catherine Hardwicke did a fabulous job. I loved every scene in Twilight, especially the meadow scene, the Port Angeles scene, the prom scene, and when she says "About three things I was absolutely positive…" The whole cast of Twilight did an amazing job and I can't wait to see how they portray New Moon.

Alison