It’s 2008, and vampires are having their big moment. With the release of the first Twilight movie, Stephanie Meyer forever changed our conceptions of creatures of the night by making them...sparkly. Whether you were a die-hard fan who read all the books or just got dragged to see Breaking Dawn Part Two in theaters, you definitely have some thoughts on the Twilight Saga — as do our Gen Z hosts Aidan and Aditi.  In our latest Banterly episode, we delve into the enduring legacy of the Twilight series, offering not only a glimpse into its impact but also a quick dive into the history of vampires. Plus, we unearth lesser-known tidbits about the first Twilight film's director, Catherine Hardwicke, whose artistic vision gave birth to the iconic sepia-filtered world of Twilight.  __ Hosted by: Aditi Misra & Aidan Taylor Producer: Shei Yu | Content Writers: Aditi Misra & Aidan Taylor I Editorial Review: Saadia Khan I Sound Designer & Editor: Ben Alleman I Immigrantly Theme Music: Simon Hutchinson | Other Music: Epidemic Sound | Cover art design: Josephine Chai | Executive Producer: Saadia Khan Please share the love and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify to help more people find us!  If you want to share your thoughts about this or other episodes, reach out at [email protected] Banterly is an Immigrantly Media Production. Episodes are released weekly every Wednesday. For advertising inquiries, you can contact us at [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices