https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs An analysis of the star image of Robert Pattinson. en-us 2022-10-17 15:57:54 UTC 2025-04-23 14:46:20 UTC hello@padlet.com 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2349693880 His role as Cedric Diggory sprung Pattinson into the mainstream spotlight and introduced him to the world audience.

Cedric was known to be hardworking, brave, and humble which in turn made audiences fond of Pattinson.]]> 2022-10-20 20:20:12 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2349693880 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2361187570 In this clip, we see the duality of Pattinson with his awkwardness (as evidenced in his clumsy introduction) and his A-List persona, which includes being surrounded by adoring fans and getting to rub shoulders with other big names such as Cara Delevingne and the Beckhams.]]> 2022-10-28 23:38:50 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2361187570 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2362412448 2022-10-30 23:32:27 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2362412448 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2362412922 2022-10-30 23:33:29 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2362412922 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2362417985 Dior's advert for their fragrance Dior Homme with Pattinson as their star. He's portrayed as a free-spirited sensual and protective lover. A man who people either want to be or want to be with.]]> 2022-10-30 23:42:43 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2362417985 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2364026153 Pattinson played Edward Cullen, the male lead of the hugely popular Twilight franchise, from 2008 to 2012. This role catapulted him to international fame and made him a teen heartthrob.]]> 2022-10-31 23:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2364026153 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2364029282 A fan compilation of the many times Pattinson has not been subtle about his distaste with the mega-successful franchise while he was on press junkets for the movies.]]> 2022-10-31 23:07:39 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2364029282 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2364035937 2022-10-31 23:20:48 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2364035937 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2364036171 At the height of the franchise, criticism of the movies was rampant, noting the cringey dialogue and the bad special effects.

Despite being on press junkets to promote the films, Pattinson notoriously expressed how he did not enjoy filming the Twilight franchise, and openly criticised his character and the story.]]> 2022-10-31 23:21:18 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2364036171 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2364735469 Pattinson sought to star in a variety of artistic indie films where he primarily played offbeat characters who were completely distinct from one another, which can be seen as an attempt to reject the character mold that was imposed upon him by his Twilight fame.]]> 2022-11-01 11:09:20 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2364735469 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2364737496 When he had to introduce his previous performances as "iconic characters," Pattinson immediately cringed, hinting that he doesn't view himself at that level.]]> 2022-11-01 11:11:43 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2364737496 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2364807119 Post-Twilight, Pattinson's star image started to shift from teen heartthrob to a sensual figure with raw sex appeal. He graduates from a brooding vampire that young girls fawn over to a charming man that appeals to an older demographic. His campaign with Dior has played a significant role in bringing this about.]]> 2022-11-01 12:15:06 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2364807119 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2364819184 With his striking blonde hair and unruly beard, Pattinson almost becomes unrecognisable in the role of low-level crook in Good Time.]]> 2022-11-01 12:24:16 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2364819184 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2364822871 In what can be seen as an extremely ambitious endeavour, Pattinson plays a lighthouse keeper steadily descending into lunacy with his elderly supervisor played by Willem Dafoe.]]> 2022-11-01 12:26:43 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2364822871 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2364824229 Pattinson plays a criminal who was launched into space in the science fiction horror film High Life, and he must find means to save both himself and his daughter.]]> 2022-11-01 12:27:50 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2364824229 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2366474066 In one of his first press junkets ever, Pattinson presents himself as a jovial, humble but insecure individual. His star persona holds true when compared to press junkets far later in his career.]]> 2022-11-02 11:15:44 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2366474066 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2366661876 Pattinson here is rubbing shoulders with other Hollywood A-Listers at the roundtable, strengthening his status as a prominent celebrity. But in a display of humility, he claims that his rise to fame was "accidental" with him being cast in Twilight.]]> 2022-11-02 13:28:08 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2366661876 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2366672657 Alongside his eccentric professional work, Pattinson has been known to be idiosyncratic off-set too. He has made questionable comments in interviews, either about his personal life or approach to his work, that make people dubious about his sanity.]]> 2022-11-02 13:33:37 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2366672657 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2367082138 With roles in popular young adult films, Pattinson became the ideal man for many of his young (and sometimes obsessive) fans (particularly adolescent girls)]]> 2022-11-02 17:18:39 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2367082138 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2367127690 During the height of the Twilight mania, many young fans had asked Pattinson to 'bite them' just like his vampire character Edward Cullen. This shows that at this point in his career, audiences strongly associate Pattinson with his on-screen role, blurring the line between character and actor. This also suggests how fervent his fans were.]]> 2022-11-02 17:46:28 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2367127690 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2367146615 A fan once took off her clothes after Pattinson jokingly asked her to, showing the lengths that they would go just to get his attention or to be liked by him.]]> 2022-11-02 17:57:15 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2367146615 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2367170880 Fans swarm and scream in Pattinson's presence even when he is not promoting a Twilight movie, demonstrating how his heartthrob persona goes beyond the Twilight franchise.]]> 2022-11-02 18:12:08 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2367170880 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2367241320 A somewhat strange and self-mocking video about Pattinson's search for a New York City hot dog that was written by Pattinson himself.]]> 2022-11-02 19:00:55 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2367241320 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2367260596 In 2012, Pattinson signed a deal with Dior to appear in a series of ad campaigns to promote their new men's fragrance, Dior Homme.]]> 2022-11-02 19:15:44 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2367260596 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2367272294 Using the "Golden Ratio" of Beauty Phi, Dr. Julian De Silva of the Centre for Facial Cosmetic Surgery claims that Pattinson has the most attractive face when compared with other male celebrities.

It presents him as a man with naturally good looks who deserves to be attractive to everyone, not just women.]]> 2022-11-02 19:24:20 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2367272294 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2367425942 Dyhouse talks about the appeal of vampires to young girls essentially, stating that they are the perfect package – romantic but dangerous, protective but also needs protection. Fans attribute these qualities to Pattinson himself, thus making him the ideal celebrity crush.]]> 2022-11-02 22:10:40 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2367425942 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2367472651 The authors discuss the appeal of 'teen idols' (here I've used the term interchangeably with 'teen heartthrob') and how the similarities between Pattinson's star persona and his role as Edward Cullen contributed to his appeal to young audiences. He becomes a teen idol/ heartthrob as a result.]]> 2022-11-02 23:23:48 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2367472651 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2367498361 The Times dubbed Pattinson "The British Star of Tomorrow" after he played Cedric Diggory in 2005, suggesting that the public and press had already lauded him as a promising young actor. He was also referred to during this time as "the next Jude Law."]]> 2022-11-02 23:59:52 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2367498361 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2367537126 This article highlights Pattinson's dislike for the franchise.]]> 2022-11-03 00:36:51 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2367537126 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2367546609 The sudden fame that Pattinson experienced as a result of Twilight was an aspect he found overwhelming.]]> 2022-11-03 00:45:23 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2367546609 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2368978420 Pattinson: "If Edward wasn’t a fictional character and you met him in reality he is like one of those guys who would probably be an axe murderer or something."]]> 2022-11-03 18:37:11 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2368978420 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2368993681 When asked to describe himself, he states "There is nothing special to point out. I’m a pretty regular guy. I have my moments when I feel overwhelmed by all the attention and scrutiny, which lately has been a lot. But left alone I’m no different than your average guy."]]> 2022-11-03 18:48:05 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2368993681 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2369000863 Pattinson acknowledged that some people have mistaken him for his on-screen character stating, "People just project their idea of my character on to me and they just seem to assume that I’m the same, when in reality I’m not.”]]> 2022-11-03 18:53:39 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2369000863 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2369071571 Another Dior Homme advertisement features Pattinson passionately making out with a woman, furthering the idea that he is a desirable, sexy man who women swoon for.]]> 2022-11-03 19:55:39 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2369071571 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2369122077 Pattinson is the face of Dior Homme. On the Dior official website, they write "Robert Pattinson, as you have never seen before… With an irresistible raw sex appeal, he plays a game of strength, charm and power. In iconic images of New York shot with great intensity, he resuscitates the urban heroes of legendary American films".

Even though Pattinson is not an American, it's intriguing to see how they have connected him to New York City and "urban heroes of legendary American movies". Despite being born and raised in London, Pattinson's image transcends his upbringing which can also be seen in the wide variety of roles in his work.]]> 2022-11-03 20:47:51 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2369122077 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2369194619 Many of the covers that Pattinson was on pictured him as a grungy yet attractive figure. A lot of these magazines are also reputable publications from Variety to GQ which establishes him as a serious actor and not just another pretty face in Hollywood.]]> 2022-11-03 22:28:26 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2369194619 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2369196314 2022-11-03 22:31:01 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2369196314 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2369197190 2022-11-03 22:32:34 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2369197190 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2369198013 2022-11-03 22:33:48 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2369198013 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2369198715 2022-11-03 22:35:01 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2369198715 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2369199634 2022-11-03 22:36:44 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2369199634 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2369255994 According to Lai, official celebrity images, such as magazine covers, are meant to represent a star's idealised image. Qualities like talent and beauty are intended to be highlighted in these photos.

The images of Pattinson on the right has Pattinson sometimes in suits and sometimes in everyday wear with his scruffy and unshaven face. This embodies the balance between his image of an A-List celebrity with his down-to-earth persona.]]> 2022-11-03 23:57:43 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2369255994 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2370521734 One of the first movies Pattinson appeared in after the Twilight Saga was Cosmopolis (2012) by David Cronenberg. He portrays a powerful and seductive Wall Street whiz, an image consistent with his other appearances during this period like his Dior campaigns. This film also serves as his transition out of the mainstream]]> 2022-11-04 18:23:13 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2370521734 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2370558908 The writers express their doubt about Pattinson moving away from franchises and big-budget movies. They explicitly state that they think Pattinson is "killing his career" by choosing to do independent films rather than piggybacking on his success from the Twilight movies.]]> 2022-11-04 18:55:08 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2370558908 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2370577182 The creator talks about how Pattinson deliberately chose roles and films that were more "frenetic and transformative", and how he successfully changed people's perception of him as an actor.]]> 2022-11-04 19:14:53 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2370577182 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2370677700 The Rover sees Pattinson stripping away his allure with his unkempt appearance, scruffy face, and filthy clothes. This is in stark contrast to his youthful good looks as a glittering vampire in the Twilight Saga or his sharp professional appearance in Cosmopolis (2012).]]> 2022-11-04 21:39:12 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2370677700 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2370696769 Pattinson admits that he decided to have a meeting with the Safdie brothers solely on a still he saw for one of their previous works.]]> 2022-11-04 22:18:34 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2370696769 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2370726880 While filming The Lighthouse, Pattinson adopted an extremely methodical approach, going to great pains to induce vomiting through eating mud and genuinely pleasuring himself for his masturbation scenes.]]> 2022-11-04 23:31:58 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2370726880 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2370738961 We can see the diversity of Pattinson's roles by looking at the films mentioned above (but not limited to them). From adopting a thick Queens accent to looking like a deranged 1890s wickie (lighthouse keeper), he has critics and fans praising him as one of the best working actors today. This is a huge change from his Twilight days.]]> 2022-11-05 00:01:19 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2370738961 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2370750824 This article summarises Pattinson's career to date, including the variety of roles he has played as well as the genres and styles of the various movies. The types of roles he will take on next are almost impossible to predict.]]> 2022-11-05 00:30:59 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2370750824 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371002183 This article summarises the criticism of Twilight that were rampant during the height of franchise, including the "poor acting" of Pattinson. It also draws attention to the target audience of the films, which was made up primarily of teenage girls – a demographic that is usually easily dismissed. These contribute to the public's perception of Pattinson as an unserious and untalented actor.]]> 2022-11-05 11:50:34 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371002183 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371014275 According to Pattinson, he did not like how the Twilight producers wanted him to approach his character Edward but felt compelled to do so if he didn't want to lose his job.]]> 2022-11-05 12:15:32 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371014275 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371111389 According to Pattinson, he made a conscious decision while selecting his parts, telling Robert Eggers, the director of The Lighthouse, that he wanted to do something that is "really really weird and crazy".]]> 2022-11-05 15:04:17 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371111389 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371134079 From Twilight (2008) to High Life, the article describes the key roles of Pattinson's career (2019). They mention that when reviewing Twilight back when it was first released, critic Roger Ebert reportedly focused more on Pattinson's good looks than his acting chops. However, the writer counters this by singing praises for Pattinson's other performances, offering almost little criticism.]]> 2022-11-05 15:36:44 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371134079 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371151907 The Lighthouse (2019) wasn't the first time Pattinson pleasured himself in front of camera. He remarkably revealed that he masturbated for real for Little Ashes, a film that came out just a few months prior to Twilight.]]> 2022-11-05 16:04:23 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371151907 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371199969 Pattinson has a history of fabricating stories for the media, with one of his most notorious tales being that he saw a clown die on his first trip to the circus as a child. However, he later admitted that he had never actually gone to a circus before.]]> 2022-11-05 17:21:54 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371199969 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371203412 A humorous compilation of the many times Pattinson has said weird comments or lied during interviews.]]> 2022-11-05 17:27:26 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371203412 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371204516 Pattinson has a reputation for being a recluse who prefers to keep his personal affairs quiet. His romantic relationships with well-known women serve as the best illustration of this.]]> 2022-11-05 17:29:14 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371204516 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371207398 In this article, it is discussed how Pattinson's eccentricity adds to his appeal and endears us to him.]]> 2022-11-05 17:33:42 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371207398 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371209201 Pattinson returned to blockbusters after nearly ten years of only appearing in smaller, independent movies, seemingly going back to his roots.]]> 2022-11-05 17:36:52 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371209201 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371263603 Tenet has brought Pattinson back into the mainstream. He plays the suave and intelligent CIA handler, Neil, in a supporting role that has the actor use his natural British accent. In light of his previous work, Pattinson playing a "regular" person seemed unusual.]]> 2022-11-05 19:17:55 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371263603 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371270845 This article perfectly captures Pattinson's up-to-this-point star image, from the opening phrase "He is exceptionally handsome" to Pattinson cursing at the start of the interview and a photo shoot that exemplifies his eccentricity. It illustrates how Pattinson, the media, and the public embrace his eccentricity.]]> 2022-11-05 19:32:16 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371270845 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371276853 2022-11-05 19:44:14 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371276853 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371277277 2022-11-05 19:44:52 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371277277 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371277752 2022-11-05 19:46:05 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371277752 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371329495 The Batman marks Pattinson's return to franchise films since Twilight now that Warner Bros. has confirmed a sequel.

Getting this role shows how Pattinson's star image allowed him to join the lineage of his Batman predecessors – a title that is revered.]]> 2022-11-05 21:45:46 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371329495 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371336171 The author asserts toward the end of the piece that despite Pattinson's return to blockbusters, he is still choosing roles that are auteur-driven and bringing his independent film expertise with him.]]> 2022-11-05 22:04:33 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371336171 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371343751 He has said he would "drop everything" to work with a director he admires, regardless of the kind of movies they created, and this shows in his choice of films, which can be seen as passion-driven.]]> 2022-11-05 22:27:41 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371343751 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371351746 This tweet was the first visual the public got to see Pattinson as the caped crusader. However, reactions to his casting have been divided.]]> 2022-11-05 22:53:10 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371351746 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371352138 Some fans of Ben Affleck's Batman have expressed their displeasure by replying to Reeves's tweet (these were the first few in the replies).]]> 2022-11-05 22:54:26 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371352138 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371358093 There was a Change.org petition to persuade director Matt Reeves to replace the role in addition to the negative online response to Pattinson's casting. Pattinson responded with jest, refusing to let the criticism bring him down.]]> 2022-11-05 23:15:31 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371358093 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371360789 This article summarises some of the positive reactions that the teaser got.]]> 2022-11-05 23:25:02 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371360789 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371361399 2022-11-05 23:27:19 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371361399 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371366996 The film got high scores from both critics and the audience (both were in the mid to high 80%).]]> 2022-11-05 23:44:49 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371366996 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371367025 2022-11-05 23:44:56 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371367025 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371367551 A humorous compilation of fans' reactions after watching the film on opening weekend.]]> 2022-11-05 23:46:30 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371367551 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371387391 As the leads of one of the biggest film franchises in the world, much attention was on Pattinson and his Twilight co-star Kristen Stewart with rumours that they were dating. Even though it turned out to be accurate and they reportedly dated for 4 years, the couple kept their relationship private and originally disputed the rumours.]]> 2022-11-06 00:59:19 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371387391 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371390887 The timeline of their relationship is concisely explained in this article. In 2012, there was a shocking revelation that Kristen Stewart cheated on Pattinson with Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders and made a public apology. Even though a lot of Pattinson's information comes from insiders, it does highlight his reaction to the separation and he says that he doesn't hold Stewart responsible for their break up.]]> 2022-11-06 01:11:42 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371390887 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371960403 In 2014, Pattinson and FKA Twigs made their relationship public, and they have even been linked to engagement rumours. However, there were rumours of strife, and the couple formally split up in the mid-2017. As explained below, this is one of the rare times when Pattinson's fans felt let down by him.]]> 2022-11-06 19:54:14 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371960403 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371967911 FKA Twigs added that she had faced racist attacks from his fans, who she claimed would have preferred if he had been dating a white woman which made her feel self-conscious.]]> 2022-11-06 20:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371967911 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371976870 During their relationship there were even rumours that Pattinson cheated on FKA Twigs with singer and long-time friend, Katy Perry. None of the parties, including Pattinson, have spoken out about it.]]> 2022-11-06 20:19:04 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371976870 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371985849 The writer offers their interpretations of a couple FKA Twigs songs and how they might relate to Pattinson. At the very end, they included fan responses to FKA Twigs's implied claim that he broke her heart. Even if they are all joking, many of them supported FKA Twigs rather than Pattinson.]]> 2022-11-06 20:32:11 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2371985849 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2372053359 2022-11-06 22:32:18 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2372053359 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2372065894 Many of the images of the couple come from papazzari due to their extremely discreet nature.]]> 2022-11-06 22:56:54 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2372065894 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2372066761 This is undoubtedly Pattinson's most private relationship since his ascent to fame, despite the fact that he is linked to another famous woman. They reportedly started dating in 2018 and are still currently together.]]> 2022-11-06 22:58:41 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2372066761 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2372073929 According to the author, paparazzi photos are alluring because they expose a star's "true" side, which may be absent from official celebrity photos.]]> 2022-11-06 23:11:41 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2372073929 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2372150821 Negra discusses how there were double standards in the way the media treated Stewart and Pattinson. Stewart was vilified for appearing moody while Pattinson rarely received backlash. This relates to his relationship with FKA Twigs as well.]]> 2022-11-07 00:53:13 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2372150821 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2372162220 Negra states that celebrities who appear to be shunning fame are referred to as "higher-order celebrities." In other words, celebrities who are frequently regarded seriously by the public and media. This explains how he was able to land the role of Batman, which is typically played by high-profile and serious actors]]> 2022-11-07 01:04:02 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2372162220 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2372192398 Pattinson has served as the butt-end of the meme joke factory, like many other celebrities. The most notable case would be the Adidas tracksuit meme, in which a picture uploaded by Joshua Safdie, director of Good Time, went viral as users began to alter it to include amusing circumstances.]]> 2022-11-07 01:27:54 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2372192398 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2372195459 2022-11-07 01:30:09 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2372195459 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2372196210 2022-11-07 01:30:43 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2372196210 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2372198583 2022-11-07 01:32:35 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2372198583 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2372199242 2022-11-07 01:33:09 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2372199242 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2373332927 According to York, a star's unwillingness to want fame increases the perception of their authenticity—a trait that is evident in Pattinson's star persona.]]> 2022-11-07 15:47:02 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2373332927 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2373759914 Although Keanu Reeves was the focus for Nielsen and Nititham, their conclusions also apply to Pattinson. Memes can enhance his celebrity persona (eccentric, insecure, and endearing) and even give it new meanings. Similar to Reeves, Pattinson is viewed as an ordinary celebrity that fans can identify with, yet this does not alter his mega-star status. Pattinson is both ordinary and extraordinary, and this is reflected in the memes that his fans have created.]]> 2022-11-07 19:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2373759914 201487511 https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2375874064 A fan compilation of the various moments in interviews where Pattinson was seen to be 'odd' and funny.]]> 2022-11-09 00:24:57 UTC https://padlet.com/201487511/xtns2k6knvmo02qs/wish/2375874064