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I have a Raisinets and Sprite hangover today and it is all this woman’s fault. Thankfully Amy did not flinch when I spilled nearly half my drink on the table at dinner. At least it wasn’t as catastrophic (to my cell phone) as the time I poured half a beer in my purse upon arriving at a Dixie Chicks concert. Grace is not my middle name, although it is one of my daughter’s.
Amy and I went to see the Sex and the City movie and it was fabulous. It was not a perfect movie, but as someone who has seen every single Manolos filled episode of SATC I loved it. I laughed, I cried, I coveted the fabulous custom built closet Big surprised Carrie with in their penthouse apartment. I loved the Vogue fashion shoot scenes. I loved the comedy and the drama. The only thing that was a bit of a stretch for me was the casting of Jennifer Hudson as Carrie’s assistant. Not that Hudson is not a fantastic actor and hers wasn’t a fun character, it’s just that it seemed too much like star product placement to me, much like the Vitamin Water placed on every chair in the fashion week scene.
I love the drama between Carrie and Big, the breaking up, the making up, the forgiveness, the chemistry, the years together…none of it neat or tidy or predictable. Hubby and I had also been together off and on (more off) for 10 years when we got married and we were definitely not a predictable couple. I also loved the Mexico vacation scenes with the foursome. It’s great to see actresses in their 40s (and 50s with Kim Cattrall) looking absolutely fabulous, although I know they have their share of Botox and personal trainers at their beck and call and let’s face it, that’s not reality. But still, it’s a fun girlfriend flick and a chance to see the four actresses on the big screen.
So, if you haven’t yet seen SATC, call a girlfriend and be self-indulgent for a few hours. It’s the cinematic equivalent of a bubble bath. Sometimes a chick flick with a side of dinner and a froufrou cocktail, albeit half spilled, is just what the doctor ordered.
Speaking of drama, go read my currrent post at Deep South Moms, Boys, And Bibles, And Boobs, Oh My. I divulge my pre-teen angst about summer church camp and coin the phrase tongue Pilates. Just keep telling yourself that your kids are finding Jesus this summer.
I’ve got a fun mom t-shirt from LTDChix.com up for grabs at Savvy Housewife.
At Blissfully Domestic I give tips for moms to prioritize, and schedule, fitness and last week I linked to some fun, hip laptop bags.
Also, is it wrong that each time I read this headline I think of my scheduled pap smear tomorrow?
Pap. Come to think of it, it seems to be a very fitting nickname for such a low-life profession and I am doing them a favor by referring to it as a profession.
p.s. I just posted a whole slew of fun, fabulous links regarding Sex and the City over at Savvy Housewife.
I’ve been dying to see this movie but none of my close friends even watched the series. What’s wrong with them? LOL!
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Hey girl! My post is brim full of major spoilers. You did a good job of not ruining it for your readers. (I do post a spoiler warning.)
It was FUN! We must do it again soon.
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Aww – I wish I had loved it but I just didn’t…I was really disappointed!
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I loved this movie too. My favorite scene was Charlotte getting sick from the water in Mexico. I laughed until I cried about that one because that is EXACTLY how I am. It was an awesome movie to see with your friends and I loved every minute of it!
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Your last night was my last Friday night…Mexican food and SATC with my girlfriend. Great recap. I loved the movie… covered all the emotions.
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“...such a low-life profession”. I assume you’re talking about BS (hmm….) and not your gynecologist…
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loved the SATC movie! Especially since I saw it in a theatre with a bar… Also, love the Dixie Chicks..and beer.
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Bill:
Oh no…by “pap” I mean paparazzi, although I wouldn’t want to be a gynecologist…it is a profession for sure!
Gotta read the links dude.
I’ve been holding off – because, I too covet Carrie’s clothes and closet – and now you’re totally making me want to see this movie.
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I loved it too – laughed, cried, the whole bit! I even followed it up with a cosmo for Carrie!
In agreement about Jennifer Hudson too. Bit of a stretch. Could they have made one more St. Louis joke, really???
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I loved SATC. I saw it with my best girlfriends. I loved the photo shoots. I was so touched when in Mexico, Samantha spoon fed Carrie, only something a best friend would do for you. I liked that Carrie owned up to her part in the wedding fiasco.
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I loved the movie. I went with two of my best friends, one of which was pregnant also. We got manis, had a nice wineless dinner and then went the movie. It was an indulgent few hours that I relished away from all the boys in my household. That is as long as you don’t count the rider I currently have on board.
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[...] I finally went to see Sex and the City Monday night and loved it (more about that at my other blog.) [...]
I think a lot of women like me who are single parents will be tuned in to watch the new nbc show called Baby borrowers…it will be like a mirror, reflecting the hardships of being a parents…so early in your life…
The director’s inexperience in the medium is palpable, and the movie feels like 5 episodes of the series drained of blood, and played back to back. The movie isn’t very funny; it lacks true wit and polish, and some of what the script thinks is funny, is embarrassing.
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