November 6, 2008
Submitted by Kay Helbling
As a matter of course, I don’t like Chick Flicks. Give me a good old fashioned spy thriller any day. Actually, just watching the promos for those sappy, sleepy, shallow features can turn my stomach. Yet, if truth be told, and it will be here, I have to admit one of my favorite movies of all times would definitely fit that billing.
How do I establish my rating of “favorite”? For me, it is simple—the only ones that I’d actually watch more than one time. Three or four is unheard of for me, but… “The Rose” is the exception. It is beautiful and has everything a woman can relate to—the drive for a career, the need for a family, best friends, great music sung by one of the best, Bette Midler, and the opportunity for a good, old-fashioned sob fest.
Do you think you can beat that? It’s going to be a long, cold winter, with very little discretionary income lying around. I intend to do a lot of snuggling up to warm fires, hot chocolates, and good movies, but I’m running out of thrillers. Do you think you can do me one better than “The Rose”? Let me know, and I’ll give it a try.
Kay was an insurance adjuster and executive for 15 years, a small business owner and a teacher for 10. But, her most fulfilling work has been as a mother of her two boys. She is now looking forward to an empty nest this fall with her best friend—her husband.
Kay, one of my old time favorites is An Affair to Remember with Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr. They changed the ending but it’s still good. Sleepless in Seattle was based on the story. Also, have you tried any of the Poirot series? The programs were 1-hour long and there were a few 2-hour length movies. It was on PBS a few years back with David Suchet, the best Hercules Poirot ever! Great mysteries and super acting if you like Agatha Christie! Great on a dark and stormy night!
Great input! Forgot about Sleepless. I liked that too. Keep them coming it’s going to be a long, long winter if you know what I mean.
Kay, I’ve got two for you: Sense and Sensibility (Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet); also, Anne of Green Gables. My husband can’t even be in the same room when I have these on. Great topic!
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My favorite chick flick is Ever After. I can’t tell you how many times I have watched it.