Degrassi Goes Hollywood (2009)
I have to admit, I really missed the boat on the Degrassi franchise in the beginning but as a devoted fan of Kevin Smith, his interest caught my interest and I started watching. Before long, I was hooked. I also really like Shenae Grimes so I thought there might be a chance of a cameo in Degrassi Goes Hollywood.
I was excited and even though I didn’t get the cameo I had been hoping for, I was treated to so much more – Kevin Smith, Vivica A. Fox, Kelly Carlson and Pete Wentz! A great story! A great cast with many of the beloved Degrassi regulars and the awesome Jason Mewes. All in all, Degrassi Goes Hollywood is a winner!
The only problem? Two words – Perez Hilton. That dude makes my blood boil. Aside from that, there are precious few problems with Degrassi Goes Hollywood and so much to love!
The Proposal (2009)
Sandra Bullock. Betty White. Ryan Reynolds. Craig T. Nelson. These are just four of the many, many reasons I would highly recommend watching The Proposal.
Sandra Bullock has made some less than spectacular career choices – some of which I couldn’t even sit through – but in The Proposal, the girl we all loved so much in Miss. Congeniality, While You Were Sleeping and The Lake House is back and the world is a more adorable place for it. Yes, Sandra plays an ice queen with seemingly no human emotion but she’s still endearing and lovable.
Then we have Ryan Reynolds. His comedic timing is spot on and he has incredible chemistry with Sandra. Betty White is always incredible as is the often underrated Craig T. Nelson.
My Life in Ruins (2009)
How many ways can I say I love Nia Vardalos? Well, we’re about to find out! The woman is gorgeous in such a human way – not one of the alien, abnormal, freakishly disproportionate and depressingly perfect Hollywood stars we tend to see in these roles. I completely believe her in any role she plays. Funny lady and a talented actress. She brings so much to My Life in Ruins, and honestly, the movie was already pretty fabulous to begin with.
The premise of My Life in Ruins is timeless and classic, but it doesn’t feel stale or old. It’s laugh-out-loud funny from beginning to end and the scenery is breathtaking. By the end of the movie, you’re in love with the characters you’ve just spent an hour and a half getting to know… and you probably want to book the next flight to Greece!
Ghosts of Girlfriends Past (2009)
Have I mentioned yet that Matthew McConaughey is a hunk? No? Matthew McConaughey is a babe. I’m sure you’re aware of that though, so let’s talk about Ghosts of Girlfriends Past.
I wasn’t really sure what to expect with Ghosts of Girlfriends Past. I love the above mentioned babe although I’m the first to admit I’ve seen him in some pretty wretched movies and Jennifer Garner… well, I’m not entirely sure how I feel about her. I adored her in 13 Going on 30, but some of her other movies – which shall remain nameless – have left me feeling a little underwhelmed. For that reason, I almost skipped this one. Then came the two words that made me run to the theater – Breckin and Meyer.
I love (an unnatural, almost shameful kind of love) Breckin. He is the epitome of adorable. The guy’s like a while basket of puppies with kittens on top. I call this the Breckin Factor. When I see his name attached to any project, I feel an undeniable force pulling me to it. Add to the Breckin Factor Lacey Chabert and Michael Douglas plus delicious Matty, and it was a must see.
All that said, Ghosts of Girlfriends Past was actually a pretty good movie. The plot seemed a little blah to me at first, but they really made it work. There are some cringe-worthy over the top cheesy moments, but they’re few and far between and hey, it’s a chick flick. What would a chick flick be without a little cheese?
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
The Nightmare Before Christmas isn’t really a traditional chick flick, but it’s really not a traditional flick period. For that reason alone, I think everyone should see it at least once.
Everything about The Nightmare Before Christmas works. I personally wasn’t frightened of any of the imagery but I can see how come people would be. Just keep that in mind, and you’ll be fine. It isn’t a horror movie. It isn’t a Christmas movie. It isn’t a Halloween movie. It’s just a good movie.
It’s also a love story. Jack and Sally are one of my favorite movie couples of all time. They’re so sweet. It’s hard not to hope they end up together in the end. Do they? Watch the movie and find out.
The Cake Eaters (2007)
Directed by the incredible Mary Stuart Masterson, The Cake Eaters isn’t just a great chick flick, but a great movie overall. Kristen Stewart (Twilight) plays Georgia, a young woman with Friedreich’s ataxia – a disease that causes nerve damage and eventual heart disease – beautifully and it’s impossible not to love Elizabeth Ashley as Georgia’s free spirited grandmother. I absolutely loved this movie, although there was one serious flaw, so let’s get to that now.
The Cake Eaters was written by Jayce Bartok who also plays the completely unnecessary role of Beagle’s older brother Guy. I kept waiting for something to happen with his character that factored into the story, but it never amounted to anything. He shows up, does his thing and is in the final scene of the movie, but he really has no impact on the movie at all. Jayce gave a great performance in the movie and wrote a great script but his character seemed to be written in as an excuse to cast himself in the movie.
Aside from that, I really have no complaints about the movie. Some people are frustrated by the ending (which I won’t ruin here) but I love a movie that doesn’t wrap everything up in a neat package and lets you draw your own conclusions. If that isn’t your thing, you might want to skip The Cake Eaters.
Ghost (1990)
September 15, 2009 by kitten
Filed under Tearjerkers
Oh Ghost… what a beautiful, amazing, moving, touching movie. Ghost features my favorite performances ever by Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore and Whoopi Goldberg. This is what love stories are all about!
The idea that two people could be as in love as Sam Wheat and Molly Jensen are in Ghost is so powerful. That’s the kind of unconditional and allconsuming love us ladies dream about. The pottery scene… oh goodness! That may possibly be my favorite love scene in any movie ever.
Ghost makes me a sappy, weepy emotional wreck and that’s why I love it so much. It cuts right to the core of your soul and holds tight. It is the ultimate chick flick, the ultimate tearjerker and the ultimate love story.
Dirty Dancing (1987)
“Nobody puts Baby in a corner.”
Legendary line from a legendary movie. Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Gray had a special kind of magic that rarely happens on screen. She was adorable and innocent. He was hunky and rugged – were the perfect on screen couple.
Dirty Dancing will go down in history as one of the best chick flicks ever made. It’s the perfect date movie because, secretly, guys like it too. They might not admit it, but it’s a proven fact. Proven by who? Who cares!
Titanic (1997)
September 13, 2009 by kitten
Filed under Romance, Tearjerkers
Legendary – a classic. I don’t really know what to say about Titanic. We’ve all seen it and we all love it. This is a movie that gets better every time you watch it.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet have the kind of chemistry that sets the screen on fire. We lose ourselves in Jack and Rose. Leonardo and Kate don’t exist. They play their roles flawlessly. It’s no surprise no one believed they weren’t a couple off-screen.
Titanic really has everything a girl could ask for in a chick flick – romance, drama, action, a cute boy and a weep-inducing ending. There is nothing about Titanic that doesn’t work and that’s why we all love it so much.
A Knight’s Tale (2001)
September 13, 2009 by kitten
Filed under Fairy Tales
A Knight’s Tale is one of my favorite movies of all time. It’s not exactly a chick flick, but there’s enough romance and emotion to make it qualify. This is a chick flick that even the boys can enjoy – plus Heath Ledger was adorable in it as was Shannyn Sossamon, so there’s someone for both genders to drool over. And Paul Bettany (The Secret Life of Bees)… I love that guy. He’s so funny in this movie.
The action is great, the comedy is hilarious and the acting is above-par for a teen flick. A Knight’s Tale is a winner on all fronts.
