Mr. Darcy

Okay. That title was just to draw you in. It’s not about Jane Austen, nor is it about Pride and Prejudice. Of Jane Austen’s books, Northanger Abbey is my favorite anyway.  So why did I want to draw you in?  I have a secret!

I like chick flicks!  I do. That is not a position that men in our society are supposed to take. Even though much progress has been made in de-machoizing our society, a man saying he likes chick flicks may be a bridge too far. I’m not gay. Not that there is anything wrong with that (thank you Jerry Seinfeld for that, now automatic perfect reply).  I just like stories about relationships.

Tonight I plan to see The Bookshop. It’s a movie playing at Civic Theater.  Its trailer sets it up as a chick flick…with books!! Can’t wait.

What is a chick flick anyway? Well, it’s a terrible word choice. I used to run a group for domestic abusers. Using the word “chick” in group would have cost them a dollar. No barnyard names for women! I guess the better definition is a movie that is more likely to appeal to women than to men. Of course, that is stereotyping at its finest.  A movie based on people and their interactions with others is more likely to appeal to a woman. But, it also appeals to me. To me there is nothing more exciting than watching the ebb and flow of relationships. That’s real life!

The fact that we all have our different tastes makes this an interesting world. I certainly don’t begrudge people who prefer Man flicks (What are they called?).  Seeing super heroes do their thing does nothing for me. Car chases… boring. Explosions…meh.  I don’t mind a little violence now and then if it is realistic. For example, I like Game of Thrones, but dragons, really?  Haha.

Probably my favorite chick flick of all time is Mystic Pizza. On a side note, when I was in Mystic, CT,  I ate at Mystic Pizza, the shop made famous in the movie. I kept looking for Julia Roberts in an apron, but alas, no. Four Weddings and a Funeral is also a favorite.  That movie even had poetry, another thing men aren’t “supposed” to like.  Another movie favorite, a classic, Breakfast at Tiffany’s.  Chocalat is one more.  I could go on, but I won’t. Here’s one I didn’t like… Dirty Dancing…mostly because of one line…”Nobody puts baby in a corner.” Hahaha.

So, let’s all keep open minds. Let’s step out of our comfort zones. Let’s not just do things, or like things, because that’s what we are supposed to do or like.  It’s a big, wide wonderful world out there!! Let’s explore!

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this topic. What is your favorite chick flick?  Maybe some of my male readers will let their guards down and share.  Tonight I will be at Civic for The Bookshop. Maybe I will see you there!