Saturday Afternoon at the Movies

My internet friends CJ and Kathy are part of this meme where you post your all time favorite films.   I'm not sure I have more than about FOUR favorite films, but I have films I have seen that I can share.  However, unlike CJ, who says the meme cites there is no need to explain why you like the film, I prefer the way my internet friend Birgit reviews films.  She has a fun, quirky way of giving an in-depth review.   Her synopses are not to be missed. If you aren't familiar with her movie reviews, please check out her blog.

One thing you should know about my choice is you won't find any "chick flicks" here and any romance is simply a side effect of the major overall film.   Having said that, you are going to think I have a screw loose when I announce I am reviewing

Legally Blonde.  Yes, you read correctly.  I first saw this 2001 film that stars the brilliant Reese Witherspoon on TV several weeks ago.  I could not believe it was designated a comedy.  Or maybe I don't grasp the meaning of "American" comedy, since I have inherited my grandmother's British humor.  I found a few funny spots, but for the most part, I felt quite moved emotionally by this film.

It's about a rich stereotypical American blonde (Witherspoon) who falls for a guy who doesn't take her seriously, especially now that he has been accepted into Harvard Law School.  The girl wants desperately to keep the guy, so studies very hard, passes the admittance test, and gets admitted to Harvard Law, too.

It's there the girl finds she is out of her element, and also that the boy is actually engaged to the girl who is bullying her.  Not to be deterred, the girl ignores the bully and applies for one of the coveted internships, which she gets, mostly because of her looks and her resume written on scented pink paper.

Once part of the team, the girl focuses on her elements of fashion and beauty and defends a client who has been accused of killing her husband.  In the end, the girl shows her ability to put those skills to work as she uncovers the true person who committed the murder.  However, before she can do that, she has to overcome sexual harassment and degradation.  I feel there is definitely a lesson to be learned about not judging a book by its cover and not letting beauty or bullies stand in your way.

I understand this is on Amazon prime and Netflix.  However, it is also on cable TV, too.  You just have to watch for it.

Thanks for joining me today.  Please remember to be kind to everyone, be generous, don't be a bully, don't let anyone put you in a compromising situation, and don't judge people by their looks or how they dress.

As much as I enjoy playing with this small group who enjoy this meme, I have decided I must put it on hiatus through the end of July.  Because I'm now devoting Mondays to showing my ICADs, my first obligation is to Art Journal Journey (AJJ).  That means I will be able to devote Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday to AJJ.  Starting the first Saturday in August, I will resume joining the fun Saturday at the Movies because ICADs will be completed. Thanks for understanding.