First I was out of town. Then I was out of sorts. As a result of these conditions I was out of words for several days. It goes that way sometimes.
Today I heard a delightful conversation on NPR regarding the opening of Sex and the City, the movie. A blogger at the Chicago Tribune has taken it upon himself to stand in solidarity with his gender and resist the pressure men may be getting from the significant women in their lives. He offers a “get out of seeing the sex and the city movie” coupon here, invoking the manhood of William Wallace, Rocky Balboa, Clint Eastwood, Brad Pitt, and several other manly characters in his quest to resist. It’s cute.
Personally I’m not a sex in the city kind of gal. Neither bows the size of Texas on a dress, nor $700 Jimmy Choo stilettos make it onto my feminine radar. So it’s a bit hard to relate.
I’m curious though, about you. How about it? Sex and the City, anyone?
I’m curious to see it now that I’m on this side of living in NYC, although I am used to the edited rerun versions. I haven’t heard great things, but the writing might be interesting?
There’s also some talk that a similar show is in the works for Park Slope, the neighborhood I live in (though instead of free-heeling singles it would probably feature Type A parents and the stroller mafia). This is very bad news for anyone dreaming of already-sky-high real estate investments, as Sex in the City is blamed (by some) for driving floods of broke, thrill-seeking young women into the city and driving up prices for all. I can only assume the same would follow for us if Park Slope became household words.
“Type A parents and the stroller mafia…”
gives me the heebie-jeebies just thinking about it…
I mean, why watch a movie based on my life when you could come and see this(me) in action? They had to adjust a few parts, I do change my jimmy choos when I enter the camp…but other than that it is exactly the same. I do wish they would have asked for my permission though….
What does sex mean?
Kerry
The movie was bad in a movie critic sort of way. Not great writing, loose plot, unsure of the character growth etc., but the “event” was fabulous. I went on opening night with 1000 other women and it was fun. I am not into labels, expensive fashion, or sex with many men—BUT if one doesn’t take it too seriously, it can be quite an experience. I will say that in order to enjoy the movie you do need to be a Sex and the City fan or it just won’t be worth it–the movie doesn’t stand alone.
i noticed that Sex and the City has a polarizing effect on both men and women… people either love the movie or they hate it
Welcome Patrick,
I still haven’t seen it, have you?