well, I loved this (and already kinda want to watch it again).
1. The experience of watching this in a room with groups of women of all ages was wonderful.
2. Abby Ryder Fortson, the young actress playing Margaret, was so natural and sweet and perfectly cast.
3. I loved Rachel McAdams.
4. I loved Kathy Bates- she reminded me sort of my own grandma, down to the bright red dyed hair.
5. the universality of the coming-of-age experience is…
1. Hepburn and Tracy had such amazing chemistry (even though his character sucked)
2. Judy Holliday and Jean Hagen made me laugh a lot
3. I’m glad the annoying neighbor got his comeuppance in the end, he was so annoying
4. While I think some of the “message” is muddled, it’s refreshing to see a romantic comedy where the main couple runs into a problem, talks it out, and then makes it work!
5. Katharine Hepburn, what an absolute icon
6. A perfect first half
1. oooohhh yeah baby, this is what I like.
2. let’s continue with this trend: a director with a vision is given money to make that vision into a beautiful reality. We love to see it.
3. I’m obsessed with how Medieval this felt, the magic, the costumes, the MUSIC, the mythology, the philosophy (metaphysics AND theology?!). It was fantastic.
4. everything about this is so well (and lovingly) crafted, it’s incredibly impressive.
5. I love that this is a…
