Sometimes life is just crazy .... HULU has two fav movies playing now: That Thing You Do and Pretty Woman. So, I'm watching Pretty Woman for the second time in 3 days, and I watched That Thing You Do five times in the past week, twice on Saturday!
So what does that say about me? Am I nuts?
I contemplated all day about why the draw to old movies. Do they remind me of better times? Different times? Happier times? or maybe just something familiar?
Some movies have the ability to draw you in and adds something to how you're feeling. I get the Pretty Woman thing - it's the perpetual Cinderella story. No matter how you wrap the overall ideal, having the girl meet her prince charming, it's a timeless story, full of ideals. For some of us who never got the Prince Charming, we all relate to the wishful thinking that it could happen! As little girls, we were told it was possible. But I have to admit, it was a wonderful dream, but never happened for me.
As for That Thing You Do ... maybe that's part of the young girl dreams as well. A little bit of luck and the possibilities are endless for this little band with a hit record. I also like that it's set in the 1950s, and era that to me symbolizes the American Dream, the one where if you work hard, you too can be a success! Of course, in my opinion, the music is pretty good too!
I don't feel guilty about indulging in these movies, and maybe it's my way of escapism from the issues that crop up trying to take care of Mom. I moved away from family because I was tired of being the caretaker, and yet here I am again.
Oh, here come's the good part .... Edward is going to hire Vivian for the week. It only gets better from here! Thank goodness for grand old movies!! Enjoy!
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