Originally I intended this blog to be a movie review of various genres where I can talk about how each of these movie reflect society. I realize now that I primarily watch romantic comedies. This is of course no surprise to me because my mom raised me in front of these movies, but I thought I would expand my genre just a little bit. I did try a few new movies during this blog this semester, but as usual the movies I ended up watching every week were so called chick flicks.
I always complain that there are no good chick flicks in theaters right now. I now know that this is completely untrue. This whole semester I have found at least one romantic comedy to review every week. This blog did give me courage to try out the horror drama, which I did not like at all. I think that romantic comedies are kind of an addiction. They are an escape from my real every day life and for that I love them. I learned throughout this process that these movies are crucial to my life. I love every moment of watching the impossible stories and calling exactly what scene will follow next.
I didn't stick to the topic completely because I often just lapsed into reviews about the movie and my advice on whether or not to see the film. I did actually describe the female that was portrayed in each of these movies. I have noticed that older romantic comedies feature the stereotypical role of women as searching for marriage as there only means of support. This is true of my favorite Marilyn Monroe and Audrey Hepburn movies. What I love most about these is that women are in this stereotypical role, but they are very clever, funny, and smart. Now we see movies where our heroine is a real career woman. She is so focused on her job that she has a lot of difficulty in finding love. Luckily in each of these movies, she does find the man who is right for her. This is a reflection of how women have moved in society. Now we spend so much time getting successful careers that maybe we don't have time to date. Men can also me intimidated by the new role of woman so this movies reflect that fear of success. I have noticed that this is a common theme in new movies with the female being a neurotic control freak who still needs to be saved by her man. While I did not test multiple movies in my genre, I realized how much I love romantic comedies and how they truly reflect the role of women today.
Regardless I will always love this genre. It is such a silly and great escape that I can't help but love these movies. This blog helped me come to terms with the fact that these films will always have a place in my heart and no matter what genre I try, I will always come back to my first love of the romantic comedy genre.
I am so pleased that you found a focus that motivated you to write consistently throughout the semester. When you consider the amount of writing we did in-class, in other formal assignments, and in other classes, what you produced on this blog is amazing! You should be proud!
ReplyDeleteAND, you can save this space to return to when you are older. I wonder how you will feel about the stereotyped versions of women and love when you are older and experience more of those things "for reals." I am sure you will still enjoy the escape of the "chick-flick" but perhaps your outlook will shift?
Only time will tell. . .