Comments | weaklingrecords: Sex in the City

weaklingrecords

Sex in the City

May 28, 2008 21:44

One thing I just don't get is why anyone is even remotely excited / intrigued / even considering going to see this movie. Yes, I am a man, which means I *totally* don't get the show. Isn't is supposed to be a show about how being an empowered woman just means that you can sleep with whomever you want and buy ridiculously expensive shoes ( Read more... )

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skankykiwi May 29 2008, 03:51:08 UTC

I'm a woman and I don't get that show either. :D

"gay straight man" deathski May 29 2008, 10:14:50 UTC

I'm not convinced you shouldn't be called a "gay gay man"

ndlawrevue May 29 2008, 18:02:28 UTC

Another woman here who hated SATC and thinks the movie is even stupider just by its nature. It is also 2.5 hours long. 2.5 HOURS.

It did, however, spawn the best. AICN review. Ever.

auntsissy9500 May 29 2008, 18:33:03 UTC

Dude, I loved the show. Loved the characters, even if they slept with everyone (and then some). A little break from reality & some entertainment was all I was looking for. I already have my tickets and a babsitter lined up to see the show this weekend. I CAN'T WAIT!

soakingup May 29 2008, 20:39:10 UTC

Dude.
Sigh.
Okay, Tony and I have had this discussion. If Entourage (the male equivalent) had a movie coming out he and i would have the reverse thoughts.

The movie is about being independent and empowered, yes, but that doesn't mean you can have sex with anyone. It means you can look for love and find it. The show is about finding love, it's about self growth and discovery, and about friendships and relationships. Yes, there are glamorous, funny aspects, but it is a well-rounded, addictive show. I hated it before I watched it in excess one weekend. Then i couldn't stop. I was so involved in these fictitious characters. It's very easy to relate to for many women. The writing is very smart.

ndlawrevue May 31 2008, 01:04:24 UTC

See, this is what I never got. I can understand the whole "stupid fantasy" aspect of it as attractive. Ridiculous clothes, wonky economics, caricatured personalities, completely implausible relationships, no thinking required. I'm told by many people that the show is "smart" and "witty" but I always found the plots contrived, the writing clunky, and the jokes painful. And I really did try -- I have watched most of the episodes.