December Media Consumption
Bones And All
“ I think you got used to being locked up and invisible and alone, and now you’re out in the world…and you’re seeing yourself for the first time, and that’s freaking you out. I feel like I’m seeing myself too”
Here’s the separate commentary I’ve written on Bones & All: Click Here!
The Nanny
Fran is honestly one of the best TV character’s ever. She’s inspiring, funny, wise. I think—no I know I’m in love with her. I love her character so deeply. (Fran was the only who made the painful slow-burn worth the wait.
I grew up catching glimpses of The Nanny episodes late at night. Now, about ten years later, I binged watched the entire series in a month. I enjoy everything about The Nanny immensely. I love Fran Fine so much!
The Sex Lives Of College Girls
Why was the second season more chaotic than the first? You'd think the girls would’ve made smarter decisions to avoid major problems like their previous term-but I guess college students live their lives grasping everything by their sweaty finger tips.
The links below strongly state the problems in the The Sex Lives Of College Girls.
All of the girls, Kimberly, Whitney, Bela, even Leighton got in horrible- unhealthy relationships. I know, that’s the point. Their young adult women, in college, they are not making smart decisions. College is the beginning of their sex life, they are definitely not fully comprehending what they’re doing. It’s clear that the writers of TSLOCG’s are not prioritizing character development at all. The writers are only writing for shock-factor and nothing else. This isn’t a good thing. What are you trying to tell your audience? It’s poor writing. I genuinely adore the show. I’ll continue watching and hope for the show to succeed, more than it already has, my problem is with the writing. Four relationships changed status all in the span of one episode (with all of these changes only being for the finale?) Instead of dragging the chaos along for the next ten episodes, they changed everything in the last two. There's been various comments on how, “I wasn’t expected that…” or how a character truly wouldn’t make that decision. I just don’t think that TSLOCG is “well” written or a well paced show. Again it’s a good series, but there’s space for improvement that I hope they take.
Real Women Have Curves
I distinctly remember how often, in my grandmother ‘s house, Real Women Have Curves was always on the TV. While everyone sat on the couches, I sat on the dining table. The dining table was the only seat in the whole house that gave you good view of the TV. I’d also sit away from everybody else so I’d get to eat as many Mazapan’s as possible. Who would’ve know how much this film would impact me then and now?
In the closing scene when America Ferrera’s character, Ana, arrives in New York, she finally starts walking like a women. I saw my aunt always tear up only during this scene. “Why is she crying?” I thought, and I didn’t get it. Ana was only walking down the sidewalk. Obviously, I was probably ten years old, I didn’t get anything. I didn’t understand why seeing Ana walk like a women was so impactful that it drew my aunt to tears. Until now, I get it now. It’s a perfect closing for Real Women Have Curves. After leaving home, and her mother practically disowning her, she realized she’s on her own now–but she’s not scared. Ana is happy— excited even. Ana is finally free and alone. She no longer has her mother by her side to bring her down. Without her mother Ana is finally able to be herself and know herself.
It’s a beautiful film. It touches on more things than just an mother and daughter relationship. It shows a family living with a low income, womanhood, body images, and internalized misogyny.
When Harry Met Sally…
It Had To Be You, by Frank Sinatra, being on the soundtrack— killed me.
This was my first time watching When Harry Met Sally…and I really like it. As I sat there watching the film, the entire time I was saying “omg they’re just like Nora and Charlie.” (I try to find them everywhere.) Harry and Sally are wonderful characters and I adore their friendship. Both of them were pining for each other for over 12 years is…so true!
Better Call Saul
…more like better call my mother while I cry during the finale.
I love this Better Call Saul so much. I might just watch Breaking Bad next. I need more of Jimmy running away from his very serious problems. I love Kim and Jimmy. I love these characters so much.
I don’t know what more I can say about Better Call Saul. It was my favorite watch this month—not an exaggeration.
