Through the Shadowlands . . . and back again

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Transitioning is expensive! So many "major" items that I knew I would need, and so many little things that add up as well. But I've enjoyed the time to figure out my own sense of style and settle into a new home. But that's not what I wanted to write about . . . .

Going out on a limb here, but I just got back from seeing a terribly cliched, moderately delightful movie - "Must Love Dogs." (For the record, I do not identify with the title - I'm more of a penguin lover myself, and they make for very poor apartment mates.) Two things stood out in this film (no, they weren't John Cusack and Dermot Mulroney).

First, while I appreciate more films being made about 40-something women finding love, can we please, please, please find a few plots that don't contain one cliched plot line after another. The entire movie was predictable even in its charming spots. So here's to good plots, witty writing, and creative storylines.

My second complaint lies in the (now, unfortunately also cliched) element wherein the romantic couples jump into bed (or at least attempt to) after spending about as much time together as it takes to watch Dr. Zhivago. Why can't we have a good old-fashioned romance without the sex? Why can't two people engage in meaningful discussions, live their real lives, and get to know more about each other than the fact that neither has any self-control? I know movies, of necessity, must condense time frames, but there really must be a limit. At least give the illusion of the individuals having spent more time together than you've been able to portray on screen.

I know I'm speaking from a voice of inexperience and idealism, but let's get real folks. Most people - regardless of their religious traditions, age, or other particular characteristic - don't act like that. And most individuals would consider it reckless to do so.

All this to plead for better storytelling, a bit of common sense, and some good old-fashioned romance and courtship - please!

posted by shadowlands7 @ 5:20:00 PM