Girlfriends giddy over new movieBy Kristen Hankla (Contact)
The Post and Courier
Friday, May 30, 2008
"The world is waiting with breath that is bated." For four years, they have watched old episodes on their DVDs, or the sex-scene stripped versions on cable TV. They've read the book with a hot pink, mock-croc cover about the making of the show. They've gathered with girlfriends to play the trivia game. All of this they've done while sipping (or gulping, depending on what kind of day they've had) Cosmopolitans. Today, fans of the HBO series "Sex and the City" have something to raise their glasses to. This is a (Mr.) Big occasion. As the movie by the same name opens in local theaters, the audience will be reunited with four friends — Carrie, Samantha, Miranda and Charlotte — whom they've been missing since the show ended in 2004. Over its six seasons, "Sex and the City" attracted a large, overwhelmingly female following. It resonated with women who were much younger or older than the main characters, with women who will never own a pair of $500 Manolo Blahniks and with women who have closets full, with women who wouldn't think of having sex on a first date and who live miles from the bright lights of any city. Dr. Carla Kmett Danielson is an assistant professor in MUSC's Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. She said the show offers things people can relate to as well as things they fantasize about. The audience's level of connection with the characters is not seen with many TV shows, Danielson said. Take the popularity of T-shirts that read "I'm a Miranda" or "I'm a Samantha" as evidence, said Danielson (herself a "Carrie"). Like the main character, "my friends mean a lot to me, and I absolutely enjoy a good pair of shoes," she said. Julianne Stokes of Mount Pleasant considers herself a people-pleasing "Charlotte." She owns every episode and plans to see the movie with four girlfriends Saturday. "I have such a normal life," Stokes said. "I'm married, I'm having a kid, I've got two dogs and a cat, and then their lives are — to me — so much more entertaining. They're constantly meeting new people, involved in different things. And there's always the fashion aspect to it. I can't afford the stuff that they have, but I love looking at it." Charleston resident Emilie Swearingen said she enjoys the friendship the women share. "I love how they're with each other in the good times and the bad times," she said. "Even though they have lots of male relationships, they always go back to their girlfriends." Swearingen will see the movie with eight women Sunday, after they gather at her home to watch the final two episodes. Friendship is the biggest theme of "Sex and the City," though not represented in the title, Danielson said. In our fast-paced world, friendship is something more people are striving for, she said. With the number of women buying advance tickets in groups, the movie appears to help forge those relationships. Sex and the CitySeason six, part two. |
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Posted by mansejolly on May 30, 2008 at 7:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Nice work, tripsa.
OK, so last week, the new Indiana Jones movie was local news. Now, a movie about the sex lives of four New Yorkers is local news.
I think it's time this newspaper discloses that it's getting paid to write adverstisement articles.
Posted by Tammie on May 30, 2008 at 9:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I loved the show, definitely going to see the movie. Just not this weekend, I am not going to see any other movies until I see "The Chronicles of Narnia".
Posted by Tammie on May 30, 2008 at 10:06 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Allwoman (morning to you and Allbaby), you've NEVER seen SITC??? OMG, I am shocked! Lol
Posted by SCdeacinNYC on May 30, 2008 at 10:07 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Oh lighten up tripsa and Harpo it's JUST a movie. And while I don't see why this is an article in the post and courier (just like the Indiana jones thing someone pointed out). I did enjoy the TV show decently enough and will be going to see the movie tonight, though it will more than likely be a madhouse in NYC.
AND trust me Harpo there will be plenty of "real men" there...you know all the ones that watched the show, I know plenty though they don't own up to it. Just because a movie or show is seemingly about the lives of women doesn't mean it shouldn't be of any interest to men.
My slight pet peeve though, from my friends who watched the show faithfully insisted on asking me if NYC was like sex and the city when I first moved here...
I can only fall on the floor laughing.
Posted by Tammie on May 30, 2008 at 10:37 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I agree SC, there are some seriously closeted SATC (pardon my previous error) males followers out there. Although, most people think that only gay males watch it, nah, I know quite a few straight guys that watch it!
Posted by Tammie on May 30, 2008 at 10:48 a.m. (Suggest removal)
My mom and granny got me watching that show. I'll admit, it's kinda creepy watching a show about sex with my mom and granny but hey, we didn't get here by thought. Lol
And "sex in the bedroom" is cool...so is "sex in the yard", "sex in the shed", "sex on the dock", "sex on the porch", I could go on and on...lol
Posted by grannyofsix on May 30, 2008 at 11 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Good morning Allwoman Allbaby and Tammie never watched sitc either i like more action adventure
Posted by grannyofsix on May 30, 2008 at 11:02 a.m. (Suggest removal)
My sides are still sore from yesterdays postings
Posted by Tammie on May 30, 2008 at 11:08 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Granny, I BET you like action, you lil freak you...lol
Posted by grannyofsix on May 30, 2008 at 11:11 a.m. (Suggest removal)
towards the end my boss was reading them she was laughing so hard she almost fel out her chair
Posted by Tammie on May 30, 2008 at 11:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I showed them to my fiance..he was rolling. He asked me when I had time to get work done, then called me a freak..his lil young azz went to work skipping this morning though!!
Posted by grannyofsix on May 30, 2008 at 11:16 a.m. (Suggest removal)
i am a granny not a GRANNY only 50 something here so there may be snow on the roof but there is fire in the fireplace as they say. the crib is shut down but the playpen works fine
Posted by Tammie on May 30, 2008 at 11:20 a.m. (Suggest removal)
"the crib is shut down but the playpen works fine"
Must you make me spit out my water laughing again today young lady? Lol
Posted by grannyofsix on May 30, 2008 at 11:26 a.m. (Suggest removal)
HAHAHAHAHAH and remember dears i a also going to be a great granny in 2 months so you do the math LOL
Posted by grannyofsix on May 30, 2008 at 11:29 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I am not worried about getting fired my boss isnt here today but I think I have her hooked on this after yesterday and i am the boss of the employee's that come in so let er rip i am ready for you all today LOL and this news story is perfect
Posted by Tammie on May 30, 2008 at 11:35 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Yesterday was HEE-LARIOUS!
Posted by ColdBeer on May 30, 2008 at 11:45 a.m. (Suggest removal)
I never watched it. I prefer intelligent humor... like Reno 911 :)
Posted by grannyofsix on May 30, 2008 at 11:49 a.m. (Suggest removal)
well hello ColdBeer I like Reno too when i get to watch it. Wasnt a movie made of that too
Posted by Tammie on May 30, 2008 at 11:51 a.m. (Suggest removal)
Um..Mr Beer, where were you yesterday? We were looking for you...lol
And Reno 911 is funny as hell!
Posted by ln1959 on May 30, 2008 at noon (Suggest removal)
Was force to watch this show twice. Don't know how I made it those two nights. But I got a new TV for my wife the next day. She will be going with her girl friends to see this movie.
Waiting for Kung Fu Panda. My son can't wait for that one.. ha ha ha.
Really, The movie I am waiting for is Hancock featuring Will Smith. Should be pretty funny.
Posted by grannyofsix on May 30, 2008 at 12:15 p.m. (Suggest removal)
i always wait till the movie i like comes out on DVD this way i can watch it in the comfort of my home . the last time I wen tto the movies i couldnt enjoy it for the cell phones and the constent talking throught the movie. but i too cant wait for kung fu panda
Posted by Girleygirl on May 30, 2008 at 12:20 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I can't wait to see SITC. I miss this show.....
I also want to see the action pack movie with Angelina Jolie!
Posted by walleyedwoman1215 on May 30, 2008 at 12:22 p.m. (Suggest removal)
tammie, don't forget "under the dining room table!" I never knew cleaning baseboards could lead to so much fun...
Never watched SATC but was furious when Maxim dubbed SJP the unsexiest woman in the world. That was just plain mean.
Posted by Tammie on May 30, 2008 at 12:39 p.m. (Suggest removal)
OMG walleyedwoman!! You are so correct! Lol
That was mean how Maxim did SJP! I like her sense of style!
Posted by grannyofsix on May 30, 2008 at 12:48 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Bending over the tub giving it a good cleaning while hubby ... you get the picture
Posted by grannyofsix on May 30, 2008 at 12:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
or being blindfolded not knowing what is happening till it does and wow does it highten the senses
Posted by grannyofsix on May 30, 2008 at 12:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
HAHAHAHAHHAHAHA no comments from the guys huh
Posted by Girleygirl on May 30, 2008 at 12:58 p.m. (Suggest removal)
WTF is going on in here!!! Lol
I thought I was reading one of R.kelly's lyrics for a minute. LOL
Posted by grannyofsix on May 30, 2008 at 1:19 p.m. (Suggest removal)
i am thinking the men left for the little boys room got to much to handle here
Posted by grannyofsix on May 30, 2008 at 2:04 p.m. (Suggest removal)
sorry you cant play barefoot but we had a good time yesterday . i am at work but only one at the office, so bored and only sending timesheets to home office, so got nothing better to do.
Posted by grannyofsix on May 30, 2008 at 2:06 p.m. (Suggest removal)
actually only joking i am filing away applications an dI-(s from this past week so inbetween i am checking on you all and whatis new here as well as CNN and Monster.com
Posted by Tammie on May 30, 2008 at 3:51 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Allwoman...please don't make Allhusband look like a California raisin...
Posted by Girleygirl on May 30, 2008 at 3:52 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Well I heard it through the grapevine....
Posted by Neponset on May 30, 2008 at 4:10 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I like this board - the ladies are getting stired up and telling of their adventures.
Posted by grannyofsix on May 30, 2008 at 4:14 p.m. (Suggest removal)
your girls are really something today kept me from being bored out of my mind. TP have no idea why you called me a HOAX but that your opinion
Posted by Neponset on May 30, 2008 at 4:18 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Back to SJP - not my favorite - I like the looks of Kim Cattrall - I think she is hot.
Posted by Girleygirl on May 30, 2008 at 4:56 p.m. (Suggest removal)
I think I'm more of a Miranda type of gal
I can't wait to go home and play with my self help kit tonight....