"This ain't your mamma's period drama!" - Rege'-Jean Page (Simon Bassett) Romantic period dramas like Poldark and Outlander have legends of loyal (obsessed) fans. Now we have Bridgerton, the sexy, romantic fantasy regency era romance is based on the first book in the series: The Duke and I of the best-selling novels by Julia Quinn. The eight-episode series Bridgerton is … [Read More...] about What You Need to Know About Bridgerton
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Read the Bridgerton Novels by Julia Quinn
Bridgerton the new romantic series created by Shonda Rhimes for Netflix is based on the novels of New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn. There are eight novels about the romantic Regency world, each following the lives and loves of the members of the charming and quirky Bridgerton family. … [Read More...] about Read the Bridgerton Novels by Julia Quinn
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15 Great Chick Flicks Characters
The best thing about a really good chick flick is the strong female character. Whether it's the young girl looking for love in a romantic comedy or the poor sick girl in a really sad tearjerker, or maybe she is a woman who can handle her … [Read More...] about 15 Great Chick Flicks Characters
Julie & Jula: Mastering The Art of Great Chick Flicks
Amy Adams and Meryl Streep are together again after their Oscar-nominated performances in Doubt. But even though they play the title characters in Julie and Julia, they don't have any scenes together. As a matter of fact, they are … [Read More...] about Julie & Jula: Mastering The Art of Great Chick Flicks
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5 Reasons Why James Bond Movies are Chick Flicks Too
The new Bond, Daniel Craig is non-stop action. He goes from one car chase, to another, crashing cars, exploding buildings all while wearing a tuxedo and romancing a beautiful woman. That’s why guys like James Bond. But what makes a James Bond movie a Chick Flick?
Whatever Happened to All the Rugged Men?
When it comes to male movie stars, I think you can generally break them down into two basic groups: The Pretty Boy or The Rugged Man. Don’t get me wrong, I like the pretty boys too. But it takes a manly man to sweep you off your feet!
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Mad Men Week: Season 5 Recap
Don Draper why have you been gone so long? It has been almost a year since Season 5 ended with Don sitting at a bar with a wicked look in his eyes. Does this mark the return of 'Bad Don' or will 'Good Don' resist temptation and be faithful to Megan? Only … [Read More...] about Mad Men Week: Season 5 Recap
Mad About Mad Men: A Little Kiss and Tea Leaves
Today is the beginning of Mad Men week on Just Chick Flicks. Each day this week, I will recap two episodes from Season 5 of Mad Men. This is your chance to refresh your memory on all of the happenings at Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce. If you are a fan of the … [Read More...] about Mad About Mad Men: A Little Kiss and Tea Leaves
Mad Men Week: Mystery Date and Signal 30
Mystery Date This episode of Mad Men is very dark. The news of the news about race riots and the 1966 murder of eight nurses in Chicago permeates the show. Today, news of a mass murder or serial killer is barely from page news. It is 1966, this was unheard … [Read More...] about Mad Men Week: Mystery Date and Signal 30
Mad About Mad Men: Far Away Places and At the Codfish Ball
A few 60's icons make an appearance in episode 6 of Mad Men: Season 5. From the familiar orange roof of a Howard Johnson's to tripping the light fantastic with LSD. Far Away Places Peggy is nervous about making yet another pitch to the Heinz people. Making … [Read More...] about Mad About Mad Men: Far Away Places and At the Codfish Ball
Mad Men Season 7: The Beginning of the End
For the past seven years, I have spent my Sunday evenings with a brilliant ad man, Don Draper. Now it is all coming to an end. The drinking, the smoking, the cheating, and the witty one-liners from Roger Sterling... soon they will be gone. This is the final … [Read More...] about Mad Men Season 7: The Beginning of the End
7 Reasons You Should Watch Poldark
There are some television shows that just seem to gather a legend of loyal fans. They blog about them, tweet about and talk about them to anyone who will listen. Shows such as: Outlander Timeless The Crown [And you know how I feel about Mad Men!] In the … [Read More...] about 7 Reasons You Should Watch Poldark