Moonstruck (1987)

Directed by Norman Jewison
Starring Cher, Nicolas Cage, and Olympia Dukakis

Can you believe it? Can you really, really believe it? How can you believe it? I know it seems insane! Completely, completely insane! But, I have never...shhhh....never....
shhhh....never....actually seen...shhh....Moonstruck. There I said it! I feel so much better!

What can I say about Moonstruck? Well, first off, it stars Cher! So, in my mind it makes me feel all weird. I'm sorry but Cher makes me feel weird. I don't know why, but she just does. And, don't judge me on this because Cher must make other people feel weird. I mean she made her daughter feel so weird that she change her name to Chaz and had a sex change operation. I think share might be an alien.

Second, it stars Nicolas Cage. I really like Nicolas Cage. But, in recent days he's made me feel weird too. Maybe it's because you can tell he has had some intense facelift. Or maybe, it's because he....I don't know....he's in about 20 movies a year recently. And, he doesn't give a crap what the movie is. Plus, he might be an alien.

So, Moonstruck is about one alien who is about get engaged to a meatball but then she meets this other alien and they make love, and Chazz pops out! Wait, that isn't what happens? I think I feel asleep. Why don't you just tell me what happens. Maybe this movie should be called "Moonshine" because I drank a beer while I watched it. This is, after all, "Chick Flicks and Beer". Did you forget? It's Ok. I did. But, now I'm back!

I consumed beverage that is call Full Sail Amber Ale. This beer is out of Oregon and claims to be completely independently owned and operated. It's delicious. Now, if I find out that this beer is owned or created by Anheuser Busch I am going to be pissed. Go independent or go home. Drink locally brewed beer.

Anywho, back to the movie. Moonstruck is a great movie. Was it Academy Award nomination great? I'm not sure, I'll have to watch it again. My friend, Roose, thinks its one of the great comfort films! I'm not sure about that! My girlfriend, Cuddle Bee (ooops, I mean Tiffany), loves it! I liked it too. You've probably seen it so you probably already know if you like it. Here's a peek.



FORCE THE BOYFRIEND: 7 out of 10 (1 mean he'll hate it, 10 means he'll love it)

Watch if you liked...Cher, Nicolas Cage, or Aliens, or John Patrick Shanley

Chick Flick: 4 cartons of ice cream (out of 5)
Beer: 5 manly high fives (out of 5)

Shhhh! Gone Shopping!

Shhhh! I've gone shopping...don't tell anyone. I'll be back soon...Love, Joshua

CHICK FLICKS AGAIN!

Hello All,

It's been over to years since I started this crazy endeavor to watch chick flicks and drink beers. Looking back, here are some more of the more popular reviews. If you've read them before, read them again. If you haven't... enjoy.

Far and Away (1992)

The Notebook (2004)

A Walk To Remember (2002)

He's Just Not That Into You - Part 1 (2009)

He's Just Not That Into You - PART 2

He's Just Not That Into You - PART 3

The Women (1939) VS The Women (2008)

Thanks everyone for reading! Love, Joshua

Morning Glory (2010)

Starring Rachel McAdams, Harrison Ford, Diane Keaton, Patrick Wilson, and Jeff Goldblum

Directed by Roger Michell

What’s the story, Morning Glory? Wasn’t that an old Oasis album? You know…Oasis, the band who said they were going to be bigger than The Beatles, the band who said they were bigger than Jesus. I guess it’s OK to be bigger than Jesus. But, you better not say you’re bigger than The Beatles saying you’re bigger than The Beatles is sacrilegious. Irronically, I’m not entirely sure if Oasis, did, in fact, “Live Forever”.



If you are wondering if this is something along the lines of VH1: Behind the Music, then you are wrong. I just wanted to reference Oasis. Is there anything wrong with that? Maybe, there is, but seriously, you need to chill out. Chillax…take a chill pill. Go drink a Slurpee, or an ICEE, or a nice, tall whisky & water. Go and Relax! Go to Tropical Smoothie...You’re are way too uptight, and it’s stressing me out.

Anywho, this is about the future film classic, Morning Glory. A movie, excuse me, a film, that you will watch over, and over, and over, and over again; Studying it’s nuances, technique, character development, etc. It will be a classic for years to come, and I suspect, may even finally beat out Citizen Kane as the (disputed) best film of all time. It’s glorious. It’s Morning Glory. It will “Live Forever”.

Morning Glory is really about Becky Fuller (Rachel McAdams), a recently unemployed News Producer, who gets a shot at the big leagues when she is hired as the Executive Producer on a fledgling network morning show, Daybreak, where she is introduced to Adam (Patrick Wilson) with whom she begins to form a romance. (Deep Breath) Sorry, that was long sentence. She hires the aging hardnosed reporter, Mike Pomeroy (Harrison Ford) and things get interesting. And, let’s not forget Diane Keaton. She’s in it, too. If you are wondering if Becky is a workaholic who can’t get into a relationship then are correct. She loves what she does. She is going to “live forever”.

The acting in this chifli(pronounced she flea) isn’t that bad. Rachel McAdams, Harrison Ford, and Diane Keaton are all believable in their roles, and the overall movie is slightly better than your average chifli. You’ve seen movies like this before, but you’ll still be entertained. Also, they focus on the story more than just obsessing over her “will she get a man, etc”. Will she get a man? Do they ever get a man in any of these chick flicks? Oh, wait...they always get a man. Whatta mighty good man...say it again now.




I paired this flick with Pete’s Wicked Strawberry Blonde because, maybe I’m mistaken, but Rachel McAdams played a Strawberry Blonde in The Notebook. Also, strawberry blondes and morning news go together like brunettes and nightly news. Although, Rachel McAdams isn’t a strawberry blonde in this flick, but a busy-body brunette with bangs (ask Harrison Ford, I mean…Mike Pomeroy). Let me say this about Pete’s Wicked Strawberry Blonde…it’s delicious, and I’m going to give it a 5. And,I know what everyone out there is thinking. You’re thinking that I give almost everything a 5 and I’m not hard enough on the movies, either. What would you have me do, give everything a 1. Well, I’m not going to do that. So, chill out, because you’re stressing me out again.

All in all, Morning Glory is not a bad chifli (once again pronounced she flea, slang for chick flick)and I do recommend it. Rent it this weekend with your cat. Enjoy!



FORCE THE BOYFRIEND: 7 out of 10 (1 mean he'll hate it, 10 means he'll love it)

Watch if you liked...Rachel McAdams, Broadcast News, or The Notebook.

Chick Flick: 4 cartons of ice cream (out of 5)
Beer: 5 manly high fives (out of 5)

JUICY BON BON -PROM (2011)

Is this what being a teenager has become? Or, is this what it was like being a teenager? Seriously, why do teenagers even care about Prom...Does anyone out there ever even think about great their prom was?



This piece of crap will probably make 100 million dollars. It's directed by some dude named Joe Nussbaum. He did the very cool short, "George Lucas in Love" (1999) so he's got that going for him.

BON BON TUESDAY - Bride Flight (2008)

Looks like this is finally going to hit the states. Can't wait...its "Bride Flight"!!!!



Wait, I thought it was a horror film. Oh, nevermind. "Bride Flight" is directed by Ben Soombogaart. New Zealand? Holla!

Dirty Dancing (1987)

Directed by Emile Ardolino
Starring Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey

Nobody puts Baby in a corner!

What the hell does that even mean?

I know, I know. Nobody could believe it. I had never seen Dirty Dancing. I had no idea about Baby's summers at the lake. I had no idea about Patrick Swayze's smooth moves. I had no idea that "nobody puts Baby in a corner". Frankly, I feel like I've been living in the dark all these years.

Why should I have seen Dirty Dancing! I grew up with three brothers. Not one of us had any desire to watch Dirty Dancing. Or, maybe they watched it when I wasn't around. Road House, well that was another story. I've probably seen Road House 100 times. Road House is Awesome! But, I'm not here to talk about Road House. I'm here to discuss Dirty Dancing.

Dirty Dancing is a good movie. I might even slip it into my Sunday afternoon 80's Rainy Day Afternoon repetiore. It was very entertaining. The Dancing, The Dirtiness, The Dirty Dancing, that scene on the tree. Omg, that was hot. The montage scene was incredible! I really did have "the time of my life" watching this movie. The 80's Rock!

What is up with that college douchebag getting that girl pregnant? Oh, no he didn't... That is just plain wrong. And, we all know that teenagers didn't have sex back then. So, there was inconsistency there. And, am I wrong, or does the good Doctor owe Johnny Castle an apology. Don't mess with Johnny Castle! You hear me people!

Side note: Why did Jennifer Grey get a nose job? What the hell?

Ummmm, no comment.

BOTTOM LINE: Dirty Dancing is Dirty, Intense, Sexual, Intense, Sensual, Intense, and Dirty, and Intense. Nobody puts Baby in a corner!

For Dirty Dancing, I chose Abita Turbo Dog. I've had Turbo Dog before and it's very good...Try one.



FORCE THE BOYFRIEND: Not Applicable

Watch if you liked...Dirtiness and Dancing?

Chick Flick: 3 1/2 cartons of ice cream (out of 5)
Beer: 4 manly high fives (out of 5)

SUNDAY AFTERNOON BON BON - THE VOW (2012)

Here is a tasty Bon Bon for you on a relaxing Sunday afternoon. It's called "The Vow" and it stars Rachel McAdams and Channing Tatum. Here's a taste;



Not sure if this will be any good or not. Doesn't look like it's coming out until February 2012, so you'll have to wait. It is directed by Michael Suscy whose only feature was the made for tv remake of the awesome documentary Grey Gardens (2009).

Rachel Getting Married (2008)

Directed by Jonathan Demme
Starring Anne Hathaway, Rosemarie DeWitt, Bill Irwin, and Debra Winger

This has a lot of elements involved in your typical chick flick;

1) It's called, "Rachel Getting Married".
2) It stars Anne Hathaway.
3) It has chicks named Rachel in it, etc.

But, this isn't necessarily your typical chick flick. Anne Hathaway isn't Rachel and she isn't getting married. She is Rachel's little sister. And, she just got out of rehab.

Now, the drama involved is something that any reality television watching female would love. There are a whole lot of "look at me" scenes taking places in this movie between Rachel and Kimmy (Anne Hathaway). But, there is a little more weight to this then your average chick flick in that it was directed by Jonathan "Silence of the Lambs" Demme. Hmmm, now I've got you thinking ,don't I.

Something about Anne Hathaway makes me think that in real life she is just a little bit shy of bat-shit crazy. I can see it in her eyes. Most actresses are a little nuts, and Anne dials in Kimmy's craziness to perfection. By the end of the film she is no longer Anne Hathaway but a fully believable Kimmy. This was rewarded with an Academy Award nomination (she was beat by Kate Winslet in "The Reader"). She is almost as crazy as Helen Hunt in the following "After School Special";



The film is well directed, and well acted, although, some of the scenes did seem a little improvised. Scenes like, "Everyone get in this room and act". At times, it worked and felt real. Other times, you could almost see the actors staying in character.

For the first time in the history of CHICK FLICK and BEER I paired the film with wine. Selecting slowly and carefully I chose a Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile called Como Sur. It was smooth and fruity. Very easy to drink and very delicious. I slurped it slowly in to my mouth and let the varieties of fruit, strawberries and plum, slowly absorb into my mouth, slowly exciting my taste buds into slow pure ecstasy. It was a very slow process.

"Rachel Getting Married", is a great film for anyone who wants to see a marriage film that is different from your normal cookie-cutter chick flick. While these characters situations are more intense and dramatic than most, the tension between the characters more closely mirrors the reality of wedding/ family drama than say some thing like Anne Hathaway's 2009 disaster Bride Wars .

All I can say is, "Rachel, you are such a bitch. Everything is always about you!"



FORCE THE BOYFRIEND: 7 out of 10 (1 mean he'll hate it, 10 means he'll love it)

Watched if you liked...Anne Hathaway, Reality Television, Decent Movies

Chick Flick: 4 cartons of ice cream (out of 5)- maybe a 4 1/2?
Wine: 4 slow delicious mouthfuls (out of 5)

BON BON FOR THE WEEKEND: I DON'T KNOW HOW SHE DOES IT (2011)

Sarah Jessica Parker is at it again. No, this isn't SATC but it might be something for all you SJP fans to enjoy. I'm not really a fan of her as a leading lady (I don't mind her as a supporting character). In this she plays a Mom juggling many different responsibilities. Check it out.



"I Don't Know How She Does It" (2011) is directed by Douglas McGrath (Emma). It co-stars Pierce Brosnan and Greg Kinnear.

What do you think?