I absolutely love that the body standards we grew up with are being tossed out left and right by the younger generation — so proud of them and I cannot wait to see where they go when they grow up!
I also love that, like you said in the same breath, these writers, though centuries apart, can have the kind of timeless story that anyone, no matter what generation we're from, can find humor and heart in.
Amy, I enjoyed this essay so much! I have not read the book, but I love the movie... and then wonder if I'm a bad feminist to love the movie ;-) It makes me guffaw out loud, it's so funny and charming. The chemistry between Rene and Colin Firth is so good, and Bridget is a delight when she's not being so mean to herself.
Fantastic! This really brought back memories. So glad the teen-agers can spot the toxicity right away - and of course I love that you are making the Jane Austen connection! Now I need to go and rewatch that first Bridget Jones film. :) :)
I absolutely love that the body standards we grew up with are being tossed out left and right by the younger generation — so proud of them and I cannot wait to see where they go when they grow up!
I also love that, like you said in the same breath, these writers, though centuries apart, can have the kind of timeless story that anyone, no matter what generation we're from, can find humor and heart in.
Amy, I enjoyed this essay so much! I have not read the book, but I love the movie... and then wonder if I'm a bad feminist to love the movie ;-) It makes me guffaw out loud, it's so funny and charming. The chemistry between Rene and Colin Firth is so good, and Bridget is a delight when she's not being so mean to herself.
Fantastic! This really brought back memories. So glad the teen-agers can spot the toxicity right away - and of course I love that you are making the Jane Austen connection! Now I need to go and rewatch that first Bridget Jones film. :) :)