Friday Film: Ladies Night!

Because it's ladies night, we're seeing "Magic Mike," oh yes it's ladies' night, oh what a (oh what a) night!

I am pretty excited for this weekend. This week has been extremely long and exhausting, so I am really looking forward to relaxing and sleeping in. Then, tomorrow night, I'm going with some lovely lady friends to see "the Citizen Kane of stripper movies," the much-anticipated "Magic Mike."
I was at CVS a few days ago, and saw movie boxes of candy on sale for $1.00. I like candy at a movie, because I'm an awesome American, and figured that between seven women a few boxes would be good. This was at 7:15 in the morning. I walked up to the checkout with my nail polish and 3 boxes of candy, prompting this conversation with the 60-year old, grizzled cashier:

Cashier: "Going to see a movie?"

Me: "Yes, this weekend I'm going with a few girlfriends"

Cashier: "Oh, what are you going to see?"

Me: "Magic Mike"

Cashier: "Ah, Channing Tatum. That should be pretty good."

Me: "Yes, we're all pretty pumped."

Cashier: "That Channing Tatum, he's underrated. He's a really good actor!"

Me: "Uhh..."

Cashier: "I mean, have you seen 21 Jump Street?!"

Me: "No, I missed that one"

Cashier: "Oh no! You gotta see it! You got Netflix?"

Me: "I..."

Cashier: "You gotta Netflix it! He's a born comedian."

Me: "OK."

Cashier: "But that's not all. He's a triple-threat"

Me: "Is he. You know, I don't need a bag, I can put this all in my purse." 

Cashier: (Grabbing a bag) "Well, we know he can dance, from Step Up, of course."
Me: "Of course." [Blogger's note - I have never seen Step Up]
Cashier: "And now he's proven himself in comedy, but he's also an action star!"
Me: "Is he now? Actually, I don't need the bag."
Cashier: (Continuing to bag the candy) "Oh! Don't tell me you haven't seen GI Joe?!"
Me: "Can't say that I have. Do you need my CVS card?"
Cashier: "You gotta see it!"
Me: "Or do I just swipe it here?"
Cashier: "Especially with the sequel coming out!"
Me: "I'll do that."
Cashier: "Netflix!"
Me: "Sure. It's going to be credit."
Cashier: "Ooh, boy! That Channing, he's going places! Just you watch! Keep your eye on him. Did you see "The Vow?" He's working on his dramatic skills, too."
Me: "May I have my receipt, please?"
Cashier: (Ignoring my outstretched hand and stuffing the receipt into the bag I didn't want) "He has just had so many movies out these past two years, and more coming! He keeps 'em coming!"
Me: "Thank you. Have a nice day."
Cashier: "I will, and you have a good weekend!"
Me: "Thanks, I will."
Cashier: "Oh I know you will! You're seeing Channing!"

This kind of thing happens to me all the time. 

Anyway, most of us going have husbands or boyfriends who have spent the past few weeks sighing, rolling their eyes, and generally giving us a hard time for wanting to see it. Which is why they aren't invited. 

I won't pretend my desire to see this movie is based in any interest in film. It want to see abs. Man abs. Lots of them. 

I don't care if there is a plot. In fact, I would prefer they not take away too much from the stage scenes. I will admit to feeling disappointment upon reading a review declaring that the movie is actually a thoughtful character study, and that the performances are more spaced out than the trailers would suggest. Boo. I don't want character development. That's not why anyone is going to see this. 

Why am I going to see it, then? Well, here are a few reasons:

 

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Now how can you not be excited for this movie?

Happy Friday, all!