splashpont
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Which of these scenes were not included in Animal House, a 1970s flick about post-50s, early 1960s collegiate life?
Freshmen expectations, beer, fake IDs, beer, partying, beer, blood, beer, cafeteria drama, beer, scoring, beer, fraternity antics, beer, confusion, beer, change in academic plans for lust, beer, etc.
With many "out" people and groups on campus today, the coming out fears expressed relate to a few (while in the time period of Animal House, most were mocked, shunned, or worse).
Which begs the question: who is the intended audience of this series?
I'm not really sure. And what is its redeeming value? Haven't discovered it yet, but I'm only midway through episode 4.
Freshmen expectations, beer, fake IDs, beer, partying, beer, blood, beer, cafeteria drama, beer, scoring, beer, fraternity antics, beer, confusion, beer, change in academic plans for lust, beer, etc.
With many "out" people and groups on campus today, the coming out fears expressed relate to a few (while in the time period of Animal House, most were mocked, shunned, or worse).
Which begs the question: who is the intended audience of this series?
I'm not really sure. And what is its redeeming value? Haven't discovered it yet, but I'm only midway through episode 4.
The cast is attractive and the romcom storyline standard. The city vs country lifestyles are a bit insulting (to city folk), but that's an old school standard for this otherwise wholesome genre.
The use of scripture "quotations" is odd when put on the lips of someone unchurched, but that's a problem with the genre in general since only certain people speak this way. Again, that's okay--but put on the lips of the wrong character.
You may think that these opinions would require a lower rating. But, Anen, amen, I say unto you: I like critical thinking whilst watching a fun romcom, with its classic propaganda. Oh, and did I mention, the cast is attractive!?!
The use of scripture "quotations" is odd when put on the lips of someone unchurched, but that's a problem with the genre in general since only certain people speak this way. Again, that's okay--but put on the lips of the wrong character.
You may think that these opinions would require a lower rating. But, Anen, amen, I say unto you: I like critical thinking whilst watching a fun romcom, with its classic propaganda. Oh, and did I mention, the cast is attractive!?!
If you are a fan of Hallmark, Great American Family/Community, and/or UpTV Christmas romcoms, you'll love the heart and warmth of this flick.
There is limited angst, except as required in this genre. Don't expect any explicit steaminess, as this is rated PG (because "what kid wants to watch "a chick-flick?").
Oh, and just in case you are wondering: this film is about two gay guys--that's not a spoiler, just a fact (which made me very happy).
And if it's past Christmas, know that the film also covers New Year's, giving it appeal not only for Christmas in July and October-through-December, but also during the entire month of January. (You can celebrate New Year's throughout the first month of the year: better late than never!).
So, prepare the hot cocoa snd sit back with the one(s) you love best--and enjoy!
There is limited angst, except as required in this genre. Don't expect any explicit steaminess, as this is rated PG (because "what kid wants to watch "a chick-flick?").
Oh, and just in case you are wondering: this film is about two gay guys--that's not a spoiler, just a fact (which made me very happy).
And if it's past Christmas, know that the film also covers New Year's, giving it appeal not only for Christmas in July and October-through-December, but also during the entire month of January. (You can celebrate New Year's throughout the first month of the year: better late than never!).
So, prepare the hot cocoa snd sit back with the one(s) you love best--and enjoy!