Was there any circularity in this adaptation?  I’m not sure.  There was definitely a strong emphasis on feminism and independence.  There was plenty of juxtaposition/binary opposition with Jo cutting her hair.  With long hair, Jo retains more of a feminine quality.  She is naive and innocent and interested more in playing with Laurie than in […]

Ok, so I used Spring Break to catch up on LW adaptations.  I’m glad it’s over because I just can’t stand to see or hear any more about the March girls.  In any event, here are my thoughts.    1933  TheCukor version was dull and static and had very little to offer in the way […]

I saw “Zodiac” last night.  Now, I want to complain about it.  First of all, it’s a 2 1/2 hour movie.  That’s a long time for someone with undiagnosed ADD to sit still.  Things started hurting and cramping.  At times I found my leg shaking uncontrollably.  That disturbed my date greatly who politely asked if everything […]

There I’ve said it in the title so I don’t actually have to come out and say it in my post.  If you’ve ever been privy to two close girlfriends talking about their paramours, then you know what I mean.  This girl talk makes boys locker room discourse sound like Sesame Street.  After reading the Williams […]

Before I jump into my topic, I just want to say that Marycarolyn’s group did an excellent job with their presentation.  I learned a lot I think because they were fellow students giving me the information.  This format was conducive to learning.  Great job everyone! As for voice overs and narratives, they’re a great way […]

Hi Jim,  Just wondering if you’ve been able to figure out my blogging issues.  Thanks. Carmen

As I’m sitting here in my kitchen trying to figure out what more to say about “Little Women,” it struck me that there really is nothing more to say about it.  But, I guess I’ll say that Beth did not die.  She gets reincarnated as Amy’s daughter who is sick just like her aunt was.   Where does the circle of life end […]

Oops, I didn’t meant to click on the publish button just yet.  I just wanted to say a few more words about what type of love I see in “LW.”  Meg definitely wants a companion.  She wants to be a “little woman” and play house, so she settles for the first guy that comes along.  […]

I googled “companionate love” and found out that it means:  a love that lasts forever; a soul-mate type love; and finally, a love that loves well.  I see no reason why romantic love can’t also be companionate love.  Terming it “companionate” makes me think of a companion.  Who wants that?  Afterall, I can get a dog or […]

That’s the million dollar question.  At this point I’m so completely miffed with where my the whole blogging process that I could scream.  I’m the second of four.  The order goes: girl, girl, boy, girl.  Ironically enough, my older sister’s name is Beth and she’s nothing like LW’s Beth.  She has the tendency to be condescending and patronizing.  Though, […]