It’s Complicated

Friendships are complicated.  

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I found these on today’s PostSecret.

• From Jezebel: “The Televised Guide to Teen Girl Friendships” by Ryan

I recommend reading through the user comments on this post, which expand upon the list by Ryan.  I love how people commenting are so willing to share their personal experiences – my cousin was a Rayanne, I was a Daria and my friend was a Jane, I love Buffy/Willow!, “His list is so limited…so…gringa upper middle class” etc.  Make sure you click on “earlier discussions” to get all the comments, they’re worth reading.

Oh Sucker Punch, how do I love thee?  Let me count the ways….


But first, watch the trailer.

The movie is set up as quest: Baby Doll and her friends have to find map, fire, knife, and a key.  We are told, “the fifth thing is a mystery.”


Let’s take a closer look at the trailer.


Written words in the trailer: 

• “Reality is a prison.”
• “Your mind can set you free.”

Spoken words in the trailer: 

• “To reach your own paradise, just let go.  What you’re imagining right now, you control this world.”
• “I’m going to help you to be free.”
• “Begin your journey, it will set you free.”

I love it, absolutely love it.  Although, I have to admit, I’m a sucker for girls who kick ass, especially if they have guns, knives, and flame throwers.  I wonder if this film could serve as an example of the female homosocial – Baby Doll must work with her asylum inmates in order to achieve her quest – her freedom.  I guess we’ll have to wait until March 25, 2011 to find out.   


In the meantime, you can watch IGN’s Rewind Theater and see what they have to say about Sucker Punch.