I’m familiar with the movie because it was my mom’s favorite (and a reason she named me Jennifer). I love the fashion and look of the movie, but the film itself is really quite bad!
I’ve never seen this movie, but have always been aware of it because it’s like a cultural touchstone, I suppose. I never had much interest in seeing it, but after reading this cultural/fashion context, I want to watch it just to experience the vibes lol
The section you talked about Paul Fussell’s assertion that everybody wants to be middle class, not upper class, is fascinating. Never thought about it that way, and I’d love to revisit the concept of shows like Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, Cribs, My Super Sweet Sixteen, etc. through that lens.
It’s worth watching for the aesthetic! And MacGraw and O’Neal are very beautiful in a way that feels largely missing from Hollywood today - no veneers, no filler.
Love the idea of re-watching 2000’s media as Millennial upper middle class fantasy. Fascinating!
I’m familiar with the movie because it was my mom’s favorite (and a reason she named me Jennifer). I love the fashion and look of the movie, but the film itself is really quite bad!
A Love Story Jenny has officially entered the chat! Thanks for reading :)
I’ve never seen this movie, but have always been aware of it because it’s like a cultural touchstone, I suppose. I never had much interest in seeing it, but after reading this cultural/fashion context, I want to watch it just to experience the vibes lol
The section you talked about Paul Fussell’s assertion that everybody wants to be middle class, not upper class, is fascinating. Never thought about it that way, and I’d love to revisit the concept of shows like Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous, Cribs, My Super Sweet Sixteen, etc. through that lens.
It’s worth watching for the aesthetic! And MacGraw and O’Neal are very beautiful in a way that feels largely missing from Hollywood today - no veneers, no filler.
Love the idea of re-watching 2000’s media as Millennial upper middle class fantasy. Fascinating!
I was a kid when I saw it. Stealthily. Cried. But hidden in the sadness was this incredible delight with the clothes.
Now I suddenly start feel nostalgic🥺