Mama Mia --- A Fun Movie for Boomers

I just went to see the Mama Mia movie tonight... loved it. Now, first, I must admit, it's hokey and probably a woman's movie. I saw the play on Broadway and enjoyed that too. It's always weird to see a musical completely adapted into a movie ... but once you get past that, this is great, especially the music. Now, if you weren't around in the 60's and 70's or if you blinked, then you missed Abba. Mama Mia has given them a whole new audience.

What was really fun watching this tonight was that it stars Meryl Streep, one of the finest actresses of her time. Here she is singing and dancing and gyrating sex appeal... and she's in her 50's. It also stars Pierce Brosnan as one of her lovers... he's well in his 50's. There are several others ... all boomers. They sing, are sexy, dance. I love how we/boomers show up in this movie. We are vibrant, full of life, attractive. There's lots of kissy-face.

Kids might watch this and say "yuck .. they're old" ... but we will relish every moment.

Point: No matter what your age, you are still sexy, vibrant, funny and alive with spirit ... if you want to be.

Don't be afraid to flaunt your sexuality and your beauty. Don't let anyone else put parameters or boundaries or limitations on you being youthful and sexy. You have just as much right as anyone else. And, make sure you support the theater and films that give this message out as well. Spend your money to support our cause.

So, go out and see Mama Mia. Be ready to bounce in your seat. You won't be able to sit still. Be prepared to laugh and to cry.. and just know that you will leave the theater happy. Then, go out in the street just proud to be who you are.

We boomers rock!!!
Have a wonderful mid-week.
Ann

Sex in the City

Wow, I just saw the new Sex in the City movie. It was terrific. It truly made me laugh and cry... all within 2 1/2 hours. It hit home in many ways, hitting on all the big issues we have as women. And, of course, because I live in NY, it seems more real.

I was never a regular viewer until the last year. And, I've caught many reruns over the years. I love the characters -- especially their vulnerability. We really get to know them.

So, back to the movie last night. First, I expected the viewers to be noisy and involved, but you could hear a pin drop (except for the times we cackled.) The story was so packed full and brought everything to completion.We would be fine if there was never another episode AND, there are definitely jumping off points if they want to do another.

The highlight for me, as a boomer -- Carrie is 40 and Samantha reaches her 50th birthday. She is so gorgeous and sexy and outrageous. Of course she's 10 years (actually 12 years) younger then me -- but a boomer. She's my idol. She is so sexual and in touch with her body and her desires. She's gutsy beyond belief -- saying whatever needs to be said. In fact, we get insight into what she's like when she suppresses -- and it's not good.

Point: Be who you are -- no matter what. Don't try to be anyone else.

Point: Even women who seemingly have it all together -- money, status, etc ... they still experience disappointments and have to learn to handle them.

Point: Getting older can still let you be vibrant, amazing, beautiful and sexy.

To celebrate the beauty of womanhood and sexuality, I recommend you grab your girlfriends and go see this movie. Then, go out to dinner or for a drink and talk about it. It's rich.

As for you men -- there were several of you in the audience -- they liked it too. AND, we see some very vulnerable men in the characters in the film.So there's something there for you to learn too.

Have a wonderful Sunday.
Ann