Friday Flotsam

Frrrrrrrrrreedledeedoooo!

Why is no one questioning who all these bridesmaids are in Father of the Bride? Like, who actually are they? And the groomsmen! So many! Who are these people again?

Because remember, earlier in the movie when they’re all sitting around the patio table eating dinner and discussing the word “pit on a wedding invitation, George,” Annie clearly says the wedding wouldn’t be that big because, “we don’t have that many friends hahaha.” Remember?! She says those words. Not many friends. And then the entire movie goes by and the only indication of a friend we see is when she’s on the phone with someone the night before the wedding and she’s all, “I know, it looks so strange in here, everything’s packed up, yada yada…” That would be ONE friend, Annie.

And then, at the wedding there are like, 500 bridesmaids and groomsmen. I’m sorry WHO are these people and where have they been the entire movie? These are your best friends, Annie and Bryan, and we know zilch about them.

And then remember the scene during the reception when she’s showing off her ring to her bridesmaids? As if it’s the first time they’ve seen the ring? Well wait a minute, how have they not seen this ring by now? We know nothing about these people, Nancy Meyers!

I’m perfectly fine this morning, why do you ask?

Did you guys see that the rescue of Baby Jessica in the Well was THIRTY SEVEN YEARS ago two days ago?? No, I cannot stop talking about this. I have been obsessed with Baby Jessica in the Well for 37 entire years. We lived in Hobbs, New Mexico at that point, you see. Which is an hour and 15 minutes away from Midland, Texas where it all happened. We glued our bods to that thick TV screen in 1987 and watched that story like our very own lives were at stake. And I remember the Readers Digest had this little map of the well and how the rescuers dug another one parallel to hers, over to her and under her and freaking got her out. I still can’t believe it. GOT HER OUT.

37 years ago!

That’s it.

I’ve decided I do not care of the word bequeathed.

Okay, movie question for you:

You know how I recently watched Practical Magic and Dead Poets Society. Each for the FIRST TIME. Gasp, clutch your pearls, barbarically yawp, do whatever you need to do. (both movies were unimaginably perfect.)

You know this is my journey, right? Going back and watching movies I somehow missed back during that time in my life. Same with books. I’m reading some old Nicholas Sparks, and just started The Secret Life of Bees (yes, I’ll watch the movie right after!) yesterday. I still plan to watch Autumn in New York (never seen it!), but I need you to help me add to the list. Someone suggested Mona Lisa Smile. Good idea, I’m on it.

What else?! Help me add to the “You Cannot Tell Me You’ve Never Seen This Movie” list. And I’ve seen a lot of movies. But embarrassingly, there are a handful that fell through the cracks one way or another. Give me suggestions!

Weekend plans? The kids are out of school (yet again) today, so we’re tackling Nat’s Halloween costume (Will’s is complete and so perfect.) and getting that off my list before I lose it. We’re back at a bunch of soccer this weekend, plus a sleepover, plus a Chiefs game, plus 74-degree weather. ‘Tis the good things. (we severely need rain, though.)

From this week! We’re having Udon Noodles with Mushrooms and a spicy drizzle. It’s seriously too good. I dare you to try it. Here’s the how-to vid.

Okay, starting my movie (and book, if you feel it) list! I’m ready.

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16 Responses to Friday Flotsam

  1. renio October 18, 2024 at 8:09 am #
    this makes for an interesting read.
  2. Nancy October 18, 2024 at 8:13 am #
    Home for the Holidays with Robert Downey Jr is a good one for Thanksgiving as is Dan in Real Life. I need to go back and watch Dead Poets Society again! And you make me want to watch Practical Magic. I’m pretty sure I’ve never seen it. Ha!
    • Val W October 18, 2024 at 8:51 pm #
      Yes! Great movie.. has Holly Hunter is in it and as well!
    • Valerie October 18, 2024 at 8:54 pm #
      Great movie!! Stars Holly Hunter also.
    • Valerie October 18, 2024 at 8:57 pm #
      I second Home for the Holidays! It stars Holly Hunter. So good!
  3. Dee October 18, 2024 at 8:33 am #
    Have you seen "Awakenings" with Robert De Niro and Robin Williams? Gut wrencher.
  4. Mary October 18, 2024 at 10:45 am #
    The creepy baby doll picture is giving me life today! Please post the “Movies I have Never Seen”. I would love a backlist. In shows I have never seen, I recently started watching Gilmore Girls, first time ever. It holds up pretty well and the fashion has come back around. Have a great weekend!
  5. Jenn P October 18, 2024 at 10:46 am #
    BABY JESSICA IN THE WELL!!!!!!!!! I laughed so loud I woke up my dog. This Flotsam was a ride. Especially the "bequeath" you dropped there in the middle. "Mona Lisa Smile" is great. Again, so many baby actors in there. In the same Dead poets vein, "With Honors" is fun and fall-y. Brendan Fraiser, Moira Kelly, Joe Pesci, and bonus Patrick Dempsey.
  6. Liz October 18, 2024 at 11:17 am #
    Love Father of the Bride and good point about those mystery bridesmaids! You need to watch Little Manhattan - your kids will love it too! SO good! I'm running a 5k on Sunday - my first race in over a year, wish me luck. Have a great weekend : )
  7. Lola October 18, 2024 at 12:14 pm #
    This one is a bit different from the other Robin Williams movies mentioned, but I've always loved the movie Big Fish. I believe it's a Tim Burton movie, which in my eyes are always great. It's a great story with lots of talented actors.
  8. Toni October 18, 2024 at 12:49 pm #
    Just watched Benny and Joon....Johnny Depp is so BEAUTIFUL...he must have been 13...also, we lived in Fort Worth and I swear we were watching LIVE when they pulled Jessica out of that well...or that's how I remember it anyway!
  9. Nicole October 18, 2024 at 6:30 pm #
    Once Around... 1991 with Holly Hunter and Richard Dreyfuss.
  10. Melissa October 18, 2024 at 6:53 pm #
    I will never forget watching baby Jessica (who wasn’t technically even a baby) in that well! Whatever happened to her? For some reason, I thought it happened in the summer, but I was also like 8 at the time so my sense of time wasn’t the greatest.
  11. Mandi October 19, 2024 at 7:44 am #
    I’d forgotten about those bridesmaids. It probably left my memory when the second movie came out and he referred to his third trimester pregnant wife and daughter as “128 & 132lbs, respectively”. And I’ve been making this face 😑 ever since.
  12. saha November 26, 2024 at 5:21 am #
    interesting really i love it
  13. Me in CA November 28, 2024 at 9:22 pm #
    1989 movie Always, Mr. Hollands’ Opus, The Help, That thing you do!, Hidden Figures, On the basis of sex, Secretariat, Molly an American Girl, Ramona & Beezus, August Rush, October Sky, Facing the Giants, and Overcomer. You’ll laugh & you’ll cry. Enjoy these movies !!!

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