Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Rashomon
A crime is committed in ancient Japan. A samurai warrior is murdered, and his wife, raped. A woodcutter and a priest narrate the story to a commoner, one rainy day.
The murderer who committed the crime, the victim (the samurai’s wife), the spirit of the dead man who talks through a medium, and finally the actual witness (a woodcutter)—all have differing versions of what happened.
How is that possible? Who is telling the truth? Why do people lie? What do they want to hide? These are some of the philosophical questions raised by Kurosawa in his highly acclaimed “Rashomon”.
While the woodcutter recounts his version of the crime, a baby is heard crying. The priest, the commoner, and the woodcutter go toward it, and the commoner tries to steal some objects from the baby. The woodcutter reproaches the commoner for stealing from the abandoned baby, but the commoner questions him about an object that went missing from the scene of the crime, figuring out that the woodcutter had something to do with it. The commoner laughs at the woodcutter saying all men are selfish and the woodcutter is no different.
When the priest witnesses this scene, his faith in humanity is lost. It is however, restored when the woodcutter explains that he wants to adopt the baby since he already has six children and another one will not be too much trouble. The priest now understands why the woodcutter had to steal and gives the baby to him, saying he has restored his faith in humanity.
This movie, made in 1950, is considered one of Kurosawa’s masterpieces, winning him popularity the world over.
A crime is committed in ancient Japan. A samurai warrior is murdered, and his wife, raped. A woodcutter and a priest narrate the story to a commoner, one rainy day.
The murderer who committed the crime, the victim (the samurai’s wife), the spirit of the dead man who talks through a medium, and finally the actual witness (a woodcutter)—all have differing versions of what happened.
How is that possible? Who is telling the truth? Why do people lie? What do they want to hide? These are some of the philosophical questions raised by Kurosawa in his highly acclaimed “Rashomon”.
While the woodcutter recounts his version of the crime, a baby is heard crying. The priest, the commoner, and the woodcutter go toward it, and the commoner tries to steal some objects from the baby. The woodcutter reproaches the commoner for stealing from the abandoned baby, but the commoner questions him about an object that went missing from the scene of the crime, figuring out that the woodcutter had something to do with it. The commoner laughs at the woodcutter saying all men are selfish and the woodcutter is no different.
When the priest witnesses this scene, his faith in humanity is lost. It is however, restored when the woodcutter explains that he wants to adopt the baby since he already has six children and another one will not be too much trouble. The priest now understands why the woodcutter had to steal and gives the baby to him, saying he has restored his faith in humanity.
This movie, made in 1950, is considered one of Kurosawa’s masterpieces, winning him popularity the world over.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
From domestic Goddesses to boardroom bigwigs…
Earlier, the immediate picture that came to mind when one thought of a woman was a charming, girlish, helpless, frail, and soft little creature who needed protection and who couldn’t quite figure out how the lock worked on the front door.
The scenario today—A modern, emancipated adult with a cast-iron image, who not only knows how the lock works, but probably how to manufacture it as well.
Is the woman of today different from the woman of yesterday? Definitely!
Yesterday, women had the potential but a vast majority of them were unable to prove themselves in the world due to social pressures and orthodox thinking that suppressed and stifled them. Women were severely restricted by traditional gender roles. The man was the breadwinner, while the woman looked after the family and children. The portrayal of women and men on television and other media tended to reinforce these conventional gender roles. Today, a young girl regularly sees female characters in films and on television working as lawyers, judges, administrators, or advertising professionals. Added to that, her mother, aunt, and friends also work for a living.
This opens different avenues of thought for her and she realizes that she need not conform to outmoded stereotypes. Today’s women have been encouraged to come out into the world, displaying their talents and abilities in myriad fields, such as art, architecture, interior decoration, journalism, medicine, computer science, law, defense, politics, and sports. Today, women are doing very well in their chosen field; fields hitherto considered a man’s domain.
Yesterday’s woman was meek and submissive, putting others’ needs first and hers last. Today, there is a consciousness among women to look after themselves, too. They are also more assertive and willing to take a stand on issues. The pioneering efforts of some outstanding women have paved a way for others to follow. There is a growing realization of self-worth among women in a largely male-dominated society. This may be a direct consequence to more number of women taking up careers. Women have gained in self-esteem and power within the family as they have moved outside the home and functioned as productive wage earners. Today’s woman is confident, intelligent, and capable of taking care of herself. She can manage a home and a career simultaneously, striking a harmonious balance between the two. She is self-made and makes her own decisions based on the choices placed before her.
Today, we have a day dedicated to women, websites and magazines exclusively for women, support groups for sexual harassment at the workplace, and grievance cells for eve-teasing. It is necessary for women to revel in the feeling that they were born as women and celebrate life.
However, our society has yet to reach that state when every woman can feel that way. The nation is faced with several issues that seem to overshadow the need for the emancipation of women. It is also true that women continue to experience second-class status throughout the world. It is estimated that women grow half the world’s food, but rarely own land. They constitute one-third of the world’s labor force, but are generally found in the lowest paying jobs.
Single parent households headed by women, which appear to be on the rise in many nations, are typically found in the poorest sections of the population. Indeed, the feminization of poverty has become a global phenomenon. According to a United Nations report on women’s lives around the world, the majority of women still lag far behind men in terms of wealth, power, and opportunity.
However, things are vastly better today than they were yesterday, and to quote a heroine, Scarlett O’ Hara, from my favorite book “Gone with the Wind”, “tomorrow is another day!”
Earlier, the immediate picture that came to mind when one thought of a woman was a charming, girlish, helpless, frail, and soft little creature who needed protection and who couldn’t quite figure out how the lock worked on the front door.
The scenario today—A modern, emancipated adult with a cast-iron image, who not only knows how the lock works, but probably how to manufacture it as well.
Is the woman of today different from the woman of yesterday? Definitely!
Yesterday, women had the potential but a vast majority of them were unable to prove themselves in the world due to social pressures and orthodox thinking that suppressed and stifled them. Women were severely restricted by traditional gender roles. The man was the breadwinner, while the woman looked after the family and children. The portrayal of women and men on television and other media tended to reinforce these conventional gender roles. Today, a young girl regularly sees female characters in films and on television working as lawyers, judges, administrators, or advertising professionals. Added to that, her mother, aunt, and friends also work for a living.
This opens different avenues of thought for her and she realizes that she need not conform to outmoded stereotypes. Today’s women have been encouraged to come out into the world, displaying their talents and abilities in myriad fields, such as art, architecture, interior decoration, journalism, medicine, computer science, law, defense, politics, and sports. Today, women are doing very well in their chosen field; fields hitherto considered a man’s domain.
Yesterday’s woman was meek and submissive, putting others’ needs first and hers last. Today, there is a consciousness among women to look after themselves, too. They are also more assertive and willing to take a stand on issues. The pioneering efforts of some outstanding women have paved a way for others to follow. There is a growing realization of self-worth among women in a largely male-dominated society. This may be a direct consequence to more number of women taking up careers. Women have gained in self-esteem and power within the family as they have moved outside the home and functioned as productive wage earners. Today’s woman is confident, intelligent, and capable of taking care of herself. She can manage a home and a career simultaneously, striking a harmonious balance between the two. She is self-made and makes her own decisions based on the choices placed before her.
Today, we have a day dedicated to women, websites and magazines exclusively for women, support groups for sexual harassment at the workplace, and grievance cells for eve-teasing. It is necessary for women to revel in the feeling that they were born as women and celebrate life.
However, our society has yet to reach that state when every woman can feel that way. The nation is faced with several issues that seem to overshadow the need for the emancipation of women. It is also true that women continue to experience second-class status throughout the world. It is estimated that women grow half the world’s food, but rarely own land. They constitute one-third of the world’s labor force, but are generally found in the lowest paying jobs.
Single parent households headed by women, which appear to be on the rise in many nations, are typically found in the poorest sections of the population. Indeed, the feminization of poverty has become a global phenomenon. According to a United Nations report on women’s lives around the world, the majority of women still lag far behind men in terms of wealth, power, and opportunity.
However, things are vastly better today than they were yesterday, and to quote a heroine, Scarlett O’ Hara, from my favorite book “Gone with the Wind”, “tomorrow is another day!”
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Apocalypse Now
Here’s a film that featured as the number one film to see before you die according to Film4's 50 Films To See Before You Die.
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola in 1979 and starring actors such as Marlon Brando and Martin Sheen, this film has bagged two Oscars (Cinematography and Sound), a Palm D’Or at Cannes, and three Golden Globes( Best Director, Best supporting actor, and Best Original Score).
With a long list of impressive accomplishments such as those listed, anyone would be curious to see the film.
Inspired by Joseph Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness”, the story is set during the Vietnam War. Captain Willard (Sheen) is entrusted with a covert mission. He has to travel to Cambodia and terminate Col. Kurtz’s command “with extreme prejudice”. Apparently, the colonel who was once brilliant and a highly decorated officer, has now lost his mind and is carrying on a reign of terror.
We follow Capt. Willard’s journey upstream where on the way, the lives of many of those accompanying him are lost due to incidents of enemy fire. When they reach Col. Kurtz’s outpost, they are greeted with a truly bizarre faction of people, his followers.
It is then that Capt. Willard journeys into the crazed mind of Kurtz to discover that Kurtz does not have a method to his madness. He, in fact, has “no method at all”. Kurtz is a man whose soul is in fragments, and he is totally deranged. For a while, Willard can’t decide whether Kurtz is insane or so brilliant that lesser mortals can’t understand him. Will he be swayed by Kurtz or carry out his mission as intended? Will he, too, lose his mind? These are questions that are answered when you watch the film.
During the filming of this movie, the director faced several challenges: Brando showed up on the sets overweight, Martin Sheen suffered a heart attack, bad weather plagued their shooting, not to mention destroyed expensive sets, and Coppola himself struggled with the end of the movie. However, this movie has made its mark in Hollywood history.
Here’s a film that featured as the number one film to see before you die according to Film4's 50 Films To See Before You Die.
Directed by Francis Ford Coppola in 1979 and starring actors such as Marlon Brando and Martin Sheen, this film has bagged two Oscars (Cinematography and Sound), a Palm D’Or at Cannes, and three Golden Globes( Best Director, Best supporting actor, and Best Original Score).
With a long list of impressive accomplishments such as those listed, anyone would be curious to see the film.
Inspired by Joseph Conrad’s “Heart of Darkness”, the story is set during the Vietnam War. Captain Willard (Sheen) is entrusted with a covert mission. He has to travel to Cambodia and terminate Col. Kurtz’s command “with extreme prejudice”. Apparently, the colonel who was once brilliant and a highly decorated officer, has now lost his mind and is carrying on a reign of terror.
We follow Capt. Willard’s journey upstream where on the way, the lives of many of those accompanying him are lost due to incidents of enemy fire. When they reach Col. Kurtz’s outpost, they are greeted with a truly bizarre faction of people, his followers.
It is then that Capt. Willard journeys into the crazed mind of Kurtz to discover that Kurtz does not have a method to his madness. He, in fact, has “no method at all”. Kurtz is a man whose soul is in fragments, and he is totally deranged. For a while, Willard can’t decide whether Kurtz is insane or so brilliant that lesser mortals can’t understand him. Will he be swayed by Kurtz or carry out his mission as intended? Will he, too, lose his mind? These are questions that are answered when you watch the film.
During the filming of this movie, the director faced several challenges: Brando showed up on the sets overweight, Martin Sheen suffered a heart attack, bad weather plagued their shooting, not to mention destroyed expensive sets, and Coppola himself struggled with the end of the movie. However, this movie has made its mark in Hollywood history.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Rosemary’s Baby-A Cult Classic
You must have heard of Rosemary’s Baby…even if you were born a long time after it was written and filmed. It’s one of those cult classics that remain a must-read book or a must-watch film.
This horror novel written in 1967 by Ira Levin was adapted as a film by Roman Polanski starring then-popular actress Mia Farrow. Ruth Gordon won an Oscar for best supporting actress for her portrayal of Minnie Castevet in this film.
The afterword in the novel by the writer says that this was the first-ever theme to talk about the birth of the anti-Christ. It set the stage for future horror films such as The Exorcist and The Omen.
Not being much of a fan of the horror genre, it was just curiosity that prompted me to pick up this book at the book store. Well, to be honest-curiosity and a huge discount;)
I had once asked my dad for the story of the film and I remembered the outline he gave me, so there was nothing new in the book for me. I failed to get goosebumps, nightmares, or any kind of “normal” reactions to such a book, merely because the writer has narrated the story simply and in a rather bland manner.
What sets this book apart is that it is one of the first of its kind. The author has also written “Stepford wives” and “Sliver”, both of which have been made into films and both of which I’ve seen. He specializes in creepy themes and is some sort of a pioneer with the kind of themes he writes about.
His disturbing and admittedly blasphemous concept in “Rosemary’s baby” and the sheer horror of the theme speaks for itself.
Rosemary and her husband, a struggling actor named Guy, have just moved into the Bramford, an old Gothic-style apartment building. A friend, Hutch, warns them about the building’s disturbing history, but they choose to ignore the stories and go ahead with their plans. They are soon befriended by Minnie and Roman Castavet, an eccentric elderly couple, who live next door. Guy becomes very close to the couple and starts spending a lot of time with them.
Guy’s flailing acting career suddenly sees an upswing after his rival goes mysteriously blind. Soon, Guy and Rosemary decide to conceive their first child. Rosemary is troubled by an eerie, evil dream. Following her conception, she starts seeing a doctor recommended by the old couple. Although a well-known name in his profession, he gives her weird advice and says she should not read any manual on pregnancy since each birth is different. She is also asked not to consult with her friends and compare notes on pregnancy. Her neighbour gives her foul-smelling herb drinks saying they will be good for the health of the baby.
Rosemary experiences terrible pain, which lasts for months, and her dear friend, Hutch, who visits her, is shocked at her appearance. Hutch says Rosemary looks as though a vampire were sucking out her life blood. Hutch wants to meet her the next day with some information, but he inexplicably slides into a coma, leaving Rosemary a book on witchcraft, which points to a horrifying reality.
Whether this was reality or a figment of her imagination as an offshoot of pre-natal depression is something debated by critics. But real or not, the experience is harrowing, even if it was only in her mind. I would advise mothers-to-be to steer clear of this book! Others who want to know what is real and what is not should read “Son of Rosemary” by the same author, which was written in the 90’s.
You must have heard of Rosemary’s Baby…even if you were born a long time after it was written and filmed. It’s one of those cult classics that remain a must-read book or a must-watch film.
This horror novel written in 1967 by Ira Levin was adapted as a film by Roman Polanski starring then-popular actress Mia Farrow. Ruth Gordon won an Oscar for best supporting actress for her portrayal of Minnie Castevet in this film.
The afterword in the novel by the writer says that this was the first-ever theme to talk about the birth of the anti-Christ. It set the stage for future horror films such as The Exorcist and The Omen.
Not being much of a fan of the horror genre, it was just curiosity that prompted me to pick up this book at the book store. Well, to be honest-curiosity and a huge discount;)
I had once asked my dad for the story of the film and I remembered the outline he gave me, so there was nothing new in the book for me. I failed to get goosebumps, nightmares, or any kind of “normal” reactions to such a book, merely because the writer has narrated the story simply and in a rather bland manner.
What sets this book apart is that it is one of the first of its kind. The author has also written “Stepford wives” and “Sliver”, both of which have been made into films and both of which I’ve seen. He specializes in creepy themes and is some sort of a pioneer with the kind of themes he writes about.
His disturbing and admittedly blasphemous concept in “Rosemary’s baby” and the sheer horror of the theme speaks for itself.
Rosemary and her husband, a struggling actor named Guy, have just moved into the Bramford, an old Gothic-style apartment building. A friend, Hutch, warns them about the building’s disturbing history, but they choose to ignore the stories and go ahead with their plans. They are soon befriended by Minnie and Roman Castavet, an eccentric elderly couple, who live next door. Guy becomes very close to the couple and starts spending a lot of time with them.
Guy’s flailing acting career suddenly sees an upswing after his rival goes mysteriously blind. Soon, Guy and Rosemary decide to conceive their first child. Rosemary is troubled by an eerie, evil dream. Following her conception, she starts seeing a doctor recommended by the old couple. Although a well-known name in his profession, he gives her weird advice and says she should not read any manual on pregnancy since each birth is different. She is also asked not to consult with her friends and compare notes on pregnancy. Her neighbour gives her foul-smelling herb drinks saying they will be good for the health of the baby.
Rosemary experiences terrible pain, which lasts for months, and her dear friend, Hutch, who visits her, is shocked at her appearance. Hutch says Rosemary looks as though a vampire were sucking out her life blood. Hutch wants to meet her the next day with some information, but he inexplicably slides into a coma, leaving Rosemary a book on witchcraft, which points to a horrifying reality.
Whether this was reality or a figment of her imagination as an offshoot of pre-natal depression is something debated by critics. But real or not, the experience is harrowing, even if it was only in her mind. I would advise mothers-to-be to steer clear of this book! Others who want to know what is real and what is not should read “Son of Rosemary” by the same author, which was written in the 90’s.
Friday, April 17, 2009
The Wrestler
Randy "The Ram" Robinson (Mickey Rourke) was a professional wrestler who made the headlines of every major newspaper back in the eighties. With the passage of time, Randy is now in his twilight years. He manages to make both ends meet by wrestling in a few matches. The steroids and other body-building substances that he takes wreak havoc on his body.
When he collapses one day in the locker room after a particularly brutal fight, the doctor who attends to him tells him that he will not be able to wrestle anymore since his body can no longer take the strain. Estranged from his daughter, having no spouse to support him emotionally, and uncared for by anyone, save an exotic dancer (Marisa Tomei), he is unable to re- engage in a life devoid of wrestling.
Encouraged by his dancer friend, he attempts to make peace with his daughter, but old habits die hard. His booze-loving, irresponsible behavior pushes her further and further away. He tries to work at a grocery store, but when a fan recognizes him, he is ashamed of what he has become and longs for the glory he found back in the ring. He enters the ring one last time and that’s when his spirit comes alive and he simultaneously realizes that someone does care for him.
Although the theme of “I will survive” is normally inspiring, this movie depresses rather than inspires. Some of the wrestling scenes involving barbed wire, staples, and the like are too violent and bloody. But I guess that’s part of the package in a movie about wrestling.
This movie was nominated for two Oscars: one for Best Actor in a leading role and one for Best actress in a supporting role. Mickey Rourke won the Golden Globe for best actor in a leading role and was cheered on by the film fraternity since this has been a real-life comeback for Rourke who allegedly battled drug problems and was said to have blown his career due to his personal problems. Rourke reportedly turned down movies such Pulp Fiction which went on to become cult cinema.
The Wrestler is not only the resurrection of Randy Robinson, but in a way is also the resurrection of Mickey Rourke.
Randy "The Ram" Robinson (Mickey Rourke) was a professional wrestler who made the headlines of every major newspaper back in the eighties. With the passage of time, Randy is now in his twilight years. He manages to make both ends meet by wrestling in a few matches. The steroids and other body-building substances that he takes wreak havoc on his body.
When he collapses one day in the locker room after a particularly brutal fight, the doctor who attends to him tells him that he will not be able to wrestle anymore since his body can no longer take the strain. Estranged from his daughter, having no spouse to support him emotionally, and uncared for by anyone, save an exotic dancer (Marisa Tomei), he is unable to re- engage in a life devoid of wrestling.
Encouraged by his dancer friend, he attempts to make peace with his daughter, but old habits die hard. His booze-loving, irresponsible behavior pushes her further and further away. He tries to work at a grocery store, but when a fan recognizes him, he is ashamed of what he has become and longs for the glory he found back in the ring. He enters the ring one last time and that’s when his spirit comes alive and he simultaneously realizes that someone does care for him.
Although the theme of “I will survive” is normally inspiring, this movie depresses rather than inspires. Some of the wrestling scenes involving barbed wire, staples, and the like are too violent and bloody. But I guess that’s part of the package in a movie about wrestling.
This movie was nominated for two Oscars: one for Best Actor in a leading role and one for Best actress in a supporting role. Mickey Rourke won the Golden Globe for best actor in a leading role and was cheered on by the film fraternity since this has been a real-life comeback for Rourke who allegedly battled drug problems and was said to have blown his career due to his personal problems. Rourke reportedly turned down movies such Pulp Fiction which went on to become cult cinema.
The Wrestler is not only the resurrection of Randy Robinson, but in a way is also the resurrection of Mickey Rourke.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Chicks Rule!
These days, chick lit and chick flicks have become extremely popular. As we know, chick lit is fiction targeted at single women around 30 years of age, consisting of a good dose of humor and maybe some romance. Chick flicks are movies with similar themes with women as their intended audience.
“Although usually including romantic elements, women’s fiction (including chick lit) is generally not considered a direct subcategory of the romance novel genre, because in women’s fiction the heroine’s relationship with her family or friends may be equally as important as her relationship with the hero.”, says Wikipedia.
“The Devil wears Prada”, “Everyone worth Knowing”, and “Chasing Harry Winston” by the author Lauren Weisberger are classic examples of chick lit. “The Devil wears Prada” has been made into a box-office hit starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway. According to reports, the author’s third book, “Chasing Harry Winston” will be made into a film as well. Having read all three, my verdict is watch “The Devil Wears Prada” ---it is one of the rare cases where the movie is better than the book. You can totally skip “Everyone worth knowing”. It’s not exceptionally written. “Chasing Harry Winston” is a fun read.
One author I discovered recently was Megan Crane. I read her “English as a second language”, which was hilarious, engaging, and kept me company as only a friend could! It happens to be her first novel.
The story is about Alexandra Brennan, who decides to leave the US and her dead-end job there to study her Master’s in English Literature in the UK-- All because her ex-boyfriend said she didn’t have it in her. She makes new friends, adopts a nocturnal lifestyle that involves hanging out at the pub, sleepwalks through classes during the day, draws a motley crew of friends and acquaintances toward her with whom she experiences several misadventures, only to discover that she has found home. What sets this book apart is the author’s AMAZING sense of humour. Each sentence is hilarious. The writing style is light and irreverent. I can’t wait to read her other titles “Names my sisters call me”, “Frenemies”, and “Everyone else’s girl”.
Candace Bushnell is another author who has created powerful characters and her themes revolve around slightly older women who try to balance their dazzling careers and complicated personal lives. She is best known for her novel “Sex and the city”, which is the story of four women— Carrie Bradshaw, Charlotte, Samantha, and Miranda—three in their mid-thirties and one in her forties. The book examined the lives of these successful professional women in the late 1990s and portrayed the effect of changing roles and expectations for women on the characters. This led to the phenomenally popular television series by the same name, which is loosely based on the book. If you haven’t heard of it, it’s time you crawled out from under that rock you’ve been hiding ;). Her other famous book “Lipstick Jungle” is also about three sexy, powerful career women who will do anything to stay at the top of their fields. In Bushnell’s world, “chicks” rule the roost--pun intended;)
These days, chick lit and chick flicks have become extremely popular. As we know, chick lit is fiction targeted at single women around 30 years of age, consisting of a good dose of humor and maybe some romance. Chick flicks are movies with similar themes with women as their intended audience.
“Although usually including romantic elements, women’s fiction (including chick lit) is generally not considered a direct subcategory of the romance novel genre, because in women’s fiction the heroine’s relationship with her family or friends may be equally as important as her relationship with the hero.”, says Wikipedia.
“The Devil wears Prada”, “Everyone worth Knowing”, and “Chasing Harry Winston” by the author Lauren Weisberger are classic examples of chick lit. “The Devil wears Prada” has been made into a box-office hit starring Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway. According to reports, the author’s third book, “Chasing Harry Winston” will be made into a film as well. Having read all three, my verdict is watch “The Devil Wears Prada” ---it is one of the rare cases where the movie is better than the book. You can totally skip “Everyone worth knowing”. It’s not exceptionally written. “Chasing Harry Winston” is a fun read.
One author I discovered recently was Megan Crane. I read her “English as a second language”, which was hilarious, engaging, and kept me company as only a friend could! It happens to be her first novel.
The story is about Alexandra Brennan, who decides to leave the US and her dead-end job there to study her Master’s in English Literature in the UK-- All because her ex-boyfriend said she didn’t have it in her. She makes new friends, adopts a nocturnal lifestyle that involves hanging out at the pub, sleepwalks through classes during the day, draws a motley crew of friends and acquaintances toward her with whom she experiences several misadventures, only to discover that she has found home. What sets this book apart is the author’s AMAZING sense of humour. Each sentence is hilarious. The writing style is light and irreverent. I can’t wait to read her other titles “Names my sisters call me”, “Frenemies”, and “Everyone else’s girl”.
Candace Bushnell is another author who has created powerful characters and her themes revolve around slightly older women who try to balance their dazzling careers and complicated personal lives. She is best known for her novel “Sex and the city”, which is the story of four women— Carrie Bradshaw, Charlotte, Samantha, and Miranda—three in their mid-thirties and one in her forties. The book examined the lives of these successful professional women in the late 1990s and portrayed the effect of changing roles and expectations for women on the characters. This led to the phenomenally popular television series by the same name, which is loosely based on the book. If you haven’t heard of it, it’s time you crawled out from under that rock you’ve been hiding ;). Her other famous book “Lipstick Jungle” is also about three sexy, powerful career women who will do anything to stay at the top of their fields. In Bushnell’s world, “chicks” rule the roost--pun intended;)
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