It's Mostly Men Who Hate Supergirl

I noticed the bad reviews about Supergirl early on. I ignored them though. I prefer to make up my own mind. We still went to watch. 

I also noticed it was mainly men giving those poor reviews.

They would criticize Milly Alcock's (who plays Supergirl) looks, naturally. I noticed most of the folks doing this weren't much to look at. Maybe they have their own issues and are projecting it onto Milly. I'm not sure. All I know is Milly is a beautiful woman. Dean Cain, who played Superman back in the day, also joined in to make fun of Milly. They've been posting things like this:

Other reasons why men aren't liking the flick?

Dudes claimed there was no way she could defeat "strong men." Hello, she has powers. Yes, she certainly can. 

They hated the soundtrack. It didn't bother me. 

They didn't like Supergirl's attitude. She didn't have that demure thing going on men tend to enjoy. She's not helpless. She doesn't rely on a man, ever. 

They didn't like that she barely smiles. Heaven forbid. I hate when a man tells me to smile more. 

They didn't like that men barely get any screen time. (Hello? It's called SUPERGIRL.)

There is no love interest. I personally liked this. I hate when movies toss in a love story for good measure. It's ridiculous. 

Basically, it's the men who are whining about the most ridiculous things. They did it for Wonder Woman as well, plus any other female-led movies. 

So what did we think? We liked the movie. Milly was incredible in her role. She did kick butt. Without the help of a man. 

It's a reminder that you do not need a guy to save you. A reminder never to listen to those who will try and say women are the weaker sex. A reminder to laugh when someone tries to say you must submit to a guy. 

Remember, ladies. 

You never need a guy to succeed. 

I look forward to seeing Milly in the future Superman film and one day, perhaps, she'll have her own movie again. And when she does, we'll be there to watch. 

Hey, It's Okay

I got this idea from Glamour magazine. You can link up any day of the week. All you have to do is make a list of what you're okay about. Simple! Please do not link up a post that has nothing to do with Hey, It's Okay. It's rude and I'll delete the link.

HEY, IT'S OKAY....

......to be going to see Supergirl this week. It hasn't received the best reviews, but I notice the bad ones come from ugly white guys, so, go figure.

......to not be doing much for 4th of July. I'm not the happiest with America at the moment, so it's tough to celebrate. I'll still catch the fireworks though and it's always nice to be with family and friends.

.....to hope Natalie survived working on 4th of July. She's a lifeguard, so I imagine she'll see some interesting things. 

......to need to watch Voicemails To Isabelle on Netflix. I keep seeing clips of it on TikTok and it sounds like something I need to see. It's about a woman who loses her sister and she leaves voicemails on her old phone number. She does not realize the phone number belongs to a guy now...and he's been listening to all the voicemails and falling for her. 

......to have picked up these Maggie's Apple Pie cookies from Pepperidge Farm because I was intrigued. They are delicious and if you're not in the mood to bake a pie, just grab a bunch of these and put them on a plate. 

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People Who Do Not Belong In Movie Theaters

Oh gosh, going to the movie theater or even a theatre show can be an adventure at times. 

I've noticed there are some who behave as though it's their first day on Earth in these spots. It's like common sense flies out the window. Or maybe they never had it. I'm not sure. 

I have ranted about theater etiquette before. I even wrote honestly how I said something to a mom who wouldn't keep her kid quiet while trying to watch Cars 3. I get it might be a children's movie, but hey, I wanted to be able to hear Lightening McQueen's speech and I couldn't, because her toddler was screeching every few seconds and then running back and forth in the row ahead. It was distracting. And after this went on for a bit, I leaned over and said, "Could you quiet your kid?" She huffed and puffed but mercifully took him out.

Common sense would have told her, hey, my son is being noisy. Constantly. He's not sitting still. He's not interested in the movie. So perhaps I should take him out so others who are able to be quiet and not move around can enjoy. But no. 

Anyhow, if you or a family member are unable to do the following, please, stay home. 

If you cannot stop coughing. Holy crap, I once saw a movie where this man coughed every few minutes. There would be a poignant speech and it was ruined because he'd be all *COUGH* *COUGH* Throughout the ENTIRE film. If you have a cold or an issue where you cannot stop coughing, do not come to the theater. You are annoying others. 

Can't hold still? Your living room is the perfect spot! This is mostly directed to children, but there are some adults who can't seem to hold their limbs still. 

If you consider the aisle a jungle gym for your little one. It can be frustrating when parents allow their kids to go up and down the aisle. First of all, how do they get the audacity? How can they possibly think this is appropriate behavior? But I have witnessed this and thankfully, a family who was allowing their toddler to do this was asked to leave by an usher. See ya!

Repeated screaming? Not cool. I get that small ones can be excited, so a screech now and then is fine, but every few minutes? No. 

Unable to stop talking? Stay at home. Please. There are some who will talk throughout the entire show or movie. Blah blah blah. Sometimes it's the kids who ask things. At top volume. "WHY IS SHE DOING THAT?" "WHO IS THAT MAN?" WHY IS THAT DOG THERE?" Tell Junior to lower his voice. If you're an adult who cannot stay silent? Shhhhhh. It's why movie theaters specifically state beforehand to BE QUIET. 

If you cannot stop looking at your phone, the theater is NOT for you. I have sat next to people who have been on their phone throughout a film. With like 100% brightness. I have asked these folks to put their phones away. I get grumbled at as though I am the issue. Look, if you need to be on it, at least be polite and go out to the hall. 

I get it. Your toddler gets excited over Buzz Lightyear so you want to take her to the movies. But if she cannot sit still, it's not fair to others who are able to. Perhaps wait for a Kid Friendly viewing where noise and racing around are acceptable. Have a special needs child? Well, most theaters have viewings for them as well. 

And for the grown adults who cannot put phones away: stay home. Movie tickets are like $15 bucks now. I'd like to be able to enjoy myself.