This time I figured it was time to share Now and Then. I invited my son to watch, but when he checked out the cover and saw it had a bunch of girls on it, he went, "No thank you. This looks like a girl movie."
"There's no such thing as a girl and boy movie," I argued. "You might like it."
He shook his head firmly.
So it was just the girls. My husband had to work late which is just as well, because he'd have passed too. He grew up with a sister who "made" him watch "chick flicks" and says that he's traumatized.
Naturally we had the proper movie foods: popcorn, gummies, chocolate...and then we started to watch.
Natalie cracked up at this part:
And this one, where Teeny stuffs her bra with water balloons filled with pudding. She wants bigger boobs, you see:
She was like, "Ooooooo" when this happened:
I reminded her that she's not allowed to kiss anyone until she's 18. And I told her that when I was younger, the girls went crazy over Devon Sawa.
"I can see it. He does have nice hair," Natalie said with a nod.
When this happened, Natalie said, "Hey, they said that same line in a Barbie movie I used to watch."
She said she liked the movie and would watch it again. We're going to have other movie nights. In fact, I'll be watching My Girl with Natalie on Friday. I already watched it with Tommy.
"You'll see why I don't like bees," I explained to her seriously.
Oh, and guess what? When I tweeted that I was watching Now and Then with my daughter, Thora Birch (Teeny) LIKED the tweet. This caused Natalie to shriek happily into my ear, because as you might know, Thora also plays Dani from Hocus Pocus, a favorite of Natalie's.
Have you seen Now and Then before?
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I haven't seen this movie in so long, but it was always a favorite of mine growing up. I think it's great you watched it with her.
ReplyDeleteI totally forgot about this movie. Now I want to watch it.
ReplyDeleteI'm from Savannah and they actually filmed a good bit of it in my friends' neighborhood. Feels like it was yesterday.
ReplyDeleteThat is so cool!
DeleteI love this movie!! I always loved it as a kid and totally had a crush on Devon Sawa.
ReplyDeleteI've actually never seen that movie before! But sounds like it was a great movie watching moment! :)
ReplyDeleteI remember watching it with some friends when I was in high school. How cool that the actress liked your tweet!
ReplyDeleteIt's been soo long since I've seen this movie... And oh, I totally had a thing for Devon Sawa... What happened to him? Hehe
ReplyDeleteOmg Thora is amazing! What a sweetheart to respond to you!
ReplyDeleteI think I have catch up with these movies with my daughter .She would enjoy this.Thanks for a fun read .
ReplyDeleteI just love this movie. There are so many 80/90's classics that I cant wait to re-watch with my daughter.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen the movie. I can't wait for my baby to grow up and watch movies with me!
ReplyDeleteI have never even heard of this movie. I will have to check it out one of these days.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen it, but if I get the opportunity to I will now! Not all grily movies are just for girls. My husband even likes a good chick flick once in awhile!
ReplyDeleteThat's cool havinv a regular girls-only-movie-date :) Yeah I always have a huge grin each time a celeb liked my tweets or posts. It is motivating!
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect movie and evening to share with your daughter. Like the questions and conversation you had about the movie. Wonderful bonding experience. Great snacks always help.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen this movie before, but in honesty sounds like one I might like. What a great treat that tweet was for your daughter.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen this movie, but it sounds awesome! How awesome that she tweeted your daughter back!
ReplyDeleteI remember that movie from when I was a kid. I always liked it. I actually forgot about it so I'm going to sit down and watch it again with my kiddos.
ReplyDeleteHa! That's so cute that he wasn't having any part of it. Hey, at least you got to have some quality girl time tho!
ReplyDeleteDo you know I don't think I've ever watched this movie, but it sounds like you had an awesome night with your daughter.
ReplyDeleteI love this movie! I think it's time I watch it with my girls. I think they would love it.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute post and it made me sit and watch a movie with my girls. I am sure my younger one is going to make a lot of such comments. :)
ReplyDeletei want that movie! where did you find it? i've loved it ever since i watched it as a kid 🙂
ReplyDeleteI have never seen these movies before but am definitely interested in checking them out now. Love her response "He does have nice hair." I can't wait to have kids to be able to share some of my favorite movies with them.
ReplyDeleteI have never watched Now and Then. It sounds like a cute movie to watch together though.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen this movie in forever but now I really want to after work!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like such a sweet movie. My kids love having a family movie night together once per week. This sounds like a great film.
ReplyDeleteI know I saw this movie but I don't remember anything about it. And yes, young Devon was a total hottie.... wwwaassss
ReplyDeleteI have never seen the movie but it sounds awesome! It really great to have Thora tweet you back! A truly great actress, hopefully the have the movie of netflix or in my local HMV
ReplyDeleteI haven’t seen it before but I think it’s a great movie! It’s nice to spend some time with your daughter.
ReplyDeleteIt is weird that I have never actually seen this movie before? I am adding to my list because sounds like a swoon worthy movie lol
ReplyDeleteI have not seen that! I love watching stuff with my daughter. When she was about 14ish we started watching Gilmore Girls reruns and that is a HUGE bonding thing. We ARE the Gilmore Girls. Enjoy your daughter :)
ReplyDeletewhat an awesome old school movie! i love it too!
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I've never seen it before but any movie that describes sex in that matter is BRILLIANT! I must watch this!
ReplyDeleteI want to come join in with your movie nights! They sound like loads of fun! I've never seen this film and it sounds like I've missed out!
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen this movie in forever. I might have to get it to watch with my daughter. It brings back memories.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like the perfect movie night... I watched this movie years ago. It's one of my old school favorites.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to know that you and your daughter bonds together and talks sensitive matters. Good communication is really a key to a good mother-daughter relationships. - Anosa
ReplyDeleteI have actually never even heard of this movie? Isn't that crazy? I am going to have to find a copy!
ReplyDeleteI think I watched Now and Then awhile ago but I can't really remember now. So fun to watch these movies with your daughter! Definitely great to bring back the classics to watch with the new generation!
ReplyDeleteI have not seen that movie Now and Then before. I will look for a copy and watch it too. My daughter is too old for this kind of movie, but maybe she will enjoy a movie night with me to see this film.
ReplyDeleteI watched this movie when my kids were small. I bought it not too long ago to watch with my granddaughter.
ReplyDeleteI love the idea of having a move night. I have not seen the movie now and then but I do like a good guilty pleasure so I will have to check it out x
ReplyDeleteBeing a boy, I have to disagree with you. There is definitely such a thing as a girl movie. And Now and Then definitely rates as a girl movie in my book. However, while saying that, I have to say that many "chick flicks" that guys consider chick movies, I just think of as romances. I loved Sleepless in Seattle or An Affair to Remember. Those are great movies and I don't think they are chick flicks. A chick flick to me is a movie where women are the central characters and boys or men if they exist are ancillary. This is like How to Make an American Quilt, Moonlight and Valentino, Beaches, Steel Magnolias, etc.
ReplyDeleteDevon Sawa!!! OMG! Reading this made me remember my early high school days. LOL! I'll try to hunt this movie down and watch it again. It's been ages! :)
ReplyDeleteI miss having movie nights with my daughter. We are both so busy, me with work and she with raising her kids. I do hope we get together sometime this week to just relax and enjoy a good movie. Just like old times.
ReplyDeleteIt's a good reason to hate bees!! And whatever happened to Devon Sawa?
ReplyDeleteI saw this in the theater so now I feel SUPER old.
This is one of my mom's all time favorites! I too have watched with her when I was a kid! And I remember my brother passing the movie same way as Tommy did!
ReplyDeleteWhen macaulay culkin's character dies from the bee sting it was really sad. I still remember that scene all these years later.
ReplyDeleteI've never see Now and Then - I think I need to add it to my watch list! Your post reminded me about My Girl - what a heart wrenching but sweet movie.
ReplyDeleteI've seen Now and Then a few times. I was mine and my bestfriends favourite movie for the longest time. We couldn't wait to be Now. But now withing we were then. lol
ReplyDeleteThis is really awesome. I love watching old movies that I enjoyed when I was kid with my twins. It's nice to share that kind of bond with them.
ReplyDeleteI love your son's response. It reminds me of how Phillip has a hang-up about fabric stores because his mom used to take him in there when he was little...
ReplyDeleteI love Thora Birch so I probably would have freaked if she liked my tweet! That's one of my favorite movies too! Oh and don't forget Devon Sawa!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen this movie. That's awesome that Thora Birch recognized the tweet!
ReplyDeleteI had forgotten all about this movie. Well now I just have to find it to watch once again. Love Natalie reactions to the movie and that he has nice hair.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've ever seen this one. How did I miss it? I need to invite my daughters over and watch it ASAP.
ReplyDeleteI have never seen this movie but it would have been fun to see with my daughter. I always hope that the movie does not have adult issues I have to discuss with my kids.
ReplyDeleteWhat an endearing memory! I would want to do this with my daughter, but she's 31 and we go to movies all the time.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen this one. But now I want to. My girls are 10 and 15, so this would be a perfect girls night!
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This sounds like a great movie for mother and daughter to watch together. What a cute way to spend time together.
ReplyDeleteI was just talking about this movie. I think our daughter would love it. I'll have to bring it up to her soon.
ReplyDeletei have to say I dont remember this movie. It sounds like a nice movie night choice for my daughter and me.
ReplyDeleteHow fun! Sharing classic movies with my kids is one of my favorite parts of being a parent. I will have to add Now and Then to the list.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea and a wonderful way to bound over a movie. My Girl still makes me cry just thinking about that darn movie. I can't watch it again. How about A League of Their Own? I could watch that a zillion times, "there's no crying in baseball". LOL!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen that movie, but I love that you have movie nights with your daughter. My daughter is 9 and that looks like a nice new ritual to start.
ReplyDeleteI loved this movie so much! It has been a long time since I have seen it and want to watch it again! My daughter is not quite old enough to watch this, but when she is I love the idea of watching it together.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I haven't seen this movie yet. I need to gather the grankids up and watch it with them on our next movie night.
ReplyDeleteOh my word what a throwback! I can remember watching this with my older sister!
ReplyDeleteI have never seen this movie. It's been a while since we hAve watched a movie on a big screen.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a classic, must watch girls movie!! It came out when I was 10 or 11 and it was perfect for me then and I still love watching it today!!
ReplyDeleteI love that movie night with your little girl means watching movies you enjoyed as a child! This is awesome and I totally love this movie as well. Glad she enjoyed it. I can't wait for you guys to watch My Girl!
ReplyDeleteI think I already watch this but I just forget it. I guess I need to check and rewatch this. Good to see your little Natalie is also watching with you too.
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