girls on film

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I love a night out with the girls. The cocktails, the cute dresses, the laughing, the dancing (woo-hoo)! The uncomfortable heels, the crowded bar, the parking, the cover charges (boo-hoo). Sometimes the very thought of the whole process just makes me want to crawl into my sweats and spend some time with my remote control.

This is why I'm in favor of a girls' movie night every once in awhile — you get all the fun and enjoyment of each other's company without having to stand thisclose to potentially creepy guys while screaming over loud music. Here are some tips to keep in mind when planning your movie night:

• Chick flicks reign supreme. Cliché as it may be, it couldn't be more fun to watch a chick flick while in the company of a bunch of girls. We know you were excited about Sex and the City: The Movie. Well, the DVD comes out on Tuesday, which may just be an occasion all its own for your next movie night.
• Get some non-movie entertainment. I like to have a good stack of magazines on hand when the girls come 'round. Some of my friends will lose interest in the movie before it's even out of the first act. Fashion and celebrity mags keep everyone focused on the fun and away from their BlackBerrys.
• Stick with movie theater snacks. Canapés and crudités are for cocktail parties. Think of what you'd see in the concession stand and use that for your shopping list — popcorn, nachos, Raisinets, gummy bears. Or, suggest that each guest brings her favorite movie theater indulgence to share with the group. You may just come away with a new favorite.
• Any day that ends in Y... The great thing about a movie night is that you aren't limited to weekends. In fact, most of my movie nights end up being on weekdays. You can plan on your party lasting around three hours, so your guests can be on their way and in bed to watch the evening news. And until my city starts opening early-bird dance clubs, this is about the only kind of partying I can muster during the week.
  

Comments

Great suggestion Lindsay!!
And I So agree!! Though I do love the party scene, the hours of balancing in those "Oh So Cute", yet "OOh So Uncomfortable" heels, the creepy guys, and that unstoppable after-party buzz that resonates in my ears still hours after my head hits the pillow, leaves me inevitably saying, 'I AM NEVER DOING THIS AGAIN!!'
And Thank God (now that I have a fun alternative) I don't have to!!........

That is, of course, until I get that call Friday @1/4 to 5:00pm from BFF saying, "So, What's Hot this weekend?!!" : ) : )