Sunday, January 31, 2021

15 Favorite Non-Cartoon Movies of My Childhood





I'm not going to make this intro anything long and crazy, it's pretty simple.  Below is a list of 15 of my favorite movies from my 90s kid childhood that weren't cartoons.  Most of which were watched on UPN Sunday Afternoon Movies. Anybody else remember that?  They played the BEST movies!



Curly Sue

I just bought this on thriftbooks.com and can't wait for it to get here! I had trouble finding it for many year and now suddenly it's on several sites. The reviews of course are middle of the road but I think it's a classic.  The bathtub scene with the umbrella and tube and then eating pizza in the robe has always stuck out to me as favorites scenes.



Father of the Bride

I saw both of these a million times because UPN seemed to play it weekly for a time. The second is ok but the first will always be my favorite.  Anything with Steve Martin is good (except Mixed Nuts...I wasn't into it) but this tops the list for me.  Even as a kid I felt the grocery store scene where he is in his tux bitching about the different numbers of hot dogs and buns in my soul.  My old soul I guess.....




Wish Upon a Star

Every time I mention this movie to someone they don't know what I'm talking about.  Might I suggest watching it ASAP so you can live your life without regret?  
 The younger unpopular and short sister wishes to trade lives with her popular tall sister (but seriously....why are the popular girls always tall?)  Spoiler alert: the wish comes true.


The Parent Trap

Even though the story is a remake, it had all the makings of a cliche 90s hit.  Twins (twins were quite celebrated in the 90s) switcheroos, camp, a bitchy stepmother figure (fiancée in this case) and shenanigans.  Two thumbs up here


The Sandlot

Everyone loves The Sandlot, even my dad (and that's saying something).  It became a cult classic that taught us the right way to make a smore and got us all saying "you're killing me smalls!"  It also really made me want a treehouse.



The Princess Diaries 

This film was quirky and fun without being overly cheesy (in my opinion at least)  Apparently,  The Boy has never seen it... I'm in shock.  You know what we will be watching on his next night off.


Teen Witch

This one takes me BACK! God its a good one.  I mean, the "Top That" scene still makes me cringe, but everything else charming as can be.  I especially love Madame Serena.



Now and Then

Now and then is like the girl gang version of The Sandlot.  It's a coming of age story about a group of girls over the summer of 1970 (Sandlot is set in 62)  Just swap out the Legend of The Beast for the story of Dear Johnny and make the treehouse a little more fabulous. Oh, and the cast is pretty "star studded" as they say.
 


Mrs. Doubtfire

I think every 90s kid loved this movie and Robin Williams.  He's like our generation's honorary uncle.  (For real though, I was kind of a basket case when he passed away. Hit me hard). Anyway, this movie was loved by kids and parents alike  It touched on the real life pain of divorce while leaving us with iconic lines such as "it was a run-by fruiting" and "HellOOOooo!"


Mr. Mom

Watching this movie as a kid several things went over my head with the jokes so it just got better and better each time I watched it.  And can we all agree that young Michael Keaton was kind of a fox?

It's because of this movie that I find myself saying "Schooner tuna: the tuna with a heart." every time I crack open a can of fish.



Life- Size

This movie premiered on The Wonderful World of Disney which aired on Sunday nights and was my shit!  I honestly need to rewatch this one because it's been a while so the details are fuzzy but I remember absolutely loving it! I guess they put out a sequel a couple of years ago that I haven't seen....not sure I want to go down that path.  Anyone watch it and want to weigh in?


Hook

I was completely obsessed with this movie as a kid.  The mermaids, the colorful food that The Lost Boys ate, the costumes, Uncle Robin.....all of it! It's funny to find out that Steven Spielberg hated the film because I feel like it was so unique and loved by everyone I know.

Side step little story:  I remember being completely convinced Rufio was a girl  I mean....he had earrings in his ear and wore a crop top.....what other explanation was there?  My mom repeatedly told me he was a boy and my 4 year old little brain took some time to wrap my head around it but I eventually got here. (Don't worry, I'm far more progressive at 31 than I was at 4)




Clueless

This is another one that I was too young at the time to pick up on some things but I felt super "cool" watching.  Cher and friends were the epitome of fashionistas to my first grade self. A fuzzy ended pen became a MUST and the movie was also responsible for my second grade phase of refusing to take a backpack to school. I wanted to carry my books like a "cool girl" and had a small pink see through plastic bag that my mom got as a free gift from Clinique (ha!) as my "purse"  I think that was the moment I peaked on the hot shit scale.



A Little Princess

\This one has two pictures on purpose.  I grew up watching the top one from a very young age.  Apparently it was a British miniseries from 1986 which explains why it had TWO VHS tapes. You knew shit was real legit when it required a second tape.  Then when I got a little older the bottom one came out in 1995 but I didn't see it for a few years until it was on TV.  I liked it well enough, but still prefer the top one.  The 1986 version was more detailed and I've been a slut for details since I can remember.



A League of Their Own

Look, I  know tensions are high right now in the US.  We're divided as ever and insults and labels are being hurled at each other constantly, but I think we can all agree on this:  A League of Their Own is a national treasure.  To dislike it would be simply unamerican....amirite?
This movie was funny, charming, had historical relevance. So much so that it was added to the National Film registry by the Library of Congress for being culturally, historically, and aesthetically significant.

As a kid the scene where Jimmy walks the locker room having to break the news that someone's husband had died in combat always stuck with me. Each of them are tense as he makes his way down the line and relax in relief as he passes them, only to watch their friend and teammate Betty Spaghetti be the unfortunate one.  It was a moment of both grief and relief that was incredibly powerful and truly helped paint the picture of what people in that position go through.  On one hand you are glad it's not you but then are painfully aware that someone else isn't as lucky.   It was deep shit for a wee little lassie like myself but a wonderful teaching moment.


There ya have it folks! Fifteen of my favorite non cartoon movies.  Did your favorites make the list?  Any you think need mention?

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Wardrobe Wednesday- Military Jacket, Combat Boots, & Black Dress




Wardrobe Wednesday TWO weeks in a row??? I know, I'm as shocked as you are.

This week has been rainy and wonderful, something the valley hasn't seen in quite some time.  It even snowed in some parts!! That's unheard of in Phoenix! 😲
I wanted to showcase a sort of rainy day/moody feel.  It had just stopped raining when I was scouting where to take pictures around my house. I have serious social anxiety surrounding interactions with my neighbors (if you follow me on IG....you know)  The thought of my neighbors seeing my set up a tripod and take pictures of myself made me butthole pucker....so backyard it was!

I chose this spot and then ran inside to find a lipstick to match the bougainvillea. There's inspiration all around us! First the weather, then the landscaping. 




Beanie: 99c Only
Dress: Walmart (No Boundaries)
Jacket: Ross (Love Tree)
Boots: Aliexpress

 


Lipstick: Elf, Mulberry Maven lipstick crayon



It wasn't until after the fact that I realized I never took any pictures showcasing the dress.  Luckily, I had some pictures in my phone from when I posted about the dress on the gram when I first bought it over the summer.

I love the buckle detail of the straps.  It makes what would be just a plain black dress into something a little more interesting 



This dress also serves as my example of not being afraid to shop in different departments.  I got this dress from the Juniors department...I am certainly not a junior by any means.  In women's sizing I am 10/12, but I passed this dress and wanted to try it on.  I found that a juniors 15 fit me well and I'm not letting that larger number bother me.  I wanted the dress and found a way for it to work for me outside my "normal" department and size.

Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Wardrobe Wednesday- Vintage Inauguration Edition

I haven’t done a Wardrobe Wednesday post since October of 2018.....yeesh!  Do you remember when that used to be a regular thing?  Probably not....because that was waaaay  back in the 2013/2014 days.  That was like.....30 pounds ago.  Two houses ago.  Heck, a president and a half ago!

Speaking of presidents (smooth transition, eh?)  If you follow me on Instagram you’ll see that I have been doing Inauguration Fest 2021.  Basically, I love festivities and I will look for absolutely ANY excuse to theme it up.  Themes bring me joy.  I could use some joy.  So, I have been doing meals, workouts, and cocktails for the last 5 days  Why not add a festive outfit to the mix?  I mean.....why wouldn’t you? 

 

For my inauguration LEEWWWK I decided to pair patriotic colors with the vintage style I adore so much.  You know, back when ladies donned sophisticated dresses, hats, and gloves and carried adorable structured purses (swoons)   It was a fun change of pace from my leggings with the phone pocket and a Walmart tank (Although I did skip the hat. Catch ya next time) I imagined that this is what a 1960s Whitney would wear to an inauguration ceremony, because 1960s Whitney is a classy ass broad (that probably wouldn't say ass...but I am modern Whitney so it’ cool)


                                


    

I love the classic neckline

      



Am I doing this right? 
*receives countless emails telling her no*


My mini beehive felt HUGE in person, yet looks like nothing in photo lol  Oh well...can't win them all


Shoes: Walmart Time and Tru
Gloves: Amazon https://amzn.to/2XVkoqo
Purse: 1950s Vintage


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