As I mentioned a few weeks ago, I've lost a lot of good television in the past year. So I was excited to discover Girls, a new HBO Sunday night series, filling the proverbial and physical spot of past loves of mine, like Entourage and How to Make it in America, that are no longer. I read an interview with the creator/writer/directer/star, Lena Dunham, and was really intrigued. Girls is meant to be the anti Sex and the City and in a way document the lives of several 25 year olds who have come to New York to find that glamour and the glitz and realize it's not nearly as easily attainable as Carrie Bradshaw made it seem. I have to say that I didn't love the pilot but after viewing the below clip I decided that I'm going to keep watching because I so admire Lena Dunham and identify with so much of what she says.
In the pilot, Lena's character, Hannah, says to her parents, "Do you know how lucky you are? I could be a drug addict." I have uttered those exact words to my own when they were mad at me about something that seemed utterly trivial at the time and reminding them what a "good" kid I am seemed like my best defense. And I may or may not have thought the line in the title of this post to myself. And aloud. About a thousand times. A friendly reminder that I'm not the only one.
I love her quip about the interesting mix of complete self confidence and no self worth that is the trademark of 24 year old girls and Jewish comediennes. I have to say I love that this girl who is not classically beautiful or paper thin is out there, brilliant and funny as hell, living her dream and totally kicking ass. I see a bit of myself in her and hope I am able to find within myself the brazen bravery she exudes to be able to follow the path to my dreams.
I just got hooked on this show. Lena Dunham's character is so relatable and honest, I love her! She is also funny as hell in this show!
ReplyDeleteI just started watching this show and so far I'm really liking it. I love Lena Dunham's character. She is so relatable and funny as hell! I can't wait to see where this show goes.
ReplyDeleteI have to check out that show!
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I AM IN LOVE WITH THIS SHOW (and have been since I saw the pilot about a year ago). Have you seen her movie, "Tiny Furniture"...you will love it!
ReplyDeleteI really like this show too! I am not too fond of Jessa though. Not sure why!
ReplyDeleteI do think this series will be a hit. I saw the pilot and thought it was funny and will be watching it later tonight. I think this series hits a little closer to reality than SATC. :)
ReplyDeleteI have said the same thing to my mom when she was mad at me, "Hey, I've never been arrested, on drugs or knocked up. I think I'm doing ok." Haha, perspective.
ReplyDeleteI saw the Pilot and I was kind of torn. It seemed really unattractive to me and a bit gritty - like trying too hard to make life ugly for these girls. I don't know. I did not connect to it or relate to it at all. Especially not when she was having sex with that loser who they seemed to have no legitimate chemistry. I just felt awkward watching it. Does that make sense? I am kind of disappointed but I am a big TV/movie person so I think I will watch 3-4 episodes before I really decide if I can keep watching.
ReplyDeleteI have not seen the show but it looks like something i would enjoy, don't know about my husband joining me, bahh!!
ReplyDeleteIts so true, as much as our parents get on our cases, we need to point out that we could have turned out much worse :)
I wasn't really interested in the show at all, but I have to say after seeing that clip it definitely makes me more interested in it. Seems like it could be fun and relatable, but I guess I'll have to watch a whole episode to find out!
ReplyDeleteI love this show!
ReplyDeleteI was a huge fan of sex and the city and honestly, how many girls dreamed of moving to NYC for the same life of Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda??? We all wanted it...but Girls...is the reality!