The Idea Of You *****

Ann Hathaway. Need I say more? An older woman and a younger man fall in love with each other. Not a romcom because they kiss and have sex early. More a parable of the price of fame, and a story that holds out hope for May/December relationships.

It reminded me of other “Fame is a bitch” movies. I found a partial list on Screen Rant. Dream Scenario was the most recent and blatant, but other films that sip from the poisoned chalice of fame include: Blonde (2022), Sunset Boulevard (1950), Birdman (2014) and A Star Is Born (2018).

 Now these would comprise one hell of a binge watch. I’ve seen them all (just not at once) and they didn’t dampen my desire for fame (I am better than all these characters), but they might have that effect on someone who is less ceaselessly self-promotional.

Comments

[Clark Smith]

How could you leave Harold and Maude off your list?

[Paul Schindler]

I blame it on the gradual deterioration of my brain. My mother wore out her vhs copy of the film… literally. I mindlessly copied the list from the website. Had I given it some thought I would have included that amazing movie.