Jenny in Florida Posted March 15, 2019 Share Posted March 15, 2019 Work is kind of sucky for me right now, but I also kind of can't stop thinking about it. Traditionally "escapist" entertainment doesn't take my mind off of stuff, because I just tune out the book/movie/etc. in order to continue obsessing about being unhappy at work. What I really crave is things to read/watch/listen to that have to do with women succeeding at work, preferably things with a comedic tone. I've already been through all of the "classics" -- 9 to 5, Working Girl, Baby Boom -- and a bunch of others I can't remember right now. I have access to Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime and, of course, RedBox if I feel like venturing out. What should I look for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Desk Set. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farrar Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 I recently watched Younger, which is a woman working themed sitcom. It’s on Hulu. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share Posted March 16, 2019 9 minutes ago, Farrar said: I recently watched Younger, which is a woman working themed sitcom. It’s on Hulu. I read the book on which the series is based and watched the first three or four seasons. I did like that one, too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share Posted March 16, 2019 17 minutes ago, Ellie said: Desk Set. It looks like I could rent it from Amazon. Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 I've enjoyed several episodes of Great News on Netflix My husband really enjoyed Spy with Melissa McCarthy. I haven't seen it yet. It's available at Amazon but not for free. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoodGrief Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 Maybe The Mindy Project series? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share Posted March 16, 2019 16 minutes ago, PrincessMommy said: I've enjoyed several episodes of Great News on Netflix My husband really enjoyed Spy with Melissa McCarthy. I haven't seen it yet. It's available at Amazon but not for free. I liked Great News, too. And I've seen Spy a couple of times. It wasn't until after I posted that I realized it also fit the theme. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share Posted March 16, 2019 (edited) 7 minutes ago, GoodGrief1 said: Maybe The Mindy Project series? Thanks. That's another one that I hadn't thought to put in this bucket. I really liked the first couple of seasons, but then kind of zoned out. Edited March 16, 2019 by Jenny in Florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
history-fan Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 “Adams Rib” is a great movie, Katherine Hepburn and Spencer Tracy. MASH reruns seem to be an escape for me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 “I feel bad” is a current comedy that has bits of this theme. More balancing work and kids. I wouldn’t rave about it but it’s ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share Posted March 16, 2019 36 minutes ago, Ausmumof3 said: “I feel bad” is a current comedy that has bits of this theme. More balancing work and kids. I wouldn’t rave about it but it’s ok. You know, I think of myself as a person who doesn't watch a ton of TV, but I have to admit I've seen that one, too. [Insert sheepish smile here.] I, too, liked it okay, enough that I was hopeful it would stick around a while and have some time to develop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 In a World -- movie that is in my current top 10 faves right now (:D 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share Posted March 16, 2019 6 minutes ago, Dotwithaperiod said: Veep! I've always kind of had the impression that this one might be a little too acidic for my tastes, but I'm willing to give it a try. It looks like only the first couple of seasons are available on Prime. Do you happen to know it it's available to stream anywhere else without signing up for the HBO service or buying episodes/seasons individually? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share Posted March 16, 2019 6 minutes ago, Lori D. said: In a World -- movie that is in my current top 10 faves right now (:D Oh, yes, I loved that when it came out a few years ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 17 minutes ago, Jenny in Florida said: You know, I think of myself as a person who doesn't watch a ton of TV, but I have to admit I've seen that one, too. [Insert sheepish smile here.] I, too, liked it okay, enough that I was hopeful it would stick around a while and have some time to develop. I like literally never watch tv but I use the tv apps and get on a series and just binge watch that for a while. And don’t watch anything else. It’s kind of how I read too. I will get onto an author and read everything they ever write before moving on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Storygirl Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 (edited) What about the sitcom Superstore with America Ferrera? I've only watched one or two episodes, but I've heard that it is good. The movie Second Act with Jennifer Lopez is very focused on her working life, though there are personal storylines, too. Will be released on DVD later this month. Morning Glory is about Rachel McAdams working to improve a stale morning news show anchored by Harrison Ford. The Devil Wears Prada Edited March 16, 2019 by Storygirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share Posted March 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Storygirl said: What about the sitcom Superstore with America Ferrera? I've only watched one or two episodes, but I've heard that it is good. The movie Second Act with Jennifer Lopez is very focused on her working life, though there are personal storylines, too. Will be released on DVD later this month. Morning Glory is about Rachel McAdams working to improve a stale morning news show anchored by Harrison Ford. The Devil Wears Prada Good thoughts, all. I really like Superstore and have watched the whole series thus far. (In fact, I watched a bunch of the early episodes twice, because I introduced my husband to the series and re-watched while he caught up with me.) I've seen and enjoyed Morning Glory, I could happily re-watch that one, except that it doesn't seem to be available for streaming on any platform to which I have access. Neither is The Devil Wears Prada, sadly, because I actually have never seen that one. I do have Second Act on my to-watch list, though, as soon as RedBox lets me know it's available. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share Posted March 16, 2019 2 hours ago, Ausmumof3 said: I like literally never watch tv but I use the tv apps and get on a series and just binge watch that for a while. And don’t watch anything else. It’s kind of how I read too. I will get onto an author and read everything they ever write before moving on. Oh, I'm a big-time binge-er. It's just that I tend to lump everything I watch on any device via streaming or broadcast or whatever together under the general heading of "TV," and I think of myself as not watching "a lot" (especially compared to some of my family and friends). Yet then I sit here and respond to most of these suggestions by saying I've already watched that one. I guess this means I'm consuming more than I am aware of. In terms of reading, I'm currently on an Austen kick, re-reading some of her novels but also novels related to/based on her originals and an occasional biography. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 26 minutes ago, Jenny in Florida said: ...I'm currently on an Austen kick, re-reading some of her novels but also novels related to/based on her originals and an occasional biography. I've enjoyed the Mr. and Mrs. Darcy mysteries by Bebris. Also -- not a book but a movie: Austenland. Another in my list of my top favorite films -- the actors in the the secondary roles have me ROTFLOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted March 16, 2019 Author Share Posted March 16, 2019 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Lori D. said: I've enjoyed the Mr. and Mrs. Darcy mysteries by Bebris. Also -- not a book but a movie: Austenland. Another in my list of my top favorite films -- the actors in the the secondary roles have me ROTFLOL. So, actually, Austenland the film was based on a novel. I enjoyed both the book and the movie. And it appears there is a sequel to the book. Side note: I'm currently reading Unmarriageable, which is a retelling of Pride and Prejudice set in relatively contemporary Pakistan. It's not "great," but it's good. And I'm loving the audiobook version of Jane Austen at Home. Edited March 16, 2019 by Jenny in Florida 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted March 16, 2019 Share Posted March 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Jenny in Florida said: So, actually, Austenland the film was based on a novel. I enjoyed both the book and the movie. And it appears there is a sequel to the book. Read both! One of the rare cases where I think the film was better than the original book, although the book was quite adequate as a fluff read. The sequel was not as well-written, and was disturbing, with the heroine attracted to an abusive/brutal male who is a sort of combo of Heathcliff (Wuthering Heights) and Mr. Rochester (Jane Eyre). (:0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted March 17, 2019 Author Share Posted March 17, 2019 I haven't gotten to the sequel, but I agree that the movie was more fun than the original novel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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