Reese Witherspoon - Annie (Penelope) #2: After two long years, the time has finally come. Go see it! - Page 5

**Safe*With*Your*Ego** · 04-17-2008, 11:00 PM

There's an article on Christina posted today: BlackBook Media - Guides and Popular Culture

She talks about Penelope in it:

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“So it’s empowering for young women,” Ricci says of the film’s theme. “It’s a good role model to have. When you become only as valuable as your appearance, then you’re no longer a human being; you’re an object”.

She has a theory. “I think people are learning to actually aspire to be objectified. It’s like the highest form of flattery for teenage girls.

Jojo · 04-18-2008, 04:43 AM

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When you become only as valuable as your appearance, then you’re no longer a human being; you’re an object

Love that statement! So true.

stealing_kisses · 04-18-2008, 08:29 AM

Thanks so much for that. Such a great article.

**faith grows old** · 04-18-2008, 12:42 PM

I love Christina and this film. Thanks so much for the link!

hoLiday · 04-18-2008, 01:11 PM

Christina totally nailed it on the head.

Thanks for posting!

**faith grows old** · 04-28-2008, 11:35 PM

According to MovieWeb, Penelope will be released on DVD July 15th! I kind of wish it was sooner, but I'm looking forward to buying it, regardless. Hee.

Jojo · 04-29-2008, 12:02 AM

I'm just looking forward to watching it, period

**faith grows old** · 04-29-2008, 12:23 AM

I bet, Jor! It's sad that you weren't able to in theaters.

Jojo · 04-29-2008, 03:50 PM

It's all good.

Not all movies make it here, unfortunately. At least with a dvd I can watch it whenever I want. And it's cheaper to rent it than go to the movies, anyway.

stealing_kisses · 04-29-2008, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by faith grows old (View Post)

I bet, Jor! It's sad that you weren't able to in theaters.

Same, I can't wait to see it either!!

**faith grows old** · 04-29-2008, 09:47 PM

Yay, you too then, Em!

And, I don't know if you guys are obsessed- I mean, fans... of the Twilight book series that's being made into a movie? Anyway, apparently the Penelope DVD will have a Twilight Sneak Peek on it. EEP.

Jojo · 04-30-2008, 08:50 AM

Can't say I've paid much attention to that, Linds.

**faith grows old** · 04-30-2008, 11:59 AM

You should give it a shot, Jor. The first book, Twilight, is pretty much made of win. I had my issues with the next two, but I adore Twilight.

stealing_kisses · 05-01-2008, 12:02 AM

I want to get into Twilight, but never have. It's so popular now, I might give it a shot this summer.

Jojo · 05-01-2008, 04:35 AM

I might give it a try. We'll see.