Buena Vista Pictures Distribution It’s been over three decades since Father of the Bride hit theaters, but this heartfelt family comedy remains a classic. And a major part of the movie’s enduring magic comes from one character: George Banks. Played by Steve Martin, George may be neurotic and quirky, but this is a man who would walk through fire for his daughter. Here is a man whose daughter knows she can come to him about anything. From the little things, like spending hours playing basketball with her in their driveway, to the big stuff, like holding her when she cried,...
I Know My Daughter Shouldn’t Be Her Sister's Caretaker, But It’s Happening Anyway
Kate Wieser/Moment/Getty Images The other day while I was putting my 8-year-old daughter, Eva, to bed, she let out a sigh, looked at me, and said, “Being a big sister is a lot of responsibility.” My heart immediately sank. This is a weight many oldest siblings carry, but I worry that Eva’s feels a little heavier because her little sister is autistic, which has required Eva to adapt in ways that, frankly, aren’t always fair. And while she never hesitates to step in and help with her sister (often without even being asked), I never want her to feel like...
The 'Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy' Trailer Has Dropped
Bridget Jones was a cultural phenomenon when it first hit theaters in 2001, it was a cultural phenomenon. Millions of women instantly identified with the incredibly honest and hilarious take on what it’s like to be a single female trying to navigate the worlds of dating, career, family, and friendship. It was all so relatable, from her job drama to her love triangle to her struggles with her aging parents, and star Renee Zellweger hit a home run in the acting and comedy departments. Now, 23 years later, Bridget is back again for what is essentially Bridget Jones 4. We...
What To Do If You Genuinely Dislike A Loved One's Partner
ferrantraite/E+/Getty Images It happens to us all, at one time or another. Your sibling, your best friend, maybe even your own parent or kid, brings home a new partner — and you simply cannot stand them. Maybe they keep bringing up the fact that they have money, or they’re rude to the waiter, or the arrogance is just leaking out of their pores. Whatever the case, you’re all good, thanks. But what should you do when you genuinely dislike a loved one’s partner? We asked a relationship expert when you should speak up and tell your friend how you feel,...