The Princess Diaries
There is something lovely about the ritual of making a hot pot of tea. Boiling the water, measuring out the leaves, mixing the flavors when adventurous, waiting for it to steep, then pouring out steaming, fresh tea. Celebrate the refreshing, invigorating drink with these films:
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I’ve always loved Anne Hathaway. She’s a great actress and also a little goofy, which is basically my favorite combo. Also, one time a pre-teen daughter of a friend was totally convinced that I was “that princess girl from the Princes Diaries movies”… so that was basically the best compliment of my life.
And now that I think about it, I’m hoping the girl meant AFTER the makeover, not when Anne was rocking a unibrow…? Either way, let’s revisit my favorite five Anne Hathaway movies!
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By Tiffany Unscripted of Your Film Review™
At some point in your life, you recognize that you're overdue for a makeover. If those Urkel suspenders and mullet hair are no longer working for you, what can you do?
There are numerous products on the market promising to make you look dazzling for a price. If your wallet is telling you to slow your roll, consider downloading a few makeover apps. Always wanted to try the latest fashion trend? Well, there's an app for that. Experiment with reducing your double chin, having bangs, and plumping your lips. With a mobile app makeover, you're only limited by your imagination.
For the rest of us, we can enjoy the vicarious thrill that comes with watching a character transform halfway through a movie. I've selected five of cinema's best "from not to hot" moments. Check them out below and feel free to tell me your favorite movie makeover moments.
"I washed my face and hands before I came, I did."
Dirty, smelly, and tattered was Eliza Doolittle's (Audrey Hepburn) before being transformed into a stunning beauty, one who was articulate, elegant, and posh. This makeover made her presentable to work as a florist. Apparently, floral boutiques were one of the top jobs during the 1800s in England. It was one of the most iconic makeovers in cinema history.
"I can't be a princess! I'm still waiting for the normal body parts to arrive!"
Remember those high school years, where braces, musicals, and dodgeball were rites of passage for geeks? Geek girl Mia had to navigate frizzy hair, being a tenth-grader, and the sudden popularity that came with being outed as a princess. It's amazing what a flat iron, eyeliner, and a royal title will do.
"I am in a dress, I have gel in my hair, I haven’t slept all night, I’m starved, AND I’m armed! Don’t MESS with me!"
I can relate to Gracie's tomboy ways. I was the girl who loved building forts with the boys and going on commando raids with them. I could climb trees with the best of my male counterparts. The key that made Gracie's transformation so incredible was how horrid she looked before her makeover.
"Look, who's kidding who here? Do you think you would have taken a second look at me if you knew I was a maid?"
Marisa scrubbed toilets and served posh guests. She wondered when it would be her turn to experience the lifestyle of the privileged. This film doesn't show any miraculous makeover reveals. Instead, Marisa's transformation is subtle and very special.
"I was blind but now I see."
Who doesn't like a man wearing an amazing suit? Watching Eddie undergo his transformation from bleak to chic is worth 105 minutes.
A cozy cup of tea is one of life's greatest pleasures. We rounded up some of our favorite tea scenes. Brew yourself a nice cup of tea and discover a new thing or two to add to your queue.
Naturally, we're going to kick things off with an excellently emphatic lecture on the importance of hot tea – not lukewarm nonsense – from Dame Maggie Smith in this memorable scene from The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel.
Listen and learn, son, listen to Maggie Smith.
Even Cartman from South Park appreciates a good tea party.
Benedict Cumberbatch aggressively consumes tea in Parade's End.
Margot Robbie of Suicide Squad enjoys the small pleasures even in a prison cell.
Afternoon tea is a great way (dare we say, a Great Gatsby way) to reacquaint two long-lost, awkward lovers.
As Mr. Darcy, Colin Firth ponders pride and prejudice over a good cup of tea.
Martin Freeman is desperate for a cuppa in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.
Perhaps the Mad Hatter could invite Martin to his plentiful tea party?
Yes, Scott Pilgrim, there is indeed "more than one kind."
There's tea times three in Alice in Wonderland!
The folks over at Downton Abbey are tea time experts.
Poor Mulan, however, is not.
Tea with Julie Andrews is the stress relief that everyone needs during princess lessons.
Dame Julie Andrews turns 81 this October 1, 2016. At least 3 generations of the Netflix DVD team are huge fans. That’s staying power! Here are our favorite Julie Andrews Movies--and one amazing television appearance. Which ones have you seen?
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