Top 10 Dysfunctional Relationships in Hollywood Films
Lessons in Love from Memorable Cinema
Great cinema often depicts damaged memorable characters trying to fulfill their need for love in some very unhealthy, unconventional ways. By watching these emotional train wrecks, we can learn valuable lessons in love and in life. Here are the Top 10 Best Dysfunctional Relationships in American Cinema.
1. Anna Mae Bullock and Ike Turner - What’s Love Got To Do With it (1993) The young Anna Mae, later renamed Tina, was no match for the likes of Ike Turner. Nearly ten years her senior, Ike swooned in on the teenage girl and became the omniscient figure in her life; acting as her manager, husband and band mate. For 15 years Tina withstood Ike’s verbal, emotional and physical abuse until one day she fought back and reclaimed her life. Movie Lesson in Love 1: Never Give Your Power Away.
2. Helena and Dr. Nick Cavanaugh - Boxing Helena (1993) From the moment Dr. Cavanaugh set his sights on Helena, an uncontrollable urge to posses her usurped logic and reasoning. The disturbed mommy boy tries every covert and overt means to snare the vixen without much success, including amputating Helena’s legs and arms to prevent her from escaping. Movie Lesson in Love 2: Love Should Be Reciprocal.
In just one year an awful lot has happened, the complete collapse of the world financial system. Barrack Obama became president.My bad-boy nephew has a girlfriend or two. My 24 month old niece is reading thanks to the ‘Your Baby Can Read’ program. And as for me, I have started a new career in writing and in a few weeks will celebrate another birthday. I should have a party. I can merge both a personal birthday party and the concept of a networking event into one; killing two birds with one stone.
Because I’m new in town, I can invite my immediate small circle of family and their friend. I will also invite potential clients, as well as, those people who are connected in the community. Huh, how can I structure the party and invitations to reflect my intentions clearly? I don’t want to appear ambitious or pretentious. I know one thing for certain… the invitations; the favors and decorations will definitely be DIY. My friend Richard suggested that I go online to get ideas for innovative party themes and decorating tips. There is one site I thought had the best and most economical tips , http://www.celebrating-birthdays.com/invitations/index.shtml and also http://www.celebrating-birthdays.com/crafts/flower-felt-bags.shtml.That’s where I was inspired and came up with a great idea. Take a blank index cards and print the party details on them. Go to the dollar store and purchase some cheap aprons. Then pin them on the apron and send as invitations. UHm…It would be great if I could find melon printed aprons….I’ll keep you posted.
Thanx Prez for Nominating Sotomayor
Every time I began to think things could'nt get any better.... our Commander and Chief out does himself. Sotomayor was an excellent choice. This is a great day in the Latino community. Who is this Sonia Sotomayor? Here's a clip to help you decide.
Wake Up Girl! Prince Charming Is Not Coming
What's next. I have spent my entire life with the assumption I was going to find a guy, get married and have babies. I'm now...well let's say over thirty and it hasn't happened. I'm not young anymore and surely a little wear-for-tear. But one thing for certain, time is no friend and I better accept my prince is not coming. I have no choice but to pick up and be the hero in my own life. So with much reservation and fear I forge ahead to a new one. What that entails is a mystery to me, but all I know is today I chose life. There's has to be a world beyond being dumped.
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