Let’s call a spade a spade: the weather is absolutely atrocious right now. Filthy. Disgusting.
And while you like to tell yourself that you’re a extroverted gal who hits the clubs on the weekend with your mates to pick up hot guys on the d-floor, what you end up with is blurry memories, an empty bank account and 500 texts, a friend request and a bunch of DMs from a 3 who you thought was at least a solid 8 at the time.
So I put it to you, P.TV readers, why cruise guys at clubs when you can cruise movies on Stan?
Kick off your heels, crack open a bottle of wine and ’round up your pals for an epic night of boozing and bingeing.
To inspire your next girl’s trip…
Thelma & Louise
Ignoring the fact that the girls are wanted for murder and end up driving off a cliff (not even apologising for that spoiler), this is without a doubt one of the best girl power flicks of all time. Best friends Thelma Dickinson (Geena Davis) and Louise Sawyer (Susan Sarandon) set off on a weekend getaway together when, long story short, one of the girls shoots a guy who was raping her bestie, rendering them both fugitives.
Overall the flick is an epic display of friendship, female empowerment and how when the two are combined, pretty much any damn thing is possible.
Also look out for a young, ripped, super hot cowboy Brad Pitt during the motel scene.
You’re welcome.
For a touch ‘o self-discovery…
Eat, Pray, Love
Chances are you or at least one of your mates is feeling the onset of a quarter life crisis and this flick is the perfect dose of inspiration that you need to lift your spirits.
Elizabeth (Julia Roberts) seemingly has it all: a husband, a home and a sick career but as we all know, even the people who seem like they have shit together can feel incredibly lost and alone. To remedy this, she embarks on an epic journey – literally, figuratively and spiritually.
Hot tip: Opt for pizza as your meal choice ‘coz the Italy scenes will make your cravings run wild.
Enjoy the tale of self-discovery told with the stunning setting of New York City, Rome and Naples, Delhi and Pataudi, and Bali.
To laugh your asses off…
Bridesmaids
If you’re cool with toilet humour and the word ‘cunt’ being peppered throughout a script, this is the anti-chick flick that’ll definitely have you roaring with laughter.
As the title suggest, Bridesmaids details the highs and lows that mates go through when one of them is getting hitched.
Filled with hilarious one liners and shocking displays of slapstick, the flick boasts one of the greatest comedy ensembles E-V-E-R including Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, Rose Byrne, Melissa McCarthy, Rebel Wilson, Chris O’Dowd, Matt Lucas and Terry Crews.
I defo prescribe this one to the mates with a taste for wicked comedy – I can guarantee fits of laughter!
For a good old fashion chick flick…
The Notebook
Whether you care to admit it or not, we all love a sobfest every now and then and when it comes to ace romantic dramas you can’t go past The Notebook.
The movie based on the Nicholas Sparks novel with the same name tells the tragic love story of a young couple in the 1940s, played by mega hotties Ryan Gosling and Rachel McAdams.
In an era where swiping and ghosting have become the norm, it’s kinda nice to sit back with your girlfriends and reminisce on a time when love was actually a thing and when men were gentlemen.
I do, Ryan. I really fkn do.
The Notebook is widely regarded as one of the greatest chick flicks of all time and for damn good reason. Expect tears!
For the hot as fuck men…
Magic Mike
It goes without saying that literally no one watches this movie for the storyline. It’s the troupe of stripping BABES that make Magic Mike prime girl’s night viewing.
Whether it’s the hunky Channing Tatum that takes your fancy, the tall, dark and handsome Joe Manganiello or even the super pretty, Ken Doll-esque Matt Bomer, this flick has a lil summin’ to suit every gal’s taste.
Featuring a whole lotta stripping scenes complete with fantasy costumes, raunchy musical numbers and thrusting dance moves, this flick is the perfect dose of hotness to heat you and your pals up on a cold winter’s night without having to weed through douche bags at a club.
For the tunes…
Mamma Mia!
Why hit the dance floors and pollute your ears with modern day doof doof when ABBA‘s entire back catalogue is available for you and your girl gang to dance to in the comfort of your living room via queen Meryl Streep and co?
The movie based on the hit 1999 musical of the same name tells the story of 20-year-old bride-to-be Sophie (Amanda Seyfriend) who lives on the Greek island of Skopelos with her mama. In the lead-up to her wedding, she invites three men without telling her mother (Streep), believing that one of them could be her father.
With Mamma Mia! 2 out now, relive the goodness of the first flick starring Streep, Seyfriend, Christine Baranski, Dominic Cooper, Pierce Brosnan, Colin Firth and the rest of the gang.
The musical numbers are always a good time and Donna and her mates have the level of friendship we should all aspire to, tbh.
