Best Chick Flicks

Little Women (1994): Directed by Gillian Armstrong; Starring: Winona Ryder, Claire Danes, Christian Bale, Susan Sarandon

Classic tale of family and love. Chicks dig it because we can all relate to the issues of family, growing up, and finding love.

Nine to Five (1980): Directed by Colin Higgins; Starring: Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, Dolly Parton

Three women take care of their boss, and not in the porny way he wishes. Chicks dig this movie because its all about girl power, and one-upping the jack asses that look down on us. It's empowering and funny.

Sabrina (1954): Directed by Billy Wilder; Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Audrey Hepburn, William Holden

The daughter of a family servant goes to Paris, grows up and returns home to her secret crush, the youngest son of the wealthy family her father works for. Chicks dig this because it stars two of the biggest icons of the era, Bogart and Hepburn. One is the epitome of a man, the other of a lady. It's a great romance and very stylish (Hepburn's gown is iconic in and of itself).

The Truth About Cats and Dogs: Directed by Michael Lehmann; Starring Uma Thurman, Janeane Garofalo, Ben Chaplin

A vet and radio show host falls for a guy on air and then asks her beautiful friend to pretend to be her when he wants to meet. Chicks dig it because it's cute, funny and deals with stuff we go through every day.

Thelma and Louise: Directed by Ridley Scott; Starring Susan Sarandon, Geena Davis

Two women, both victims of men, go on a road trip and end up outlaws. Chicks dig it because, once again, the women rise up against the men that held them down. It also explores the incredible bond between women, which we all relate to.

Breakfast at Tiffany's: Directed by Blake Edwards; Starring Audrey Hepburn, George Peppard

Another tale of female empowerment. Holly Golightly lives how she wants, consequences and others be damned. Of course, she also falls in love despite her better judgment. Chicks love this because its another stylish Hepburn classic. A consumate lady with style that can make others do what she wants. All us girls secretly wish we were Holly Golightly and/or Audrey Hepburn.

Pretty Woman: Directed by Garry marshall; Starring Richard Gere, Julia Roberts

Hooker with a heart of gold meets a wealthy john and they fall in love. I have to admit, I don't really like this movie. But, most chicks love it because it's a modern Cinderella story. Women love to be rescued and this is that in spades.

EverAfter: Directed by Andy Tennant; Starring Drew Barrymore, Anjelica Houston, Dougray Scott

The "true" story of Cinderella. And that's why chicks love it. The costumes are beautiful, Barrymore is everywoman, and Scott is a perfect Prince Charming. And that's it in a nutshell.

Bridget Jones's Diary: Directed by Sharon Maguire; Starring Renee Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant

A modern day Pride and Prejudice, although Ms. Jones really is not an Elizabeth. She's goofy, puts her foot in her mouth on more than one occasion, and can't really seem to stop embarasing herself. Chicks love it because we've all been there and felt that way. Plus, you've got Colin Firth and Hugh Grant, both of whom are rom-com standards.

Bend It Like Beckham: Directed by Gurinder Chadha; Starring Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightly, Johnathan Rhys Meyers

Two girls bond over soccer, fall for the same guy, and have to learn to put their friendship above everything else. Girls love this because it is exuberant in it's joy for life, friendship and love. It's got the parents to rebel against and love. It's got the friendship that can, ultimately, withstand anything. And it's got the beginnings of a romance that put butterflies in your tummy. Smart, witty, and joyful, everyone would love this movie.

Gone With The Wind: Directed by Victor Fleming; Starring Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh

A classic Civil War costume drama. Chicks dig it because it is an epic, costume filled drama about one woman's strength, perseverence, and seriously challenged romantic life. On one hand you've got the classic fire-cracker dame that we all wish we could be. On the other hand there's the classic rouge with a good heart that every woman wants. Ah, Clark Gable, a timeless man for every woman.

Hitch: Directed by Andy Tennant; Starring Will Smith, Eva Mendes, Kevin James, Amber Valletta

Your standard rom-com, with one dude trying to teach another how to get the girl of his dreams, while simultaneously trying to woo his own girl. Cute hijinks ensue. Chicks dig it because Will Smith is adorable, approachable and still handsome and manly. Kevin James adds a dorkiness that shows just what a guy goes through when it comes to asking a girl out, and we love that.

Sweet Home Alabama: Directed by Andy Tennant; Starring Reese Witherspoon, Josh Lucas, Patrick Dempsey

A girl tries to escape her poor origins by becoming a big city fashion designer. She falls in love with a sophisticated politicians son and has to return home to get a divorce from her rough but lovable husband. Chicks dig it because it's about the destiny of love. Plus, Witherspoon is adorable and portrays what every woman feels: We all wish we could be someone else, but you can never run away from who you really are.

Legally Blonde: Directed by Robert Luketic; Starring Reese Witherspoon, Luke Wilson, Selma Blair, Victor Garber

A woman overcomes stereotypes to prove that she is worthy of her former boyfriends love, while simultaneously coming to realize that she is capable of much more. Chicks dig it because it shows that we really are more than we seem. Plus it's pure girly fluff and we love a good cotton candy piece.

The Notebook: Directed by Nick Vassavetes; Starring Rachel McAdams, Ryan Gosling

Pure romance and heartbreak. I dare anyone to watch it and not cry. Chicks love it because it's about true, ever lasting love. We all wish it would happen to us. Movies like this give us hope and keep us going. It's also a costume drama, set in World War II era, and we all love good costumes.

The Devil Wears Prada: Directed by David Frankel; Starring Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci

Set in the world of high fashion, a nerdy girl gets a dream job as assistant to one of the scariest women in publishing. Chicks love it because it's got four things: great clothes, strong women, romance, and Meryl Streep. You really can't do better than that.

The Bodyguard: Directed by Mick Jackson; Starring Kevin Costner, Whitney Houston

A pop star at the top of her game is having her life threatened by a stalker so she hires a former Secret Service agent to amp up security and protect her until the threat is resolved. Chicks love it because a humble man comes to the heroines rescue and they fall in love. Every woman has a fantasy like that, and those that say they don't are totally lying. It's the romance in the face of danger, the great music, and the cuteness of Kevin Costner we love.

Romy and Michele's High School Reunion: Directed by David Mirkin; Starring Mira Sorvina, Lisa Kudrow, Janeane Garofalo, Alan Cumming

Two lifelong best friends go to their high school reunion. Hijinks ensue. Chicks love it because it's about the bond between friends and the silliness we get into with each other. Dudes won't be able to appreciate this movie.

Dirty Dancing: Directed by Emile Ardolino; Starring Patrick Swayze,Jennifer Grey
A girl and her family spend their summer vacation at a friends resort. While there Baby meets and falls in love with a dancer. Chicks love this one because 1) dancing, 2) Swayze dancing, 3) forbidden romance.

Mean Girls: Directed by Mark Waters; Starring Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Lacey Chabert, Amanda Seyfried, Tina Fey
The new girl in school gets adopted into the It Group (The Plastics) and struggles to not only bring them down, but to also maintain her identity. Chicks dig this because we lived through it. High school can be a bitch, and this movie embodies that. Plus it teaches the bad girls the lesson we wish our high school popular girls could have learned.

Ghost: Directed by Jerry Zucker; Starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg
A guy dies and comes back as a ghost to protect his girlfriend. Chicks dig it because, well, Swayze. It's also romantic. I mean, does anyone *not* know the iconic pottery wheel scene?