Cinematherapy: The Girl's Guide to Movies for Every Mood

I read this book cover to cover, as if it were a good novel. It gave me such an itch to go out to my local video store, then hunker down with a huge amount of salty snacks, and while away my Sunday afternoons watching great old movies. The only problem is that I'm in Paraguay, South America, and the selection in the video stores is slimmer than the anorexic women here. Next time I'm home though, I will be in that video store, Cinematherapy book in hand, indexed with post-its even, and I will watch any movie my girl-mood calls for. Loved the book. Can't wait to use it until it's fully dog-eared.

I loved 'Cinematherapy' as it included a lot of the oldies but goodies besides the current fare of movies. Reading this book sent me to Blockbusters to check out some of those movies I loved but had long ago forgotten. This book makes a wonderful gift (bought several for daughter, daughter-in-law, etc.) as it is crosses those generation lines and gives women of all ages reason to smile and nod knowingly together. The witty text has you reading the book with a grin on your face and gives you enough laugh-out-loud experiences to make one's husband want to know "what's so funny"--you know that you would thoroughly enjoy lunching with these "girls."

My boyfriend got me this book for Christmas and it has to be one of my favorite presents I've recieved in several years. It is right on the money for what any girl is suffering from: whether it be a bad case of the PMS blues, the homicidal mother issues, or the case of wanting to get in touch with your inner self. I loved it so much I bought it for my best friend for her birthday. I do have to say that I disagree with one point: I would not want to have a beer with Sandra Bullock.

This was the best Christmas gift I received this year. These girls did their homework! Funny and well written, even just browsing the book puts a smile on your face when you're feeling down. The selections are very fitting to our every mood and easy to locate (critical in moments of stress). This will be a gift that I am sure to share with my treasured girlfriends, (hey! I even shared some of it with my husband!). Great gift idea for the special friend or woman in your life.

The authors have not only done their homework on all the films included, but have a great sense of humor. Sure was fun to read. The chapter headings are not only clever, but actually helpful in deciding what chapter to read first or in what order. And I know every woman can relate to each of them. It's a book that can be read from beginning to end or by jumping around from chapter to chapter. The quotes and other tidbits interjected are not to be missed. Take this along on trips, keep it at your bedside, and by all means, take it for reference when you rent videos!