Much Ado About "Much Ado About Nothing" - The Whedon Version

So, as we recently told you faithful readers, we went to see Much Ado About Nothing. There was much anticipation at our house. Chelsea wore an acting themed t shirt. Keisha wore her I <3 Shakespeare shirt. We both wore Converse (See a future blog post about the Reduced Shakespeare Company. We promise to write one). And away we went. After a fun adventure of actually finding the movie theatre (Curse you Columbia for your lack of street signs!), we actually got to see the movie! So, the important thing: What did we think? We know you’re dying to find out. After all, we are the pre eminent Shakespearean scholars within at least a two block radius of our house. (Chelsea would like to point out that we live near a cemetery.)

 

*Spoiler Alert* We’re probably going to talk about what happens in the movie here. Since the movie is based on the play, we call a “spoiler alert” on the play as well. Of course, if you have spent much time reading our blog, we have already spoken of the plot in at least two other posts. Perhaps you should just read the play.

 

Chelsea’s comments:

 

Much Ado in modern day was quite an undertaking. While I am a newbie to the Whedonverse, I think this film deserves much ado. The ensemble cast was excellent. I actually liked Claudio. I generally dislike this character or at least find both Claudio and Hero flat characters, but here they were real people, dealing with relationships and deceit. I wanted them to be happy.  Leonato was endearing as the well-meaning, yet inebriated father. Don Pedro was firmly in charge of the ensuing mischief, Don John and crew were delightful villains and Dogberry deserves a special note for playing the part with such earnest oblivion.

 

The criticism: Despite nearly universal acclaim, I was not impressed with Beatrice’s performance. Perhaps I have seen the the 1993 version too many times, but Beatrice lacked the spark I associate with the character. I also did not see the point where she made the choice to trust Benedick again. Even in the final scenes, she seems wary of her Benedick. I suppose it makes sense under “once bitten, twice shy” logic, but I wanted to see where she choose to take a chance again.  In the beginning, she was the character I love, but was unable to maintain  the sparkle. Benedick was not as energetic as some have been, but made it work. I liked that he was kept moving throughout his speeches. I did not like Don Pedro’s proposal to Beatrice being a throwaway line as a drunken joke. He was in actually interested in her.

 

In nearly all cases, the updating of the story worked. In some cases, it actually added to the humor. For instance, while at Leonato’s,  Claudio and Benedick share a little girl’s room, complete with a dollhouse.  The close quarters of the house contribute to the ensemble feel and everyone being in each other’s lives and faces. It has been pointed out updating Hero’s storyline is a particular challenge, as her virginity is the issue at hand. This production takes the focus away from such a question and focuses on her cheating on her fiance the night before the wedding. In any era and place, such an action is generally frowned upon. I did have a question:  Were the men were supposed to be part of the mob or the US army? They carried guns and talked about being soldiers, but did not seem  to be members of the military. The incorporation of modern technology such as Don John’s arrest being posted on Youtube, worked well.

 

Overall, well done! This was a very good adaptation and I sincerely hope it paves the way for more like it.

 

 

Keisha’s comments:

 

Joss Whedon, you have improved my life yet again! I’ll save you wonderful readers the time of reading through an ode to Joss Whedon (And there is one. Don’t doubt me on this.) Much Ado was quite simply one of the best Shakespeare adaptations I’ve seen in quite awhile, and that’s saying something.

 

Quite a few things exist that should be praised about this production: the modern adaptation, the casting, the signature Whedon sight gags. The list goes on. Chelsea has already spoken of many of the finer points of the show above. I think I might just highlight a few of my favorite aspects of the show, so you don’t have to read the same things twice.

 

One of my favorite things about this production was the focus placed on the minor roles. Characters who usually don’t get much notice, like Don John and the pair of Hero and Claudio were elevated. I always like Don John because, let’s face it, I love to analyze the villains. I usually don’t really like Hero and Claudio, however, because Shakespeare wrote them as the lovey dovey couple, and he also wrote them a bit flat. I was actually rooting for them in this production though. Somehow, using the same script written by the Bard, Whedon and the actors were able to make the pair dynamic and less, for lack of a better term, sickening.

 

Perhaps my favorite part of the show was Nathan Fillion as Dogberry. For those of you who have not seen or read the show, the best way to describe the character of Dogberry would be to name him a somewhat hapless police officer. Fillion fills the role perfectly. I will admit, he was the actor I was the most excited about. (Come on. Who doesn’t love Nathan Fillion?) That being the case, I went into the movie trying not to have too high of hopes. I have been disappointed before. Not this time though. I was actually more pleased than I thought I would be. I could continue on this subject, but I believe that’s quite enough to be getting along with.

 

For all the praise I have given it, I’m not sure if this should be the first version of the play that one should see. As with most things, I am an advocate of reading the play first. If you’re going to read something by Shakespeare, this would be the one: it’s short and the language is not overly difficult. I even have a hard time reading the Bard at times. And reading the parts gives you a better appreciation for the wit in the lines. Also, the main characters of the story, Benedick and Beatrice, didn’t shine as brightly as they should have. Beatrice was a bit more timid than she should be, in my humble opinion. Benedick was great until he shaved his beard (More proof that beards make men more awesome).

 

Overall, I do believe I have a new favorite version of Much Ado About Nothing. It is definitely worth seeing. Anytime Shakespeare and Whedon fans can collide is a good time.

 

In short, we both loved this adaptation, and we are quite critical when it comes to Shakespeare. We highly recommend this one. If you’ve seen this one, or any of the other versions for that matter, we’d love to hear (or read as this is the internet) what you have to say. Comment below. And we also have a Facebook page. We don’t use it much, but we would if more people liked the page. (Keisha is a bit of Facebook addict.) Until next time, dear readers.

Much Ado About... Something

It is a time of great celebration at 221B Baker Street (the official name of the dwelling of Chelsea and Keisha).

 

The nerd and theatre gods have decided to bless humanity with a rare gift. Joss Whedon has directed a version of Much Ado About Nothing. Words cannot adequately describe our excitement. However, as it is rare to find us speechless, we shall try to convey to you our feelings.

 

*Note: We are currently watching the Kenneth Branagh of Much Ado About Nothing as we type. Yep. Nerds.

 

Much Ado has everything you could ask for in a Shakespearean comedy: verbal sparring between two people who are obviously attracted to one another, a sappy nauseating couple,a dance, a plain dealing villain with no motivation to be a villain besides being a bastard (no really, he’s an illegitimate child.), trickery, a faked death, a double wedding, and more dancing. How could you not love such a show?

 

Chelsea, who of the two of us has probably read more stories with female heroines than Keisha, keeps Beatrice as a personal favorite.

 

Beatrice is my idol. I want to be her when I grow up. She is outspoken, loyal and more witty than any other woman in literature. Shakespeare creates a man who can very nearly match her. Their relationship is one of my favorites. I feel I should stop here before this becomes the longest post ever...Suffice to say “There was a star danced and under that was I born” describes Beatrice perfectly.

 

Keisha here. Chelsea has just rambled on about Beatrice. I want to talk about a character too! I shall write about Don John. Don John is the bastardous villain we were speaking of earlier. Sometimes Shakespeare writes a character who needs no motivation. It’s one of the things I like best about him. Shakespeare may have said, “Oh. We probably need an antagonist. Let’s put a bastard in the play. They’re usually a surly sort.” Those villains who have no motivation are the purest of all villains: they’re just evil because they’re evil. I shall leave you with this Don John quotation: “I had rather be a canker in a hedge than a rose in his grace, and it better fits my blood to be.”

 

As you can see by our excited character ramblings, we are quite excited about the prospect of seeing this new version of one of our favorite plays. We are also happy that as fine of a director as Mr. Joss Whedon has decided to adapt this film. He is definitely a house favorite.

 

We shall definitely let you know what we think of the film after we see it Thursday. Until then, we remain yours in anticipation.

The Undateable Men of Literature and Film

Hello again. Last week we regaled you with our picks for the most swoon worthy men of literature and film. In the interest of fairness, we thought we would discuss the other end of the spectrum: the most undateable men of literature and film.

 

Now, it should go without saying that this is not a comprehensive list. If you are reading a book or watching a movie that features a serial killer, a man who has a major problem with monogamy, or Jabba the Hutt, those characters would also be terrible to date.

 

In the fashion of the last blog, we shall list a few men we agree upon and then our own picks.

Let’s do this.

3. Sweeney Todd:

“There was a barber and his wife, and he was beautiful. A proper artist with a knife, but they transported him for life. And he was beautiful.” Sweeney Todd, or Benjamin Barker if you knew him before the exile, was bent on repaying Judge Turpin for the terrible turn his life took, not only the exile but the taking of his wife and daughter. With a song in his heart, Sweeney Todd begins slashing the throats of the men coming to his barbershop for a shave and then eating the meat pies the victims were baked into. In the end, he killed his wife (In his defense, he didn’t know it was her) and threw his sort of girlfriend into an oven. A murderous cannibalistic barber. We hope we don’t have to tell you why Sweeney Todd is on this list.

 

Chelsea: Benjamin Barker would be quite a catch for most women. He is a very nice man with his own business. Sweeney Todd, however is not a kind person. He is very protective of those he loves, but seems to have a problem recognizing his wife and daughter. The murder and cannibalism  land him squarely on this list with no hope of redemption.   

 

Keisha: Sweeney Todd has a bit of a sweetness to him. One cannot fault him much for wanting revenge on the judge who exiled him. His story is such a sad one that it’s no wonder he’s a bit unhinged. He really just wants his old life back. He thinks that his wife is dead, so he does what he can to get his daughter back from the awful Judge Turpin. And he sings. However, I cannot turn a blind eye to the cannibalism. It was an enterprising sort of idea changing them into meat pies, but I would never date a guy who may have another woman turn me into a pastry.

 

2. Any Hero from the Shakespearean Tragedies:

 

If you are dating one of these guys, the chance you have shuffled off the mortal coil by Act 5 are pretty much 100%. While that should be enough to dissuade you from any involvement, here is a sampling of how your death would occur and some treatment before.

Romeo:

Chelsea: I am fully aware this is the greatest love story in literature. In Act 1, Romeo is swooning over a girl named Rosaline; when he informs his cousin and best friend Benvolio of his affliction, Benvolio shows no sympathy. Romeo falls in and out of love on a pretty regular basis. Benvolio drags Romeo to a party, where he knows Romeo will fall in love with yet another girl. He does indeed fall for Juliet. He then proceeds to hang out in her garden, kill her cousin, kill her suitor and be the cause of her suicide. Moral of the story: Do not date Romeo.

 

Keisha: I have never liked Romeo and Juliet. It’s about the only major Shakespeare play I cannot stand. Romeo is so fickle. He seems to be in love with someone new every day. He meets Juliet at a party where he is trying to get over yet another girl he is in love with. Why didn’t Rosaline like him? Probably because he had a bit of a reputation around Verona for being a “love ‘em and leave ‘em” type. He does marry Juliet though, but that might have just been the thrill of rebellion against his parents. And he likes to kill people. He inadvertently causes the death of his best friend, Mecurtio, slays Tybalt, and kills the poor mourning Paris. Romeo is not good news.

 

Hamlet:

 

Chelsea: I know, Ophelia, he is a prince. However, dating him is still not the best idea. Aside from being a general jerk, he will kill your father, drive you to madness, kill your brother and be the cause of you taking a little swim, forever. He will cradle and kiss your lifeless body in your grave, but that isn’t doing you much good now is it?

 

Keisha: Hamlet is one of my favorite Shakespearean characters. I can actually see myself being friends with him. Of course, he’s a bit mopey at the beginning of the play, but he does think that his uncle killed his father. He’s well-educated and very witty. Then, he starts to pretend he’s crazy (or maybe he really is. Scholars debate this a lot.). And then he tells his woman to get to a nunnery. I don’t think I would be able to date a man who thought I should become a nun. That just sends the wrong message.

 

Othello:

 

Chelsea: Keep a very close eye on that handkerchief Othello gave you, the one embroidered with strawberries. Keep his friend Iago away from him as well.  When you misplace that handkerchief, your husband will decide you are cheating on him and smother you with a pillow.

 

Keisha: Othello has major jealousy issues. On top of that, he’s not a very good judge of character. He seems to completely trust Iago, the villain. He also seems to live by the idea of if his woman doesn’t love him, then she shouldn’t live to love anyone else. And this is all over a lost handkerchief. He really has no redeeming aspects to his character. Jealousy and a tendency to suffocate his wife with a pillow rules out Othello for me.

1. Prince Charming (Disney):

 

Prince Charming. The name brings to mind the images of the perfect man: brave, strong, and romantic. Chances are an image of a Disney character pops into your head. The question is, which Prince Charming? Do a google image search of “Prince Charming,” and you get pictures from both Cinderella and Snow White. Yes. It’s the same guy. Not so charming now, is he? If we look at Snow White, we’ll notice that Charming has a bit of a “bordering on necrophilia” thing going on. What sort of guy rides his horse through the forest, finds a group of dwarfs, and thinks “Why don’t I kiss this dead girl?” Creepy. In Cinderella, Charming dances the night away with a woman he thinks he may be in love with and never even asks her name. In addition, when he tries to find her, he sends a man with a slipper with the idea that whomever it fits must be the woman he’s looking for. Yeah, because each woman has a different shoe size. Stupid. In summary, Prince Charming is a creepy, stupid prince with a monogamy issue. Good thing he’s royalty.

 

Chelsea: The character of Prince Charming has never been well developed. I’m not even sure if it is a name or a description. Either way, it is a bit narcissistic of a name to be known by. He doesn’t even ask Cinderella’s name and knows next to nothing about either girl, except they look pretty in a dress and like housework.  As we all know, those are the only important qualities in a girl. I wonder if Prince Charming has a harem of women, not just Snow White and Cinderella. Royalty gets to do that sometimes.

 

Keisha: Personally, Prince Charming has never really been my type. When I really start to think about it though, he’s even less my type. I could maybe excuse the appearance in both movies. Snow White first premiered in 1937 and Cinderella in 1950. Perhaps Snow White died, and he was looking for a new queen. I do not think that I can look past the kissing a dead girl thing. I know Snow White was not technically dead, but he didn’t know that. It’s just creepy. And what sort of guy doesn’t ask a girl’s name at some point when he has spent the entire evening with her? Yes, Charming. Everyone at the ball knows your name, but you should still make some sort of introduction. He’s creepy and discourteous. It would never work.

 

That’s it for the collaborative portion of the list. Now we shall tell you our individual picks for undateable men.

 

Chelsea’s Pick: Jay Gatsby/James Gatz

 

It is a little odd for me to pick someone from American Literature, but I feel “ The Great Gatsby” deserves this dubious distinction.

The good: He is a most committed beau. Even if you marry someone else, he will go to great lengths to win your regard and love. He is a millionaire, rather generous, and gives great parties.

The Bad: He will never accept you are, in fact, married to someone else. He is the ultimate stalker. Not only will he discover where you live, he will purchase the closest house he can purely  to be close to you. As for his fortune, it was acquired in a not so savory way. He is friends with the guy who fixed the World Series. How un-American is that? He also likes to throw around shirts as a way to impress you. He will want you to tell your husband (and the father of your child) you never loved him.  In the end, death happens once again. Together, you are responsible for the death of your husband’s mistress. Her husband and Gatsby also take a very long swim. Your cousin also loses it as a result of being involved in your love spats. No one comes to Gatsby’s funeral; that is a true testament to how terrible he was.

 

Keisha’s comments: Chelsea would choose someone from American Lit as undesirable. She loves her Brits. I agree with this choice. Gatsby is a terrible person. He flaunts his money by throwing lavish parties and will go to any lengths to get the woman he loves, even if that involves pulling her out of a seemingly happy marriage. And he was possibly in cahoots with the man who rigged the World Series. I cannot excuse that.

 

Keisha’s Pick: Sherlock Holmes

 

I love Sherlock Holmes. He is one of my favorite characters in all of literature and film. He is brilliant, socially awkward, and arrogant. He’s delightful. When you look under the surface of the Sherlock Holmes myth, however, you find some not so delightful traits. Holmes is a cocaine addict. That’s not good. Also, he’s completely dependent on Watson and Mrs. Hudson for even the smallest things. I don’t think he should be allowed to be alone, ever. I’m not sure that I could deal with such a codependent boyfriend. And there is no conclusive evidence that he is interested in having a romantic relationship. A girlfriend is not mentioned in the original Sir Arthur Conan Doyle stories. In the newer movies featuring Robert Downey Jr. and in BBC’s Sherlock, Irene Adler is Holmes’ love interest. She does appear in one of Doyle’s stories, but Holmes is more intrigued by her than in love with her. I think the same is true in the modern versions. If you can outsmart Holmes, then he is your’s. He almost shows the same feelings toward his adversary, Moriarty. Romance is not his strong suit. Despite his very attractive qualities (and the very attractive men who have recently portrayed him on screen), I just can’t see myself with Sherlock Holmes.

Chelsea’s comments: Keisha and I have christened our house 221 B Baker Street. We refer to one another as Sherlock and Watson at times. I’ll leave it to you to figure out who is who. Sherlock’s only real relationship is with his work. Also, recent adaptations go out of their way to suggest women are not Sherlock’s cuppa. Even if that is untrue, Sherlock would constantly be comparing you to John. “John knows how to make my tea.” “John never makes me listen to his prattle.” The violin playing, the drug addiction, and the inability to clean up after himself are also reasons not to date him.  Regardless, the ACD Sherlock distrusts women, so he would be a very bad boyfriend, despite his many attractions.

That about wraps it up for this post. To our male readers, who would you choose as the most attractive/undateable women of literature or film? We are quite curious. Leave us a comment here or on facebook.

Until next time, we shall bid you a fond farewell. Happy reading.

Swoon Worthy Men of Literature and Film

Hello world! Did you miss us? 

It’s been quite awhile since we have posted anything. Basically, Chelsea left the country and then graduated, leaving Keisha in an inconsolable state where she was unable to write in coherent sentences. Sadly, Keisha had to finish her last year of college without being able to compose anything in writing.  Luckily for you, our beloved readers, Keisha graduated, got a real job, and moved in with Chelsea. Reunited at last!

As our first post as roommates, we decided to be complete girls and build our cases for the most perfect men  in literature and film. Unsurprisingly to most of our readers, the men are mostly from literature that was then turned into film (We love our books). And then, just for fun, we will each propose one additional man and comment on the other’s choice.

Sound fun to you? We hope it does.
 

3. The Beast:

 

What better way to start our list but with a Disney prince? While Beauty and the Beast is a French folk tale dating back to the 1740’s, most people’s minds go to the Disney film of the 1990’s. The story of the Beast is a simple one: He was a prince who was turned into a beast and had to find true love in order be changed back into his human form. While we agree that the character at the beginning of the movie is, in fact, a shallow and unlovable jerk, through the love of Belle he becomes a better person. When he begins to really love her and she looks to be returning his feelings, he lets Belle leave to help her father, even though she may not come back, jeopardizing the Beast’s chances of becoming human again. That’s love. He also has a pretty amazing castle, including a huge library, and servants. What girl could resist that?

 

Chelsea: I am decently sure the no-longer-Beast would just let Belle hang out in the library all day. I like the idea of such a life. The Beast also seems to have good fashion sense, when he bothers to wear clothing. He even does a good job picking out Belle’s attire, although  I do have to  wonder where he acquired Belle’s fantastic yellow ball gown. We know the Beast has changed for the better since Belle came into his life. He has learned to be selfless even to the point of death. Unlike Gaston who ridicules Belle for her love of learning, the Beast presents Belle with her own personal library. Beast not only is okay with her intelligence, he encourages her to read. The observation of the story being some form of Stockholm syndrome keeps Beast from being the perfect man/creature for me.

Keisha: Okay. I’m a sucker for facial hair. The Beast is fantastically rugged looking. There’s a point in his favor. He also shows a great capacity for change. The castle with it’s huge library and great ballroom is another draw. One thing that goes against the Beast for me, however, is I think it’s a bit weird for Belle to love him. She doesn’t know that he’s a prince. What sort of interspecies relationship was she planning on having? This isn’t really the Beast’s fault, but I’m just not sure that he could be the man/Beast for me.

2. Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy:

 

Ah, Mr. Darcy of Pemberley. Darcy is a classic leading man created by the incomparable Jane Austen. Should you need to know more, go read Pride and Prejudice or at least watch one of the many film adaptations. Darcy possess the most necessary qualities: He is handsome and rich. Just kidding. Darcy is willing to do whatever it takes to marry Lizzy, even at quite a cost to himself. He is willing to not only admit when he is wrong, but does his best to fix the situation.  He agrees to put up with her crazy family. He is not afraid to anger his relations, such as Lady Catherine, with his choice of wife. He does change throughout the novel as a result of Lizzy’s influence. She makes him better and he does the same for her.  Most importantly: His library is considered to be one of the best in the country.
 

Chelsea: The name Darcy alone stands for masculine perfection. The easy qualifications: he is the master of one of the most beautiful estates in the country. Lizzy teasingly states she first realized her love for him upon seeing his house. Darcy is reputed to be proud, but it keeps him from fortune hunting ladies, such as Miss Bingley. Those who know Darcy best have nothing but praise for him. His housekeeper who has known him since birth is full of kind words about her master. Darcy is fiercely protective of  those he loves. Consider his actions toward Lizzy, Georgiana and Bingley to ensure their continued happiness. Lastly, Darcy has a way with words. I teach English; When a man can use language well, I’ll meet him at sunrise any morning.  
 

Keisha: Oh my. Mr. Darcy. Just the name makes me swoon, actually. While many of the people I talk to find him unlikeable at the beginning of the novel, I love him. His level of social awkwardness makes him all the more endearing to me. He was raised in a moneyed society and should have in his arsenal a great deal of social graces, but he doesn’t. And I like a bit of arrogance with my men. Of course, he does all of the great things for Lizzy, even though she has not returned his advances. That’s what makes him swoon worthy to most girls. “You have bewitched me body and soul, and I love, I love, I love you.” What girl could resist that? It’s a combination of his social awkwardness, his thoughtfulness, and the lines he uses that make him a winner for me.

1. Aragorn:

For this one, we will be discussing the character from the movies. While Aragorn is fantastic in the Tolkien books, his character is a bit more fleshed out in the films, mostly because he is a great character who deserves more screen time than he did page time. Who has watched the Lord of the Rings movies and not swooned when Aragorn (or Strider if you’re feeling adventurous) came on screen? Not only can he wield a sword like a master, shoot a bow like an elf, and ride a horse like he was born in Rohan, he is completely dedicated to the love of his life. He is adventurous and loving, rules a kingdom, and has hair that blows in the wind while he rides Brego.

Chelsea: It seems like there is nothing Aragorn cannot do. He is a master of every weapon, has some skill as a healer and actually pronounces Mordor correctly.  He is incredibly loyal: he stays true to Arwen when Eowyn attempts to romance him, will not abandon Merry and Pippin to the Orcs and puts Borimir at peace as he is dying. Is it any wonder Arwen gave up her immortality to be with him?

Keisha: Aragorn. I love him. He is the very essence of what a man should be: loyal, brave, humble, skilled, and a romantic. He can take you camping, build your shelter, kill your dinner, fight off trespassers, serenade you, and dress your wounds when you inevitably fall down and hurt yourself. And he’s a king. Girls love royalty. I feel like I should be able to write more about why Aragorn is so perfect, but words fail me. That should be testament enough. That Arwen is a lucky elf indeed.

 

So that’s it for the agreed upon men. Now we will each propose our own fantastic men of literature or film. This should be interesting because we very different tastes when it comes to men. Here are our individual picks:

Chelsea’s Pick: Benedick from Much Ado About Nothing

It you have no idea who this is, check out the new Joss Whedon movie, the Kenneth Branagh version or actually read the play. You will like it, promise.  On the surface, Benedick is a terrible choice for a boyfriend or anything more. He is cynical and a self-professed woman hater.  When you look closer, he holds up to scrutiny much better. To begin, Benedick is incredibly intelligent and has a great sense of humor. His verbal sparring with Beatrice is the highlight of a fantastic show. You always know his honest opinion. He tells his best friend when he is being stupid-multiple times. He is honest and believes others to be as well. When no one else believes the Hero’s story, he does. Benedick also is incredibly loyal. When his new-found love orders Benedick to duel his best friend, he at first refuses.  In this relationship with Beatrice, he has taken the time to consider this relationship.  Lastly, he has no false pretentions about his relationship with Beatrice. Both know the best and worst of one another.

Keisha’s Comments: Well, if you know Chelsea, you knew this one was coming. Chelsea likes to think herself a bit of a Beatrice (which is completely justified). I have spent quite a bit of time with this play, and I see her point. He is quick-witted and a bit of a romantic, even if he doesn’t want to admit it. My main problem with Benedick is he seems to be a bit of a turncloak to me. He agrees to duel and possibly kill his best friend just after he and Beatrice proclaim their love for each other. Other than that though, I’d say this is a satisfactory choice.

Keisha’s Pick: Indiana Jones

 

Indiana Jones. He is a professor, so obviously he is intelligent. There is nothing more attractive than a guy with smarts. But professor is only his day job: his mild-mannered alter ego, if you will. Then he dons the hat and becomes the rugged adventurer that cinema has acknowledged as one of its greatest action heroes. Indiana does have one flaw that makes him a bit undateable though. He likes the ladies quite a bit. On the up side, he does fight to protect whomever his leading lady is, even when she turns out to be a Nazi. Also, he chose to name himself after the dog. That must mean he’s a dog lover, another appealing quality. A list of other attributes I find attractive are his love of history, his fear despite being such an adventurer (“Why did it have to be snakes?”), and his tenacity. And if you need another reason to love Indiana Jones, well just look at him. Harrison Ford was quite attractive in the 80’s. An adventurous dreamy history nerd? Sounds like the guy for me.
 

Chelsea’s comments: I agree on all points. My only argument is simply the fact Indy does not seem to want or to need women around. I think he would make a terrible boyfriend.

So, there you have it. These are the men that we swoon over while watching movies or reading books. Feel free to comment and contradict us, however. We’ve both been on debate teams. We can take the arguments.

We are so glad to be back and plan on posting things much more often.