With 11 original essays, this edited volume examines 'chick flicks' within the larger context of 'chick culture' as well as women's cinema. The essays consider chick flicks from a variety of angles, touching on issues of film history, female sexuality, femininity, age, race, ethnicity, and consumerism.

The story of Flick begins at birth when born the runt of the litter gets rejected by his Father who is the farmers prize boar, this leads to him being badly tormented and teased by his brothers. But through the love of his Mother and sister Julie he lives to triumph and overcome all his set backs. Then with new found confidence he turns what was once an embarrassing feature into an asset.Without giving the story away Flick is a very unusual pig that does eventually become admired by all to end up making friends with a wonderful wild Hare a great character who after being helped by Flick becomes his best friend...These two then as the story evolves strike up a very strong friendship with a Beaver named Bodger.All wonderful characters that make this a story book for all kids to enjoy and delight in...

An entertaining guide to women's favorite movies offers keen insights into the elements that constitute a "Chick Flick," along with recommendations for every day of the year, suggestions for must-have DVDs, inside Hollywood gossip, photographs, and more. Original. 15,000 first printing.

A collection of documents supplementing the companion series known as "Colonial records," which contain the Minutes of the Provincial council, of the Council of safety, and of the Supreme executive council of Pennsylvania.