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Girlhood is a semi-regular series hosted by Arkadin co-owner Sarah Baraba that spotlights stories of sisterhood on the silver screen.“Exhilaratingly woman-positive and funny!” – On The Issues
Starring powerhouse comediennes Diane Keaton (RIP), Goldie Hawn and Bette Midler, THE FIRST WIVES CLUB continues to deliver delights nearly 30 years on. Three college besties reunite after a tragedy and discover that they have more in common than their ambition to succeed in life (and their Lesley Gore fandom) — they also all have scumbag cheating husbands who need to learn a lesson. So these baddies wrangle their wits to bring down the patriarchy. Though at its heart a comedy, FWC tackles heavy issues — identity, aging, self-esteem, alcoholism, changing friendship dynamics — as our heroines realize that maybe revenge is a dish best served through building each other up rather than tearing each other down. Is it the perfect feminist film? Certainly not. But as the film repeatedly points out — it’s the 90s!
The film will be preceded by a “You Don’t Own Me” sing-along. Dressing in white pantsuits is strongly encouraged, but not required.
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Arkadin Cinema & Bar, 5228 Gravois Ave, St Louis, MO 63116-2310, United States, Southhampton
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