If you like blogging, cooking, or both, you have to see the movie Julie & Julia. It’s about a woman named Julie who cooks & blogs her way through a Julia Child’s cookbook in one year. Alongside Julie’s cooking journey, there are flashes back to Julia Child’s life as she learned how to cook & got her cookbook published.
I really connected with Julie as a blogger. She continued writing even when her mom was her only reader. Julie persevered &…well I won’t spoil the ending for you. But I wonder where my perseverance will lead me as I blog, teach, and build relationships with other creative people. I also enjoyed watching Julie & Julia’s processes to getting published, especially because I have a couple book ideas in my head. It rejuvenated my book writing muse. I felt camaraderie with the characters. I relate to their highs & lows in creative pursuits and figuring out what what we can contribute to this world. And just how Julie imagined Julia Child in the kitchen with her cheering her on, this movie cheered me on.
Well done! You forgot the part in the movie about the awesome, supportive husbands. ;-p
Oh my, I did forget that part! The husbands listened, encouraged, and were entirely cheerleading their wives on.
You, Jonathan, deserve an entire post about how awesome & supportive you are!!
I loved this movie! Meryl Streep and Amy Adams are fantastic, as is the FOOD!!!! However, you should read the actual book and then her subsequent book about how she took up butchering. I was enamored with her after the movie (but I love me some Amy Adams) and then I started to research her books. Julie – the real person – didn’t seem like much of a person after my research.
I’ve really been wanting to see this movie! Since my husband will be out of town this weekend, this may be the opportunity I’ve been looking for
You’ll love it, Andrea! It’s so good.
Oh, and I agree with Amy. Julia Child’s book is fantastic.