Girl Thing

Lee Rose's four-hour miniseries A GIRL THING takes an intelligent look at women's relationships in the early 21st century. Made up of four individual stories, the film revolves around Dr. Noonan (Stockard Channing), a psychiatrist listening to the dreams and aspirations, longings and nightmares, hopes and fears of the contemporary woman. The first story, "It Don't Mean a Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing," stars Elle Macpherson as a successful partner in a New York law firm who cannot maintain a relationship with a man. After the worst double blind date of her life (the men are played by Brent Spiner and Bruce Greenwood), she feels drawn to the other woman on the date, Casey (Kate Capshaw), a successful advertising executive, and the two embark on a heated affair that complicates their lives. The second story, "The Three Sisters (Not That One)", stars Rebecca DeMornay, Glenne Headley, and Allison Janney as three sisters who are forced to spend a week in their recently deceased mother's house in order to c...

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Thank Heavens For Little Girls

byPsychovant Nov 14, 2001
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Pros Engaging stories and some terrific acting ...
Cons One "less than" story, a little much to view in one sitting ...
Recommended it? Yes

So, first off, let me start by telling you that this is a four part mini series that aired on Showtime and at 237 minutes total running time you may want to make sure that if you rent it you do it from a video store that offers an extended days rental. Learn from my oversight.

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You won't miss much if you don't watch it

bypackdragon May 15, 2001
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Pros Interesting short stories
Cons Kinda boring at times, HORRIBLE sound quality.
Recommended it? No

Stockard Channing, who is good at playing determined, no-nonsense characters, plays a weary, no-nonsense psychologist who is the lynchpin connecting 4 short stories, including her own little crisis at the end. She does a decent job of conveying her tired acceptance that the world is one screwed up... Read full review »

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A Girl Thing [VHS]

A Girl Thing, Showtime’s hottest original mini series, consists of four separate stories featuring women dealing with life’s unexpected twists and turns. As the individual stories unfold, each of the women seeks advice from psychiatrist Dr. Beth Noonan (Stockard Channing). Facing her own personal struggles, Dr. Noonan assists each of the women in making successful transitions in their lives. Starring Kate Capshaw, Mia Farrow, Elle MacPherson, Stockard Channing, Linda Hamilton, Peta Wilson, and Rebecca DeMornay.

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Key Information

Stars Kate Capshaw
Actors Camryn Manheim
Available Formats VHS
Directors Lee Rose
UPC 758445104738
Genre Dramas • Television
MPAA Rating Not Rated
Release Date 2001
Running Time 3hr 57min

Languages

Original Language English

DVD Editions

DVD3hr 57minShowtime EntertainmentNovember 06, 2001Not Rated758445104820Sound Features: HiFi

VHS Editions

VHS3hr 57minShowtime EntertainmentNovember 06, 2001Not Rated758445104738Sound Features: HiFi

Credits

Screenwriter Lee Rose

Quotes from the Movie

"I'm okay--it's you I'm not so sure about."--Suzanne (Camryn Manheim) to Dr. Noonan (Stockard Channing)

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