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An 80s Guy · 01-01-2007, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Justwondering

I can't help but think that this thread dissolved from "Who disliked the reunion movie" to "My dad can beat up your dad!"

I was thinking the same thing.

Jo_Luvs_Ketchup · 01-01-2007, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Blair's Number #1 Fan

Well said, Kelly.

FOL85NatandMrsGRock · 01-01-2007, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by A.D.A. Casey Novak

FOL85NatandMrsGRock,

May I ask you a question? Please do not take offense by this. I mean no harm. You sound quite aggressive in your dislike of Nancy McKeon. It's fine that you don't like her. But you sound so angry. Your anger may not be healthy. Could it be that you have a lot of anger inside of you that you direct toward objects and people (such as NM) that are "safe" targets? It seems to make you very upset that NM has people who like her. I'm really not trying to be confrontational with you. I just think maybe you should examine your feelings. Is there a reason why a person who is popular upsets you so much? Just remember that life is too short for unhealthy emotions. And maybe someone could help you with this. Life's too short for negative emotions, especially ones that MAY be misplaced.

well that's what sucks about internet, what you mean is usually misinterpretted... it's totally cool that people like nancy. I mean i like charlotte, i watch any movies or shows she's in... i also like barbara billingsley and tony dow and try to watch anythign they are in as well... everyone has their likes and dislikes... i just wanted jayman to realize that all of the girls in fol had success in some way... kim also had a successful career, it is soooo rare for a childstar to jump from one hit show to the next... and then all of the plays she is in... nancy obviously made her comeback with the division and is a huge success at that and now more movies... lisa is a successful mom and wife, charlotte was already successful long before FOL and FOL just topped her list and then mindy, lots of voice overs, guest appearances, pretty successful as what i understand... and i was showing before about how ironic it is that there are soooooo many nancy fans and that they weren't saying that the ruinion movie sucked becuase she wasn't in it, it was for other reasons... to me, that's just an ironic thing, so i thought it funny... I have no anger, i have no reason to be angry, i'm actually quite estatic and excited lately becuase i just got engaged over christmas to my 4 year boyfriend... so yea, i'm sorry that internet makes us have problems conveying thoughts, internet does that to a lot of our posts... and yea, i am not a nancy fan, i like the character jo to a point (sometimes she got annoying, sometimes all of the characters got annoying) but i definately like other characters before jo, and i guess i'm just not afraid to say it... and i realize she is the most popular thing, but i like being different, that's just me

so yea, hope that answers it all

raya · 01-01-2007, 11:42 PM

First off, I don't for one second think Nancy has disrespected FOL by not doing the reunion movie. That was her choice to make, and from what I've heard Kim almost didn't do it it either and has possibly had some regrets since, so it's not as if Nancy is the only one who had to think about it.

My personal opinion is that at the time part of it was that she was just at the beginning of "The Division" and there might have been some concerns about people tying her back into Jo just as she's starting to work on a new show and a new character that she also wants to be successful. Wouldn't her priority at that time have been her current series?

Not to mention that she has basically said flat out that she doesn't like reunion shows altogether, which I can understand. It's not as if she didn't even meet with the producers to discuss it--she just opted out--possibly she didn't like the script. Which again, I can't exactly blame her cause I thought it was a bit lame myself.

Now I would have a problem with Nancy if she constantly came out and disrespected the show that gave her her big break, but I don't see that. I see a woman who generally praises the experience and cast and has said repeatedly what a great time it all was for her. Actually, I see a woman who talked about the show quite lovingly on the DVD tour. Hell, she did the DVD tour (which they were not paid for outside of a free trip to NYC).

Personally I don't think there will ever be a second reunion movie. Lisa and Mindy might do it, but I don't think that Kim would. For as much flak as Nancy gets for distancing herself, Kim often tries to as well (something I also don't blame her for either). Like Nancy, I think she respects the show that made her known, but doesn't want it to be all that she's known for either.

I'm not quite understanding why it's considered "ironic" to consider myself a fan of Nancy's work, but yet not like the reunion movie. I can honestly say had Nancy appeared in that same movie with the same plotline, it might have felt a bit more complete having all the girls, but I still wouldn't like it. My reasons for disliking it have nothing to do with any particular cast member.

ahafan02 · 01-02-2007, 01:24 AM

I thought the movie was very disappointing. Surely they could have come up with something far better. It's a shame, but at least most of them were back together again.

Justwondering · 01-02-2007, 05:47 AM

[QUOTE=raya]Personally I don't think there will ever be a second reunion movie.QUOTE]

I'll say it straight out: There shouldn't be another reunion movie, regardless whether Nancy Mckeon participates.

The show was based on the girls' attendance an upscale boarding school during their high school years. Next year will mark two decades since the show had its finale. As times goes on, it becomes more difficult to bring together 4 high school friends, particularly when each is now a very different person, and this is true for both the fictional characters and the real life actors. Creating plausible scenarios becomes much more difficult for the writers.

I realize that many diehard FOL fans would love to see another reunion movie. But let's be realistic. Even if you brought the entire cast back together, the magic is missing when the girls no longer share the commonality of being Eastland students. They are now grown adults with spouses and children. Whatever angles the writers take, the situations will seem so contrived.

Now, having stated why I believe another reunion movie should not be attempted, will there be one? I still think it is possible. These movies tend to do respectably in the ratings. Nancy will likely remain a holdout, but I believe if the other three ladies are available and the paycheck looks tempting, we might have another FOL reunion movie, like it or not.

A.D.A. Casey Novak · 01-02-2007, 08:46 AM

I also hope that there will be no other reunion movies. I believe they tarnish the memory of a series. Jo, Blair, Tootie and Natalie are different people now. They are two DECADES older. It would NEVER be the same. Not even close.

And I'm very, very tired of all the talk about NM. She is a human being for God's sake, not our puppet. If my husband (an attorney) found another job that was more promising than his current job I would support him. The comissioners and the D.A.'s and the judges and the other attorneys would miss him and he would miss them too. But this is real life. People have to do what's best for them. I do believe people should be good and kind and helpful and humble, but there is a limit when it might negatively affect your life.

These women are all special and talented. Please no more bad mouthing about anyone. They are all wonderful.

crucialtaunt · 01-02-2007, 10:03 AM

Ok, now I'm gonna try replying to the question actually posed by the thread instead of the fight...

Even though I love Nancy and Facts, and though I am not a big Kim Fields fan (no offense meaning to anyone here, but anything I've seen her in she seems pretty rude at times...) even if Nancy were in the Reunion movie, I don't think I would have watched it anyway. Not so much because I didn't like the plot, but because I feel that most sequels/reunions never capture that... something, that the TV show or movie itself had. The only sequels I've been able to stand to watch is the Pirates of the Caribbean movies LOL. My only explaination for even watching it was I was curious, though I do admit to liking the scene where they go back to Eastland and talk about "old times" and the cop asking where their partner, the mouthy one was and both Blair & Tootie, sorry, Dorothy answered LOL.

And An 80s Guy, that Nancy icon is cute

It looks like it's from a talk show; may I ask which one, if any?

Gemini_89 · 03-26-2016, 08:10 PM

The synopsis for the reunion movie seems really WHACK to me and that is the reason why i still haven't seen it. Natalie is not one of my favorite characters so why should i care about 2 guys fighting over her?

01-02-2007, 05:47 AM	#36
Justwondering Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 04, 2006 Posts: 103	Not Again! *[QUOTE=raya]Personally I don't think there will ever be a second reunion movie.QUOTE]* I'll say it straight out: There shouldn't be another reunion movie, regardless whether Nancy Mckeon participates. The show was based on the girls' attendance an upscale boarding school during their high school years. Next year will mark two decades since the show had its finale. As times goes on, it becomes more difficult to bring together 4 high school friends, particularly when each is now a very different person, and this is true for both the fictional characters and the real life actors. Creating plausible scenarios becomes much more difficult for the writers. I realize that many diehard FOL fans would love to see another reunion movie. But let's be realistic. Even if you brought the entire cast back together, the magic is missing when the girls no longer share the commonality of being Eastland students. They are now grown adults with spouses and children. Whatever angles the writers take, the situations will seem so contrived. Now, having stated why I believe another reunion movie should not be attempted, will there be one? I still think it is possible. These movies tend to do respectably in the ratings. Nancy will likely remain a holdout, but I believe if the other three ladies are available and the paycheck looks tempting, we might have another FOL reunion movie, like it or not.

01-01-2007, 11:42 PM	#34
raya Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Apr 09, 2006 Posts: 369	First off, I don't for one second think Nancy has disrespected FOL by not doing the reunion movie. That was her choice to make, and from what I've heard Kim almost didn't do it it either and has possibly had some regrets since, so it's not as if Nancy is the only one who had to think about it. My personal opinion is that at the time part of it was that she was just at the beginning of "The Division" and there might have been some concerns about people tying her back into Jo just as she's starting to work on a new show and a new character that she also wants to be successful. Wouldn't her priority at that time have been her current series? Not to mention that she has basically said flat out that she doesn't like reunion shows altogether, which I can understand. It's not as if she didn't even meet with the producers to discuss it--she just opted out--possibly she didn't like the script. Which again, I can't exactly blame her cause I thought it was a bit lame myself. Now I would have a problem with Nancy if she constantly came out and disrespected the show that gave her her big break, but I don't see that. I see a woman who generally praises the experience and cast and has said repeatedly what a great time it all was for her. Actually, I see a woman who talked about the show quite lovingly on the DVD tour. Hell, she did the DVD tour (which they were not paid for outside of a free trip to NYC). Personally I don't think there will ever be a second reunion movie. Lisa and Mindy might do it, but I don't think that Kim would. For as much flak as Nancy gets for distancing herself, Kim often tries to as well (something I also don't blame her for either). Like Nancy, I think she respects the show that made her known, but doesn't want it to be all that she's known for either. I'm not quite understanding why it's considered "ironic" to consider myself a fan of Nancy's work, but yet not like the reunion movie. I can honestly say had Nancy appeared in that same movie with the same plotline, it might have felt a bit more complete having all the girls, but I still wouldn't like it. My reasons for disliking it have nothing to do with any particular cast member.

01-02-2007, 01:24 AM	#35
ahafan02 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 18, 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 108	I thought the movie was very disappointing. Surely they could have come up with something far better. It's a shame, but at least most of them were back together again.

01-02-2007, 08:46 AM	#37
A.D.A. Casey Novak Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 23, 2006 Posts: 180	I also hope that there will be no other reunion movies. I believe they tarnish the memory of a series. Jo, Blair, Tootie and Natalie are different people now. They are two DECADES older. It would NEVER be the same. Not even close. And I'm very, very tired of all the talk about NM. She is a human being for God's sake, not our puppet. If my husband (an attorney) found another job that was more promising than his current job I would support him. The comissioners and the D.A.'s and the judges and the other attorneys would miss him and he would miss them too. But this is real life. People have to do what's best for them. I do believe people should be good and kind and helpful and humble, but there is a limit when it might negatively affect your life. These women are all special and talented. Please no more bad mouthing about anyone. They are all wonderful.

01-02-2007, 10:03 AM	#38
crucialtaunt V want one? pm me! Occasional Poster Join Date: Dec 29, 2006 Location: Jtown Pa Posts: 27	Ok, now I'm gonna try replying to the question actually posed by the thread instead of the fight... Even though I love Nancy and Facts, and though I am not a big Kim Fields fan (no offense meaning to anyone here, but anything I've seen her in she seems pretty rude at times...) even if Nancy were in the Reunion movie, I don't think I would have watched it anyway. Not so much because I didn't like the plot, but because I feel that most sequels/reunions never capture that... something, that the TV show or movie itself had. The only sequels I've been able to stand to watch is the Pirates of the Caribbean movies LOL. My only explaination for even watching it was I was curious, though I do admit to liking the scene where they go back to Eastland and talk about "old times" and the cop asking where their partner, the mouthy one was and both Blair & Tootie, sorry, Dorothy answered LOL. And An 80s Guy, that Nancy icon is cute It looks like it's from a talk show; may I ask which one, if any?

03-26-2016, 08:10 PM	#39
Gemini_89 Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 09, 2009 Location: Unknown Posts: 1,294	The synopsis for the reunion movie seems really WHACK to me and that is the reason why i still haven't seen it. Natalie is not one of my favorite characters so why should i care about 2 guys fighting over her?