In case it wasn’t clear from the last time I posted about Anne Hathaway’s upcoming movie, The Idea of You, I am INVESTED. This film is based on a horny book by the same name. This film stars Anne Hathaway who has been on an interrupted slay for the better part of five years. This film also stars a gorgeous young actor who is playing a barely concealed version of Harry Styles. There is nothing that could dampen my enthusiasm…

 

Although I feel like the thirsty bitches at SXSW just put me to shame this weekend when The Idea of You premiered at the festival and apparently lost their ever-loving minds. It was the closing night premiere and according to various media reports from the screening, this was the desired audience. And by desired I mean horny. They responded to the build up, shrieked when Anne and co-star Nicholas Galatzine finally touched hands, and went ballistic when their characters finally kissed, it was full-blown chaos…

 

WHICH IS EXACTLY RIGHT.

That’s how we’re supposed to feel in a rom-com. That knot in your stomach, anxiously anticipating physical contact, stressed when they break up near the beginning of the third act, the relief surging into your veins when they find their HEA…

Judging by the reaction coming out of SXSW, this is what The Idea of You is giving. And Anne was overwhelmed by the response when she joined the cast and crew on stage at the end of the screening. 

 

I love what she says at the end there:

“I don’t know about you but I feel like I keep blooming.”

Girl. Mother. C-nt. 

These are the stages of Annie’s glorious bloom. And she’ll enjoy another summer of it when the movie comes out on Prime Video May 2. 

But also, big shout-out to Gabrielle Union, because she’s friends with Robinne Lee, the author, and she was the one who optioned the book and is a producer on the film. Gabby also spoke at the screening and talked about how the project came to be, and how excited she was to get Annie on board and…ahem… related to the story through her marriage to Dwyane Wade and what people have to say about their relationship. 

 

The Idea of You is a power move for Gabrielle Union – and she showed up in a very powerful suit, beautiful tailored jacket over knee length tailored shorts, SO GOOD. 

Gabrielle Union attends the world premiere of "The Idea of You" during the 2024 SXSW Conference and Festival at The Paramount Theatre on March 16, 2024 in Austin, Texas

I would like to watch this movie now, can something please send me a screener?!