History of Chick Flicks

The term ‘Chick Flick’ has been around for at least twenty years and is a slang reference to movies that appeal to a predominantly female audience. Usually these types of movies are heavily emotional and revolve around relationships, both romantic and platonic. This genre of film has existed since the beginning of the movie industry. The earliest examples include ‘Morocco’ released in 1930, 1936′s ‘Camille’ and of course ‘Gone with the Wind’ in 1939.

Many film critics have noted that today’s Chick Flick differs somewhat from earlier movies directed at female audiences. The earlier films were more melodramatic and tragic, like ‘Mildred Pierce’ and ‘Written on the Wind’, whereas the modern version is definitely more upbeat and optimistic in nature.