If youcan’ t afford dancers:

Magic Mike: XXL

The Magic Mike live show in Las Vegas makes for incredible entertainment for a bachelorette weekend, but it’ s also pretty pricey. If you’ re looking for a less-expensive dose of fun, try Magic Mike: XXL. The second film about agroup of male strippers( starring Channing Tatum, Joe Manganiello, Matt Bomer and more) outpaces the first in nearly every way. The hilarious film may focus on its male leads but is more about making the women in the audience( both onscreen and off) as happy as possible. And it works.

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If youwant to sing it all out:

Mulan

Is there abetter way to bond than by singing / screaming“ I’ ll make a man, out of YOU!” at the top of your lungs with your best friends? Probably not. Any Disney animated musical would likely be a hit at the party, but Mulan has great themes about women finding their own path and some great music from the’ 90s glory days of the genre.

If youwant a sweet rom-com:

13 Going on 30

What would your 13-year-old self think about your life? Are you 30, flirty and thriving? Did you leave your childhood sweetheart behind? Hopefully, things are better than they are for Jenna Rink( Jennifer Garner) in this Big-like story of a girl who suddenly wakes up in her 30-year-old life. If you haven’ t revisited the 2004 film in a while, you’ ll be glad to know that it has all the“ Thriller” dancing, sad Mark Ruffalo faces, and icy Judy Greer stares that you remember.

If youwant to feel better about your efforts as maid of honor:

Bridesmaids

Planning a wedding is hard. But also, funny. That’ s what we learn in this female ensemble comedy that ran away with the box office and our hearts in 2011. Kristen Wiig stars asamaid of honor for her best friend( Maya Rudolph), and anything that can go wrong does go wrong. Even if you’ ve already seen the movie many times,

the jokes still land as sharply as Melissa McCarthy’ s Oscar-nominated performance.

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CINNAMON AND SUGAR POPCORN

Melt butter, add sugar, and then toss with warmed popcorn and sprinklecinnamon over the top( seeopposite page).

SWEET AND SALTY POPCORN

Toss your warmed popcorn with your favorite chocolate candies, salted peanuts, almonds and small chocolate chipsfor ayummy treat.

BUFFALO POPCORN

Melt hot sauceand butter togetherin microwaveand then toss the mixture with the popcorn in a large bowl, adding a subtle kick.

GARLIC PARMESAN POPCORN

Heat butterinthe microwaveuntil melted. Add parsley, garlic powder, salt and pepper to taste. Toss intobowl with warmed popcorn and grateparmesan cheeseoverthe top.