The ‘Women’s’ Touch

So, Nancy Meyers and Diane Drake think they have problems (“Getting in Touch With His Inner Cary Grant,” by Sean Mitchell, Dec. 10, and Letters, Dec. 17).

Here I am, Mel Gibson’s biggest fan in the known universe, and I have two dogs--Shelties named Nick and Darcy (the given names of the characters portrayed by Gibson and Helen Hunt in “What Women Want”). I could be busy arguing with the WGA right now or even demanding gross points from Paramount, but I have bigger problems to worry about.

How on Earth do I explain the value of a supporting role as a housekeeper to my cat Babe?!

KIM BRIGHTMAN

Santa Monica

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In “What Women Want,” they cite Sears’ 30% sales growth after promoting “the softer side of Sears.” I’m a woman producer and writer who’s been told too often that the studios are targeting the young male market. “What Women Want” did $34.4 million last weekend, the best debut ever for a film opening in December, with 60% of the audience said to be mainly older women.

Hopefully this will open up some eyes in Hollywood--there’s a huge market of women who want more motion pictures they can relate to. Maybe if the studios would find their “softer side,” their sales would increase 30% like Sears.

GAIL BRICE

Playa del Rey