Take a look at these women:

OK. Now please take a look at the title of their new film: He’s Just Not That Into You. Um, hello, disconnect. Ah, men – they’re a conundrum we here at AfterEllen.com are only too happy to leave to our more heterosexually-inclined sisters. … continue reading

He's Just Not That Into You sounds like a lesbian's ideal life circumstance, doesn't it? But it's actually the name of a best-selling book that's being adapted for the big screen. Drew Barrymore was previously cast as one of the principals. Jennifer Connelly (Blood Diamond, Beautiful Mind) and Ginnifer Goodwin (Big Love, Walk the Line) are also in final negotiations for roles in this ensemble film. Hmmm, Barrymore, Connelly, and Goodwin? Some decent on-screen girl cuteness, that!

Although one might think He's Just Not That Into You would make for a great lesbian anthem, it was originally written by two Sex in the City alums, Greg Behrendt and Liz Tuccillo, as a pull-no-punches self-help-style book for our straight sisters. (Or, for those of you who are not into labels, it was written for our women-who-date-men sisters.)

As we know, a devout lesbian would not want a "he" to be into her. When a he is into you and you are a lesbian, the potential for embarrassment or annoyance — or, if you win the emotional lottery, both embarrassment and annoyance — is really incredibly high. But a self-help book for women who need to identify the various signs that he's not really into them sounds helpful indeed. If this notion can translate to the big screen, the movie might actually turn out to be a wonderful public service announcement.

In wondering what the film is based on, I did a little cursory research and read a few excerpts from the book. The excerpts are admittedly rather amusing (though painfully blunt), but trying to picture any of this happening to Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Connelly and Ginnifer Goodwin suddenly made it all seem suspect. … continue reading