Why is the Sex & the City Movie a Mega-Blockbuster?

NEW YORK, June 5 /PRNewswire/ -- "Sex and the City grossed an estimated $55.7 million for its opening weekend, beating out the new Indiana Jones movie, much to Hollywood's surprise. No other romantic comedy has ever opened with such a lucrative box office. There are clear reasons why this phenomenon is occurring," says Dr. Diana Kirschner, psychologist and recurring relationship expert on the Today show. Each of the Sex & the City characters, Carrie, Samantha, Charlotte and Miranda, struggles with a specific dating pattern that many women face or have overcome. "Because so many women identify with these four dating patterns," adds Dr. Diana, "They have made the TV series and now the movie, an institution." The Four Sex & the City patterns are:

Dr. Diana Kirschner is the recurring relationship expert on the Today show, has appeared on Oprah, Good Morning America & hundreds of radio shows. She has been interviewed by The New York Times, USA Today, Time & People magazines. Dr. Diana's forthcoming book is Love in 90 Days (Center Street). www.dianakirschner.com www.mydatingpatterns.com

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