The power of the handkerchief

Carlie Day, Staff Writer

When 70-year-old Ben Whittaker walked into the senior intern interview, he had no idea what he was in for. After having three interviews and being mistaken by Becky (Jules assistant) for having a slight bought of Alzheimer’s and being deaf, he landed the job, not as a marketing consultant but instead as the personal intern for his new boss, Jules Austin. Jules is a young, bright, hyperactive women with a dream to make her online fashion site the best in the business. But she has her flaws; she works too much and misses out on time with her husband and daughter; and honestly does the women ever sleep? With her company growing more and more each day, her world starts to collapse. Wrong orders are sent, items are incorrectly packaged, her warehouse is temporarily closed, and her marriage is crumbling. But luckily for Jules, her new intern is there to help. Known for his sharp looks and always in possession of a handkerchief (it’s not for the men, but for the women), Ben is the fresh change the fashion site needs. Ben, with many years of experience in the working industry, has the advice that Jules has been searching for. Since her business is becoming more popular, things are getting bogged down at the office. A co-worker (Andrew Rannells) along with her husband have some advice: get a CEO to reduce some of the work load. Jules is very uneasy about the idea, fearing that it will take the personality away from her hard work, and she will be forced into the background. But Ben has one piece of advice for her: you built this company, so you should run it. That was how it started in the beginning, with you. As Jules cautiously begins to listen to Ben’s advice, he turns out to be exactly what her fashion site (and herself) needed. Through business, relationship and life lesson advice, Ben’s “always ready” handkerchiefs are much needed. Worthy of an “A+” rating, this movie is one to watch.