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Movie reviews - documentaries
Mar. 2nd, 2011 10:22 pm*I love the "Choose random icon" feature on DW. But, it makes me think it's time to switch my icons out for some new ones.
This Film is Not Yet Rated - 2006
I found this a bit disappointing. It was too long and a bit content-light, and a lot of it I already knew-- the ratings system in Hollywood is biased against queer movies, female sexuality (ie, women enjoying sex), and male nudity. Meanwhile it gives a pass to violence. The ratings system itself is shrouded in secrecy. I enjoyed the interviews with directors of films such as But I'm a Cheerleader and Boys Don't Cry whose films were not treated fairly. But the self-insertion of the director, as he hires a PI and tries to figure out the identities of the people on the ratings board, was ultimately unrewarding to watch and kind of silly.
The Celluloid Closet - 1995
I loved this movie! It is a very engaging history of queer characters in film. Many wonderful interviews, many movie clips from silent films onward. Certain people watch films searching for coded messages, in the same way that slash fans have slash goggles. Certain facts are revealed that I almost don't want to spoil you for if you haven't seen this movie! Some of the films are obscure and some are very famous. At times funny and poignant. Highly recommended.
This Film is Not Yet Rated - 2006
I found this a bit disappointing. It was too long and a bit content-light, and a lot of it I already knew-- the ratings system in Hollywood is biased against queer movies, female sexuality (ie, women enjoying sex), and male nudity. Meanwhile it gives a pass to violence. The ratings system itself is shrouded in secrecy. I enjoyed the interviews with directors of films such as But I'm a Cheerleader and Boys Don't Cry whose films were not treated fairly. But the self-insertion of the director, as he hires a PI and tries to figure out the identities of the people on the ratings board, was ultimately unrewarding to watch and kind of silly.
The Celluloid Closet - 1995
I loved this movie! It is a very engaging history of queer characters in film. Many wonderful interviews, many movie clips from silent films onward. Certain people watch films searching for coded messages, in the same way that slash fans have slash goggles. Certain facts are revealed that I almost don't want to spoil you for if you haven't seen this movie! Some of the films are obscure and some are very famous. At times funny and poignant. Highly recommended.
