For over three decades Rich has been one of the most important voices in
feminist film criticism.
Not exact matches
Even though Bigelow had to face some harsh
criticism from women who saw Strange Days as an anti-women
film because of the shocking violence on display, it could be argued Strange Days is a pure
feminist picture, as Angela Bassett's Mace is a physically imposing, capable, intelligent yet distinctly feminine character who might be the supporting pillar of Ralph Fiennes» lost soul, but in some ways remains the emotional center of the whole
film.
He also strongly defends the movie as a
feminist film against some of the
criticisms, taking to task some specific Siskel and Ebert remarks.
Although I loved the original
film overall, I was definitely one of the viewers (or «bloody
feminists,» to quote director Michael Vaughn) who felt that the now - infamous «joke» at the very end of the
film was a letdown after the movies» otherwise awesome representation; and although that scene alone wouldn't have been enough for me to dismiss a sequel outright, Vaughn's mansplaining response to
criticism was.