Talk:Feminist film theory

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Is it the case that feminisit film critics often argue that shot reverse shot forces the viewer to align him- or herself with the point of view of the protagonist? If so, I would argue that the critics making that charge are definitely overstating the case. I think anyone who's had more than a few discussions about any controversial topic should know that you can not force anyone to understand anything; people are too much like horses before the proverbial stream. So I'd have to argue that this technique encourages identification with the protagonist, but that the viewer can always balk at such identification, as do these feminist critics. I believe the difference is significant, because a feminist criticism of being forced to think anything would belie the notion of self-empowerment through consciousness-raising, which is certainly one of the main tenets of feminist philosophy. Koyaanis Qatsi

I think part of the part of the point of this criticism is that feminist critics, and those who think like them, are the only ones who balk at such identification. Others don't realise that such a subtle guidance is being made. The heavy issue is that it is the norm, the default situation, for films to contain the male gaze, and no one realises it. Feminist film criticism seeks to point out that there is a very definate subversion going on in the majority of film. (Think of that). A 'female gaze' is virtually non-existent.
Unfortunately, I don't really know what I'm talking about, but I think that's the gist of what's going on. -Tubby

[edit] Women screenwriters category up for discussion

Thought people interested in this article might like to know that Category:Women screenwriters is being considered for deletion. — scribblingwoman 02:27, 10 April 2007 (UTC)

[edit] Why is this an article

can anybody tell me --86.138.127.211 04:43, 24 September 2007 (UTC)