Everyone is busy making their lists of favorite movies/music etc. of '09 and I'd like to throw my two cents in as well. Jennifer's Body was by far one of my favorite movies this year: smart, funny, blatantly feminist, and willing to explore female friendships and power in a unique & campy (while at the same time potently emotional) way. It's a tricky combination of horror and comedy; both Megan Fox and Amanda Seyfriend are fucking terrific in it (seriously, Miss Fox had a few moments that were intensely great; watch her face when she is being taken to her doom by a van full of smarmy rock dudes, it's tear-inducingly heartbreaking.)
It should be said that when I went to see this movie on opening night I ran into about a million other queers all there for the same thing. Do yourself a favor and rent or buy it (it comes out on dvd tomorrow: apparently the director's cut is even heavier with feminist musings.) This is a movie written and directed by women that is sharp, strange and hilarious so of course it tanked at the box office, but I am sure it will be a lesbian feminist cult classic. I am already obsessed with it which is why I wanted to share it with all of you. xo
3 comments:
I've been hesitant to see this. I didn't _love_ Juno like so many others did, and the reviews were mixed. BUT if it has your endorsement, it must be awesome. Will "OnDemand" it tonight!
totally worth it. good recommendation.
feeling kind of weirdly attracted to ms. fox now, though. could be a problem.
the fact that you see everything through a queer filter is lame, bro.
you're only setting yourself (and your people) back by thinking that way.
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