film criticism by maryann johanson | since 1997
Terrific doc unpacks trans representation in Hollywood, unspoken attitudes about gender, sexuality, and race that most people, trans and cis, may never have clocked before… ideas that affect us all.
Now updated with all the winners…
It’s about a transgender woman, sure, but it’s ultimately little more than a showcase for a male actor to show off his range and be “brave.”
Safe, conventional, and not particularly sympathetic to women, cis or trans. Mistakes the external signifiers of femininity with actually being a woman.
Spotlight takes four awards, including Best Film…
Mad Max: Fury Road gets a lot of love…
