
why movies like Under the Skin and Nymphomaniac are not feminist
These films act like what it means to be a woman is purely about sex and bodies, purely about interacting with men in no other way than a sexual one.

These films act like what it means to be a woman is purely about sex and bodies, purely about interacting with men in no other way than a sexual one.
A salacious yet also tedious portrayal of a woman who would appear to confirm all the nastiest stereotypes about women.
I don’t recommend the film, but this is a unique opportunity, and I thought you’d like to know about it if you’re inclined to see the film anyway.

The calendar has turned, a new year is here, and it’s a good time to look ahead.

I see a lot of damaged, wounded, screaming women here. I don’t see men doing anything except inflict pain and grin about women’s pain. I wonder why that could be…

Lars Von Trier has a new movie coming soon. It’s called Nymphomaniac. Here’s the teaser poster…