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Re: Michael (2011 Film)

Posted by Dante on 2012-June-15 22:01:30 EDT, Friday
In reply to Michael (2011 Film) posted by MAPTherapy on 2012-June-15 11:20:52 EDT, Friday
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Would you also recommend Der ewige Jude ( 1940 ) as relevant viewing for the local Jewish community?

We already know that stereotypes exist which conflate rape and love ( though only for outgroups and minorities. ) I'm disappointed that someone who specializes in working with "at risk" groups would be unaware of the history ( before the pedo-hysteria co-opted the device ) of arguing that Homosexual rapists have anything to do with Homosexuality, or Negro rapists with "their people," or .........

We encounter the lies and stereotypes all the time. We don't really need to see yet another example.

Further, while we know that there ARE bad men doing bad things; fictional accounts don't even necessarily shed light on the truth behind bad acts. Too often the author projects too much of themself into the scenario.

I hold a very high standard for "darker themes" than I do for lighter entertainment fare. I expect that if I spend 2 hours with someone trying to depress me, that I will see something of the truth. I still haven't watched any of Michael Haneke's films because his outlook is so much bleaker than mine that I disagree with his assessment of people as a whole.

And while ( on a totally escapist note ) I like many of Zach Snyder's films ( 300, The Watchmen and Sucker Punch ) my experience of them is somewhat lessened by his theme that others can't be saved unless their savior is destroyed. I just don't agree that there are no heroes outside of sacrifice.

I've seen the reviews. I have yet to be persuaded that Michael offers insight, rather than reinforcement of stereotypes.

And, though I'm no professional; I do believe that telling people that their sexuality makes them monsters ( ferinstance; that all Homosexuals are predators and recruiters ) is more likely to lead those struggling with their sexuality to act as the stereotype demands.

Dante

Dante

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