This is a tremendous examination of the male gaze or at least a classic devaluing of feminine level-headedness and leadership qualities. I doubt that Scott was being particularly progressive in his approach to women's roles [and place] in society and their voice (more perhaps reflecting the du jour attitudes) but noting his other films ("Gladiator" comes to mind), I can't see it. Still, this piece is magic. Thanks for putting it out there.
I really identified with your words about what it's like to be a woman in the workforce here! Instant restack. Blade Runner, another Ridley Scott film, really kicks the misogyny into high gear. If he's critiquing misogyny, it sure doesn't come off that way to me. Instead, his takes often come out half baked and unclear. Happy to see more folks writing and talking about this phenomenon!
This is a tremendous examination of the male gaze or at least a classic devaluing of feminine level-headedness and leadership qualities. I doubt that Scott was being particularly progressive in his approach to women's roles [and place] in society and their voice (more perhaps reflecting the du jour attitudes) but noting his other films ("Gladiator" comes to mind), I can't see it. Still, this piece is magic. Thanks for putting it out there.
So glad you enjoyed it!
I really identified with your words about what it's like to be a woman in the workforce here! Instant restack. Blade Runner, another Ridley Scott film, really kicks the misogyny into high gear. If he's critiquing misogyny, it sure doesn't come off that way to me. Instead, his takes often come out half baked and unclear. Happy to see more folks writing and talking about this phenomenon!
Thanks for reading! I agree the other films in his catalog aren’t particularly feminist, but this one snuck through somehow.