This topic has been on my mind recently. Media critics occasionally condemn or criticize the use of the male gaze in modern movies. Why do so many people view this as a problem, in an era where many support if not glorify sexual media?
This topic has been on my mind recently. Media critics occasionally condemn or criticize the use of the male gaze in modern movies. Why do so many people view this as a problem, in an era where many support if not glorify sexual media?
At least for me (m) it’s cheap. If you do it as a pov shot you might get a pass, but ultimately, with every shot you should always be questioning what it achieves. If it is just titillating half the audience then you can probably do better.
From a simple we live with other people point of view: Would you enjoy the male gaze shots if they targeted a form you don’t find attractive? Do you enjoy them the same if you are watching the film with your parents, your boss, a teacher?
Interesting. See this whole topic came to mind when watching a James Bond movie with my sister for the first time.
While titulation is cheap, some people like it, but I wonder why in an era where sexual media is glorified, a male gaza is viewed as bad, and why people don’t push as hard for a female or bisexual gaze. If only men are getting titulated, why not titulated the women as well?