brillers. of course, the critique of this critique is its investment in a black and white paradigm, when the film offers eually problematic portrayals of latinas (specifically the unproblematized sexualization and underdevelopment of the police officer) and asians (who function as a comedic trope).
oh lord- i can't believe i just used "trope" in a sentence.
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Date: 2006-03-20 05:24 pm (UTC)of course, the critique of this critique is its investment in a black and white paradigm, when the film offers eually problematic portrayals of latinas (specifically the unproblematized sexualization and underdevelopment of the police officer) and asians (who function as a comedic trope).
oh lord- i can't believe i just used "trope" in a sentence.
and! (agreed)
Date: 2006-03-20 06:58 pm (UTC)Re: and! (agreed)
Date: 2006-03-20 07:18 pm (UTC)