Deep Dive
Why did Sylvia find it difficult to rate the movie '某种物质'?
Sylvia found it difficult to rate the movie because it evoked a mix of emotions, making her feel like she was experiencing a form of psychological manipulation (PUA). She appreciated the initial 40 minutes for its over-the-top, campy aesthetic but was put off by logical flaws and discomfort in the middle section. The final 20 minutes, however, pulled her back in, leaving her with a conflicted, love-hate feeling.
What were the main criticisms of the movie '某种物质' regarding its portrayal of women?
The movie was criticized for its portrayal of women through exaggerated stereotypes and exploitation. It amplified women's body anxieties, particularly around aging and beauty, without offering any resolution or critique of these societal pressures. The film's graphic and sensationalized scenes, such as the teeth-pulling sequence, were seen as reinforcing harmful female stereotypes rather than challenging them.
How did the movie '某种物质' handle the theme of female self-loathing?
The movie depicted female self-loathing by exaggerating the protagonist's obsession with beauty and youth, leading her to extreme measures like injecting an unknown substance into her body. It used body horror to symbolize the societal pressures on women to maintain their appearance, but the film's conclusion, where the protagonist's body disintegrates, was seen as reinforcing rather than critiquing these pressures.
What was the controversy surrounding the director's approach to the movie '某种物质'?
The controversy stemmed from the director's approach to the movie, which was seen as both exploitative and hypocritical. While the film aimed to critique societal beauty standards and female objectification, it often indulged in the very same exploitative and sensationalized depictions it sought to criticize. This led to accusations that the film ultimately catered more to male audiences than to a genuine feminist critique.
How did the movie '某种物质' use body horror to convey its themes?
The movie used body horror to convey themes of female self-loathing and societal beauty standards. Scenes like the protagonist's teeth falling out and her body disintegrating were meant to symbolize the extreme lengths women go to in order to maintain their appearance. However, these graphic depictions were criticized for reinforcing rather than challenging societal pressures on women.
What was the significance of the movie '某种物质' being directed by a woman?
The fact that '某种物质' was directed by a woman added complexity to the discussion around its portrayal of female characters. While some saw the director's approach as a critique of societal beauty standards, others felt it was exploitative and hypocritical, reinforcing harmful stereotypes. The director's gender led to debates about whether the film's portrayal of female self-loathing was a genuine critique or a perpetuation of the same issues it sought to address.
How did the movie '某种物质' compare to traditional exploitation films?
The movie '某种物质' followed many of the tropes of traditional exploitation films, such as sensationalized violence and graphic depictions of the female body. However, it attempted to layer these elements with a critique of societal beauty standards and female objectification. This led to mixed reactions, with some praising its boldness and others criticizing it for reinforcing the very stereotypes it sought to critique.
What was the reaction of male audiences to the movie '某种物质'?
Male audiences reportedly enjoyed the movie, finding its graphic and sensationalized scenes entertaining rather than disturbing. This reaction was seen as problematic, as it suggested that the film's critique of societal beauty standards and female objectification was lost on male viewers, who instead found the exploitative elements amusing.
How did the movie '某种物质' address the issue of male gaze?
The movie attempted to address the issue of male gaze by critiquing societal beauty standards and female objectification. However, it often indulged in the very same exploitative and sensationalized depictions it sought to criticize, leading to accusations that it ultimately catered more to male audiences than to a genuine feminist critique.
What was the final verdict on the movie '某种物质'?
The final verdict on the movie '某种物质' was mixed. While some praised its boldness and critique of societal beauty standards, others criticized it for reinforcing harmful stereotypes and catering to male audiences. The film's graphic and sensationalized scenes were seen as both its strength and its weakness, leading to a complex and divisive reception.
- 对《某种物质》评价两极，有人喜欢，有人讨厌
- 五色全味肯定电影制作，但对性别意识表达不适
- Sylvia观影后心情反覆，难以评分
Shownotes Transcript
Mallory同学在埃及还没回国，但节目还是要更新滴。这次请了上一期嘉宾Sylvia返场录了一期关于《某种物质》的节目。
我们聊了聊这部戏的制作、类型及性别意识，欢迎大家参与讨论。
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五色全味
---嘉宾---
Sylvia
片尾曲：《身体》 Jannie Kyo
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