Face/Off (w/ Madeline Pendleton)
Movies vs. Capitalism
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Male Gaze in Face/Off
- Masculine obsession with perception by other men drives the narrative in Face/Off, with women relegated to objects.
- This patriarchal overtone reduces female characters to assets, prizes, or incidental bystanders in the men's performance for each other.
- The film's lack of explanation for Caster Troy's initial assassination attempt on Sean Archer suggests an ongoing, primordial conflict, further emphasizing the male-centric narrative.
- This dynamic reflects a broader societal issue where men's actions and motivations are primarily driven by their interactions with other men, while women's roles are minimized.
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