Posted by Isis at 132.236.35.61 on November 16, 2001 at 14:24:26:
In Reply to: Chasing Amy And Men In General posted by chunchmeow on November 16, 2001 at 13:35:39:
Is that men aren't that into this movie; they think of it as a chick flick. I do believe they're more inclined to be into this movie than other romantic comedies, though. The sensibility is just really in line with young males.
Most men do seem to have a lesbian fetish, and why that is, I really couldn't tell you. I don't think Alyssa's character is really a lesbian in that movie -- or you could consider her that way, but the whole point of the movie is that sexuality is a choice whereas love isn't. Holden definitely doesn't "turn Alyssa straight" -- I mean, she ends up with another girlfriend. Anyway, the whole sexuality thing is really just a metaphor. I think men can relate to the idea of being in love with someone who seems unattainable, acheiving the dream of being with them, and then losing them because of their own insecurities. Anybody can relate to that really, but men especially, because they feel more pressure to maintain their pride and dignity.
I can't really understand a man's perspective on this either, though, so these are just my feelings.
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: I have a theory...
: Are members of the male sex more inclined to become fans of Chasing Amy? And if so, Why? Is it the theory that a man can turn a lesbian straight? And that a lesbian can fall in love with the person regardless of male/female stat's as the movie projects?
: I am a female, and really do appreciate Kevin's bold moves for portraying these types of situations in a positive manner. I dont feel that I could understand a male's perspective on this, even if I reverse the roles. For there is no WAY in hell that I could turn a gay man straight (sp?).
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