There are a million implausible moments. The scene in which Vivian and Edward run into Kit’s pimp is Crocodile Dundee levels of ridiculous, and the white knight climbing up the fire escape ending is utter dreck. But frankly, I don’t care about the standard criticisms of Pretty Woman. It’s less sexist than My Fair Lady and yet no version of… Continue reading Why I Love Pretty Woman (1990)
Tag: films
American Gigolo (1980)
If you guys think Pretty Woman is worth complaining about, you must have never seen American Gigolo. This homophobic, racist mess is an unfortunate turn for my beloved Richard Gere, who may be certifiably Obsessed With Sex Workers. He and Steven Soderbergh and Tina Fey are going to make a pretty wild movie together someday,… Continue reading American Gigolo (1980)
The Week In Links: June 24
“March of the Whores”—Mexico’s response to Slutwalk—recently took place in Mexico City. A Missouri police officer has been found guilty of a conspiracy to steal from suspected prostitutes. (Last year, a St. Louis police officer pled guilty to similar charges of habitually sexually assaulting and robbing prostitutes.) Joseph Naso’s trial becomes increasingly disturbing. A man who… Continue reading The Week In Links: June 24
The 7th San Francisco Sex Worker Film and Arts Fest
As a sex worker in San Francisco, I feel pretty spoiled by all the resources and community we have here—not to mention that the stigma feels a little more manageable when half the city is already queer polyamorous pot-smoking Burners. Or middle-age foreign tech nerds, who happen to make great customers. If you’re a fellow… Continue reading The 7th San Francisco Sex Worker Film and Arts Fest
Klute (1971)
You guys, this was my first time seeing Klute and I am totally sold on it. I was into it pretty much from the first few seconds because I am one of those people who decides whether they will like a film based on the colors and whether they feel “good” to me or not.… Continue reading Klute (1971)