The Camera is Predatory – Hollywood Elsewhere

The term "male gaze" was coined 37 years ago by feminist film theorist Laura Mulvey. The basic idea is that men have been objectifying women for their physical appearance since...uhm, prehistoric times.

September 26, 2022 by Jeff Wells 4 Comments

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