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Episode 29 · February 27, 2017 · 1:20:57
Bend it Like Beckham
I’ve pulled these two quotes that, I believe, fully color the movie, Bend it Like Beckham.
“There is a history of seeing difference, in terms of culture (…) as problematic. For me, difference is celebratory.” – Gurinder Chadha (writer, director)
“This movie kicks balls” – Matt LaStar (Ask A Matt)
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Matt LaStar
Matt LaStar
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Bend It Like Beckham
(2002)
Directed by Gurinder Chadha
Comedy
Drama
Romance
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6.5
tampons
Chick Flick!
Tropes
Adapted from a stage musical
Female director
Female producer
Female screenwriter
Feminist under-/overtones
Focus on female relationship
Gay best friend
Kissing in front of a crowd
Airport or train station scene of any kind
Love triangle
Male eye-candy
Mother-daughter storyline
Movie is generally derided by men
Musical/dance numbers
New York/Los Angeles/London as a character
Road trip
Sisterhood
Shopping montage
Strong female protagonist(s)
Uncomfortably sincere declaration of love
Wedding(s)/wedding planning/wedding crashing
Sage advice delivered by parent, best friend, token black character, boss, landlord/lady, homeless person, etc.
Bechdels
Fails reverse Bechdel test