JOURNAL ARTICLE

Cherchez la Femme.

  • Published In: National Review, 2024, v. 76, n. 2. P. 63 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: DOUTHAT, ROSS 3 of 3

Abstract

May December, directed by Todd Haynes, is a highly acclaimed film that explores the taboo topic of a female teacher engaging in a romantic relationship with a teenage male student. The movie follows Natalie Portman's character, Elizabeth, as she investigates the past of Julianne Moore's character, Gracie, who had a scandalous relationship with a seventh-grader and later married him. The film delves into themes of prurience, satire, and weirdness, but ultimately leaves the audience puzzled and disappointed by withholding clear explanations and plot resolutions. Despite the strong performances by Portman and Moore, the film's infatuation with its own inscrutability detracts from its overall impact. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:National Review. 2024/02, Vol. 76, Issue 2, p63
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Film
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0028-0038
  • Accession Number:174352927
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