Caressa Rodè

reviewing films & stuff for my film course at UMN #femfilm18

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How would this film have been different if the brothers were sisters? #femfilm18 there were not many women in this film so the male gaze would have definitely been more prevalent I believe #brothersofthehead

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https://t.co/t40MlBPYF1 here is an interesting article analyzing how this film took a step forward in representing those with disabilities in film- but then goes to show how easy it is for them to be taken advantage of in the filming process- even though it’s a mock documentary

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Focusing in on the mis-en-scene, how would this film have been different if it was presented as an autobiography from the brothers point of view? #FemFilm18 #brothersofthehead

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This film raises the question of when is it appropriate to keep someone away from the “real” world for their own protection. So- do their gaurdians have the right to hide them from the public? Or should they not even try because it’s inevitable? #FemFilm18 #brothersofthehead

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@smarz002 I believe that yes this is killing the both. It’s ironic in the sense that they might be doing twice the amount of damage in a way. Thoughts on the irony? #femfilm18 #brothersofthehead

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I appreciate the documentary style of this film and how it encapsulates how the brothers must feel being looked at all the time by the public. They can never hide from the gaze and scrutiny of the public (nor eachother of course ) #FemFilm18 #BrothersoftheHead

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Looking at those with disabilities and hearing things such as “handling those freaks” really gets me fired up. Everyone is a human being and everyone has “freaky” features whether they’re internal or external. This is an example of the gaze #FemFilm18 #brothersofthehead

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@k_mindy I’m fascinated with the medical side of this as well. Separation surgery is rare yet usually gives so much independence. Every decision to separate is such an important call because each conjoined case is so unique. Super interesting. #FemFilm18 #brothersofthehead

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This is not a good sex-ed film.. please wear protection and talk to your partner about your sexual histories.. also- when donating blood, it’s important to disclose any medical conditions or medical information that may be of importance. Ok thx #psa #ipromiseyouanarchy #femfilm18

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Nearly every physical interaction between Miguel and Johnny goes between kissing/fucking and physically fighting.. I think it translates to their emotional relationship as well. They seem to have been through hell and back with eachother and share the same sins & glory #FemFilm18

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Hula guy went down quick.. The anger and aggression in this movie has been built up for so long that once it’s released it’s damn sure released.. It reminds me of watching Moonlight and the Revenant. The oppressed got their “revenge” eventually and let the fuck loose. #femfilm18

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@smarz002 This is an interesting way to think of it. It relates to the phrase to milk someone for money... it’s literally what they’re doing. It’s almost as if they’re cows except their veins are utters?¿ #femfilm

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The premed student in me cringes at the lack of medical surveys going into these “milking” processes. So much cross contamination happening.. the recipient of these blood donations will be getting blood that’s positive for who knows what #femfilm18 #ipromiseyouanarchy

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@SwampGrabsBack Good point. I’d say a part of him likes each but in the end he’d choose Johnny based on that first scene. He threw away her clothes and went to Johnny’s hammock. #FemFilm18

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The term faggot or such terms like that are thrown around to threaten masculinity, when the person using these terms as a “diss” is indeed gay himself.. it’s as if he is ashamed of his sexual identify & is therefor making others ashamed of theirs #femfilm18 #ipromiseyouanarchy

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What’s the significance of stripping away their clothes? To create vulnerability? To further a sexual gaze? #FemFilm18 #ipromiseyouanarchy

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The vampire teeth have to mean something.. perhaps linking to the o-positive reference on the phone? Is this about needing blood for some reason? For-showing af #Ipromiseyouanarchy #femfilm18

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#femfilm18 #bound This film was very evidently made to please both the male and lesbian viewing- however the lesbians portrayed in this film seem to fit the stereotypical "girly" or "jock" roles that would be expected in a lesbian relationship by the general public

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Whoa literal and figurative blood money #femfilm18