On Bromance, romance and society norms

[redorchids]

I went and saw the Sherlock Holmes movie today. Like everyone said, it was wonderfully slashy. (Favourite moments included: squabbling over the shared dog, Watson telling Holmes that yes, he did leave the stove on, and Holmes comment of "Take me down, my tongue is going numb, and then I'll be of no use to you". lol.) Despite the fact that the

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[barmy_bunk]

So, dear Hollywood, please grow a pair.

this, please.

[redorchids]

Pretty, pretty please. <3

Btw, I just remembered that I forgot to comment on your entry about not imposing gender stereotypes on your kids (and kids in general). I loved that whole thing. I'm so happy that there are parents out there who think that if their kids want to paint their nails, they should be able to and that "trowing like a girl" is a stupid thing to say. Just. big ♥ to you for that.

[barmy_bunk]

lol. thanks! ♥

[emmyatthedisco]

I agree with everything you said.

That's part of why i loved Torchwood so much, because Jack flirted anything with a pulse, male female whatever, but he always came back to Ianto. then of course they had to go screw that up... but it was always the case, jack was always his in the end.

*sigh*
it's progress, at least though right? years ago this shit would have been banned. it's not right yet, but it's better at least, right?

[redorchids]

I'm hoping so. That's part of what's confusing me, because the development strikes me as very similar to the feminist movement, and there I think we're actually moving backwards now. The stereotype that a woman needs a man to be happy is still there, and only getting stronger if you look at mainstream media. (The only female character I can think of off the top of my head who's managed to actually break out of this is Samantha in Sex and the City. And she is portrayed as a comic side-kick a lot of the time, which lessens her importance put next to e.g. Carrie.) And yes, I think it's good that there's exposure, but at the same time, I get worried that it'll all just stop at jokes and subtext... Idk. it's confusing. :)

[ivesia19]

I completely agree with what you're saying.
Everything that is presented in mainstream entertainment is so close-minded, even when they try to 'push the envelope'. Why is it that they feel as if we can't handle or don't deserve something real and honest? Something that treats all parties involved as equals deserving of choices - choices that sometimes don't fall into hetero/gendernormative behaviors.
Blah!
I BLAME THE PATRIARCHY!

Also, thanks for the rec :D

[redorchids]

LOL. I agree. So much.
Stupid heteronorm is stupid *grumbles*

Oooh, speaking of merlin recs, have you seen this page? http://frogspace.livejournal.com/284705.html
SO MANY RECS!!! And they're all gooood. \o/ !!!!

[ivesia19]

Thank you so much!

♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

[intricate_life]

this is so much more interesting to read then trying to analyse verb errors,which is why I'm still up at this time.

I agree, and actually thought about this the other day. not exactly with sherlock and everything, but how all hollywood movies has to have the male-female pairing as the norm. It would be very refreshing to see a movie with a same sex pairing, that don't just try to show all the scandal behind being gay, or the problems that surround them, but just a regular rom-com or something.

[redorchids]

Yes to this. I would LOVE to see just a regular rom-com with a same sex couple signed Hollywood. And even more, I'd like to see a fantasy or adventure film doing the same, because those are usually marketed to straight males, and a lot of them could need some new impressions. Also, something like Sherlock Holmes, but where the main characters actually got to be together? I'd watch the shit out of that. :)

[moku_youbi]

<3
You say everything I feel about it, but better.

[redorchids]

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