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'It's a story from the 50s, things were different': Olivia Newton-John hits back at claims Grease is SEXIST

posted 4 years ago by TMC-4 (20123)
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https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-8880183/Olivia-Newton-John-hits-claims-Grease-sexist-Sandys-raunchy-makeover.html

The actress, 72, brushed off claims the 1977 film is sexist in the wake of the #MeToo movement in an interview with The Guardian
In recent years it's been claimed that Grease offers a sexist portrayal of women, as Sandy felt the need to change her appearance to be with Danny
Meanwhile the male characters - the T-Birds in particular - are solely focused on the sexual aspects of their relationships
Sandy undergoes a raunchy makeover at the end of the film, while Danny's look and ideals remain the same
The film has also faced controversy for its songs' underlying sexual nature, including Summer Nights, which some claim has connotations of rape
Others have defended the film

[–] Sparky123 (1679) 4 years ago

What a load of crap.

[–] bigbadwolf666 (4707) 4 years ago

couldnt have said it better.

[–] melissah1982 (883) 4 years ago

Absolutely ridiculous and I am so tired of this ME TOO nonsense!

It IS a movie about sex! the whole play and movie is about young teenagers and their damn hormones. OMG.

and that whole line about Danny not changing his ideals comes from someone who has apparently NOT watched the movie because at the end, Danny changes out his leather jacket for a letterman's sweater because he left the gang in an effort to change FOR Sandy!

And Sandy's story is definitely more of a coming of age for her. She went from shy prude to becoming a mature confident woman. It was MY favorite part of the movie (38 year old who grew up with this film in the 90s).

Can we also remember it's just a fun mock of the 50s set to some really great and iconic songs? Summer Nights is hilarious FOR the sexist lyrics the guys take. it's two different people telling two different stories in one song. Jeese.

sorry for the rant. People trying to attack pop culture from a different time using today's standards are ridiculous.

[–] Noufa (397) 4 years ago

It's such a lighthearted movie, people forget it was made in the 70s with a jaundiced eye about the 50s. Richard Linklater did something in the 90s with a movie set in the 70s. Which got me thinking, has anyone made a similar movie in the 10s about life in the 90s?

https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/movies/a26963608/90s-period-films/

Most of the movies mentioned in the Esquire article seem overly sentimental about the era. Except for Climax, which sounds downright depressing.

[–] blue1981 (7740) 4 years ago

Jonah Hill made that movie that was called Mid90s.

[–] Noufa (397) 4 years ago

The Esquire article mentions it. Was it more hard-nosed or wisftul?

[–] Boromir (10005) 3 years ago

left the gang in an effort to change FOR Sandy!

She went from shy prude to becoming a mature confident woman

Two important arguments.

Radical feminist theorists will always find a connection between their theories and every cultural item - regardless of context. It's clear that the director intention at the last scene, made Sandy a mature and confident young woman. Both are in a learning curve, Sandy didn't know what to do at beginning of the song but her friends guide (The cigarette scene). Danny learning to be more caring and Sandy more confident.

[–] TMC-4 (20123) 4 years ago

Grease is 'racist, rapey, homophobic and slut-shaming' and should never be shown on TV again, say woke snowflakes

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9106979/Grease-racist-rapey-homophobic-slut-shaming-say-woke-snowflakes.html

[–] Roguemail (1614) 4 years ago

Oh fuck off dude.. the adults are talking.

[–] TMC-4 (20123) 4 years ago

Did you actually read the article first before making your comment!?

[–] aavfreak (3313) 4 years ago

"Grease is 'racist, rapey, homophobic and slut-shaming' and should never be shown on TV again, say woke snowflakes"

> Oh fuck off dude.. the adults are talking.

It's almost like you're so eager to be outraged you can't be bothered to read *checks notes* not even a single full sentence.

[–] Roguemail (1614) 4 years ago

Me telling you to fuck off is not outrage.

It's just me wishing you would genuinely fuck off.

[–] aavfreak (3313) 4 years ago

You really are lost and clueless aren't you?

[–] Roguemail (1614) 4 years ago

Really? Take a look at some of tmc4's 'contributions' to this forum.

He contributes nothing. He is one of the worst trolls on here.

[–] aavfreak (3313) 4 years ago

Touché. I think you win this one. I'm not going to defend TMC-4

[–] wearsalan (5554) 4 years ago

He contributes nothing. He is one of the worst trolls on here.

True. he can't even get the year it came out right. It was 1978 not 1977