This is a transcript of a video essay that criticizes the portrayal of female characters in Hollywood movies. The author argues that many female leads are written as stoic, emotionless and flawless, which is a form of toxic masculinity and not true feminism. The author also claims that Hollywood uses political correctness and representation as a shield to avoid criticism and make money. The author gives examples of movies that have bad female characters, such as Star Wars, Charlie's Angels and Mulan, and movies that have good female characters, such as WandaVision and Wonder Woman. The author concludes that female characters should be written as humans, not as strong women, and that they should have moments of vulnerability, weakness and emotion.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. A video essay about Star Wars character Rey received comments about misogyny and internalized misogyny.
2. The essayist plans to defend their case against modern portrayal feminism in media.
3. Hollywood's main purpose is to make money, shifting focus to modern trends and what sells.
4. Genres and film tropes have evolved over the decades due to changing viewer interests.
5. The growth of social media has created a demand for representation in media.
6. Criticism of a fictional female character can lead to accusations of misogyny.
7. Studios use representation-oriented roles to defend their films, regardless of quality.
8. Political correctness can shield media from criticism, allowing minimal effort in creations.
9. Hollywood introduces strong female leads as untouchable characters.
10. Toxic masculinity is being replaced by vulnerable male characters in films.
11. Female leads are becoming stoic and wooden, with an emphasis on toughness.
12. Femininity is often portrayed as a weakness in modern media representations.
13. The lack of romantic interests in movies suggests that relationships undermine strength.
14. Healthy relationships are rarely represented, implying independence equals isolation.
15. The text criticizes the approach of some female filmmakers who prioritize profit over beliefs.
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