‘Blonde’ author defends Ana de Armas biopic following ‘exploitation’ controversy
nme.comBlonde author Joyce Carol Oates has defended the new Ana de Armas biopic.The Netflix film, which “blurs the lines of fact and fiction” on Marilyn Monroe’s life, has proved divisive since its release last week.
While de Armas’ performance has been praised, many have suggested that the film is exploitative of Monroe.Oates, who wrote the book that the film is based on, came to its defence by calling it a “brilliant work of cinematic art obviously not for everyone”.“I think it was/is a brilliant work of cinematic art obviously not for everyone,” she tweeted. “Surprising that in a post #MeToo era the stark exposure of sexual predation in Hollywood has been interpreted as ‘exploitation’.
Surely [director] Andrew Dominik meant to tell Norma Jeane’s story sincerely.”I think it was/is a brilliant work of cinematic art obviously not for everyone.
surprising that in a post#MeToo era the stark exposure of sexual predation in Hollywood has been interpreted as "exploitation." surely Andrew Dominik meant to tell Norma Jeane's story sincerely.
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