You know, it shouldn't just be about women as heroic figures overcoming things, it just needs to be about women in general getting the opportunity to play a multitude of roles, telling a multitude of stories - just to express human experience from a woman's perspective. I hope, someday, we can get to that point. I'm all about representation.
Diablo CodyUnfortunately, I can't fault other writers and directors for how they choose to present themselves, but I just think people are very fearful of declaring themselves as feminists because it's just confused with being misandry. And if you get labeled a man-hater in this town, you're screwed. Men are still the gatekeepers.
Diablo CodyPeople say 'teenage girls aren't so clever. Your characters should be less articulate to reflect our youth.' People who say that aren't spending time with teenagers.
Diablo CodyI'm not an especially highbrow person, but I have always loved small, quirky, edgy movies.
Diablo CodyHere's my unsolicited advice to any aspiring screenwriters who might be reading this: Donโt ever agonize about the hordes of other writers who are ostensibly your competition. No one else is capable of doing what you do.
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