‘Thelma & Louise’: What’s It All About?
Regarding the commentaries “True or False: Thelma & Louise Just Good Ol’ Boys?” (May 31):
Bravo to Sheila Benson and Peter Rainer for their on-target reviews of the non -feminism of “Thelma & Louise.” They point out well what feminism is not--revenge against men. Feminism is not simply the reverse of what men do to women in most films, no matter what genre or type.
I suggest that director Ridley Scott and his ilk have not the least interest in making a picture about women who may have different values and perceptions than themselves. The use of women in leading roles serves only as a hook for these director-producers to propagate the values they take for granted as males in a male-dominated industry.
The only interest Scott may have in feminism is if the word itself can stimulate more ticket buyers and popcorn eaters. Very cynical and immoral, to my mind.
KRISTINA CALLAHAN
North Hollywood
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