After the Thin Man (1936) | How Woke Is It?

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After the Thin Man1936

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What We Think

'After the Thin Man' is what you’d expect from classic Hollywood: focused on charm, mystery, and sharp dialogue, not on ticking modern ideological boxes. There’s little to no evidence of woke sensibilities; it’s a non-woke snapshot of its time.

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Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The film focuses on a witty, engaging mystery without sacrificing character or story to social agendas. Casting and characterizations reflect the norms of its era, with no apparent effort to inject modern forms of diversity or overemphasize identity politics.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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Traditional values like marriage, loyalty, and family are central, if portrayed with humor. Masculinity and femininity align with classic archetypes, and there's no attempt to undermine or subvert these roles. Religion and tradition are present, if understated, and not mocked.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

The film’s outlook reflects mainstream 1930s American values; alternative perspectives are simply absent, not mocked or villainized. There is little evidence that the film seeks to push a particular modern message or silence dissent.

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