The Thomas Crown Affair (1968) | How Woke Is It?

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The Thomas Crown Affair1968

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What We Think

"The Thomas Crown Affair" (1968) is a product of its time, remaining firmly non-woke by modern standards. It prioritizes storytelling over identity politics, maintains classic cultural foundations, and avoids imposing an ideological echo chamber. A genuine relic of a less agenda-driven Hollywood.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

"The Thomas Crown Affair" (1968) focuses on character depth and classic storytelling, not on identity politics. The casting and character traits serve the narrative authentically, with little sign of ideological compromise. No forced representation or overemphasis on identity markers is present; the film relies on intrigue and charisma.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The film represents traditional gender roles and moral ambiguity in a way typical of its era. Masculinity, romance, and individualism are celebrated rather than subverted. Religion, family, and long-standing cultural traditions aren't mocked or rewritten. If anything, the film leans into traditional cinematic tropes without apology.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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There’s little evidence of ideological monoculture here. Characters express differing motivations and worldviews, with authority figures, criminals, and detectives represented in a textured, believable way. There's no overt push to villainize traditional views or enforce modern ideological homogeneity.

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