The Last Movie Stars (2022) | How Woke Is It?

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The Last Movie Stars2022

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What We Think

The Last Movie Stars avoids the usual 'woke' pitfalls, focusing instead on story, classic Hollywood, and nuanced relationships. It's refreshing for anyone tired of modern ideological overreach in film and TV.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

The series focuses on the lives of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward, using archival material and thoughtful interviews. It largely respects individual complexity over identity politics, with minimal focus on race, gender, or sexuality as headline traits.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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What is this?

Traditional values like marriage, legacy, and artistic ambition are discussed sincerely and aren't mocked. The show explores the ups and downs of classic Hollywood relationships without filtering them through modern ideologies.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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What is this?

There's little evidence of ideological uniformity. The documentary offers multiple perspectives and remains mostly interested in the personal and artistic journeys of its subjects, steering clear of overtly political revisionism.

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