Erin StapletonAnarchy in the UK; or, just what a girl needs
September 6th 2008 13:10
St Trinian's (2007) Oliver Parker, Barnaby Thompson
I know what you're thinking. Why even bother, when obviously this is an awful trashy film. But it's not. Well it is. But it's actually an excellent trashy movie, and what we need more of. In a climate where shit like "The House Bunny" is produced, films like "St Trinian's" offer an alternative for young women who actually don't want to be a playboy bunny.
While the ultimate 'message' of acceptance of misfits and of women working together, not forced to compete with each other might be trite to some, it is important in a social context where a generation is petrified of being identified as feminist. That aside, the pop-revolutionary concept of anarchy, of subverting and disrupting dominant social order is a fabulous one for a new feminism to intersect with. (This is all ignoring the dubious old man beginnings of the original St Trinian's films - I am currently still trying to get my hands on them.)
And if being a punk in heels still doesn't appeal, it's still actually a really fun film to watch. There's Rupert Everett playing two roles, one in drag, and a fabulous make-out between him and Colin Firth. There's the raver secretary who always knows just what to say, and my new boyfriend Russell Brand, and then there's Stephen Fry. Stephen Fry is more or less all you need in a film to make it good.
"St Trinian's" is utter trash, of the absolute best kind, so until the end...
I know what you're thinking. Why even bother, when obviously this is an awful trashy film. But it's not. Well it is. But it's actually an excellent trashy movie, and what we need more of. In a climate where shit like "The House Bunny" is produced, films like "St Trinian's" offer an alternative for young women who actually don't want to be a playboy bunny.
anarchy at the british museum
While the ultimate 'message' of acceptance of misfits and of women working together, not forced to compete with each other might be trite to some, it is important in a social context where a generation is petrified of being identified as feminist. That aside, the pop-revolutionary concept of anarchy, of subverting and disrupting dominant social order is a fabulous one for a new feminism to intersect with. (This is all ignoring the dubious old man beginnings of the original St Trinian's films - I am currently still trying to get my hands on them.)
non-regulation equipment - st trinian's hockey
And if being a punk in heels still doesn't appeal, it's still actually a really fun film to watch. There's Rupert Everett playing two roles, one in drag, and a fabulous make-out between him and Colin Firth. There's the raver secretary who always knows just what to say, and my new boyfriend Russell Brand, and then there's Stephen Fry. Stephen Fry is more or less all you need in a film to make it good.
"St Trinian's" is utter trash, of the absolute best kind, so until the end...
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