Houmatt
Joined Aug 2000
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It might look like Producer/Director Marta Cunningham might have tried to create an even handed film about Lawrence King and his killer, Brandon McInerney, but alas...her bias shows.
For one thing, Cunningham tries way too hard to convince the viewer that Brandon killed Lawrence because of ties to neo-Nazis. And in order to do this, she intentionally leaves out something vital, which explains just exactly why Brandon's jury was deadlocked and members ultimately came to support him.
Joy Epstein, a lesbian, and the Assistant Principal not only supported and encouraged Lawrence, she also gave him a gift card so he could buy girls' shoes that he wore on campus (perhaps the very ones mentioned in the film).
But she also issued a memo to the faculty that Lawrence was not to be bothered by them for his behavior. This directly led to him parading himself in front of groups of boys, following them to the boys' restroom, and taunting them with such things as saying, "You know you want me."
So in the film, you are led to believe Brandon was the sole target of Lawrence's behavior. But the above, reported during trial coverage by Los Angeles Times, shows otherwise.
Now you know the rest of the story.
There is also the talk of "tolerance" and the use of Mackelmore and Ryan Lewis's "Same Love," so you know where Cunningham is going with this.
Shameful. Just stick with the facts, ma'am, no matter how much it hurts.
For one thing, Cunningham tries way too hard to convince the viewer that Brandon killed Lawrence because of ties to neo-Nazis. And in order to do this, she intentionally leaves out something vital, which explains just exactly why Brandon's jury was deadlocked and members ultimately came to support him.
Joy Epstein, a lesbian, and the Assistant Principal not only supported and encouraged Lawrence, she also gave him a gift card so he could buy girls' shoes that he wore on campus (perhaps the very ones mentioned in the film).
But she also issued a memo to the faculty that Lawrence was not to be bothered by them for his behavior. This directly led to him parading himself in front of groups of boys, following them to the boys' restroom, and taunting them with such things as saying, "You know you want me."
So in the film, you are led to believe Brandon was the sole target of Lawrence's behavior. But the above, reported during trial coverage by Los Angeles Times, shows otherwise.
Now you know the rest of the story.
There is also the talk of "tolerance" and the use of Mackelmore and Ryan Lewis's "Same Love," so you know where Cunningham is going with this.
Shameful. Just stick with the facts, ma'am, no matter how much it hurts.
I caught this at a sneak on July 2 at AMC Universal City. A lot of people were there, mostly teens and young adults. Kitty Purry made an appearance and I waved and said hello after getting concessions and heading into the theater.
What I saw was an experience. It is a film about Katy's world tour from last year, interspersed with peeks into her personal life.
I can honestly say I respect Katy even more than I did before because she, as a producer, had control over what could and could not be shown. But she really gives us all access. She lets us see the woman behind the curtain.
I know films like (not-so)AMAZING SPIDER-MAN is going to overshadow this film except for the "Katy Cats," but don't let that deter you from a smile and a tear and a good time. KATY PERRY: PART OF ME delivers.
What I saw was an experience. It is a film about Katy's world tour from last year, interspersed with peeks into her personal life.
I can honestly say I respect Katy even more than I did before because she, as a producer, had control over what could and could not be shown. But she really gives us all access. She lets us see the woman behind the curtain.
I know films like (not-so)AMAZING SPIDER-MAN is going to overshadow this film except for the "Katy Cats," but don't let that deter you from a smile and a tear and a good time. KATY PERRY: PART OF ME delivers.