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View from the Top (2003)
Absolutely Fantastic
Yes it's silly, but as an aspiring flight attendant this movie was right up my street. The cast was not mediocre in the slightest, with Candice Bergen and Christina Applegate's performances on a par with Mike Myers and the stunning Gwyneth Paltrow. Everything about it is camp and fun, with the uniforms and hair being two highlights. I bought this movie on DVD a couple of weeks ago, and have already watched it 3 times, and still not bored. Anyone thinking of becoming a flight attendant, despite this movie not giving a factual summary of what being cabin crew is, it will still give you a real taste for it. The only, and I mean ONLY disappointing bit was the end - but I'll leave that for you guys to decide!
Playing It Straight (2005)
Where have my morals gone?
I loved "Playing it Straight" - yet I knew i shouldn't. I loved it because it showed gay guys on mainstream television, yet after thinking after each show - i realised it was probably offensive towards homosexuals. Gay guys were in some circumstances certainly seen as "lesser men" but not directly. The main problem i feel was the reinforcement of stereotypes. Barely any of the men attempted to challenge the gay stereotype, and through the one that did (Ben, the eventual winner) - it was too predictable that such a straight acting man would indeed be gay. On reflection, it would be interesting if a similar program was created with the roles being reversed - and gay men having to spot the straight man.... see the reaction to that one...