Manika discusses her decision to not watch the Netflix movie "May December." The film has garnered positive reviews, but its storyline, which draws inspiration from the real-life case of Mary Kay Letourneau's relationship with her 12-year-old student Vili Fualaau when she was 36, raises ethical concerns for Manika.
"May December" stars Julianne Moore as Gracie Yoo and Charles Melton as her young husband Joe Yoo, with Natalie Portman portraying an actress named Elizabeth who moves in with the couple in Georgia to prepare for a role based on Gracie's life. Manika shares her views on the portrayal of main characters who aren't necessarily good people, citing Bojack Horseman as an example of a fundamentally flawed protagonist.
The conversation delves into the ethical responsibilities of filmmakers in storytelling, particularly when dealing with criminal behavior. Manika stresses the importance of considering victim experiences and points out how society often fails to take male sexual assault victims seriously. She argues that without critical examination of such characters, there's a danger of inadvertently glamorizing and sensationalizing abusive relationships, similar to what happened with the controversial student-teacher relationship between Ezra and Aria in "Pretty Little Liars."
Through this dialogue, Manika invites listeners to reflect on the impact of media representations and the importance of thoughtful storytelling in addressing sensitive issues.
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