Sexist director of Jurassic World and upcoming Star Wars is at it again ..

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JJ Abrams or Joss Whedon (always get those two confused) pointed out the absurdity of having the female lead (Bryce Dallas Howard) running around Jurassic World with high heels.

Jaime King takes on the director of the upcoming Star Wars: Episode IX film for his take on why women don't get a crack at directing these blockbuster films. Although in the end Jaime walked back her criticism some (probably for fear of getting Rose McGowan'd).

Colin Trevorrow’s Comments on Lack of Female Blockbuster Directors Draw Criticism

Known for directing monster hit “Jurassic World” and recently announced as the director of “Star Wars: Episode IX,” Trevorrow responded on Friday to a Twitter user asking if he thought he would have been hired for “Jurassic World” if he were female.

“I want to believe that a filmmaker with both the desire and ability to make a studio blockbuster will be given an opportunity to make their case,” Trevorrow’s tweet reads. “I stress desire because I honestly think that’s a part of the issue. Many of the top female directors in our industry are not interested in doing a piece of studio business for its own sake. These filmmakers have clear voices and stories to tell that don’t necessarily involve superheroes or spaceships or dinosaurs.”

Trevorrow’s suggestion that female directors aren’t interested in directing superhero or sci-fi films ignited vocal frustration from actress Jamie King, who tweeted at Trevorrow, “It’s unfortunate that you believe this.” ...

http://variety.com/2015/film/news/colin-trevorrows-comments-on-lack-of-female-blockbuster-directors-draw-criticism-1201576364/

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1. BTW the Rose McGowan DU thread linked in the op ..

is great.

[SheilaT]

2. In many movies women are running around in very high heels

when I'm reasonably certain most women wouldn't be.

I'm also surprised when they have women wearing garter belts and stockings. Just some ordinary woman who is meeting her lover, and she's got those on. I had no idea it was still possible to buy them, but I haven't bought such items in decades.

As far as I can tell, women switched en masse to pantyhose as soon as it became available.

[oberliner]

3. Men also take their shirts off for no particular reason in many movies

i do think it goes both ways.

[SheilaT]

4. I haven't noticed as many men taking off their shirts

as women wearing ludicrously high heels, but that's probably selective attention on my part. Or just the movies I happen to watch.