Self Evaluation

Effort: 2- i work hard but dont feel i contibute to every lesson
Punctuality:2- i turn up to every lesson on time, most the time
Submission and quality of homework: 2/3 i dont hand in every piece of homework ontime, although i try to.
Ability to work independently:2- i feel i am improving on independently working.
Quality of writing:3- my quality of writing isnt that high although i put alot of effort into it.
Oraganisation of media folder:1- all my work is set out in my folder correctly, there are sections to put certain pieces of work in eg independent study.
Oral contributions in class:3/4- when asked i will answer questions although when unprovoked i will not really answer.

Intro

How has the representation of transvestites changed throughout film and the media, with particular reference to 'Kinky Boots'?

Transvestism has been placed under the category of comedy in main stream film and society has began to embrace this. After the third wave feminism gender and sexuality became more acceptable in society in queer cinema, audiences have began to take on different issues. This alternative comical entertainment has been around for decades, from ‘Some Like it Hot’ (1959) starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon to more recent films such as ‘She’s the Man’(2006), all of which are comedies. ‘Kinky Boots’, is also an alternative comedy, the main character follows various stereotypes of a transvestite yet coverts some, being a ‘hero’ at the end.

Detailed Essay Plan

How has the representation of transvestites changed throughout film and the media, with particular reference to 'Kinky Boots'?

First Paragraph- Kinky boots is a controversial comedy drama film about a transvestite who is trying to find his identity. This film links in with the views in society today, audiences have become more accepting. Cross-dressers are still stereotyped as ‘abnormal’. The film follows many of the stereotypes of transvestites although one is considered the hero of ‘Kinky Boots’.

Second Paragraph- The representation of gender and sexuality in comedy. This is an alternative comedy, experimental. Such as ‘Goon Show’ (1950s) Mention the theorist Steven Neale- men can be the subject of voyeuristic looking also. ‘Masculinity as spectacle’ (1983)

Third Paragraph- The historical context- ‘Some like it hot’ (1959) featuring Marilyn Monroe. Why does it link to the contemporary text? - Both consist of cross-dressing in a comical way- away of dealing with the issue and letting the audience know more about it.

(This is the video tape cover of some like it hot)

The historical context I will be comparing with my contemporary text is called Some like it hot. Made in 1959, directed by Billy Wilder. Starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon as the main charatcers. This comedy hit begins with Joe and Jerry, who have witnessed the St. Valentine's Day Massacre of 1929 and a Chicago gang is after them, therefore they go on the run. Once they get out of town the only work going is in a all girl band, Joe and jerry decide to become Josephine and Daphne and dress up as women to get this job. Although as they join a band they both end up falling for "Sugar" Kane Kowalczyk (Monroe) and both fight toget her without revealing their true selves.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9S5p4I06N9k
This is a trailer of the film

Med 5 Blog Task 12

Historical context
Films about transvesties/drag queens/cross-dressers:-

Glen or Glenda? (1953) Edward D Wood
Some like it hot (1959) Tony Curtis starring Marilyn Monroe
Victor/Victoria (1982)

More recent films (many comedies) consist of :-

She's the Man (2006)
White chicks (2004)
The triumph of love (2001)
A Girl Like Me (2006)
Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)

Television programs featuring cross-dressing:-

Friends- Chandler's father becomes a cross dresser, which he seems to be ashamed of.