BOYCOTT “MEAN GIRLS”
I just listened to a “Fresh Air” interview with Tina Fey, screenwriter of the movie. Earlier I had mentioned that the main character had been homeschooled. Now, Ms. Fey explains her rationale. She chose to make the main character a homeschooler because she wanted a “social blank slate.” Later, during production, they decided to make her a homeschooler from abroad because American homeschoolers are “too weird” and having one as the main character might be “off-putting.” One more reason not to see the movie. If you want to listen to the interview, the “interesting” part starts around 4:05.
One Response to “BOYCOTT “MEAN GIRLS””
 Comment by Eric Holcombe May 4th, 2004 at 11:18 am |
Thanks, but I’m waiting on marching orders from the SBC.. ;o) Tina Fey, SNL, well, that alone is enough of a red flag. |