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re: Am I the only one who notices a gender divide in the IF/THEN reviews?

Posted by: chrisampm 01:24 am EDT 04/01/14
In reply to: re: Am I the only one who notices a gender divide in the IF/THEN reviews? - Singapore/Fling 01:19 am EDT 04/01/14

And Marilyn Stasio's review is arguably the most negative. Several men join the women in the center. I don't see a gender divide.


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re: Am I the only one who notices a gender divide in the IF/THEN reviews?

Posted by: kidmanboy 10:50 am EDT 04/01/14
In reply to: re: Am I the only one who notices a gender divide in the IF/THEN reviews? - chrisampm 01:24 am EDT 04/01/14

I think it's interesting that Stasio seems to have misunderstood the ending of the show, stating that
***SPOILER******
Liz/Beth chooses the anti-feminist storyline. And it seems that this misconception rubbed her the wrong way.
Jesse Green's review, however, makes the lovely point that the choice is irrelevant - in both storylines, Liz/Beth gets the man and the job..the only thing that is different is the order. In other words, no matter the choice, there will be highs and lows, and constant new decisions to make.
Count me as a man, who, although perhaps not enthralled, particularly with some B plots in the first act, found it extremely fascinating. Then again, I am a theatergoer who would always much prefer a fascinating mess to a polished tap dance. Isn't life closer to the former?


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re: Am I the only one who notices a gender divide in the IF/THEN reviews?

Posted by: Delvino 09:36 am EDT 04/01/14
In reply to: re: Am I the only one who notices a gender divide in the IF/THEN reviews? - chrisampm 01:24 am EDT 04/01/14

I have to agree. The NY Mag vs. the Stasio seal the deal for me. It doesn't seem to be female-driven storytelling that's dividing the critics, but the success of the conceit, the premise itself. Most reviews are very willing to watch the Menzel character explore her midlife crisis; they find fault with the schematic story design and splintering of supporting players. More often than not, it seems to be a case of the execution creating the negativity, not the idea itself. Haven't picked up misogyny in the subtexts.


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re: Am I the only one who notices a gender divide in the IF/THEN reviews?

Posted by: Ann 08:38 am EDT 04/01/14
In reply to: re: Am I the only one who notices a gender divide in the IF/THEN reviews? - chrisampm 01:24 am EDT 04/01/14

I don't either - on this board, or in "real world" samples either. I do think more of her fan base is female, but that's yet another population segment.


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re: Am I the only one who notices a gender divide in the IF/THEN reviews?

Posted by: OJaffee 09:55 am EDT 04/01/14
In reply to: re: Am I the only one who notices a gender divide in the IF/THEN reviews? - Ann 08:38 am EDT 04/01/14

But Ann, how can we know the gender of posters on ATC? :)

I am a man and I LOVED I/T... for the record. :))

Thanks for all you do!


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re: Am I the only one who notices a gender divide in the IF/THEN reviews?

Posted by: Ann 09:56 am EDT 04/01/14
In reply to: re: Am I the only one who notices a gender divide in the IF/THEN reviews? - OJaffee 09:55 am EDT 04/01/14

You know that little camera on your monitor ...

No, really, we can't for certain.


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re: Am I the only one who notices a gender divide in the IF/THEN reviews?

Posted by: bwaydiva1 09:51 am EDT 04/01/14
In reply to: re: Am I the only one who notices a gender divide in the IF/THEN reviews? - Ann 08:38 am EDT 04/01/14

I'm a woman and I HATED If/Then.

That said, I'm guessing the Idina fans, largely female, will keep this running. Once she leaves I think the show is done.


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re: Am I the only one who notices a gender divide in the IF/THEN reviews?

Posted by: RonAnnArbor 03:49 pm EDT 04/01/14
In reply to: re: Am I the only one who notices a gender divide in the IF/THEN reviews? - bwaydiva1 09:51 am EDT 04/01/14

I'm a Male and I hated it --

I saw it with two women who didn't hate it, but didn't really like it either

And I also went with another male who hated it even more than I did...


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