Most are likely familiar with the term Manic Pixie Dream Girl as it is a term and trope that has infiltrated media and minds since the term's conception in the early 00s. The term “Manic Pixie Dream Girl” was coined by Nathin Rabin in 2007 when he published his review for the 2005 film
The Araki mention is great because in all my life I have never experienced such compelling characters in that specific format (colourful, interesting, eccentric)- that which I am drawn to. His films are some of the most relatable and incredible pieces of flim- although there are aliens and talking severed heads- somehow he manages to create pieces with such realistic emotion. Anyways! Haha the reference excited me.... Great critique on the manic pixie dreamgirl! You said it so well.
Yes! You should watch the teenage apocalypse trilogy if you haven’t already. Totally fucked up is the most meaningful piece of queer media I’ve ever consumed tbh
So glad you mentioned the manic pixie dream girl in relation to neurodivergent women! I think many autistic women, including me, have embodied something of a manic pixie dream girl persona because it makes our neurodivergence 'acceptable' and desirable.
Came here because of your video essay on Poor Things :)
As someone, who spent her teenagehood looking like a dollar store ramona flowers, who always leaned heavy into this aesthetic to give 'reason' to her quirkiness (late diagnosed neurodivergent woman here), I'm really glad that you wrote this!
Super well-written analysis, especially putting such an emphasis on the male perception of these women (leave my boy charlie out of this tho, he did nothing wrong)
The Araki mention is great because in all my life I have never experienced such compelling characters in that specific format (colourful, interesting, eccentric)- that which I am drawn to. His films are some of the most relatable and incredible pieces of flim- although there are aliens and talking severed heads- somehow he manages to create pieces with such realistic emotion. Anyways! Haha the reference excited me.... Great critique on the manic pixie dreamgirl! You said it so well.
Yess! I only got into his films last year and still have many to consume but I was immediately so captivated by his voice.
Yes! You should watch the teenage apocalypse trilogy if you haven’t already. Totally fucked up is the most meaningful piece of queer media I’ve ever consumed tbh
So glad you mentioned the manic pixie dream girl in relation to neurodivergent women! I think many autistic women, including me, have embodied something of a manic pixie dream girl persona because it makes our neurodivergence 'acceptable' and desirable.
Came here because of your video essay on Poor Things :)
As someone, who spent her teenagehood looking like a dollar store ramona flowers, who always leaned heavy into this aesthetic to give 'reason' to her quirkiness (late diagnosed neurodivergent woman here), I'm really glad that you wrote this!
Super well-written analysis, especially putting such an emphasis on the male perception of these women (leave my boy charlie out of this tho, he did nothing wrong)