Chasing Amy Put Pressure On Ben Affleck Before Filming Even Began

Kevin Smith’s 1997 film “Chasing Amy” was considered daring at the time.

It was a romantic comedy, but wasn’t afraid to delve into a certain kind of sexual and emotional anarchy often produced by the relationships we have in our 20s.

It dealt explicitly with male insecurity — openly acknowledged to be foolish — sparked by a woman’s sexual agency and history.

Some praised its queer themes and sexual frankness.

Some appreciated its views on sexual fluidity.

Others, even at the time, criticized “Chasing Amy” for catering too strongly to a heterosexual male viewpoint, even going so far as to call it a “twisted…The post Chasing Amy Put Pressure On Ben Affleck Before Filming Even Began appeared first on /Film.

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