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The Puzzle of Docudramas - Pretty Much Pop: A Culture Podcast #167

The movie May December fictionalizes a well-known scandal story with A-list actors.
The podcast episode discusses whether dramatizing real-life scandals with A-list actors is necessary.

In 'May December,' Todd Haynes again delves into the dark complexities of being human

Todd Haynes's films explore social norms through the lens of women and queerness.
The character Gracie in his film May December embodies harmful cultural expectations placed on women.

'May December' Inspires Conversations Around Everything Except for What It's About: Grooming

"May December" has been nominated for a comedy Golden Globe despite its dark subject matter of grooming.
The film's discussions and interviews downplay the real-life scandal connections and position it as a feminist reaction to abuse.

Todd Haynes Didn't Quite Get the 'Camp' Label for 'May December' Out of Cannes - at First

The film "May December" has received mixed reviews at Cannes, with some praising its campy and complex nature.
The film features Natalie Portman as a celebrity actress studying Julianne Moore, who plays a Southern spin on Mary Kay Letourneau.
The concept of "camp" in the film is seen as trendy and self-consciously artificial.
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