Visual And Other Pleasures May 2026

: For a more theoretical breakdown, the post at Circle, Uncoiled examines how Mulvey uses psychoanalytic theory as a "political weapon" to demonstrate how patriarchal structures are built into the very form of cinema.

: This detailed summary on Climber connects Mulvey's 1975 theories to current media trends, discussing how diverse platforms today either challenge or reinforce power dynamics and representation.

: How women in film are often presented as passive objects for the erotic pleasure of the male protagonist and the spectator.

Here are a few insightful blog posts and resources that explore these themes:

: The idea that the camera (and the audience) views the world and women from a masculine, heterosexual point of view.

“Visual Pleasures and Narrative Cinema” « Degree Project