Cam and the Performative Dimension of Sexuality and Work
(WARNING: This will contain spoilers for the entire film. Read at your own risk.) Netflix's original movies are more often talked about for negative reasons rather than positive ones, which is why when one of their outings does get some acclaim, I can't help but be intrigued. So when my best friend and I decided to have a movie night together, we decided to give Cam a shot. After 90 very confusing minutes and another hour of frantically googling possible explanations, we parted ways and I was left thinking about it a little longer. My first impression was that it was a good movie by Netflix standards, but nothing incredible. After a good night of sleep, I found myself still thinking about it way more than I thought I would, and realized that I severely underestimated the film. But before digging into the heart of this strange film and what it might all mean, let's quickly review what happens in it. Our main character is Alice, an increasingly popular camgirl, tha
