By the Way
It’s interesting to note that many movies — especially older movies — often treat voyeurism as a natural, boys-being-boys behavior, ignoring the fact that it’s non-consensual and a clear violation of privacy. Post #MeToo movies, like The Rental, tend to more often portray it as creepy.
For a fascinating study of peeping Toms in cinema, and their portrayal, we recommend this provocative video essay by Pop Culture Detective.
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