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Ellie, the Side-Character-Turned-Protagonist | The Half of It Part 2
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Is The Half of It a romcom? What is the difference between a teen movie and a romcom? Is Ellie the protagonist actually a side character in her own movie? We discuss the cinematic choices director Alice Wu makes in framing Ellie, and if the witty banter - typically used to deepen the romantic interest - affects our expectations of who the main couple actually is. Plus, the use of religion and how it helps tell the story. Join us as we continue watching how Ellie helps Paul get his dream girl in Netflix’s The Half of It.
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