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Good Times

Name: Good Times
Director: William Friedkin
Released: 1967
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

3.9/10

Limited

1967

Director

William Friedkin

Runtime

91 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Good Times is a character-driven comedy that examines the pressures of the entertainment industry. Directed by a New Hollywood filmmaker known for realistic storytelling, the film stays within the demographic boundaries of its era. The narrative prioritizes personal ambition and social cohesion, avoiding characters who reflect more than one aspect of diversity. It explores the professional lives of its leads without fundamentally altering established social, racial, or gender hierarchies. Ultimately, the film serves as a commentary on the studio system rather than a platform for diverse social exploration or systemic critique.

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Category Breakdown

Does Good Times have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film adheres to a traditional framework that assumes everyone is straight and cisgender, typical of the late 1960s. There are no explicit representations of LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Good Times portray gender?

Limited

The narrative emphasizes male-dominated social interactions and camaraderie. Although Sonny and Cher are the main characters, the film reinforces the gender roles and social dynamics of its time.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Good Times?

Limited

The cast is predominantly white, reflecting the homogeneous demographics of mid-century studio comedies. It does not highlight non-white perspectives as central to the story.

How does Good Times represent religion and culture?

Fair

The story focuses on the entertainment industry and critiques of the studio system, using standard comedic formulas without challenging moral relativism or systemic issues.

Does Good Times include disability representation?

Minimal

There are no characters with visible or invisible disabilities featured in the narrative. The story centers on the immediate social circle of the main performers.

Present on Screen

Offers a realistic portrayal of the professional pressures within the 1960s entertainment industry.
Uses a New Hollywood directorial style to move away from idealized, polished storytelling.

Limited or Absent

Does not include representations of LGBTQ+ identities or non-traditional social structures.
Features a predominantly white cast that overlooks the diverse urban landscape of 1960s New York.
Provides little visibility or influence for characters with physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Given the opportunity to headline their own feature film by studio executive Mr. Mordicus, Sonny and Cher have three days to come up with an idea for a hit movie or they'll have to use the studio's hackneyed script.

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