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The Touchstone

Name: The Touchstone
Director: Robert Remy
Released: 2017
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

2.2/10

Limited

2017

Director

Robert Remy

Runtime

85 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film operates as a conventional teen comedy, relying heavily on established genre clichés. The narrative centers on male-driven quests for romantic conquest, limiting its exploration of diverse identities and social hierarchies. While the cast includes actors from various ethnic backgrounds, the film lacks depth in character development and fails to challenge traditional social norms. Ultimately, the film prioritizes genre-standard humor over exploring complex cultural and social issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Touchstone have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film centers on heterosexual relationships and does not include characters with non-cisgender identities or narratives that challenge traditional social structures.

How does The Touchstone portray gender?

Limited

The story is driven by male characters who seek to influence female characters through traditional gender roles and adolescent clichés.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Touchstone?

Fair

The cast includes actors from various ethnic backgrounds, but it is unclear if these characters have substantial roles or depth.

How does The Touchstone represent religion and culture?

Limited

The film follows a typical Western teen comedy format, adhering to established genre boundaries without challenging standard social norms.

Does The Touchstone include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities in the film.

Present on Screen

The cast features actors from diverse ethnic backgrounds.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks LGBTQ+ representation and focuses on heterosexual romantic goals.
The plot relies on traditional gender roles where male characters drive the action.
There is no evidence of characters with disabilities or deep cultural subversion.

Official Synopsis

THE TOUCHSTONE is a teen comedy about a student on a high school field trip who uncovers a relic that makes whoever has it irresistible to virgins, and the disastrous consequences that occur when he and his friends try to use it to get the girls of their dreams.

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