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Mojave Moon

Name: Mojave Moon
Director: Kevin Dowling
Released: 1996
Duration: 95 min

Representation Score

2.4/10

Limited

1996

Director

Kevin Dowling

Runtime

95 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Mojave Moon is a conventional mid-90s genre film combining thriller, comedy, and romance. The narrative focuses on personal conflicts and stakes, avoiding disruptions to social hierarchies. The film adheres to established norms of its time, relying on traditional character dynamics and a localized setting that lacks significant diversity. Ultimately, it lacks the complexity needed for deeper representation, focusing on a standard romantic-thriller trajectory centered around a central male protagonist.

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Category Breakdown

Does Mojave Moon have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film sticks to traditional romantic storylines involving a male lead and two women. It doesn't include any characters with non-binary or transgender identities.

How does Mojave Moon portray gender?

Fair

The plot emphasizes the male lead's role and a love triangle. Women play key emotional roles, but the story follows typical gender norms from the mid-90s.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Mojave Moon?

Limited

The story focuses on a Western-centric cast. The desert setting suggests a homogeneous social group without much diversity.

How does Mojave Moon represent religion and culture?

Limited

The narrative centers on personal morality and redemption. It doesn't challenge Western cultural or religious norms, sticking to a character-driven storyline.

Does Mojave Moon include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not address visible or invisible disabilities. There are no characters with neurodivergent traits or physical disabilities that influence the plot.

Present on Screen

The film offers a clear, character-driven romantic triangle that drives the emotional stakes.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks depth in representing diverse racial, ethnic, and LGBTQ+ identities.
The story does not challenge traditional gender or social norms.

Official Synopsis

Al McCord is hanging out at his favourite restaurant when he meets an attractive young woman (Ellie) who is looking for a ride from the city out into the Mojave Desert, where her mother lives. Little does he know that while Ellie is falling in love with him, he is falling for her mother (Julie), despite the nearby presence of Julie's boyfriend who seems likely to go berzerk at any moment. Even more strange, hilarious events follow and it's up to Al to find some explanation. His life may never again be the same.

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