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A Man For Every Month

Name: A Man For Every Month
Director: Ron Oliver
Released: 2017
Duration: 83 min

Representation Score

3.2/10

Limited

2017

Director

Ron Oliver

Runtime

83 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

A Man For Every Month follows a conventional romantic comedy framework. The plot uses a professional obligation—writing a blog—as a vehicle for a series of romantic encounters. This structure prioritizes established genre clichés over disrupting social hierarchies. While the premise offers a rotating cast of male characters, the film lacks evidence of deliberate diverse storytelling. It functions as a standard, character-driven broadcast television movie designed for broad appeal. Ultimately, the film adheres to traditional narrative structures. It focuses on romantic clichés rather than deconstructing systemic social or gendered power dynamics.

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Category Breakdown

Does A Man For Every Month have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a female protagonist dating various men for a professional project. There are no queer themes or non-straight character arcs.

How does A Man For Every Month portray gender?

Fair

A female writer holds professional control, showing moderate competence. However, the plot relies on traditional romantic structures rather than challenging gendered power dynamics.

How racially and ethnically diverse is A Man For Every Month?

Fair

The episodic premise allows for a rotating cast of men, but there is no evidence of intentional diverse casting or character depth.

How does A Man For Every Month represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story follows standard Western romantic comedy conventions. It aligns with conventional social norms rather than critiquing religion or traditional family structures.

Does A Man For Every Month include disability representation?

Minimal

The narrative contains no mention of characters with visible or invisible disabilities.

Present on Screen

The premise provides a structured opportunity to introduce a wide variety of male characters.
The female protagonist is positioned with professional control as a writer and journalist.

Limited or Absent

The narrative relies on traditional romantic clichés rather than challenging gendered power dynamics.
There is a lack of evidence regarding intentional diverse casting or character depth.
The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ themes or characters with disabilities.

Official Synopsis

An shy writer has to go out on a date with a different man every month in order to write an article for her company's 'Man for Every Month' blog.

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