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Still Smokin

Name: Still Smokin
Director: Tommy Chong
Released: 1983
Duration: 91 min

Representation Score

5.1/10

Fair

1983

Director

Tommy Chong

Runtime

91 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Still Smokin leverages the counter-culture background of Tommy Chong to challenge mainstream social norms. By featuring Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong, the film disrupts the typical casting practices of the 1980s. The narrative structure emphasizes an anti-establishment tone, using a deceptive celebrity party to criticize social hierarchies and wealth. This creates a strong sense of cultural subversion despite limitations in other areas. However, the film lacks depth in LGBTQ+ and gender representation. The focus remains on the protagonists' comedic journey, often using celebrity personas for humor rather than exploring complex identities.

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Category Breakdown

Does Still Smokin have LGBTQ+ representation?

Fair

The film does not include explicit LGBTQ+ characters or stories about non-straight relationships. Instead, it focuses on the comedic misadventures of the main characters in a celebrity social circle.

How does Still Smokin portray gender?

Fair

The story centers around male characters and their interactions in high-society settings. While Dolly Parton is mentioned, the roles seem to use celebrity personas for humor rather than challenging traditional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Still Smokin?

Fair

By featuring a Latino and an Asian-American lead, the film breaks away from the typical Anglo-Saxon representation common in 1980s comedies. However, the focus remains on the significance of these two leads rather than a diverse cast.

How does Still Smokin represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The film promotes counter-cultural values and skepticism toward high-society institutions. Set in Amsterdam, it emphasizes a narrative of secularism and a break from traditional Western morals.

Does Still Smokin include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no discernible evidence regarding the portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities within the film's narrative.

Present on Screen

The casting of Latino and Asian-American leads challenges the casting norms of the 1980s.
The film effectively promotes counter-cultural values and non-conformist lifestyles.
The narrative critiques high-society institutions and traditional social norms.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks explicit representation or meaningful roles for LGBTQ+ characters.
Gender representation is limited, focusing primarily on male characters and comedic celebrity personas.
There is no discernible portrayal of physical or neurodivergent disabilities.

Official Synopsis

Cheech & Chong are invited to a celebrity party in Amsterdam. When they get there, however, it turns out that the guy who invited them has taken off with all the money. They are actually expecting Burt Reynolds and Dolly Parton, so our heroes get to be Mr. Burt and Mr. Dolly.

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