No, I am not a philistine for pointing out child abuse themes in Poor Things
Warning 1: This piece outlines some history of child sexual abuse and grooming of children. There are no descriptions of acts of assault but I will talk about organisations and events. It's shocking reading but it's important. Be careful. Warning 2: I will announce spoilers, promise. If you're here already then you've already got some of the gist, but if you don't want to know the unusual plot or themes that frame the story then maybe hold off. I hate spoilers, I get it. I don't discuss the second half of the film at all. Warning 3: this is a long ride but stay with me. I use language like "paedophilia" and "gay rights" deliberately in this piece while I'm discussing histories of these concepts and movements I am aware that these terms are not acceptable now. Where writing about contemporary issues, I try to use accurate and current terms. ***** About a week ago, my mum said “Have you seen Poor Things?” I told her