I find myself watching it, so I have to concede that it's good. A strong feminist Barbarella would have been a boor though. Her innocence made the conquering of evil and discovery of sexuality fun.
We have learned over the years that it's OK for the hero to have an occasional doubt, for him to feel a touch of fear. Of course then he has to be brave and do the right thing and win the day, but it's OK if, just for a moment, he wonders if maybe this time he's pushed his luck too far and won't get out of THIS one alive. And Jane, it's OK for the hero to have that moment even when the hero is a woman. I feel like we've insisted that men be able to show their feelings, but we've also told women they can't show theirs, and that isn't actually progress.
I disagree. I like the fact that the character BARBARELLA comes from an evolved planet where guns and weaponry are no longer important and mans consciousness has evolved even when it comes to sex. The character is an innocent, much like Dorothy in the WIZARD OF OZ. It would be a shame to make her a hipster. The "backward evil" planet that she is referring to the people used each other for sex with no feeling at all. This is the antithesis of what BARBARELLA is all about.
but sex isnt evil, she’s innocent but her power is love and intimacy, rather than the dehumanizing pill thing that doesn’t make sense for there isnt really intimacy or positivity in that
@@mezathome8162 But if you'll remember, she said sex become pointless when substitutes for ego support and self esteem were made available. The turn on was on the psychological.
Barbarella in the original French comic was a lot different than as portrayed in the movie. She was no innocent but rather was an expert freelance professional covert agent who usually (but not always) worked for varies departments of the Earth government, a bit cynical, a little galaxy weary, was a crack shot and used her body and sexuality as a weapon (she was varie experienced in weaponizing sex and only balked at woman on woman encounters). When we first meet her she is trying to forget a serious relationship that went sour by flying off into deep space. And when she invades Sogo, city of night her plan is to subvert the "Great Tyrant" by seducing him, of course when she discovers the Tyrant is a she not a he, that idea gos out the window. At one point to celebrate a victory she chooses a handsome man at random from the crowed and go's to bed with him. Basically she was a space going female James Bond. Redoing the film with her character portrayed that way would be fascinating. Thanks for posting.
Barbarella is my favorite Jane Fonda movie. At the time it was revolutionary, because feminists were just starting to talk about the big O. This was from 2011 and still no remake of Barbarella.
I watched this film for the first time yesterday because I love Jane and it was expiring from Amazon Prime Video. The part with the dolls just confirmed again that we live in a simulation because my roommate takes care of a stray cat which led to a flea infestation, so I am also being eaten.
NO! Do not remake Barbarella. This movie was made for Jane Fonda. No actress could be better for the lead character part. I heard they wanted Drew Barrymore back then to take the part. She 's not that good looking and does not have the BOD for it. Thank God they didn't. And that's the bottom line cause Stone Cold said so (from 976-CREOLEMAN)!
@@cwb1400 Yeah, but it's not funny in the way Flash Gordon is. Or Battlefield Earth. I dunno, I've seen it twice and I just personally thought it was stupid in a non-fun/funny way and I disliked Jane's performance. I'm too young to have seen it when it came out or when it was still recent. I know how bad films can be hilarious, for me, this just isn't one of them. But whenever I've seen this film mentioned anywhere, it's not described as a so-bad-it's-good film like Battlefield Earth, it seems like people think this is a cool film because it stars a woman and it was made in the 60s.
@@gmann6269 I wasn’t even born when the movie came out but my mom had rented it one day when I was a little kid and I thought it was the dumbest thing I’ve ever seen and then I watched again years later. I just laughed through the whole thing and found it appealing in a weird way. I love Flash Gordon! I watched that movie all the time growing up. Battlefield Earth on the other hand, I couldn’t even finish it was so lame and so boring. lol
BARBARELLA WAS AND STILL IS AN AWESOME MOVIE. THE MUSIC AND SONGS ARE GREAT.
I find myself watching it, so I have to concede that it's good. A strong feminist Barbarella would have been a boor though. Her innocence made the conquering of evil and discovery of sexuality fun.
Barbarella psychedelia
@Classic Male Sex Icon agreed...it can never be done again. Like Jonathan Harris said about creating Dr. Smith on Lost in Space.
Best original scene was when Duran put her in the sex machine.
@@midas8877 So 60s. So perfect!
Jane Fonda's so freaking beautiful and hot
Yeah, Jane paved the way on aging well.
Still beautiful so many years later.
We have learned over the years that it's OK for the hero to have an occasional doubt, for him to feel a touch of fear. Of course then he has to be brave and do the right thing and win the day, but it's OK if, just for a moment, he wonders if maybe this time he's pushed his luck too far and won't get out of THIS one alive.
And Jane, it's OK for the hero to have that moment even when the hero is a woman. I feel like we've insisted that men be able to show their feelings, but we've also told women they can't show theirs, and that isn't actually progress.
The older she gets the more she looks like her dad.
At the end of the video she gives such good advices! I love this woman and her wisdom ♥️
I disagree. I like the fact that the character BARBARELLA comes from an evolved planet where guns and weaponry are no longer important and mans consciousness has evolved even when it comes to sex. The character is an innocent, much like Dorothy in the WIZARD OF OZ. It would be a shame to make her a hipster. The "backward evil" planet that she is referring to the people used each other for sex with no feeling at all. This is the antithesis of what BARBARELLA is all about.
but sex isnt evil, she’s innocent but her power is love and intimacy, rather than the dehumanizing pill thing that doesn’t make sense for there isnt really intimacy or positivity in that
@@mezathome8162 But if you'll remember, she said sex become pointless when substitutes for ego support and self esteem were made available. The turn on was on the psychological.
Well put. Thanks. 🙂
Jane might want to change it but for me she is wonderful in it.
So beautiful
Jane Fonda is the coolest. For real.
Barbarella in the original French comic was a lot different than as portrayed in the movie. She was no innocent but rather was an expert freelance professional covert agent who usually (but not always) worked for varies departments of the Earth government, a bit cynical, a little galaxy weary, was a crack shot and used her body and sexuality as a weapon (she was varie experienced in weaponizing sex and only balked at woman on woman encounters). When we first meet her she is trying to forget a serious relationship that went sour by flying off into deep space. And when she invades Sogo, city of night her plan is to subvert the "Great Tyrant" by seducing him, of course when she discovers the Tyrant is a she not a he, that idea gos out the window. At one point to celebrate a victory she chooses a handsome man at random from the crowed and go's to bed with him. Basically she was a space going female James Bond. Redoing the film with her character portrayed that way would be fascinating. Thanks for posting.
hm. I do like her more as an innocent, naive woman
If they do remake barbarella, I hope they have the killer dolls in it
thankful that more people are talking now about how life isn’t too short
Beautiful, classy, talented and intelligent. The full package.
Barbarella is my favorite Jane Fonda movie. At the time it was revolutionary, because feminists were just starting to talk about the big O. This was from 2011 and still no remake of Barbarella.
I want to know how Jane at 70-something has such a nice neck and Joy... not so much?
I love Barbarrella this film pop and futurist, Iconic
so cute and clever lady
Great discussion, legendary actress
Barbarella sounds like a fun movie
Barbarella should be remade, though I'd rather see Jane make a cameo and someone else play the lead.
Next year Barbarella remake will be released
I watched this film for the first time yesterday because I love Jane and it was expiring from Amazon Prime Video. The part with the dolls just confirmed again that we live in a simulation because my roommate takes care of a stray cat which led to a flea infestation, so I am also being eaten.
"So I am also being eaten"
I'm SCREAMING! 😂😂😂
Holland Taylor? Kind of looks like Jane.
NO! Do not remake Barbarella. This movie was made for Jane Fonda. No actress could be better for the lead character part. I heard they wanted Drew Barrymore back then to take the part. She 's not that good looking and does not have the BOD for it. Thank God they didn't. And that's the bottom line cause Stone Cold said so (from 976-CREOLEMAN)!
God this interviewer is horrendous, always trying to tie up Miss Fonda. So rude!
Improving the script would be an amazing remake
There isn't any one who could take the place of Miss,s Jon Fonda never ever and I mean never
Except Brigitte Bardot who was nominated for the role of Barbarella and actually looks way more like Barbarella in the comics
Sorry Jane Fonda
Barbarella needs a remake....cast J-Law
I think she wanted Angelina Jolie for the remake.
80 latka jak 50 latka okropnošć. Chirurg ma robotę non stop.
Joy is a instigator lamo.
God I can’t stand Joy
No. Just no!
Hanoi Jane.
Hanoi Jane is still not forgiven
How is she not completely embarrassed by this film? She is truly terrible in it, worse than anyone in the Star Wars prequels.
It’s a cult classic. She was embarrassed of it originally (she has said that in interviews) and then she came to love it, along with everyone else.
@@cwb1400 It must only be a cult classic because of the set design and costumes, otherwise it's a bad film.
@@gmann6269 of course it’s a terrible movie lol that’s why people love it. The scenes are hilarious and awful yet some how fun to watch.
@@cwb1400 Yeah, but it's not funny in the way Flash Gordon is. Or Battlefield Earth. I dunno, I've seen it twice and I just personally thought it was stupid in a non-fun/funny way and I disliked Jane's performance. I'm too young to have seen it when it came out or when it was still recent.
I know how bad films can be hilarious, for me, this just isn't one of them. But whenever I've seen this film mentioned anywhere, it's not described as a so-bad-it's-good film like Battlefield Earth, it seems like people think this is a cool film because it stars a woman and it was made in the 60s.
@@gmann6269 I wasn’t even born when the movie came out but my mom had rented it one day when I was a little kid and I thought it was the dumbest thing I’ve ever seen and then I watched again years later. I just laughed through the whole thing and found it appealing in a weird way. I love Flash Gordon! I watched that movie all the time growing up. Battlefield Earth on the other hand, I couldn’t even finish it was so lame and so boring. lol