For the good of the majority, we call on you, the authorities, to do the correct thing and ban the new ‘S*x And The City’ film that is due for cinematic release in a couple of weeks time. On what basis? The content is quite simply inappropriate for the region. The programme on which the film is based (and one must assume that the two will not be dissimilar) is one that promotes immoral behaviours in the vein of casual relationships, inappropriate fashionistas and disturbingly immoral stereotypes. Whilst this may be representative of a selection of Manhattanites, how much does this matter to the rest of the world? I would lean to the side of none. Dubai heralds its own stereotypes in the shape of a Jumeirah Jane, a friendly stewardess or an opulent pilot who would fit perfectly alongside many of the programme’s characters. On this basis, to think what sway a feature length “movie” promoting further materialism and insecurity would have on the “glamorous” expat population of Dubai is, frankly, unnerving.
Is the programme / film merely entertainment or does it smack of product-placing producers exemplifying Gladwell’s Tipping Point to the tune of designer handbags, shoes and part-time boyfriends? Does Dubai really need such mindless promotion? A moral question does need to be asked.
Wilted Rose
Dubai