OVERVIEW: Imagine a group of friends discussing their favorite movies.
One female friend
insists that action movies are the best because they have exciting explosions and heroes.
Another friend didn't believe her, as he has a mentality that women are for rom-coms and
romance only, as they couldn't appreciate and digest other genres aside from it. However,
another male friend intervenes and shares his preference, which is romantic comedies—he
indicates and highlights how gender doesn't have any correlation to movie genres as long as
the viewer enjoys it; this stops the other male friend that keeps on mocking the female friend
and invalidating her preference because of his own biased view towards women.
—•—
[INTRO, SCENE A: A group of friends lounging on a couch, snacks scattered around. The
atmosphere is lively as they discuss.]
IYA
(excitedly)
Okay, everyone, let’s talk about movies! I’m telling you, action movies are the best! The
explosions, the heroes—it's just so thrilling!
SAM
(smirking)
Really, Iya? Action movies? I always thought girls were more into rom-coms. You know, the
whole love story thing. Yuck HAHAHAHAHAH!
IYA
(rolling her eyes)
“That’s such a stereotype, Sam! Just because I’m a girl doesn’t mean I can’t love action
films.”
MADDIE
(chiming in)
Exactly! Action movies have so much excitement. I love the adrenaline rush, and the
storyline is mostly superb! And please, Sam, learn to grow up!
SAM
(dismissively)
Sure, but let’s be real. Women usually prefer romantic comedies. They just can’t appreciate
the complexity of action films. All they can just digest are hearts and rainbows lol.
ELIJAH
(interjecting)
Hold on, Sam. That’s a pretty narrow view that stems from your unjust bias towards women.
Women are humans too; they are beyond their gender, and they are capable of going
outside the norm. It's such a disappointment that you view them without depth.
SAM
(defensive)
Come on, EJ! I’m just saying, it’s more relatable for them since they are sensitive and
emotional. Plus, most of them are thinking about romance and nothing more. Why are you
being pressed about this matter, man?
ELIJAH
(firmly)
Because you have a very stereotypical view. Yes, women are indeed more tapped into
emotional aspects, but that doesn't make them less compared to us men. Your thinking isn't
and shouldn't be the way it is. Iya and the other girls are free to express themselves as they
are without any questions and invalidations, for example, their love for action movies. It’s not
about gender; it’s about what you enjoy.
IYA
(smiling)
Thank you, Elijah! I've been getting sick of hearing such things whenever I stray away from
the typical list of “what a girl is and should be.” I mean, it's not my fault I don’t cage myself
from their limited beliefs. Also, it's a no-brainer that action movies have great stories and
characters too, so it's not far-fetched that we'll appreciate such art, duh!
MADDIE
(enthusiastically)
And let’s not forget the strong female leads in action films! They show that women can be
just as heroic!
SAM
(pausing, reconsidering)
Okay, maybe I was being a bit harsh and unreasonable. I'll definitely reflect on this, guys; I
apologize.
ELIJAH
(nodding)
It’s all about personal taste. We should celebrate our differences instead of mocking them.
It's good that you are being open-minded, dude.
IYA
(grinning)
All is fine, Sam. As long as you are ready to change and learn from your mistakes.
MADDIE
(cheering)
Now, how about we have an action movie night next for closure?
IYA
(enthusiastic)
Yes! I’m totally in!
ELIJAH
(nodding)
Why not?
SAM
(laughing)
Alright, but I’m picking the next rom-com after that!
[OUTRO, SCENE A: Everyone laughs, and the atmosphere lightens as they continue to
discuss their favorite films, embracing diversity beyond the usuals.]