PhiloTwo for the Seesaw (1962)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.5
Overview
After leaving his wife, lawyer Jerry Ryan moves from Omaha, Nebraska to New York City to start a new life. While studying for the New York Bar Examination and working to finalize his divorce, Ryan meets dancer Gittel Mosca, and the two begin a cautious courtship. However, Ryan feels that he must come to terms with his failed marriage and overcome his lingering attachment to his ex-wife before he can redefine himself and embrace his budding romance.
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PhiloBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Judaism: Positive
Overview
After leaving his wife, lawyer Jerry Ryan moves from Omaha, Nebraska to New York City to start a new life. While studying for the New York Bar Examination and working to finalize his divorce, Ryan meets dancer Gittel Mosca, and the two begin a cautious courtship. However, Ryan feels that he must come to terms with his failed marriage and overcome his lingering attachment to his ex-wife before he can redefine himself and embrace his budding romance.
Starring Cast
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PhiloDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film focuses on the complexities of an unconventional relationship and the personal growth of its two main characters, exploring themes of loneliness and self-discovery without advocating for a specific political ideology or societal solution.
This film features traditional casting practices, with its primary roles filled by mainstream actors of the era. The narrative focuses on a romantic drama without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or incorporating prominent DEI themes, reflecting the typical cinematic approaches of its time.
Secondary
The film portrays Gittel Mosca, a Jewish character, with depth, sympathy, and resilience. Her Jewish background is presented as an integral and positive aspect of her identity, contributing to her unique charm and distinctiveness without being a source of conflict or negative portrayal.
The film "Two for the Seesaw" is a romantic drama centered on a heterosexual relationship between a Nebraska lawyer and a New York dancer. The narrative does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes, resulting in no depiction to evaluate.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1962 film "Two for the Seesaw" is an adaptation of the 1958 Broadway play. The two main characters, Jerry Ryan and Gittel Mosca, maintain their original genders from the source material in the film adaptation.
The film "Two for the Seesaw" (1962) is an adaptation of a play. The main characters, Jerry Ryan and Gittel Mosca, were portrayed by white actors, consistent with their implied or generally understood race in the source material. There is no evidence of a character's race being changed from a prior established canon.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.6
6.5
Critic Ratings
3.3
N/A
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