The Red Light Rules: Extract

"If you're looking for something entertaining, somewhat funny, and very uncomplicated to watch look no further. When I originally put this movie on I did not know what to expect or really any of what the plot was about. I saw the poster for it and the people in it and I was like 'hmmm why haven't I watched this before?' because if you know me this is the exact kind of movie I usually go for. Once I got into it I was surprised that there was a sex worker character in it and that he was a man and that the man was Ted from Schitt's Creek! The SWer representation wasn't horrible but it's a comedy so it isn't going to be perfect, of course. Overall, the movie wasn't bad but it wasn't amazing. I would describe it as a filler movie for the bigger actors in this and perhaps a chance for the lesser known actors to get some screen time with a well known director. I also did not realize the director for this was the same guy who did Office Space. Let me know if you end up watching it and what you think!"

– Mel

Extract scored 2/4 on The Red Light Rules test that assess portrayals of sex work in film. We created 4 questions to determine this:
1. Does the film show an understanding of choice, circumstance, and/or coercion? yes
2. Does the SWer interact with another person in a positive manner unrelated to SW? no
3. Does the SWer have a storyline, hobby, or interest outside of SW? no
4. Does the film have a happy and/or non-traumatic ending for the SWer? yes