Talk:Chasing Amy

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Why is it the word bisexual is never used in this movie? It certainly seems to fit Alyssa's sexual history better than "lesbian".

Because until the third act it would be a spoiler, and after that point it would be unneccessary.

The movie is notorious for having brought the sexual technique of fisting into the public consciousness. Can we get some sources for this? If not, I'm inclined to delete it. --Furrykef 22:37, 9 Jul 2004 (UTC)

Is there any reason why there isn't a synopsis?

There is one now. Sixtus LXVI 19:59, 11 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Lesbian vs. lesbian-identified bisexual woman

I changed the following sentence "Once there, however, Holden is shocked to discover that Alyssa is actually a lesbian-identified bisexual woman," to read "Once there, however, Holden is shocked to discover that Alyssa is actually a lesbian." Here's why.

Though I know that "lesbian-identified bisexual woman" is a more accurate descriptor of Alyssa's sexual orientation, I fear that it is misleading to the reader. Holden does not "discover" that she is bisexual, he "discovers" that she is a lesbian, and believes that she is only interested in women. This detail is essential to the storyline of the movie; as it is not until much later in the movie that he learns of her bisexuality, and this discovery causes him much turmoil and is the impetus for many of the events towards the film's conclusion. Stating otherwise would likely confuse the reader, making him or her wonder why Holden is so shocked to learn of her past, if he knew it all along. As such, describing her as a lesbian, at least initially, would better serve this article. "Country" Bushrod Washington 23:30, 22 September 2006 (UTC)

When silent bob telling his story to holden is jay eating sugar?