Lena Dunham Discusses Her HBO Show, "Girls"
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- čas přidán 9. 02. 2017
- Join "Girls" creator, Lena Dunham, as she talks to Jessica Grose, the EIC of LennyLetter.com, her weekly feminist newsletter with Girls' showrunner Jenni Konner, about the final season of "Girls" and what the future holds. Interview at 692 Broadway in NYC for BUILD Series.
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I love Lena. Her point about privilege is spot on. The entire fucking show was a running commentary on bratty privilege. If you couldn’t see that then you’re an idiot. As she said; if it was about men it would be lauded as a social narrative but since it’s women many people assumed it was unaware entitlement. The OPENING SCENE is so outrageously filled with entitlement I feel sorry for anyone who didn’t understand it was meant to be a critique of it.
Agree with Lena or not (and for the record, I do), she speaks to a generation of women in such an honest, prolific, passionate way. When she first became a "celebrity" (for lack of a less generic word) I found her candor difficult to swallow. Not because it was wrong, or even because I couldn't relate, but rather, because it really pushed to the surface emotions that as a woman, I had been indoctrinated to avoid. In retrospect, I feel like for a lot of us women, Lena made it feel safer to have those bad moments in our lives and be honest about how truly awful we felt about it, and even more, to embrace our grief, anger, sadness, etc. Personally, I feel like Lena is such a pioneer of the modern age. She embraces who she is, encourages other women to do the same, and stands up for what she knows to be true. Watching her interviews/talks/podcast's on rough days invariably leaves me feeling (if not better) more calm, centered, and resolute. So thank you Lena, you badass advocate you!
She's got some growing up to do, but whatever misconceptions I had that her success was somehow handed to her went kicking and screaming when I started my Girls viewing. The writing is genius, and it just flows out of her, like blood, tissue, and a tiny fetus in the medically induced abortion she wishes she had. JK on the last bit. I love you, Lena. You rock.
But next time you do one of these interviews, go for something with a slim leg. A slim leg. Go to American Apparel if you have to.
I feel sorry for u!
Keri Brown I think Lena is the product of many of the past generations of little girls, teenage girls, young women and now middle aged women whose ideas were not received well at the time. She was born just before I graduated high school and I can tell you from a perspective of one of those who had to struggle, not always in a bad way, to be heard. Well, if I am being completely honest, it's kind of hard to ignore me, I was voted "Most Often Heard From" and "Most Mischievous" in our high school senior survey so that gives you an idea of how I was, but because I was assertive back then, I was considered "aggressive" and most of the guys I knew were afraid of me because it was odd that a girl and then a teenage girl would fight back at them, slap them and could really win a war of the words with the guys because that was new back then.
I was never put off by her, I stopped and listened to what she had to say. What I don't like is that people seem to put words in her mouth or say that she is the face of feminism and if you are not like that then you are not a feminist and I have NEVER heard her say that. If I am wrong, then I want someone to show me where she did. I think it is great that young women and teenager girls, et al, are becoming and are being allowed to become involved with things and be part of things that they were forbidden to do when I was a kid. I became a feminist, though I did not know what that word meant at that age, when I was told I could not join the Little League because I was a girl, and it did not matter that I could bat a ball better and further than any of the little boys there and I could catch, throw and play. I couldn't pitch worth shit though. But, that always bugged me. I think feminism can be defined in many ways but most importantly by the times you are living in and I do respect and admire her "in your face" kind of style. My generation was "in your face" too as much as we could be which was not as much unfortunately.
Some things may change as she gets older and I don't think she has ever said that her views are all right. In fact, I think she says the opposite meaning that she feels this way and they are subject to change as she learns more and see things from another's viewpoint and I think that is healthy. She seems to want to help give women her age some kind of sounding board and allow people to think for themselves on how they feel and is just there to present her 'argument' or side of things, and that is why I said that I think people put words in her mouth and claim things about her that she has never claimed about herself. At some point the torch has to be passed.
Fuck off. She doesn't need a slim leg to please some dude's eyes. Jeez. Aren't you embarassed by writing this? You should be!
Keri Brown Ur a dumbass if u believe all that! Did u just choose to ignore her predator behavior. She also lied about her rapist friend and girls writer Murray Miller to get him off and bash the victim who he raped... she’s disgusting
I feel bad that she thinks there was something wrong with the show being about four white girls with white friends. I’m black and most of my closest friends are black. In my travels, I see generally white girls hanging with other white girls. There’s nothing wrong with this IMO. What would have been terrible to see is if they would have cast a black woman as one of the four only to try to appease critics. It would have been a totally different show and probably less authentic. A black girl who has white best friends would be an atypical black girl. She would be hard to write and critics would have had that to complain about. The show would probably have ended up being more about the boring subject of race than about these crazy girls.
Interesting take! As a white person I always feel like it's not my place to speak out about diversity. I feel like, if I were a writer for a TV show, I would definitely want to include POC characters. However, I would hire POC writers to WRITE these POC characters. That way it would ensure my story is accurate, and POC get to tell their own story (:
@Sequan M Very honest point of view! I totally agree!👍🏻
I think that’s why she got such negative feedback for season 3 when she suddenly casted a black man as her boyfriend and he was also a Republican. It felt he was there to stir the political pot and also to appease viewers. It was just odd timing.
What a refreshing and intelligent comment. Thank you!!!!
there is something so timeless about lena. i think because of when girls came out and when she came onto the scene, she was viewed as this very controversial person who was extremely disliked for her unique views, but listening to this now in 2023 as someone who's a part of gen z, she's so incredibly intelligent and ahead of her time. and genuinely a really likable person to listen to. she always has the best points and knows what point she's gonna make before she says it.
Chill her points were often ridiculous and self centered
I just really like Lena Dunham and always enjoy her interviews!
Look up what she did to her sister
Same! Never understood exactly why people in the mainstream media, on social media and The Alt Right hate her so damn much. What else is going in in thier lives anyway ?
@@liamdunphy7496 OMG!! Not that old chesnut. She was seven when she did that. So she was also a child.
Tudor Miller she continued it into their teens
@@liamdunphy7496 I was sexually abused, and there was a lot that went on between me and my young friends, between the ages of 6-14. It took me well into my adulthood to see what was wrong with that, because it was normal to me. It doesn't make me, or Lena predators. I didn't know any better, and I'm sure her situation was similar.
I understand that she's controversial but why do SO MANY people HATE her? Just disdain for women? I think she's so kind and smart I don't get it
Stricken Chicken For molesting her sister for over a decade... and defending her friend/girls writer Murray Miller for the rape of a 17 year old girl! She also said one of her favorite things to do was to give her sister bad news that would make her cry cuz it would drive her into her arms so she could then molest her. U should know what ur talking about before defending her and blaming “disdain for women” ya airhead
That is a blatant lie. She didn’t molest her sister at all. The incident involving her sister happened when Lena was 7 -- Lena was curious about the female body so she touched her sister’s vagina. Child psychologists have written off this incident as normal and not indicative of abuse. Moreover, her own sister -- the one Lena did that too -- has defended Lena and doesn’t appear to hold it against her. If she’s not outraged, why are you?
@@davidpfeifer9489 Clearly someone hasn’t even read the book. 🙄🤦🏻♀️
@@jenniferburton7044 I’ve read it. You clearly didn’t understand the book and ran with the obvious.
@@jenniferburton7044 honestly I am starting to think the people who keep accusing her have creepy dirty little minds. I’m sorry but it’s really clueless
Lots of negativity in the comments. I personally love Lena and I clicked on this video cuz I wanted to hear what she had to say so I don't totally get why you go to a video of someone you dislike to make negative comments....like how much hate do you have to search for platforms to say hateful things
Nathan Jacobson, hush. Rude rude and rude.
If you love Lena, then you love pedos!!!
The interviewer looks absolutely exhausted - give this woman a paid vacation, BUILD! XOXO ;)
OMG! I love what Lena's wearing. Her hairstyle looks cute. Watching from London UK.
Is it just me or is that interviewer the real life Shoshanna?
I think Lena is brilliant and Girls is one of my favorite shows of all time! Magnificent!
Lena is just my favourite! Keep it up girl
Lena you're a goddamn legend!
The majority of those who post nasty comments about Lena are either
1. of a different generation and therefore not understanding of ours
or
2. men who are intimidated by talented women.
Lena is a talented, intelligent, hilarious, kindhearted woman. As a 19 year old girl, I have been positively inspired by her and more comfortable being myself and doing what I truly love. Do not suppress the feelings of young women because you disagree and because we are the most susceptible to criticism. She is an amazing role model for SOME. If you disagree, move along.
I love this! You are so right!!
Stupid dudes are still gonna hate because they think women becoming more peaceful and happier with themselves, stronger and less likely to be played with takes something away from them. They think strong women means a loss for them. They're afraid. They're afraid of women.
And people who hate molesters
@@liamdunphy7496 read an educational text on basic human sexual development in childhood then read one about actual sexual predators. Honestly!
Loved this 26:10 so thoroughly. Thanks for sharing!
Lena, you're AMAZING! I could go on and on, but I'll leave it at that!
I don’t care what anyone says she makes me feel less alone
I love you lena. You divide people into identities better than anyone.
Jessica looks like the actress from The Shinning.
This show ages like fine wine
Lol I say the same thing anytime someone brings up Crash. 😂
Very well said (11:48).
I love Girls and I spend a good deal of time supporting Lena Dunham, whether by reading her book, watching her interviews or even perusing Lenny Letter. I should say that I'm a moderate Republican who works in politics and am a graduate of a liberal arts college for women where I made mostly liberal, feminist friends. I hear Lena and so many others talk about open-mindedness and connecting with those of different values and I wish that women like her existed more in the common ground. There are so many Republican women like me who want to enjoy the things that Lena puts out into the world but when the content feels like a constant jab at some of the things I stand for it's really hard to want to connect. This interview is relatively tame so maybe I'm just ranting for ranting/venting's sake but I hope you know there are a lot of us on the Right who don't stand for or personify some of the things that are assumed about us. And I want desperately to have the conversation with people so that they understand a common ground still exists, even at this weird political time.
I love you Lena! You create such an honest space to talk about the experience of being a woman and being a human. I LOVE YOU I LOVE YOU.
Awww this is so delusional
She looks really cute here.
Such a talent.
"The voice of our generation"
Love her
or at least a voice of a generation
Rita Ferreira Yes. 👌😂
She is so fucking great
20:36
#thankyouteacher
15:23
I’ll admit the show was pretty damn good outside of quite a few nude scenes
the day that they were born in America, that's me, ...becouse I also thought , I'm surprised so there's sth good in it, like, how about usa recognising that power for toys is not just a foreign ground they are allowed to screw their accounts with, exclusively. everyone can do it now, LA got me singing now..
7:45 It's interesting how much more snide Lena is about Adam and Ray voting for Bernie than she is about Jessa voting for Trump. I understand the answer about Jessa is not meant to be taken seriously so it's not a direct comparison, but she didn't sound so scornful in her answer about Shoshanna or Marnie either. Rubs me the wrong way a bit.
Props to her for diplomatically evading the question on Hannah though.
Love her and the fact that she´s sporting a pair of Uggs :-)
So much respect for you Lena. Adore you!!
She is beautiful and she is my role model. I love her!!!!
I love her. It takes courage to be so raw, vulnerable and exposed. To tell the truth about yourself, no matter what the reaction might be. Absolutely brilliant and beautiful woman. Love how down to earth she is too.
Same!
I miss Girls a lot. So many shows are just full of these "cookie cutter" perfect characters, whose flaws are not really flaws. Lena created truly flawed characters making mistakes and living their lives. Sometimes it was awkward, sometimes irritating, but that's what I loved about it. There was never a show quite like this. It's funny to me, when what they call "reality television" is a joke compared to the actual realism of that show. And it's aggravating when people say that it wasn't not realistic because it didn't on some issues like race, gentrification, etc. Why is it necessary? Lena spoke of what she knew, HER own reality. Not everyone lives in the same world. It would've been a lot worse,if she tried to speak for people she had no experiences with. But she never did something like that, because she's a brilliant and fascinating woman and it's her brutal honestly that's been scaring people, but it's their problem :)
Yeah true. She did admit that she wished she would've made the show more diverse and I commend her for that because some people aren't willing to admit their ignorance. She admitted it and that's what makes me love her all the more. She's very self aware and instead of constantly getting butt hurt about people criticizing her she takes note of the criticism sometimes and sometimes like a badass she fights back like the awesome feminist she is!
Lena u r Brillant
dun ham it upbro
I really liked the show in the beginning but the last episodes seemed so random and the characters seemed so strange and different people. not to say that characters can't change or evolve. but in this case it didn't feel like that but more like they were totally different people.
As Camille Paglia put it: “Lena Dunham to me is the symbol of neuroticism which masquerades as feminism. I mean, Lena Dunham has a lot of problems that have to do with body image that have nothing whatever to do with wider society but have to do with the cast of her own family life and her own family background. She uses the exposure of the body as something ugly and repugnant and says 'look at me I'm presenting myself as I am, If you find me ugly then you are a sexist."
This is the most accurate assessment I've ever read of her. To the misguided 'Girls' inspired by Dunham, I beg you look up Camille Paglia--an actually intelligent, talented, devoted advocate.
Shut the hell up
We can easily do that, but Camille is not a creative artist. She is more of a sociologist.
The host sounds like a valley girl. Does she talk like that normally or is she putting it on?
The way she started talking about privilege being a burden compared to real problems everyone else (who doesn't have privilege) has is insufferable. She lost me then, I'm out.
It lacks interpretation for you. She said none of that.
She started saying being a boss is the most challenging thing she ever faced, she didn't say anything about burden or something.
Victims... professional victims!
How hot is the sun? Woman
How old are you ? Woman
What color is your hair? Woman
Get the fucking point??
The fact that you would let a race bully you and make you question and feel guilty about having a show about four white girls... basically tells me that you're not the strong woman that you try to be... I am ashamed of white women like you.... I think it's pathetic that you can't just turn around and say "that's not what I'm doing"... "thats not my experience". ... that this is my story, my Art and I am not going to change it just to please everybody... There would be nothing wrong with you saying that.. especially when black people have no problem making shows with just all black cast... If you can't stand up against that.. then I lost all respect for you... so continue to let them tell you how you should think... it's sad that you have no back bone...
Christ.
Not in a religious way.
Girls, what at joke.
Dunham's a one hit wonder.
Why are you wasting your time writing this in lots of her videos? Do you like suffering or something? Are you a stalker or something? Creepy
Lena is full of herself. Her character on Girls was unbelievably selfish and destructive. Your viewers were women drooling over Adam Diver.
And? Her character Hannah openly and adamantly admitted she was a narcissist. That was kind of the point of the story. She was the main character ya know
Please don’t be so foolish to think you actually speak for all women. Sorry, you’re probably very young and don’t know any better. But, have you never watched a film or show show with a flawed character who is the protagonist? Maybe you should just not complain and watch sex in the city?