The objectives for showing the film are to draw more students by showing a more popular film and creating awareness of gender issues, he said. The Student Activities Board and the Christian Feminists hope that by seeing this film, students will realize how much gender issues and stereotypes are parts of our everyday lives. While Austin Powers offers a mocking critique of James Bond, the whole movie itself also includes certain aspects which can come off as quite offensive in terms of gender. Austin's use of devices such as the rotating bed can be compared to Bond's devices like his remote-controlled car. Vanessa consistently graces the screen wearing tight leather or other articles of clothing that may be considered seductive.
Bond too has beautiful female partners in crime.
Coincidentally, both heroes end up with the girl. In Ryskamp's opinion, it is still a movie worth watching. Though there are some aspects of the film that are quite disturbing, much of it is a rollicking good time. I think it's important for feminists and others to think seriously about the gender issues involved in this film, but it's also important simply to be able to enjoy the movie and a few good laughs. The movie is slated for Dec. 3.