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But thats not fatal.
The Ginsburgs Ruth and her husband, Martin probably did talk in civic-minded placards.
Its why we love them.
A heavy-handed image but apt: Ginsburgs buoyancy her refusal to be deflated is a central motif.
She parries with sarcasm and goes on to be first in her class.
Or she should be in 1960, no New York law firm will hire her.
It falls to Ginsburg to find a ladylike way of asking, Whose natural order, kemosabe?
But in front of the judges, Ruth cant find her voice until she goes big.
Like many period pieces,On the Basis of Sexoften feels posed, but that isnt fatal either.
Leder wants to show Ginsburg chafing against the kind of formality that enforces the status quo.
Her best scenes are barbed, though, as when she goes up against the abrasively patronizing Wulf.
(Therouxs jabbing delivery gives the film a welcome shot of energy and vulgarity.
Why isnt he more appreciated?
Is it his tabloid notoriety?)
The other supporting actors dont fare as well.
), but thats not a bad way to frame this story.
Thats why the lady is a champ.
