
TIFF 2025: ‘Canceled: The Paula Deen Story’ Review
“Deen, in this cobbled-together justification, hits many spots on Racist White Lady Bingo.”

“Deen, in this cobbled-together justification, hits many spots on Racist White Lady Bingo.”

“An image meant to imbue a sense of comfort and security — a nice house in the quiet suburbs — feels like it could instead host something foul.”

“Together skirts close to a one-to-one allegory regarding the fear of being swallowed up into a village-less nuclear family.”

“Spencer’s but make it GOOP, or GOOP but make it Spencer’s.”

“Slutever’s sexual value system (hedonistic composure, autonomy, and acceptance of some social risk) has been a sacred reminder for me.”

“I do not think that taking a sexually submissive photo leads to one experiencing spiritual decline.”

“In terms of what made me want to write the book, the simple answer is that I was really annoyed about the way people talk about the sex scene.”

“I chat with two doms who have been in the scene for decades, and they tell me their mission is never to damage anyone. “A little pain, sure. But never damage.”
“Everyone knows each other, knows the culture, knows the wardrobe (sexy leather and latex), and I’m here like a hayseed in my stupid-ass light wash jeans.”

“One specific sexual element I’m going to try so hard to get back into the magazine: we need to bring back the bush.”