American Film: La La Land Vs Boyhood Flashcards
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What is Uses and Gratifications theory?
Founded by Katz and Blumler, the uses and gratifications theory tries to understand why people use certain types of media.
e.g. escapism, information, social, personal identity
What is Audience Response/Reception Theory?
Created by Stuart Hall, he explored how people make sense of media texts and claimed audiences were active not passive.
(An active audience engages, interprets, and responds
A passive audience accept messages with no challenge)
> > > A preferred reading is when the receiver responds in the way the producer intended
A negotiated reading is when the receiver accepts and rejects certain elements
An oppositional reading is when the receiver understands the preferred reading, but chooses to oppose it
What is Ideology?
“representations of ideas, beliefs, and lifestyles”
shown through characters, narrative, and themes
Describe a typical musical film
Exaggerated reality, costumes, acting etc Importance of physical performance Dancing and singing Utopia Call and response The camera moving with the dancers Dramatic performances and camera movements Elevating escapism
Who was the director for La La Land?
Damien Chazelle
Who were the stars in La La Land?
Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone
