COMP 1 - Bladerunner Flashcards
New Hollywood
Film era post-1967 emphasizing directorial control and creativity
Spectacles
Large-scale, visually striking films to enhance cinema experience
Motion Picture Association of America
Organization replacing the Hays Code with film rating system in 1968
Hard-body
Term associated with muscular, tough action heroes
Hypermasculine
Exaggerated portrayal of male traits like strength and toughness
B-movie
Low-budget commercial film, often genre-based
Voyeurism
Act of watching others without their knowledge
Emasculated
Deprived of strength or vigor, often in a masculine context
Auteur
Director who influences a film with their personal creative vision
Metteur-en-scene
Director who lacks personal style and is more a craftsman than an artist
Post-modern
Artistic movement questioning traditional forms and embracing diversity
Master of suspense
Title associated with Alfred Hitchcock for his skill in creating suspenseful films
Socophilia
Love of watching people, often in a cinematic context
Neo noir
Modern films with elements of classic film noir
Camera stylo
Concept of the camera as a tool for the director’s personal expression
Interior meaning
Deeper, symbolic significance within a film beyond surface narrative
Technical competence
Skill and proficiency in the technical aspects of filmmaking
Hayes code
Former set of industry guidelines on film content and morality
Dystopia
Imagined society characterized by oppression and misery
Mcguffin
Plot device that drives the story forward but is often unimportant itself
Identity
Sense of self and individuality
Manipulative
Influencing or controlling others in a shrewd or devious way
Voyeuristic View
Male perspective objectifying female characters
Free Will
Absence of autonomy or choice
Dual Identity
Two conflicting aspects of a character’s persona
Robotic Performance
Acting style suggesting Rachel is a replicant
Submissive Portrayal
Rachel shown powerless and compliant
Reincarnation Theme
Comparison to rebirth concept in ‘Vertigo’
Hyper Feminine Transformation
Shift from business attire to ultra-feminine look
Temple Motif
Columns resembling a sacred place
Continuity Editing
Maintaining visual coherence in a sequence
Expressionistic Lighting
Lighting style conveying emotions and themes
Venetian Blinds
Blinds casting shadow patterns, symbolizing entrapment
Cross Dissolves
Transition effect indicating the passage of time
Fetishisation
Portrayal of object or body parts as sexually desirable
Jazz Music
Musical genre with romantic associations
Handheld Camera
Camera held by hand for a shaky effect
Static Camera
Stationary camera emphasizing a character
Low Key Lighting
Dim lighting creating a mysterious or gloomy atmosphere
Synth Music
Electronic music mimicking classical jazz
Hyper Masculinity
Exaggerated display of male traits like aggression
Neoclassicalism
Revival of classical architecture styles
Male Gaze
Objectification of women from a male viewpoint
Passive Representation
Character shown as submissive or lacking agency
Cultural Integration
Incorporation of diverse cultures into society
Identity Questioning
Exploration of self-identity and existence
Exploitation Theme
Utilization of others for personal gain
Industrialization Symbolism
Representation of rapid technological advancement
Paranoia Theme
Suspicion and fear prevalent in the narrative
