COMP 1 - Bladerunner

Question 1

New Hollywood

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Film era post-1967 emphasizing directorial control and creativity

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Spectacles

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Large-scale, visually striking films to enhance cinema experience

Question 2

Motion Picture Association of America

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Organization replacing the Hays Code with film rating system in 1968

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Hard-body

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Term associated with muscular, tough action heroes

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Hypermasculine

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Exaggerated portrayal of male traits like strength and toughness

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B-movie

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Low-budget commercial film, often genre-based

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Voyeurism

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Act of watching others without their knowledge

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Emasculated

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Deprived of strength or vigor, often in a masculine context

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Auteur

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Director who influences a film with their personal creative vision

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Metteur-en-scene

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Director who lacks personal style and is more a craftsman than an artist

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Post-modern

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Artistic movement questioning traditional forms and embracing diversity

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Master of suspense

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Title associated with Alfred Hitchcock for his skill in creating suspenseful films

Question 9

Socophilia

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Love of watching people, often in a cinematic context

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Neo noir

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Modern films with elements of classic film noir

Question 10

Camera stylo

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Concept of the camera as a tool for the director’s personal expression

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Interior meaning

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Deeper, symbolic significance within a film beyond surface narrative

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Technical competence

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Skill and proficiency in the technical aspects of filmmaking

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Hayes code

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Former set of industry guidelines on film content and morality

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Dystopia

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Imagined society characterized by oppression and misery

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Mcguffin

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Plot device that drives the story forward but is often unimportant itself

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Identity

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Sense of self and individuality

Question 15

Manipulative

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Influencing or controlling others in a shrewd or devious way

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Voyeuristic View

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Male perspective objectifying female characters

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Free Will

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Absence of autonomy or choice

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Dual Identity

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Two conflicting aspects of a character's persona

Question 17

Robotic Performance

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Acting style suggesting Rachel is a replicant

Question 18

Submissive Portrayal

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Rachel shown powerless and compliant

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Reincarnation Theme

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Comparison to rebirth concept in 'Vertigo'

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Hyper Feminine Transformation

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Shift from business attire to ultra-feminine look

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Temple Motif

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Columns resembling a sacred place

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Continuity Editing

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Maintaining visual coherence in a sequence

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Expressionistic Lighting

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Lighting style conveying emotions and themes

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Venetian Blinds

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Blinds casting shadow patterns, symbolizing entrapment

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Cross Dissolves

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Transition effect indicating the passage of time

Question 25

Fetishisation

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Portrayal of object or body parts as sexually desirable

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Jazz Music

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Musical genre with romantic associations

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Handheld Camera

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Camera held by hand for a shaky effect

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Static Camera

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Stationary camera emphasizing a character

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Low Key Lighting

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Dim lighting creating a mysterious or gloomy atmosphere

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Synth Music

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Electronic music mimicking classical jazz

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Hyper Masculinity

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Exaggerated display of male traits like aggression

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Neoclassicalism

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Revival of classical architecture styles

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Male Gaze

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Objectification of women from a male viewpoint

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Passive Representation

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Character shown as submissive or lacking agency

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Cultural Integration

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Incorporation of diverse cultures into society

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Identity Questioning

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Exploration of self-identity and existence

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Exploitation Theme

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Utilization of others for personal gain

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Industrialization Symbolism

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Representation of rapid technological advancement

Question 37

Paranoia Theme

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Suspicion and fear prevalent in the narrative