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Comp 1B- Captain fantastic Closing Sequence Flashcards

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Who is the main character that the spectator aligns with in the narrative?

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Ben

Ben’s character is central to the emotional engagement of the audience, particularly through his relationship with his children and his deceased wife.

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What does Ben’s dead wife say to him in the dreamlike sequence?

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She is proud of what they have done and calls Ben Captain Fantastic

This moment reinforces Ben’s heroic portrayal and emotional depth.

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What title is used to describe Ben that may influence spectator alignment?

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Captain Fantastic

The title serves as a significant label that reflects Ben’s character and actions throughout the film.

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What is suggested about the spectator’s experience in relation to their ideology?

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It depends on the ideology, upbringing, and possibly age

This highlights the subjective nature of film interpretation and how personal backgrounds affect viewer alignment.

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How does the spectator’s activity manifest in the film’s narrative?

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Determining whether the family is happy or not

The spectator engages actively with the film by assessing the emotional states of the characters.

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What filmmaking technique is used to encourage alignment with Ben during grieving scenes?

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POV shots

Point of view shots create a personal connection between the audience and Ben, enhancing empathy.

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True or False: The spectator is passive throughout the film.

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False

The spectator actively engages with the film’s narrative and characters.

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Fill in the blank: The spectator’s allegiance with Ben is built through _______.

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grieving scenes

These scenes deepen the emotional connection and understanding of Ben’s character.

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What ideology does Ben represent in the film?

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Left wing ideology

Ben’s beliefs and actions reflect progressive values that may resonate differently with various audiences.

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What role does the spectator play in determining the family’s happiness?

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The spectator is active throughout determining whether the family are happy or not.

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Who do we align with in the film and why?

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We align with Ben due to his love for his children and his grieving scenes with his dead wife.

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What does Ben’s wife call him in the dreamlike sequence?

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Captain Fantastic.

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What does the title ‘Captain Fantastic’ suggest about Ben?

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It encourages alignment with Ben as the main character.

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How does the spectator’s ideology affect their perception of the film’s message?

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It depends on the spectator’s ideology, upbringing, and possibly age.

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What does the long shot of Ben and his family lasting 40 seconds imply?

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It encourages the spectator to be active throughout.

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What feelings does Ben express through his facial expressions?

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He appears happy at times and reflects on his wife and their life.

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What might some spectators feel about Ben’s lifestyle compromise?

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Some may feel he has sacrificed too much and is trapped by this lifestyle.

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What visual element reinforces Ben’s feeling of being trapped?

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The cabinet behind him makes him appear ‘hemmed in’ by horizontal and vertical lines.

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What does Ben’s gaze out the window symbolize?

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He could be seeking freedom and grieving for travel and nature.

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What context can be linked to the film’s ideological balance?

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The context in which the film was released.

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Who were the prominent political figures mentioned in relation to left and right ideologies?

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Donald Trump (right), Bernie Sanders (left), and Hillary Clinton (center).

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How do the supporters of Trump and Sanders relate to each other?

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They have more in common than either has with supporters of Clinton.

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What does the film ‘Captain Fantastic’ reflect about political-cultural sentiments?

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It fuses the left and right ideologies and taps into current anti-establishment fervor.

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What visual technique implies the family’s retained freedom?

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Tracking shots imply retained freedom despite a stable home.

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What does the long shot of the coach symbolize?

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It shows a change in their lifestyle but highlights some left wing sentiments.

26
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How does Zaja’s outfit change throughout the film?

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She transitions to a more traditional gender role with pigtails and a floral dress.

27
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What earlier outfit of Zaja’s contrasts with her later appearance?

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She was seen in dungarees, with her hair down while cutting carcasses.

28
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What argument could be made about the family’s lifestyle choices?

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Their choices over education and living make them left wing.

29
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What traditional role does Ben take on in the family?

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He makes packed lunches for school.

30
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What does the non-diegetic score signify in relation to the family’s emotions?

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It echoes their feelings and the opening sequence.

31
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How is the relationship between Rellian and Ben depicted after the lifestyle change?

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Their bond is strengthened, showing no more conflict.

32
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How does the campfire scene contrast with the later family scenes?

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There is tension in the campfire scene versus unity in later scenes.

33
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What ideological representation can be seen between Rellian and Ben?

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Rellian represents right wing ideologies while Ben reflects left wing.

34
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What do tracking shots imply about the family’s freedom?

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The family has retained the freedom they had in their previous life

This is supported by the use of non-diegetic music.

35
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How does the long shot of the coach symbolize the family’s lifestyle change?

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The coach is now a chicken coop, indicating a change in their lifestyle

However, the use of this vehicle remains unconventional.

36
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What sentiments are still present in the family’s new lifestyle?

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Some left wing sentiments are still present

This is highlighted by the unconventional use of the coach.

37
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True or False: The family has completely abandoned their previous way of life.

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False

They have retained some elements of their past freedom.

38
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Fill in the blank: The family now has a stable, more _______ home.

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[traditional]

39
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What type of score is used in the opening sequence?

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Non diegetic score

Non diegetic score refers to music or sound that is not part of the narrative world of the film.

40
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What does the opening sequence suggest about the family’s emotional state?

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The family may have found a new equilibrium and are possibly happy again

This suggests a potential return to normalcy or resolution in their lives.

41
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How might the spectator interpret the family’s situation in the opening sequence?

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The spectator may believe it is a traditional resolution

This reflects common narrative expectations where conflicts are resolved.

42
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What was the Great Depression?

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A severe worldwide recession from 1929 to 1941

It included significant economic downturns, including a stock market crash in 1929.

43
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What happened in the US in 1933 during the Great Depression?

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Nearly half the banks failed, and unemployment reached 33%

There was no social welfare system at the time.

44
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What impact did the Great Depression have on smaller movie studios?

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Many smaller studios went bust, allowing large studios to gain control

This led to a monopolistic environment in the film industry.

45
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What practices did unaffiliated movie theatres have to engage in with studios?

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Block booking and blind bidding

These practices were used to negotiate film showings.

46
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What were the key elements that studios provided to audiences during the Great Depression?

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Escapism, Entertainment, Glamour

These elements were crucial for attracting audiences during tough economic times.

47
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What was the significance of ‘The Jazz Singer’ released in 1927?

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It was the introduction of sound in films

This innovation required expensive equipment for theatres.

48
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What was the first film in color?

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Becky Sharp in 1935

This marked a significant technological advancement in filmmaking.

49
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What legal action was taken in 1938 regarding the film industry?

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An antitrust lawsuit was filed by unaffiliated theatre chains

This was a push against the monopolistic practices of major studios.

50
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What was the outcome of the struggle between independent movie producers and big studios in 1948?

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Independent producers triumphed, and studios were ordered to divest their theatres

This led to increased opportunities for smaller producers.

51
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What is referred to as the ‘Paramount decree’?

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The order for studios to sell off their theatres

Paramount studios were the first to comply with this order.

52
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What was the impact of television in the 1950s on the studio system?

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It compromised the power and profits of the studio system

This shift changed the landscape of entertainment consumption.

53
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Define the studio system.

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A system where studios owned the lots and theatres

This included the Big 5 studios that controlled production, distribution, and exhibition.

54
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What does vertical integration mean in the context of the film industry?

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Ownership and control across production, distribution, and exhibition

It allowed studios to dominate the market.

55
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What is an oligopoly?

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A market or industry dominated by a small number of sellers

This applied to Hollywood’s control over the film industry.

56
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What are ‘assembly line’ films?

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Films produced using a standardized process by studios

This method contributed to the efficiency of film production.

57
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What was the ‘7 Year Contract’ for actors?

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Actors were attached to a studio and restricted from working outside it

Exceptions were made for “special one-off deals.”

58
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What was the Motion Picture Production Code / Hays Code?

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A set of industry censorship guidelines from 1930 to 1968

It aimed to maintain moral standards in films.

59
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List three key guidelines from the Hays Code.

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  • No lowering of moral standards
  • Correct standards of life must be presented
  • Law shall not be ridiculed

These guidelines shaped the content of films produced during its enforcement.

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What were ‘The Little 3’ in the film industry?

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Studios that were not vertically integrated

They produced films but lacked distribution capabilities.

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