Old Vs New Hollywood Context Flashcards
What era is referred to as Classic Hollywood?
The era from the 1920s to the 1960s.
What is a defining characteristic of Classic Hollywood films?
The use of the studio system and strict genre conventions.
True or False: New Hollywood emerged in the late 1960s.
True.
Which filmmaking approach is associated with New Hollywood?
A focus on author-driven narratives and more experimental techniques.
Fill in the blank: Classic Hollywood often relied on _____ for storytelling.
Linear narratives.
What significant social changes influenced New Hollywood?
The counterculture movements and changing audience demographics.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of Classic Hollywood? A) Star power B) Studio control C) Independent filmmaking
C) Independent filmmaking.
What role did directors play in New Hollywood compared to Classic Hollywood?
Directors had more creative control and were seen as auteurs.
True or False: Classic Hollywood films typically had ambiguous endings.
False.
Fill in the blank: New Hollywood films often addressed _____ themes.
Socially relevant.
What was a common production style in Classic Hollywood?
Highly polished and formulaic productions.
Which demographic was primarily targeted by Classic Hollywood films?
Middle-class audiences.
Multiple Choice: New Hollywood filmmakers often drew inspiration from which movement? A) The French New Wave B) The Silent Film Era C) The Golden Age of Musicals
A) The French New Wave.
What was a major technological advancement that influenced New Hollywood?
The introduction of portable cameras and sound equipment.
True or False: Classic Hollywood emphasized the star system as a marketing tool.
True.
Fill in the blank: In New Hollywood, films often featured _____ narratives that challenged traditional storytelling.
Non-linear.
What type of endings were common in New Hollywood films?
Ambiguous or open-ended.
Which major event in the 1960s significantly impacted the film industry?
The decline of the studio system.
Multiple Choice: What was a common theme in Classic Hollywood films? A) Anti-establishment B) Romance C) Existentialism
B) Romance.
What type of characters were typically found in New Hollywood films?
Complex and flawed characters.
True or False: The Classic Hollywood era was characterized by low-budget independent films.
False.
Fill in the blank: New Hollywood filmmakers often sought to _____ audience expectations.
Subvert.
What was the impact of the MPAA rating system on New Hollywood?
It allowed filmmakers more freedom regarding content.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following directors is NOT associated with New Hollywood? A) Martin Scorsese B) Alfred Hitchcock C) Francis Ford Coppola
B) Alfred Hitchcock.
What genre saw a significant transformation during the New Hollywood era?
The crime genre.
True or False: Classic Hollywood films typically featured a clear distinction between heroes and villains.
True.
