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pol 128 final Flashcards

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what is HAYS code?

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a “warning” for films concerning censorship. goal was to take out anything in films that might cause offence

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what was the focus of 1930s films?

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criticized the great depression, not too much focus on politics because of the war

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what is the primarily analysis of Frank Capra’s films?

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capitalism and corruption

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what is the message of “Mr Smith Goes to Washington”? (2)

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  1. advocates for democracy
  2. shows that problems are caused by people, not the system.
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what is the goal of “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington”?

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how media can manipulate people, especially voters

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what kind of films were popular in the 1940s

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musicals and citizen kane

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why is “Citizen Kane” an important film? (2)

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  1. criticizes the government and politics in the media
  2. demonstrates the power of press corrupted by politics
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Political qualities of “Citizen Kane” (3)

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  1. the attack on power and capitalism
  2. Kane’s character having an obsession for power and money
  3. how the movie used mass media (radio, newspaper) as an agent of political socialization
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Importance of “Casablanca”

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first film to portray WWII in a serious manner

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What is film noir? (2)

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  1. movies that used dark moods and lighting
  2. focuses on the post-war period (great depression, shows the mood of the people of that time)
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Why were musicals so popular in the 1940s and 50s?

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escapism. the movies weren’t about war or society

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post-war pessimism

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goal is to question the political structures of society

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Frank Capra

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was commissioned by the U.S government to make movies

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definition of propaganda

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means different things at different periods of time, but currently means “information that is used to persuade and achieve certain goals from the public to benefit the major political party”

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How is propaganda effective (5)

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  1. when it reinforces previously held opinions and beliefs
  2. using positive statements
  3. appealing to the desires of the audience
  4. creating a symbol
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propaganda misconceptions (2)

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  1. that propaganda is simply persuasion
  2. consists of lies and falsehoods
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how to make effective propaganda (3)

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  1. subtle transmission of messages
  2. using symbols to convey a deeper meaning
  3. shaping historical narratives within a country’s context
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Triumph of the Will (4)

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  1. is an ode to Hitler and shows the annual Nazi Party rally of 1934
  2. considered a powerful expression of fascist ideology and aesthetics
  3. shots and camera movements are utilized to show Hitler as a powerful man
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What was Russian propaganda about?

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class struggle

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20
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Nazi’s vs Soviets

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Nazi - racial superiority
Soviet - scientific analysis of class conflict in human history

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what is propaganda?

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a transmission of ideas and/or values

22
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what are the benefits of cinema? (3)

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  1. less demanding and easier to understand than written or spoken word
  2. attracts an audience from all social classes
  3. brings in large crowds
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propaganda elements to be concealed (5)

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  1. origins and sources
  2. interests involved
  3. methods employed
  4. content spread
  5. results accruing to the victims
24
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why was the National Film Board created?

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to celebrate the “ethnic differences” in Canada and expel the narrative of whiteness from cinema

25
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who created the national film board?

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John Grierson

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How did the NFB mould Canadian cinema?

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promoted multiculturalism and tolerance

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JFK on international politics (4)

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  1. wanted to get America at the same military level as the Soviet Union
  2. launched the American space program
  3. invasion of Cuba
  4. U.S involvement in Vietnam
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JFK’s image (2)

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  1. moderate democrat
  2. seen as a pacifist
29
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important black actors (2)

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  1. Harry Belafonte
  2. Sidney Poitier
30
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Race in films (3)

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  1. 1950s and 60s civil rights era resulted in the Black Pride movement and black actors to be subjects in films
  2. Stanley Kramer films called for racial tolerance
  3. 1970s there was black filmmakers with all black casts
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political thriller (3)

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  1. high political content
  2. goal was to entertain rather than educate
  3. reflected the concerns of the times and shaped public understanding of current issues
  4. “The Manchurian Candidate” was the most successful political thriller
32
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What was the goal of political films in the 1960s (3)

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  1. reflect the periods transformation from mainstream culture to counterculture
  2. challenged traditional values
  3. reflected political activism
33
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What is deterrence?

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  1. using the threat of punitive action to prevent hostile behaviour
  2. goal was to maintain balance and discourage aggression
34
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What does effective deterrence require?

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clear communication of the potential consequences to adversary

35
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When is deterrence successful?

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when both parties stand to lose everything in a conflict (Mutually Assured Destruction)

36
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What is disillusionment in film? (3)

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  1. 1970s
  2. the feeling of disappointment due to knowing the truth
  3. reflective of societal events (political assassinations, civil right, antiwar, and womens movement)
37
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The Candidate, dir. Michael RItchie (1972) (5)

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  1. Democrats are scared of losing to the Republicans
  2. Democrats convince Bill McKay (lawyer) to run for office and says that he can run his campaign any way he wants since there is no chance of him winning
  3. McKay says what he honestly feels to the public, spreading progressive views on public transport, environmental issues, and public welfare
  4. McKay’s public image turns very professional and he begins to want to win the election
  5. empty promises
38
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. The Parallax View, dir. by Alan J. Pakula (1974)

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paranoia photography - shows that there is no place to hide

39
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Gangsters and politicians (5)

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  1. post-war era
  2. exposed the corrupting nature of power
  3. politicians are shown as puppets of the gangsters
  4. warned against the dangers of power and the need for social and political change
  5. made the audience question the status quo
40
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what is the most important political thriller?

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“All The Presidents Men” 1976 dir Alan J. Pakula

41
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what is the message of “All The Presidents Men”?

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how media is important for democracy

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Hollywood and Vietnam (3)

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  1. was avoided initially in hollywood
  2. films that depicted Vietnam war showed how bad the war is and the failure of American effort
  3. many films were criticising the war
43
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John Grierson’s definition of documentary

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creative treatment of actuality

44
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Bill Nichols’ definition of documentary

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every film is a documentary because every film is representative of different aspects of reality

45
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three ways documentaries represent the world

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  1. through likeness or depiction of the world that is familiar to the viewer
  2. standing for the interests of others
  3. representing the world through a particular view
46
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representing others in film

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people are treated as social actors - they do not play a performance

47
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filmmakers ethics in documentaries

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  1. when they don’t know the people, they run the risk of exploiting them
  2. observe without intervening
  3. informed consent - subjects must be informed of “dangerous side effects”
48
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what is cinema verite (2)

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  1. interacts with the subjects
  2. “new cinema truth”
49
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what is direct cinema

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  1. the subject and audience are unaware of the camera’s presence
  2. “observational mode” or “fly on the wall”
  3. complete absence of the filmmaker
50
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why does flee (2020) use animaiton

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to hide the identity of the subject

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