riptide media language Flashcards
how does the montage editing reflect surrealist cinema?
intellectual nature of montage invites audiences interpretation as there is no clear message or representation and a deliberate lack of narrative coherence
how does the book “techniques of photographing girls” have a polysemic meaning?
woman hand on book could symbolise how women feel pressured to sexualise themselves or that she is pushing it away and becoming more powerful
what are the connotations of the line “turning green” and shots of the friends and money? (+theory)
reflects capitalism as they’re consumed by desire for money and are loosing their friends to riches- vance is chasing adventure whilst friends chase more- could signify their envy for his success
Barthes- money as symbolic code for envy and greed
what are the connotations of the women being dragged into the dark and what is this, along with the woman singing , a metaphor for ?
could signify the higher power/evil of Hollywood and fame
metaphor for how people will be swept up by the allure of fame and will strive for this without knowing the hidden consequences
what do the props of a gun/knife and the shots of the woman singing reflect?
reflects violence against women and the threatening nature of the music industry- performance seems forces and knife suggests that people are easily disposable
how does the changing facial expression of the woman singing create meaning?
her expression becomes more vacant, emotionless and numb and her eyes glance to the side potentially at a director or to see if she’s being watched- presents her as feeling threatened and fearful
what do the quick clips of women being dragged away and long clips of the woman singing suggest about society?
that society turns a blind eye to violence against women but are forced to look at the end product/effect of this- hidden by glamour and those with power
what does the line “left hand man” and shots of plants being cut and picked suggest about men and the music industry?
suggests men are oppressor and manipulator- untrustworthy- contrast to right hand man who is helpful
reflects how easily and mercilessly the industry picks and disposes of music artists/women
