San Junipero Flashcards
What genres are evident in San Junipero?
-80s teen
-Romance
-Dystopian
-Science fiction
-Period-drama
How does SJ go againts typical conventions of LGBT romance genre?
It does not include the stereotypical tragic ending found within the genre, as films portraying same-sex relationships often end in tragedy (broke back mountain etc)
How is San Junipero speculative fiction?
- Explores life as a video game, questioning people becoming disconnected from reality, moving into digital world
- Questioning the escapist qualities of digital tech
How is SJ a period-drama?
- Setting in different eras, most prominently the 80s
- Utilises mise en scene and marketing to reinforce the sense of place in the 80s
How is SJ in the science fiction genre?
- subject matter, modern visual codes to connote idea of upgraded technology etc
- Sci-fi is a broad influential genre, which is springboards off for other genres and themes
How are intextual references utilised within SJ?
- many references to 80s zeitgeist topics to reinforce a sense of place (eg. ‘The Lost Boys’ poster, music, costume)
- reference to Janet Jackson with Kelly’s costume to convey idea of sexual empowerment, powerful African American figures
What are the names of the main characters within SJ?
Yorkie and Kelly
Why is the costume of Yorkie significant?
- categorises her as a typical nerd stereotype as it links to the contextual idea of her being a lesbian in the 70/80s, conservative - stock characteristics are recognisable
- her character changes as she moves through eras - as the ‘nerd’ perception changes
How is Kelly’s costuming signicant?
- shows dynamic between the couple as it constructs a representation of Kelly as having sexual and feminine power
- costume is an intertextual reference to Janet Jackson - reinforce representation of empowerment
How are same-sex relationships represented?
Representation fo Yorkie and Kelly doesn’t fall into tradition melodramatising of same-sex relationships, constructs a more realistic, positive representation, avoiding stereotypes
How are elderly women represented?
Doesn’t conform to stereotypes towards the elderly, presents Kelly as comedic/empowered although she is old
Representation of inter-racial relationships?
Doesn’t conform to traditional conventions surrounding representation within media of same-sex relationships, doesn’t draw attention to same-sex relationship, normalises it
