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San Junipero/ The Returned Flashcards

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Who originally distributed Black Mirror?

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Channel 4

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who is the show runner for Black Mirror

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Charlie Brooker

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What channel in the UK did The Returned originally air on?

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Channel 4

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What representations are evident of Yorkie through the use of wide range shots and loose framing near the start of the episode?

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Represented as isolated and lonely

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What channel in the UK did The Returned move to for series 2?

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More 4

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what genre is black mirror?

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speculative science fiction in anthology form

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Who are the main creators of black mirror?

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Charlie Brooker + Annabelle Jones

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What language is the returned in?

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French

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How are women represented as a whole in San Junipero?

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Emotional, caring and romantic, which is a fairly conventional gender representation

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How much did Netflix buy black mirror for?

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40 million

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Who is Lena?

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Camille’s Twin

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What network did The Returned originate from?

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Canal +

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How are Bisexual relationships emphasised throughout the episode?

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Shown through the colour palette of the episode, use of the colours pink, purple and blue. The same colours as the bisexual flag.

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What is an anthological series?

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A series that presents a different narrative and different characters in each episode

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How is Kelly represented as social and popular in the start of the episode?

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She is seen in group shots, showing her popularity.

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What female tribe does Lena represent in The Returned ?

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Hedonist

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What is the primary idea around Steve Neale’s Genre Theory?

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Neale asserts genre is dominated by repetition but also marked by difference, variation and change.

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What does the fast paced editing during scenes in the Quagmire signify?

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Signifies it as a thrilling and dark place.

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When did Black Mirror switch to Netflix?

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2016

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How has San Junipero used intertextuality to show a positive representation of same sex relationships?

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The use of the song “Heaven is a place on earth” romanticizes the relationship by showing it as the central focus

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why was The Returned shown on channel 4 in the UK?

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It’s in French, not every viewer wants to read subtitles thefore it wouldn’t be popular on mainstream television

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What psychographic is most likely to watch channel 4?

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the explorer, as they want to consume specialised content in order to learn

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Why have The Returned use Enigma? which scene is this evident?

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The Returned is a thriller so enigma will create a build up of suspense, this is evident in the scene where victor appears from behind the bus stop

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Why has the character Kelly chosen to represent herself as popular black female artists of the 80’s?

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Kelly would have based her character on the only positive representation of herself in the media

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What are 4 main representations in San Junipero?
The elderly, Inter-Racial Relationships, Same-Sex Relationships, Women
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How are black mirror episodes formatted?
Anthologically
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Is the relationship between Yorkie and Kelly an inter-racial relationship?
Yes
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What does Judith Butler say gender is?
A fluid social construct
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How many countries has Black Mirror extended their audience to?
80
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How does bell hooks theory challenge patriarchal power in SJ?
It portrays a ‘heaven on earth’ view of where characters are free to do what they please and LGBTQ+ relationships are widely accepted.
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Black Mirror has exclusive episodes in which Netflix territories? (Excluding UK, USA and Australia)
Netflix Polska, Netflix Latinamerica
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Why was The Returned shown on Channel 4 and not another channel such as BBC 2
Channel 4 ensures they show international shows which may have niche audiences.
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How did the producers of The Returned promote the show?
By creating a virtual map tour of the town.
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Why is Yorkie unable to pass over as easily as Kelly was?
She was isolated after her car accident due to her parents disowning her for her sexuality. This meant she had to rely on the doctor to legally marry her to allow her to pass over until Kelly married her.
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What was the average viewership of The Returned on Channel 4
1.5 Million
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Name the type of discourses surrounding victor
Patriarchal and empowerment
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Why do we link patriarchal discourse to Simon?
Simon as a male shows the power he holds over Adele eg. She cries in fear feeling weak in the situation where he is outside her door
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Give an example of a binary opposition in the returned
Past vs living
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What media language can be used to construct a representation of Simon being known as an “other”
Audio code of Adele crying when she sees Simon in her reflection Over the shoulder shot of Simon being seen as “ghost like” Establishing shot of Simon on the “outside” of Adele’s house
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What company produces Black Mirror for Netflix?
Broke and Bones
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What company produced the first season of Black Mirror for Channel 4?
Zeppotron
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Is Vivendi horizontally integrated or vertically integrated?
They’re both
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What is Canal+’s parent company?
Vivendi
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How does San junipero combat previously reinforced stereotypes surrounding disability
Typically in the sci-fi genre, characters with disabilities are portrayed as villains (e.g Bond villains, the nightmare before Christmas)
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What intertextual reference helps build a strong representation of Kelly?
Janet Jackson
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What did the first draft of the script have instead of a same-sex relationship?
A heterosexual romance
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Define the meaning of an Anthology Series?
A series of unconnected narratives.
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How many series of Black Mirror aired before it was picked up by Netflix?
2 series
49
How does Kelly 'perform' gender?
- hyper-feminine: costume and hair - masculine traits: dominance and sexual power
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What is a Dystopian Genre?
A genre where elements of our contemporary world are exaggerated and distorted in a futuristic setting.
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How is the 80s presented satirically in regards to sexuality?
Depiction of a same sex romance in public
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What programmes has Charlie Brooker worked on before?
Screen Wipe, Weekly Wipe, and GamesWipe, he also wrote for Brasseye, the 11 O,Clock and Nathan Barley
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What is the main theme of Black Mirror?
The effects of technology on human bodies.
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Finish the sentence: The inter-racial and physically disabled relationship of Yorkie and Kelli in San Junipero challenges...
Stereotypes of these social groups and leaves more space for new ideologies
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what media language within san junierpo is synonymous of the sci fi genre within the hospital setting?
the usage of costume from the doctors and the white aesthetic of the room
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Why would narratives based on same-sex couples be conventionally tragic?
As due to the historical mistreatment of LGBTQ+ and the hysteria at the time with the AIDS Epidemic, same sec couples were often discriminated against, meaning many citizens would not be openly gay.
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How does the multi-stranded linear narrative structure help create positive representation of elderly women?
Old women can express sexual desires in San Junipero and can show technological competence to access 'other body'
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what setting is iconographic of a dystopian society
the quagmire
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Which Emmy’s did the show win?
Best TV Movie and Best Writing.
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Why could SJ be considered a Period Piece?
The narrative takes place in the 80’s
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What newspaper publication did Charlie Brooker write Social Criticism pieces for?
The Guardian
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how does broker create stock character through the use of intertexuality
clear iconography and the reference to janet jackson and other 80s pop stars
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How does the absence of attention/fuss towards the inter-racial relationship create a positive representation?
- It removes tokenism - it creates normalisation - removes the subject as a focal point
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Name 5 different genres that could be applied to SJ?
Romance, 80’s Teen, Dystopian, Sci-Fi and Speculative Fiction.
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Who is the show runner, and what is he known for?
Charlie Brooker. He is a well known Saturist who has worked on numerous comedy programmes such as Screen Wipe.
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How does 'Heaven is a place on Earth' reflect Kelly and Yorkie?
- San Junipero is 'Heaven on Earth' - The song is not gendered - It is romantically themed

NSFC Media Studies Component 2 (5 decks)

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