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Clueless
Clueless film, media studies
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| who wrote clueless | Amy Heckerling |
| who directed clueless | Amy Heckerling |
| when dod clueless come out | 1995 |
| which company produced and distributed clueless | Paramount Pictures |
| who starred in clueless | Alicia Silverstone |
| what classification did the BBFC give clueless | PG |
| why did the BBFC rate clueless a PG | swearing, references to sex |
| which novel inspired clueless | Emma by Jane Austen |
| list three important settings in clueless | cher's mansion Bronson Alcott High, the mall |
| what does Cher's mansion represent | Cher's privilege/ wealth |
| what does Bronson Alcott High represent | microcosm of teenage culture, social hierarchy |
| what does the mall represent | consumerism, youth socialising, superficiality |
| how is Bronson Alcott High a microcosm | it encapsulates the complexities and social hierarchies of teenagers on a small scale |
| how is Bronson Alcott High, Cher's mansion and the mall relevatn to Steve Neale's genre theory | the settings conform to coming of age movie conventions |
| brickolage | lots of architectural styles mismatched together |
| where do we see brickolage in clueless | Dionne's mansion |
| what does brickolage tell us about Beverely Hills | there is wealth but no taste |
| list 3 things that Cher's yellow plaid suit tell us aboiut her character | wealthy, optinistic, progressive |
| what3 things does Cher's white Calvin Klein dress represent | innocence, virginity, naivety |
| what 3 things does Cher's red dress worn with Christian represent | passion, love, lust |
| describe Tai's costume pre-makeover (2 words) | baggy, grunge |
| descirbe Tai's outfit after the makeover (2 words) | feminine, bright |
| what does Tai's first costume represent | she is a misfit, more grounded, less superficial |
| what does Tai's make-over costume represent | climbed the social hierarchy, more superficial |
| what are Josh's costumes like | loose, practical, charity and university logos |
| what do Josh's costume connote | he is grounded, intellectual and charitable |
| what sort of lighting does the film consistently have | bright lighting |
| what does bright lighting convey | idyllic lifestyle, Cher's positive perspective as narrator |
| what happens to the lighting when Cher realises her feelings for Josh | a fountasin loights up pink |
| what does the foutain lighting up pink represent | romance and illumination/epiphany |
| name a prop that connotes Cher's wealth and superficiality | computerised wardrobe |
| name another prop that reflects Cher's personality | fluffy pink pen |
| how is Cher often staged in shots | she is centered |
| why is Cher centered in shots | to emphasise her role as protagonist and her popularity |
| how is Tai staged in pre-makeover | behind Cher and Dionne |
| why is Tai initailly staged behind Cher and Dionne | to convey her lower social status |
| how is Tai staged post-makeover | beside Cher and Dionne |
| how is Cher staged when she is talking to her father | below him |
| why is Cher staged below her father when talking to him | to convey his authority |
| list two ways the theme of self-discovery is presented in clueless | -Cher becoming more grounded/compassionate -Tai becoming more superficial post-makeover |
| list two ways the theme of teenagers navigating the world is presented in clueless | -Cher learning about her privilege -Cher being disappointed by her grades |
| list two ways the theme of social hierarchies is presented in clueless | -Tai's social ascendance post-makeover -Cher discouraging Tai from pursuing Travis as he is a stoner |
| list two ways the theme of romance is presented in clueless | -Cher's crush on Christian -Tai's crush on Josh |
| list two ways the theme of conflict is presented in clueless | -Cher and Mr Hall clash over her debate class grade -Tai and Cher clash over Josh |
| list three instances of humour in clueless | -Cher not realising Christian's sexuality -Dionne accidentally driving onto the freeway -Cher trying to get Mr Hall and Ms Geist to date to improver her debate grade |
| does clueless suit the High Concept Model | yes |
| how does clueless suit the High Concept Model | easy to understand, clear protagonist and resolution |
| binary opposition | the narrative is progressed through conflict created by binary oppositions |
| what theory is binary opposition part of | structualism |
| who came up with structualism | Claude Levi-Strauss |
| name 3 instances of binary opposition causing conflict in Clueless | -Cher and Josh's bickering due to their conflicting values -Cher and Mr Hall arguing over her grade due to their conflicting demeanours |
| example of non-diagetic sound being used to create atmostphere | The Muff's "Kids In America" playing during the opening montage of the film to establish the upbeat and youthful tone of the film |
| example of diagetic soubd veibg used to create atmostphere | background chatter in the school, mall and parties to emphasise the youthful and social elements of the film |
| how does clueless break the fourth wall | Cher directly addresses the audience at the start of the film |
| what is ironic about Cher's fourth wall break/ direct address at the start of the film | She claims to have a "way normal life" whilst symbols of wealth like pools and cars are shown on screen |
| what does Cher's ironic voice over convey to the audience about the films tone | it is satirical |
| when are low angle shots used | when Cher and Dionne enter Bronson Alcott High |
| what do low angled shots connote | confidence/ dominance/ Cher's social status |
| what do tracking shots achieve | audience follows Cher through life and is immersed in her extravegant lifestyle |
| what do close up shots of clothes, makeup and accessories do | reinforce the films focus on materialism |
| what is humourous about the shaky, handheld shots during Cher's driving test | contrasts her confident voice over |
| how does clueless influence how the audience percieves gender (staurt hall's representation theory) | Dionne, Cher and Tai reinforce stereotypical femininity |
| how does clueless influence how the audience percieves race (staurt hall's representation theory) (Paul Gilroy's post colonial theory) | Dionne and Murray are not represented as stereotypical black caricatures (sexual, masculine, violent) |
| 3 ways in which does clueless conform to coming of age genre conventions (steve neale's genre theory) | themes of romance, school setting, teenage obstacles e.g. grades |
| how does clueless subvert coming of age genre conventions (steve neale's genre theory) | satirical tone that mocks the character's superficiality through exaggeration e.g. freeway scene |
| 2 ways clueless aligns with the male gaze (laura mulvey's male gaze theory) | women are all convetionally attractive and heterosexual, central conflict is around romance |
| 2 ways clueless subverts the male gaze (laura mulvey's male gaze theory) | women have autonomy/ agency and make decisions that drive the plot, Cher is the main character |
| which feminist theory does clueless embody | post-feminist theory |
| post-feminst theory | modern feminism embraces empowerment and consumerism |
| who came up with post-feminsit theory | Angela Mc Robbie |
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