Sub-Genre: Coming of Age
List the title credits and the order they apear : Production (Parmount Production), Title (Clueless)
What 'type' or category of title sequence does the film have : Animation
Who is the producer ?
:Scott Rudin
Is it mainstream or independent production ?
: Mainstream this can easily be seen through the high budget that no independent production would be able to pay a buget of $20 million
What storyline or plot are introduced in the film opening ?
The opening introduces us to the main plot of a well off teenager who has a wealthy 'daddy' allowing her to have a little worry about anything other then herself.
How are these developed in the rest of the film ?
This storyline developing to her understanding of her only self-love and tries to help other people in her own way of pushing two possible lovers, still however for her own reason as well as giving a candidate of a new friend a 'makeover' which later develops into a problem.
Who are the main characters?
- Alicia Silverstone as Cher
- Stacey Dash as Dionne
- Brittany Murphy as Tai
- Elise Donovan as Amber
How are they introduces in the film's opening ?
In the beginning Cher , Dionne and Amber are put ina collection of clips representing happy memories which they lived in a happy format with non-diegetic music over it.
How are they introduced & represented in the title sequence ?
They are not mentioned in the begining title sequence but in the end there names where placed at the top.
How do they develop over the course of the film/what experience or conflicts do we see them encounters?
Cher and Dionne fall out with Amber as Cher and Amber compete for the highschool prom. Tai is new and Cher and Dionne take her as a friend and gives her a makeover. This later back fires with Tai getting too big for her boots.
What social groups are we introduces to in the film's opening sequence ?
Throughout the film , we are taught about the stereotypical groups that are found in any amerocan film which is linked with school/college which includes popular, jocks, nerds, punks etc
Is steotyping used to introduce these groups and do they chance over the course of the film ?
During the end of the film all yhese sterotypes of groups fade and allow them to interact which they did not in the film.
How do the teen/youth charcters interact with adults?
Cher helps her dad out with taking care of him by making sure he eats as he is a very important buisness man and forgets for his well being. Her father is still strict on her school work and the way she conducts herself. Cher also helps two of her teachers to get together but at first it was for her own benefit.
Is it however would expect them to be in a teen film ?
This idea of adults vary within the teen films with the strictness which ends up being very important element of the plot.
CAMERA-
what are the main camera shot types used in the film ?
The main angel is a wide shot to show off the amount of people and sterotypical groups however a mid- shot is common to show a varaiation of expression.
EDITING-
What kind of editing techniques does the film use ?
Editing was smooth with lots of match cuts.
Does it have a slow or fast pace ?
The film consists of a slower pace as no violenct actions are involved leading to slower pace.
Are there any special effects ?
There are no special effects in this film.
Who has the most screen time ?
Cher (Alicia Silverstone)
SOUND-
what kind of soundtrack does the film have - does it link to the theme or storyline in the film ?
It was very popular music of that time which are iconic for people 20 years in the future.
what does it tell us about the character ?
They very much follow the trends of the time.
What non-digetic sound / sound effect do we hear ?
The non-diegetic includes the playlist as for the sound effect include cars and school bells.
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MISE-EN-SCENE-
What lighting techniques and/or colour palette are used in the film ?
The colour seems to always be natural with the location of out doors or large mansion which is a common place for it to be set. The girls wear rather bright colours like yellow and pink creating happy energy to the audience.
Does the lightning reflect the plot,tone and storyline in the film ?
The lighting shows off the genre and how it's a lot more light hearted then other movies.
What key locations or settings do we see in the film ?
The film is set in Beverly in California which is known for it's wealth which was introduced in the beggining.The key locations are places like : School , mall and the mansion.
What are the key props in the film ?
The white Jeep.
What do they tell us about the character and/or the sub-genres of the film ?
It's light hearted and it about the things people grow with to reach a new place on their life.
What did you like about the film ?
The movie is very light hearted subject and an easy laugh which allows you to watch it out of bordom or a laugh to how some teens could resolve their problem.
Do you think it is a good example of a teen film ?
I think its a very example simply because the story line as well as the light hearted jokes and problems.
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