Category Archives: La La Land

Spectatorship, Readings and Similarities: Spectatorship: Placed within a contemporary frame work- nostalgia within a conservative social context ‘The gaze’ is crucial in positioning the spectator generalised for La La Land- the camera is neither Male or female Physically attractive well-known white American actors that provide gloss and escapism Secondary older demographic- are more likely toContinue reading “La La Land contextual knowledge”

La La Land ‘Maybe I’m not good enough’ Sequence Analysis: Film Form Cinematography: Shift between Mia and Set over the shoulder shot Eye level with camera- we are with them and can relate more Mia is framed central in the shot whereas Seb is angled in the corner Sympathise with Mia as she shows herContinue reading “La La Land ‘Maybe I’m not good enough’ Sequence Analysis”

Class Notes on La La Land’s backlash due to socio-political contexts, gender, representation and ideology: 2017 Oscar Chaos: Moonlight vs La La Land Slow burn/ backlash reaction after winning multiple awards Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty announced this award as it was the 50th anniversary of Bonnie and Clyde- both film makers were very humbleContinue reading “La La Land Critique notes”