HUM 3321 FSU
According to Belton, the threat of the monstrous (i.e., the monster a vampire, a zombie, the living dead, a mummy, a ghost, a demon, a werewolf, or another supernatural being ) symbolizes cultural anxieties about the loss, fragility, and integrity of our so-called humanistic values. Which of the following is NOT one of the ways in which Belton specifies and/or qualifies this above claim?
"The increasingly popular torture porn genre as embodied by films like Saw (2004) and Hostel (2005) focuses on the slow and elaborate torture of helpless victims. Although such horror films clearly satiate the sadistic impulses of audiences, the normative thrust of such movies is to remind moviegoers that torture and cruelty are inexcusable evils that can never be morally justified."
Between 1929 and 1949 how many people on average attended movies EVERY week in America?
80 to 90 million
Blaxploitation refers to what?
A group of films from the seventies that exploited African-American audiences A group of films that portrayed the black man protagonist as violent criminals, super studs, pimps, and drug dealers. The 1971 film Shaft The answer is All of the above
imagined
According to Anderson, a nation is ________________________ because the members of even the smallest nation will never know most of their fellow-members, meet them, or even hear of them, yet in the minds of each lives the image of their communion.
men feared the new found power of the woman during WWII.
According to Belton and Janey Place women were depicted as manipulative seductresses because ________.
homosociality
According to Bird, ___________________ is the non-sexual attraction to members of the same sex.
Oversimplified
According to Judith Andre, today the term "stereotype" means: "a conventional, formulaic, and usually _____ conception, opinion, or belief; a person, group, event, or issue considered to typify or conform to an unvarying pattern..."
The Disingenuous
According to Smith and Cook, females have a distinct set of desires for their lives. Smith and Cook categorize their character cravings in three ways. Which of the following is NOT one of those ways?
ambiguity
According to Van Buren, ____________________ is a dirty word. "Americans always win, even when they lose in an era in which, out in the world, the losses are piling up."
Which of the following is a striking feature of Bird's article on the Components of Hegemonic Masculinity and Skyfall?
Aligning to Bird's premise, the women in the film are represented as sexual objects for Bond and other men.
In the film clip, "Trading Schools," which of the following was a great discrepancy between the inner city and suburban schools?
All of the above
Which of the following are the 3 main areas of inquiry for media studies, according to Kellner?
All of the above are areas of inquiry
The modern day discussions of homosexuality resemble former discussions of race in which of the following ways?
All of the above were used in race and homosexuality discussions
Which of the following is NOT one of the concerns that Rowe expresses in her article about The Politics of Rhetoric and Space in the Formation of US Nationalism?
All of the answers concerns of Rowe
Violence
Althusser states that ISAs function by ideology, and RSAs function by ______.
Omi and Winant dispute the existing/standard definitions/approaches to race. Which of the following is NOT one of those approaches?
Aversive ideoloigcal definition of race
Hjarvard says that Institutional Religious Imagery, Folk Religious Imagery, and Non-Religious Imagery are all forms of __________________ Religious Imagery.
Banal
Which of Garnet's "New Paradigm" is clearly seen in Love, Simon?
Behavior is not identity
According to Lyden, what is the BEST way(s) to view film scholarship?
Both as a valid expression and a reinforcement of hegemony
Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that boys/men are socialized to be "masculine".
Boys are penalized for being overly aggressive or insensitive.
Which of the following stereotype seen/discussed in Zootopia is NOT refuted in the film?
Bunnies bread a LOT
Avatar
Cammorata argues that both Hollywood and the Education system push a policy of white people "helping" disenfranchised groups, without ever recognizing or trying to dissolve the system of inequality that disenfranchised those people to begin with. He discusses one major blockbuster, ________________ (1 word), which is often praised for its critical message that falls into this same trap.
White Saviors White Allies
Cammorata describes people who aid minorities in films as either those who are paternalistic and overlook system issues, called _________________ (2 words), or those who work with minorities against systemic inequalities, called _________________ (2 words).
Which of the following is NOT a stereotyped persona of a black person?
Chav
Juan describes his experiences in ______________ as a boy, when he was told he looked blue in the moonlight
Cuba
According to McNamee and Miller, ______________ (3 words) is the term used to describe the mistaken belief that the lower class is anti-education, anti-work, and anti-family.
Cycle of Poverty
In order to hide is real identity, what does Susan tell her Aunt David's name is?
David Bone
Which of the following Goals/Themes of American comedy, according to Belton, is demonstrative of a Goal or Theme of Bringing Up Baby?
Deal with Chaos and disorder
Man
Diana asks Steve if he is a(n) ____________, because she has never seen one before.
Warrior Woman
Diana from Wonder Woman and Judy from Zootopia are examples of a Bennion-Nixon's description of the representational character who exemplifies and embodies a range of contested meanings about femininity, especially being physically capable and resourceful, which she calls the _____________ (2 words).
What was the source of most film noir stories?
Dime Novels
Wasko argues that the Disney brand has five myths associated with them. The ____________ myth is refuted by its stereotypical and racist representations of princesses.
Disney is harmless, safe, and unbiased
Wasko argues that the Disney brand has five myths associated with them. The ____________ myth is refuted by its wide ranging media sources that are targeted to all age ranges.
Disney is only for kids
Which of the following is NOT one of the "advice" given to young girls from The Little Mermaid?
Don't ever talk to a man, unless he marries you first. Then, as a woman, you are allowed.
runaway slaves
Dryptomania is the term used to describe the psychological condition of ______________________________ (2 words).
In Belton chapter one, what are the four aspects of the cinematic institution?
Economic, social, technological, psychological
According to hooks, biases that uphold and maintain white supremacy, imperialism, sexism, and racism, etc. are still seen in which "industry"?
Education
Which statement does NOT accurately summarize one of Marx's central theses in "The Destructive Power of Money"?
Encouraging altruism rather than egoism, money facilitates cooperative social behavior.
Within the Studio System, the term "vertical integration" refers to how the studios control what?
Every level of the marketplace from production to exhibition
According to Judith Andre, a stereotype CAN be beneficial (good for the group being stereotyped).
False
According to Lyden, films must be evaluated as an industry, rather than on a case-by-case basis.
False
According to Omi and Winant, writings about the biological nature of race resulted in justification of inequitable allocation of political and social rights, while also NOT maintaining the ideology of the "rights of man".
False
According to Smith and Cook's research, the number of speaking parts given to women is roughly equal to that of men.
False
According to Stuart Hall, this is cat: (=^_^=)
False
Diana is never in front of the troops; she always follows Steve and the other soldiers after they cleared the way.
False
Garnets states that the data clearly shows that one's experiences in childhood definitely influence sexual orientation.
False
Since Arabic is the language of the Qur'an, all countries who speak Arabic are theocratic Muslim countries.
False
In Love, Simon Blue compares being closeted to a ______________ (2 words)
Ferris Wheel
Judy carries ___________________ spray that later becomes important in her discussion with Nick Wilde.
Fox Repellent
Which of the following is NOT a Marxist claim?
Free markets benefit everyone, rich and poor alike
At one point _________________ come crawling out of a papaya.
Frida Kahlo
According to Dean's criteria, Love, Simon is a ________________ film.
Gay/Lesbian Film
Risman discusses some of the biggest problems with gender role enforcement in children. Which of the following is NOT one of the problems that arises?
Gender Roles create fringe groups who are often anarchist
Match the theory or term with the author who wrote about it. Select the BEST choice. Each answer will only be used once.
Gender Theory - Risman Meritocracy Myth - McNamee and Miller Microaggression - Sue, et al.
Winter's Bone demonstrates the myth of Meritocracy and that merit does not always equal success. Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that this is demonstrated.
Gender discrimination keeps her from being paid well in the army.
Match the body with the brain.
Georgina - Mariann Armitage Walter - Roman Armitage Andre - Logan King Chris - Chris Washington
Using Lyden's criteria, which of the following is true of films we have seen in this class?
Get Out BOTH critiques the dominant view of racism and white saviors AND encourages normative views of men as powerful and leaders.
Pies
Gideon Gray becomes a partner with Judy's parents, he makes great ________.
Sydney Poitier stands out because he was an African-American actor who played middle-and upper-class roles during the sixties. He was equal and often superior to any white antagonist. What film did he star in as a doctor?
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Kumail tells Emily that her __________ threw off his standup, to which she replied, that she only Woo-Hooed. He said positive as well as negative comments are a form of it.
Heckling
Susan gets Baby from ________________ (person, not place).
Her Brother
Which of the following is the term to describe the expectation in society that straight is the standard type of sexuality and any deviation or difference from that is considered abnormal and unusual?
Heteronormativity
According to Kellner, media are a profound and often mis-perceived source of cultural pedagogy. What do they teach us?
How to behave, think and feel
Marx's sociological analysis of the degradation of human relationships within capitalist societies contains an ethical ideal as its operating presupposition. Which of the following best summarizes this basic moral ideal as relayed at the end of his argument in "The Destructive Power of Money"?
Human relations ought to be determined by our natural capacities for love and trust.
Which of the following is NOT one of the characteristics of a war film, according to Belton?
Hypermasculinity is critiqued and represented as destructive
Which of the following best describes the Meritocracy Myth as described by McNamee and Miller?
In America, you get out of the system what you put into it.
miracle
In Blade Runner 2049 Sapper tells K that the new models don't fight because they have never seen ___________________.
Which of the following is NOT common in war genre films?
Individual goals prevail
What does Fuller say is a problem with the way feminism previously was focused?
It failed to take into account the different problems of minority and lower class women.
According to Tim Wise, what is the main problem with the "War on Drugs"?
It is not a war on drugs, but a war on black people - it is racially enforced disproportionate to abuse
eyes
Jim says he purchased Chris for his _______________.
Cute
Judy tells Benjamin Clawhauser that a bunny can call another bunny __________, but when another animal does it, it is offensive.
antagonize
K knows that Rachel likes Deckard from her audio file because she is trying to _______________ Deckard.
The main character is in love with ______________ throughout the film.
Kevin
Which of the following is NOT a sphere of film for homosexuals according to Dean
LGBT Cinema
Marx claims that the greater separation between WHAT and life causes alienation?
Labor
Susan escapes jail by telling the constable that she is in a gang called,
Leopard Gang
According to Lull, which of the following is one of the most effective tools of hegemony to perpetuate their own "philosophies, cultures and moralities"?
Mass Media
Match the type of microaggression with its explanation
Microassault - often conscious, racial slur that is meant to hurt someone. Microinsult - often unconscious, demean a person's heritage. Microinvalidation - often unconscious, "I don't see color."
Schrock and Schwalbe discuss how "masculinity" has been propagated in society. Which of the following of their discussions is NOT referenced in Blade Runner 2049?
Middle- and upper-class men often invoke their position as the family provider to avoid childcare and housework.
Which of the following is an RSA?
Military
Match the definition that BEST matches the term.
Multiculturalism -Groups of different cultures in one location. Race - Based on heritage and common characteristics. Gender - Based on characteristics of feminity and masculinity. Sexuality - Sexual orientation Class -Based on social standing, usually tied to money.
Which of the following is NOT a component of a Screwball Comedy?
Mundane Settings
Which of the following are examples of religious imagery seen in The Big Sick?
Muslim's Praying
Giroux's article is about ....
National Identity and Multiculturalism
What imagined community(ies), as defined by Anderson, is(are) NOT present in Wonder Woman?
Nazis
Low lighting levels and jarring cuts are used to create what type of atmosphere in film noir? (If you don't know the meaning of a word Look it up.)
Ominous and seedy
Where do Susan and David meet?
On a golf course
male privilege
Peggy McIntosh states that she began to realize her white privilege after experiencing co-workers who were unaware of their __________.
Which of the following is NOT an ISA?
Police
According to Belton, which of the following is NOT one of the benefits of comedy?
Provide an opportunity for entertainment without thinking
Which of the following elements of the Science Fiction genre according to Belton are NOT present in Blade Runner 2049?
Reaction against cultural change
Which of the following terms does Belton use to describe a shift in the early 80s towards a conservative re-imagining of the nation: an era that promoted optimism and justification for the American neoconservatism foreign policy? It encouraged consumerism and traditional family, while villafying feminism and civil rights movements.
Reaganite Cinema
In Winter's Bone, which of the following is a type of enactment of Gender Theory, as Risman describes?
Ree fights against the constraints of gender because of her class status and age. The Milton women give up power for patronage when they serve as the policers of Ree. Ree's role as caretaker of her younger brother and sister demonstrates societal expectations of women to care for the domestic sphere.
What is the central characteristic of a stereotype?
Rigidity
Which of the following is an synonym for hegemony?
Ruling Power
Which of the following is NOT one of the films or clips required for this class?
Sassy Gay Friend
In Skyfall, which of the following answers is incorrect according to Gender Theory, as Risman describes?
Severine gives up power for patronage in her relationship with Bond.
Disney portrays masculinity in what way, according to the clip in the course library?
Sexist
Which of the following describes Pansexuality?
Sexual attraction to a person regardless of gender assignment.
Which of the following is(are) a characteristic(s) of hegemonic masculinity, as described by Bird?
Sexual objectification of women
What is the benefit for Low-Key lighting?
Shadow effect with uneven distribution of light for "darker" themes
According to Stuart Hall, the meanings for symbols and signs (representation) is produced in societies through
Shared knowledge and mutual agreement
Rose questions the cop's request for Chris' ID because _____ (pick the MOST ACCURATE answer).
She does not want a record of Chris in the area with her
How does Luv find K in Las Vegas?
She tracks his police vehicle
Traditional Hypersexual
Smith and Cook's data reveal that two types of females frequent film: : females more likely to be depicted as parents and in committed relationships; over half of female characters are depicted in a nurturing and stereotypical manner : refers to an overemphasis on attractiveness and sexuality by way of clothing and body proportions
Boat
Steve and Diana leave Themyscira in a(n) ___________.
Film noir has been debated for decades by scholars as to what it is. All of the following are designations of film noir EXCEPT ___.
Sub-genre
Belton characterizes the difference between Science Fiction and Horror by highlighting the former genre's focus on:
Technology
According to Grossman, which of the following would NOT qualify a woman for the femme fatale?
The Good Girl
Screwball comedy gained immense popularity quickly due in great part to the witty dialogue of the main characters. What factor(s) helped to create this wit?
The Hays production code and Writers from broadway came to LA. Both A and B
liminal
The _______________ (1 word) character straddles the borders between two (often considered opposing) communities. In Sci-Fi and Horror this character often addresses the central question of the genres.
The Spider Woman describes which character in Film Noir?
The femme fatale
Skyfall passes the Bechdel test in which of the following ways?
The film does not pass the Bechdel test.
Is Kevin gay?
The film does not tell us.
Which of the following characteristics of a war film, as stated by Belton, is/are seen throughout Wonder Woman?
The need of the individual give way to the needs of the group (Group goals win over individual)
According to the clip, "Wealth Inequality in America," how has the distribution of wealth changed since 1976 (to 2012)?
The richest 1% now earns 24% of the national income, as opposed to only 9% from the 70s.
In the clip, "A Girl Like Me," which doll did the children most often respond as the "good" doll?
The white doll
Within the confines of our class, the terms Multicultural, Race, Gender, Class, and Sexuality all have what in common?
They are all a social construct
Which of the four key findings of women of Smith and Cook are presented in Zootopia?
They are not always damsels in distress
According to Belton what do Horror and Sci-Fi have in common?
They both focus on what it means to be human.
According to Ahmed, the fear of homosexuality is associated with the "pleasure principle" and the failure to reproduce. Homosexuality then is seen as a threat to the social order.
True
In order to avoid governmental censorship, Hollywood has instituted self-censorship since the 1920s. During the era of film noir, this meant that films could NOT have implications of sex, including a shared bed for married couples.
True
Marx claims that humanity is enslaved by money because value is found in money alone.
True
Miguel discovers he is not in the land of the living when people walk through him and he is invisible
True
Omi and Winant state that race functions at both the smallest and largest features of social relationships. They term these the micro and macro states of race.
True
Which of the following film(s) portrays Arabs in a stereotyped light?
True Lies Aladdin The Siege
Wonder Woman passes the Bechdel test in which of the following ways?
Two named female characters speak to each other about their role/position in society, for cumulatively greater than a minute.
holding
When Steve and Diana arrive in London, she asks him why 2 people are __________________ hands.
Which of the following is NOT a stereotyped representation of Arabs in Hollywood?
Wizards
Using Andre's criteria, which of the following is NOT a stereotype?
Women have a longer life expectancy
Kumail's favorite TV show, according to his wedding profile is _________.
X-Files
Which of the following is an example of a microinsult?
You are so articulate.
What is one of the negative affects of White Privilege according to Tim Wise?
You don't have to consider other people's points-of-view, leaving you open to surprise attack
Social consent
________________________ (2 words) is a powerful part of hegemony because it means that people allow themselves to be governed by principles, rules and laws they believe operate in their best interests, even though in actual practice they may not.
Benedict Anderson proposes the definition of the nation is what?
an imagined political community
According to Sue, et al. the problem with microaggressions, and the reason they typically create more stress and more damage to minority groups, is that they are NOT which of the following?
are relatively rare
To return to the land of the living Miguel must have a ___________ from a relative.
blessing
Ree decides not to join the army when she learns that she cannot _______________.
bring her siblings
Hektor is tauntingly called ____________________ because he presumably choked on a sausage.
chorizo
Silva vowed vengeance on M for leaving him in a Chinese prison where he took _______, which disfigured his face instead of killing him.
cyanide
According to McNamee and Miller, the idea of Meritocracy is a Myth because non-merit factors impede success. For example, _______________________________ based on color, sex, or sexual orientation can often result in lower wages or lack of access to careers and mobility within those careers.
discrimination
Stu Hopps (Judy's dad) states that him and her mother are "so darn happy" because they . . .
gave up on their dreams and they settled
Naveed tells Kumail that if he does not break up with Emily, and his mother finds out, she will ____________ him.
ghost
Ree borrows the car from her best friend in order to try to find her father at his _______________ house.
girlfriend's
Why does David do at dinner that leads Mrs. Random and her guest to believe he is crazy?
he follows the dog around
Simon asks "Why is Straight the default" and imagines life where straight people must come out, rather than gay people. The humor in the scene and his frustration that gay is the Other is an example of ____________________________. (1 word)
heteronormativity
According to DiBattista, which of the following is NOT a component of the "fast talking dame" from the Screwball comedy genre?
highly sexualized and would get their man at "all costs"
Emily tells Kumail that she was previously ______________, when he asks her about her wine knowledge.
married
According to hooks, biases that uphold and maintain white supremacy and discrimination are racism, militarism, and _____________________.
materialism
According to Hjarvard, _______________________ of religion is both the way that religion has been presented and understood through media and how media has informed the performance of religion.
mediatization
Which term includes the relation of everything in the shot to everything else in the shot?
mise-en-scene
After Simon comes out to his parents, his father is upset. While at first Simon believes it is because he is gay, when they have a conversation, he realizes it is for another reason. What does his father apologize for?
not seeing the truth
Which of the following is NOT an ISA seen in Zootopia?
police
Which of the following is NOT one of the five concepts Dean uses to analyze sexual identity and normative heterosexuality?
presentation of heterosexual identities
The ______________ wave of feminism is about social and political equality.
second
_____________ (2 words) is the term to describe the benefit and privilege you receive from your family in learning how to behave in circumstances appropriate to your class. (i.e. both who you know, and how to behave)
social capitol
Van Buren says that enemy is depicted as blindly following orders, while Americans fight for a purpose.
true