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Netflix in Cannes Film Festival: How Streaming Platforms Reshape the Film and TV
Written By Xinqi Zhou（33837441） In recent decades, with the popularity of digital platforms, binge-watching culture has gradually emerged. Binge-watching is the behavior of viewers watching multiple episodes or even a whole season of a TV series or other long-form content in a short period. The concept of watching multiple episodes of a show at one…
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Digital Revolution: How digitization is changing video production
Written By Xinqi Zhou（33837441） The development of digital technology has profoundly changed the way movies and television are made. The application of digital technology in the field of film and television can be traced back to the late 1980s. “Electronic technologies have replaced mechanical ones, and analog forms of coding, storage, and transmission have given way…
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“Keep It 100: How Joyner Lucas uses Music Videos as Cinematic Storytelling”
Joyner Lucas’s “Keep It 100” shows the evolution of music videos into cinematic storytelling, blending gritty visuals with a very powerful narrative. The video explores themes of underprivileged communities and the complex influence of money, told uniquely through the point of view of a $100 bill. This creative perspective allows viewers to witness the interconnected…
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What Makes “But I’m a Cheerleader” Queer Representation Memorable?
But I’m a Cheerleader tells the story of Megan (Natasha Lyonne), a cheerleader sent to a conversion camp called “True Directions” after her parents suspect she’s gay. Megan, who initially denies being queer by insisting “But I’m a cheerleader,” starts to discover her true identity at the camp and falls in love with another camper,…
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Daft Punk: ‘Around the World Music’ Video Analysis
“Around the World” is a song by the French electronic music duo Daft Punk. Originally released in April 1997 as the second single from their debut album Homework, the track became a global phenomenon and a ‘landmark in electronic music history’. The song is known for its only lyrics “Around the World” and its steady…
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Representation vs Tokenism in Film
The terms “representation” and “token” are frequently discussed in the media, blurring the line between inclusivity and tokenism. Since the 2020 Black Lives Matter protests, there has been an increased push for equal representation, especially in film, where true diversity remains limited. Historically, Black actors, and particularly Black actresses, struggled to be cast in significant…
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Chinese LGBTQ-Themed TV in the Streaming Age: Technology and Content Transformation – Review of Week 5
In today’s age of Internet-Distributed Television, the concept of “Trans TV” highlights the changes in television production, distribution and consumption models and their interaction with the aesthetics and forms of expression of television content. Streaming platforms such as Netflix and Amazon have changed many concepts of traditional television through technological innovation and subscription models, enabling…
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The Evolution of Reality TV in the age of Netflix
The rise of reality TV has profoundly transformed television, evolving into a genre that blends documentary elements with entertainment, from game shows to talent competitions. Shows like The Voice, Queer Eye, and The Real World pioneered formats that bring viewers into participants’ personal lives, fostering an emotional connection rarely seen in scripted TV. Today, reality…
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The Functionality of a Non-Linear Narrative in Kill Bill
Understanding how a story is narrated is key to interpreting the world around us, as narrative structures provide frameworks that help us make sense of events. According to Bordwell and Thompson, explain that we connect a narrative’s events by cause and effect, time, and space (2008: 76). Director Quentin Tarantino’s non-linear storytelling, famously employed in…
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The Evolution of Music Videos: From MTV to Digital Masterpieces
As a bridge between art and advertising, music videos have evolved with the advancement of technology and changes in culture. Today I want to explore two iconic cases, Lady Gaga’s “Telephone” and Kanye West’s “Welcome to Heartbreak”, which show the aesthetics and narrative of music videos in the digital age in very different ways. These…
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