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Binge Watching and the phenomenon of Squid Game
Streaming services such as Netflix have changed the way that everyone views films and different content from the comfort of their homes and on their own devices. Since the start of Netflix, television and cinema have undergone a dramatic shift. The biggest examples was ‘Squid Game’ a South Korean series that became Netflix’s most-watched show…
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The Netflix Business Model Vs. Original Content
Credit: “Squid Game Profile” by Rotten Tomatoes The “Long Tail” model is a phrase coined by businessman Chris Anderson to describe that when streaming platforms release a series that becomes instantly successful, it can establish a large enough fanbase for the show to the point where plenty more seasons and even spin-offs can be created…
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The Trans Television Aesthetic in Sense8
The depiction of queer and trans characters within the era of platforms and portals changes drastically from the way diversity is seen in broadcast and linear television. In the series Sense8 (2015-2019), there are not only a variety of international identities but there are also many queer characters. The series follows a group of strangers,…
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Spectacle and Fragmentation: Post-Continuity in Mad Max: Fury Road and Transformers
Steven Shaviro, in Post-Continuity: An Introduction, highlights how contemporary cinema has moved beyond the classical principles of continuity editing to embrace new, fragmented forms of storytelling. This evolution is central to the concept of post-cinematic form, which reflects the digital era’s aesthetic, emotional, and cultural sensibilities. Shaviro argues that post-continuity films abandon traditional editing conventions…
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Euphoria In Trans TV
The storytellers of the various identity groups frequently influence how transgender and non-binary characters are created and portrayed in the movie. It has taken so long for transgender and non-binary characters to be represented in television shows because, historically, the media industry has not been sufficiently diverse, especially when it comes to creators and producers,…
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I Saw the TV Glow: Non-Binary and Transgender Representation
Representation of Non-Binary/ Transgender identities in film sparse, and are portrayed in a plethora of ways but not limited to misrepresentation and tokenism, as discussed by Horvat in ‘Crossing the Borders of Queer TV’, particularly in Transparent (2014) the a Trans character, Maura is played by a CIS man, which received backlash. However in my…
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Why have representations of trans and non binary characters taken such a long time to appear in television?
In a positive light, we can attribute the delay in representations of these communities to a combination of lacking information and misrepresentation, or at least attempts not to misinform. Historically, ‘othered’ communities have been positioned to disguise or feel ashamed of their differences from traditional and binary identities. Therefore it can be argued the space…
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How Streaming Platforms are Reshaping People’s Viewing Habits
There has been both a societal and technological shift on the television industry, including more specifically on audience viewing habits. In Goddard and Hogg’s dossier on ‘Trans TV’ they agree with scholars Jenner and Lotz, on ideas that modes of production, distribution and consumption have been radically affected by the implementation of digital technologies of…
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Cult Films and Post-Cinema: A Journey Through Nonconformity
Cult films have a unique place in cinema history. They are often strange, different, and sometimes even shocking. These films attract loyal fans because of their unusual stories, distinctive style, and the way they go against mainstream movie rules. Originally, the term “cult film” referred mostly to odd movies shown at special times, like midnight…
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“Beyond the Box set: how streaming impact Daily life compared to classic TV”
In the introduction, Netflix and the Reinvention of television (pp.1-31), Jenner discusses how Netflix disrupts traditional; television structures through its on-demand, subscription-based model. Jenner notes that binge-watching shifts viewing habits, allowing for a more immersive experience, but she also raises concerns about its impact on narrative structure and audience interaction with content. Binge-watching takes people’s…
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