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Euphoria: LGBTQ+ Representation and Its visual Aesthetics
Euphoria is a popular show streamed on HBO Max, known for its strong representation of LGBTQ+ characters, especially trans individuals. The show features Jules Vaughn, a transgender character portrayed by Hunter Schafer, a trans actress. This adds authenticity to her role. In a time where many shows still struggle with portraying trans characters in a…
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The Power and Pitfalls of Reaction Videos: “Jubilee’s Spectrum”
For YouTube content creation and the reaction video phenomenon, I examine “Jubilee’s Spectrum” series, where diverse groups respond to challenging questions and react in real time. Unlike traditional reaction videos, which often rely on individual creators responding to media or other creators, “Spectrum” brings together participants with differing viewpoints, facilitating face-to-face dialogue. The show’s audiovisual design…
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Music Videos in the Social Era: “Olivia Rodrigo – vampire” and TikTok Virality
The transition from MTV to digital social networks has transformed how music videos are produced and consumed. Olivia Rodrigo’s 2023 music video “Vampire” provides a compelling example. TikTok users quickly embraced the video’s gothic imagery, unexpected plot points, and memorable moments, inspiring thousands of fan edits, and dance challenges. The video’s iconic sequences and choreography…
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Trans Masculinity and Storytelling on YouTube: Jammidodger
This week’s theme explores the opportunities and obstacles of trans representation on new digital platforms. I focus on Jamie Raines, a trans man and popular YouTuber whose channel “Jammidodger” documents his transition, relationships, and daily life. Jamie’s videos, ranging from “coming out” stories to Q&As and myth-busting discussions, reach hundreds of thousands of subscribers. His…
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Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Examining post-cinematic form and post-continuity, this analysis focuses on the 2023 animated film Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. This movie is a good example of post-continuity because the editing is quick, the style of the visuals changes suddenly, and the story is told in pieces. Rather than unfolding in a linear or traditionally coherent way, the…
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Thomas Flight – How Sound Design Builds Tension in ‘Nope’
This week’s exploration of post-cinematic affect and sensation can be vividly illustrated by Thomas Flight’s 2023 video essay “How Nope Trick Your Ears”. In this video essay, Flight analyzes Jordan Peele’s film Nope (2022), focusing on how sound design creates emotional intensity and immersive tension. By blending film clips, dynamic editing, and insightful commentary, Flight…
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UK Women Talking Music Politics: LIL SIMZ, music video ‘women’
Music videos have long been a space for social and political expression. A more recent example is “This Is America” by Childish Gambino, which uses powerful visuals and choreography to address commentation on the United States gun violence and systemic racism and more. The layered symbolism throughout is not just about the music its a from of…
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Are TikTok Edits Gen Z’s New Cinema?
Its apparent that social media has completely changed the way we think about video. Platforms like TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat aren’t just for selfies and funny clips anymore. They’ve become spaces where people are experimenting with editing, storytelling, and visuals in ways that honestly feel pretty cinematic right? With technology advancements and the emergence of…
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How did ‘Orange Is the New Black’ Help Define the ‘Binge-Watching’ Era?
When we talk about game-changing shows in the third golden era of television, Orange Is the New Black deserves a spotlight. Premiering in 2013, during the early surge of Netflix original content, the show was more than just a drama hit, it was the beginning of a massive shift within how, when and where we…
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Music Videos: Was MTV Revolutionary to Music Video Culture?
While we know MTV as the channel that gave a platform to some of the most iconic music videos to ever hit our screens . It’s to question where these visuals emerged and all began? Before music videos were even a thing, they were often described as ‘short films’, little visual journeys meant to accompany…
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