Riptide- Vance Joy Flashcards
(21 cards)
How are women often portrayed in the Riptide music video?
They appear objectified and victimized, often shown as scared or vulnerable.
What do high camera angles and tense facial expressions suggest about the women?
They make the women look powerless and fearful, reinforcing a victimized image.
How does uncomfortable imagery affect the audience?
It creates a sense of unease, encouraging viewers to question why women are shown as victims.
What effect do fast-paced editing and horror-like visuals have on the representation of women?
They present women as frightened and unsettled, adding to a disturbing, thriller-like tone.
Are all portrayals of women in Riptide negative?
No, some women are shown as powerful and independent, offering more positive, heroic representations.
What does the use of body-part shots (e.g., just lips or legs) suggest?
These shots dehumanize and objectify women, reducing them to sexualized features.
Who might the video be targeting with these representations?
The objectified portrayal of women may appeal to a heterosexual male audience.
What does the low-angle shot from behind a bush suggest?
It creates a voyeuristic feel, as if the woman is being watched or stalked, adding a disturbing layer to the video.
How do glamorous makeup and spotlighting affect the woman’s representation?
They make her seem important and admired, but also highlight her sexualized image and traditional beauty standards.
What effect does the repeated return to the woman singing have?
It creates an enigma about her deterioration and emphasizes the theme of women as victims of control or violence.
How does the image of the woman covered in bruises, blood, and makeup affect the audience?
It evokes sympathy and highlights the harsh reality of violence against women.
What is the effect of showing the woman singing the lyrics incorrectly?
What is the effect of showing the woman singing the lyrics incorrectly?
What might the weapons shown in the video symbolize?
They could reflect rising concerns over violence against women and reinforce their portrayal as victims.
Are the violent and objectifying images meant to shock or raise awareness?
Possibly both—they might be intended to provoke thought about social issues, but could also entertain or sensationalize.
Are all female portrayals in Riptide negative?
No—despite victimization and objectification, there are also moments where women appear powerful and in control.
What does the use of intellectual montage in Riptide suggest about representation?
It creates multiple meanings and interpretations, rather than presenting one clear message.
Why might feminist theorists find Riptide difficult to classify?
Because the video mixes objectification and victimization with moments of female strength, making it unclear whether it supports or critiques feminism.
How might Riptide use female suffering for entertainment?
Like many music videos, it may use shocking or disturbing imagery to entertain or provoke rather than to support a deeper social message.
How are men represented in Riptide?
Men are shown in positions of control or power—like directors or observers—often linked to the “male gaze” concept.
What is typical of the indie genre in terms of representation and style?
Indie videos often reject mainstream conventions and explore ambiguous, symbolic, or experimental visuals and messages.
Why might Vance Joy’s label have included violent imagery against women?
To gain attention, provoke controversy, and generate publicity to boost the song’s success.
