Section A: Hollywood 1930-1990 (comparative) Flashcards
(191 cards)
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What editing style is used in Casablanca?
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Cinematic continuity editing (Classical Hollywood style)
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What is the purpose of continuity editing in Casablanca?
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To create seamless narrative flow and emotional clarity
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Which scene in Casablanca best shows editing for emotional impact?
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Rick and Ilsa’s goodbye at the airport
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How is shot-reverse-shot used in the airport scene?
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To highlight emotional connection and dialogue between Rick and Ilsa
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What does the editing in Casablanca reinforce about Rick’s character?
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His moral transformation and self-sacrifice
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What editing style is used in Bonnie and Clyde?
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Discontinuous, experimental editing (New Hollywood style)
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What is the purpose of disruptive editing in Bonnie and Clyde?
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To provoke discomfort, highlight violence, and challenge cinematic norms
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What editing techniques are used in the final shootout of Bonnie and Clyde?
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Rapid montage, slow motion, and jarring cuts
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What effect does slow motion have in the final scene of Bonnie and Clyde?
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It poeticizes violence and intensifies emotional impact
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How does Bonnie and Clyde’s editing reflect 1960s themes?
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It mirrors social unrest and disillusionment with traditional values
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How do the two films differ in how they manipulate time?
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Casablanca condenses time smoothly; Bonnie and Clyde distorts it for dramatic effect
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What message is created by the editing in Casablanca?
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Clear moral resolution and emotional closure
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What message is created by the editing in Bonnie and Clyde?
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Ambiguity, critique of violence, and discomfort with heroism
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What is the historical context of Casablanca (1942)?
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Made during WWII; reflected conservative gender roles and the value of self-sacrifice.
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Who is the main female character in Casablanca?
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Ilsa Lund, played by Ingrid Bergman.
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How is Ilsa Lund portrayed in Casablanca?
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As passive, emotionally torn, and ultimately dependent on male decisions.
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What stereotype does Ilsa represent in the film?
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The ideal, self-sacrificing woman who prioritizes duty over desire.
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What key scene highlights Ilsa’s lack of agency?
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The airport farewell, where Rick makes the final decision for her.
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What cinematic techniques reinforce Ilsa’s passivity?
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Soft lighting, romantic framing, and limited narrative control.
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What is the historical context of Bonnie and Clyde (1967)?
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Released during the 1960s counterculture, amid the rise of feminism and social rebellion.
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Who is the main female character in Bonnie and Clyde?
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Bonnie Parker, played by Faye Dunaway.
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How is Bonnie Parker portrayed in the film?
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As assertive, ambitious, sexually aware, and a co-lead in the narrative.
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How does Bonnie challenge gender stereotypes?
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She is active in crime, seeks fame, and expresses her own desires.
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What key scene shows Bonnie’s desire for control and recognition?
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When she recites her poem, claiming ownership of her story.
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How does Bonnie and Clyde explore female sexuality?
Through a complex relationship with Clyde, including his impotence and her desire.
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How do the two female characters differ in agency?
Ilsa has little control; Bonnie drives the action and decisions.
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What do the two films say about women in society at the time?
Casablanca reflects traditional, patriarchal roles; Bonnie and Clyde reflects evolving feminist ideas.
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How do the costumes of Ilsa and Bonnie reflect their roles?
Ilsa wears elegant, classic dresses; Bonnie wears stylish, iconic outfits symbolizing modern rebellion.
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How do both films use their female characters to reflect cultural values?
Ilsa upholds wartime morality; Bonnie represents 1960s disruption and independence.
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What type of cinematography defines Casablanca's style?
Studio-based black-and-white with chiaroscuro lighting and soft focus.
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How does Casablanca use focus to portray Ilsa?
Soft focus idealizes her, emphasizing emotional distance and beauty.
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What kind of camera movement is used in Casablanca?
Smooth, controlled movements typical of Classical Hollywood.
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How is mise-en-scène used in Casablanca?
Polished studio sets like Rick’s Café and the airport create a romantic, controlled world.
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What do Casablanca's costumes say about the characters?
Ilsa's elegant attire and Rick’s tuxedo reflect glamour and wartime sophistication.
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How does lighting contribute to Casablanca's mood?
Use of fog, shadows, and high-key lighting in key scenes evokes emotional ambiguity and nostalgia.
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What is Casablanca's signature musical motif?
“As Time Goes By” – symbolizes lost love and emotional memory.
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How does music function in Casablanca?
Orchestral score by Max Steiner enhances romantic and emotional tone.
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What key aesthetic features appear in Casablanca's airport goodbye scene?
Fog, soft lighting on Ilsa, orchestral music, and romantic framing.
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How does Bonnie and Clyde’s cinematography differ from Casablanca’s?
It uses handheld cameras, natural lighting, and location shooting for realism.
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What editing technique is used in Bonnie and Clyde's violent scenes?
Rapid montage and slow motion, inspired by French New Wave.
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How does mise-en-scène reflect Bonnie and Clyde's setting?
Depression-era, rural locations with dusty roads and realistic costumes.
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What is iconic about Bonnie’s costume design?
Her beret and 1930s-inspired outfits became fashion symbols of rebellion.
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What type of music is used in Bonnie and Clyde?
Bluegrass/banjo music that adds irony and playfulness to tense scenes.
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How does Bonnie and Clyde use sound in violent moments?
Often removes music, relying on diegetic sound for realism and shock.
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What happens in Bonnie and Clyde’s final shootout scene?
Slow motion, sudden violence, and silent horror create a brutal and tragic climax.
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What mood does Casablanca's aesthetic create overall?
Romantic, nostalgic, and idealistic.
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What mood does Bonnie and Clyde’s aesthetic create overall?
Chaotic, gritty, rebellious, and tragic.
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How do the two films differ in lighting and tone?
Casablanca uses expressive studio lighting; Bonnie and Clyde uses natural, harsh light.
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What does each film’s aesthetic say about its era?
Casablanca reflects 1940s Hollywood order and romance; Bonnie and Clyde reflects 1960s rebellion and realism.
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Who directed Casablanca?
Michael Curtiz
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Was Casablanca made under the studio system or New Hollywood?
Studio system (Warner Bros)
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How is Curtiz typically viewed in terms of auteur theory?
As a skilled studio craftsman with subtle auteur traits
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What are some stylistic features of Curtiz’s direction in Casablanca?
Chiaroscuro lighting, smooth camera movement, emotional close-ups
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How does Casablanca reflect Classical Hollywood style?
Clear narrative structure, continuity editing, polished mise-en-scène
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What limits Curtiz's auteur influence in Casablanca?
Studio control and collaborative production model
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Which key scene in Casablanca shows Curtiz’s stylistic control?
The airport farewell scene
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How does the airport scene reflect Curtiz’s subtle authorship?
Use of fog, lighting, and composition to evoke emotional conflict
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Who directed Bonnie and Clyde?
Arthur Penn
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What film movement is Bonnie and Clyde part of?
New Hollywood
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How does Penn’s auteur voice show in Bonnie and Clyde?
Strong creative control, French New Wave influence, thematic boldness
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What are some auteur traits in Penn’s direction?
Stylised violence, jump cuts, irony, genre blending
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What themes does Arthur Penn explore in Bonnie and Clyde?
Rebellion, media spectacle, myth-making, tragic irony
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What cinematic techniques define Penn’s style?
Slow motion, abrupt editing, tonal shifts between comedy and violence
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Which key sequence best shows Penn’s auteur style?
The final shootout scene
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How is the Bonnie and Clyde final shootout filmed?
Slow motion, graphic violence, no music – poetic and shocking
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What does Penn’s control over tone and editing reflect?
A strong auteur vision that challenges Hollywood conventions
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How do the two directors differ in auteur visibility?
Curtiz is subtle and controlled; Penn is bold and expressive
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What does Casablanca represent in auteur theory terms?
Refined studio direction with limited auteur signature
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What does Bonnie and Clyde represent in auteur terms?
Director-led filmmaking with strong personal vision and innovation
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What historical event influenced the making of Casablanca?
World War II and the U.S. entry into the war.
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How does Casablanca reflect wartime values?
It emphasizes sacrifice, loyalty, and patriotism.
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What political message does Casablanca convey?
Supports anti-fascism and collective effort during the war.
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What are the cultural themes in Casablanca?
Duty vs. personal love, wartime sacrifice, refugee crisis.
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How does the airport farewell scene in Casablanca reflect wartime themes?
It highlights self-sacrifice for the greater good and patriotism.
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What was the political climate during the making of Bonnie and Clyde?
1960s, during the Vietnam War, Civil Rights Movement, and counterculture.
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How does Bonnie and Clyde reflect 1960s counterculture?
Promotes rebellion, disillusionment with authority, and anti-establishment sentiments.
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What is the significance of the final shootout in Bonnie and Clyde?
It critiques media spectacle, explores violence, and showcases tragic irony.
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How does Bonnie and Clyde depict its characters differently than Casablanca?
Bonnie and Clyde are glamorized anti-heroes, while Casablanca's characters reflect traditional values.
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What cultural trend does Bonnie and Clyde challenge?
It challenges traditional Hollywood depictions of violence and moral clarity.
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How does the cultural context of the 1960s affect Bonnie and Clyde’s portrayal of violence?
Violence is depicted stylishly and shockingly, questioning society’s desensitization to it.
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How does the political climate of WWII shape Casablanca’s portrayal of moral choices?
Characters' moral choices reflect duty, sacrifice, and the greater good in wartime.
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What is the cultural significance of Bonnie and Clyde’s anti-establishment message?
Reflects youth disillusionment and rebellion against the status quo in 1960s America.
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How does the portrayal of romance in Casablanca reflect wartime ideals?
Love is secondary to duty and patriotism in the context of the war.
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What impact did the Civil Rights Movement have on Bonnie and Clyde's production?
It inspired the film’s focus on marginalized figures and individual freedom.
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What type of censorship was present during the making of Casablanca?
The film was constrained by the Hays Code, limiting depictions of sex and violence.
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What filming style defines Bonnie and Clyde?
Handheld shots, location filming, and stylized violence influenced by the French New Wave.
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How does the tone of the final shootout in Bonnie and Clyde differ from Casablanca?
It uses slow motion and no music to create a shocking, tragic realism, contrasting with Casablanca’s idealistic conclusion.
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What is the role of media in the cultural context of Bonnie and Clyde?
The film critiques the media’s glorification of outlaws and violence.
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How does the political climate of the 1940s influence the moral outcome of Casablanca?
Supports a patriotic, anti-fascist message, where the moral choice is clear and heroic.
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What role does sacrifice play in the political context of Casablanca?
Characters sacrifice personal desires for the greater good during wartime.
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How does Bonnie and Clyde use violence to reflect the 1960s social climate?
Violence is depicted as sensational and unresolved, mirroring societal tension and unrest.
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What is the cinematographic style of Casablanca?
Classical, controlled, formal compositions.
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How does Casablanca use lighting to create emotional depth?
Chiaroscuro lighting contrasts light and dark to symbolize moral conflict.
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What is the key characteristic of framing in Casablanca?
Deep focus and tight framing to emphasize emotional tension.
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What sequence in Casablanca showcases Curtiz’s cinematographic style?
The airport farewell scene with symbolic framing and emotional depth.
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What is the editing style of Casablanca?
Seamless, invisible editing focused on continuity and emotional clarity.
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How does the editing in Casablanca affect the narrative?
It ensures a smooth flow of the emotional journey, highlighting character struggles.
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What is unique about the cinematography in Bonnie and Clyde?
Handheld cameras and naturalistic lighting to enhance realism and intimacy.
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How does Bonnie and Clyde use slow motion?
Slow motion in the final shootout to heighten emotional impact and tragedy.
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What cinematographic technique defines Bonnie and Clyde?
Raw realism, handheld cameras, and unconventional framing.
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What example from Bonnie and Clyde highlights innovative cinematography?
The final shootout, where slow motion and rapid cuts create a tragic, poetic effect.
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How does the editing in Bonnie and Clyde differ from traditional Hollywood editing?
Jump cuts and rapid edits disrupt continuity, reflecting chaotic lives.
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What is the impact of editing in Bonnie and Clyde?
It disrupts traditional narrative flow, highlighting violence and chaos in the characters’ lives.
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Which sequence in Bonnie and Clyde demonstrates the film’s bold editing style?
The final shootout, with rapid cuts and slow motion for dramatic emphasis.
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How does Casablanca's editing style reflect its Classical Hollywood origins?
Editing is smooth and unhurried, focusing on continuity and clear storytelling.
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How does the cinematography in Casablanca relate to its historical context?
It reflects the controlled, idealistic storytelling of wartime Hollywood cinema.
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How does the cinematography in Bonnie and Clyde reflect its cultural context?
It mirrors the 1960s disillusionment and rebellion against traditional norms.
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How does Bonnie and Clyde’s editing reflect the counterculture of the 1960s?
Jump cuts and fragmented narrative mirror the era’s cultural unrest and disruptive attitudes.
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What is the primary editing technique in Casablanca?
Classical continuity editing, smooth transitions to maintain narrative flow.
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How does Bonnie and Clyde challenge traditional violence in cinema?
Through stylised, shocking violence, especially in the final shootout, which uses slow motion.
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What is the role of slow motion in Bonnie and Clyde?
It intensifies the emotional impact and makes the violence poetic and tragic.
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How does the cinematography of Casablanca emphasize moral conflict?
Lighting and framing are used to symbolize the characters’ internal struggles (e.g., Rick and Ilsa).
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How does the editing in Bonnie and Clyde reflect the chaos of the characters' lives?
Rapid cuts and unconventional pacing make the characters’ lives feel fragmented and disordered.
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What is the role of editing in Casablanca's emotional storytelling?
It allows the audience to connect with characters through smooth transitions and focused scenes.
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What is the role of gender in Casablanca?
Women are largely defined by their relationships with men, especially their roles in love and sacrifice during wartime.
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How is Ilsa represented in Casablanca?
She is portrayed as the romantic ideal, passive, and defined by her love for Rick and Victor Laszlo.
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How does Bonnie and Clyde subvert gender roles?
Bonnie is an active partner in crime, challenging traditional gender roles of passivity and submissiveness.
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How is Bonnie different from women in earlier films?
She actively participates in crime and challenges male authority, representing a more liberated, feminist figure.
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How does Casablanca represent ethnicity?
Characters like Sam, the African-American pianist, are portrayed through stereotypes: loyal and subservient.
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What is the role of Sam in Casablanca?
He is a background character who supports the emotional journeys of the white protagonists, following stereotypical roles of loyalty.
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How does Bonnie and Clyde represent ethnicity?
Though it mainly focuses on white characters, it critiques the corrupt, oppressive authority figures, reflecting racial tension of the time.
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How does Bonnie break traditional gender norms?
She is a criminal equal to Clyde, displaying sexual freedom and rebellion against conservative gender roles of the 1960s.
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What social and political context shapes Casablanca's gender representation?
Reflects WWII-era values of duty, sacrifice, and traditional gender roles.
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What social and political context shapes Bonnie and Clyde's gender representation?
Reflects the 1960s counterculture, where gender norms were being challenged and women sought greater sexual and social independence.
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How does Casablanca portray women in relation to men?
Women like Ilsa are primarily defined by their relationships with men, symbolizing the sacrificial roles expected during WWII.
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How is gender challenged in Bonnie and Clyde?
Bonnie is shown as an equal to Clyde in their criminal enterprise, breaking the traditional female role of passivity.
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What ethnic representation is common in Casablanca?
Characters of different ethnic backgrounds (e.g., Germans, African-Americans) are shown through racial stereotypes.
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How does Bonnie and Clyde address ethnic representation?
Minority representation is minimal, but there are references to oppressive authority figures (e.g., police) reflecting racial tensions.
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How is Bonnie's sexuality portrayed?
Her sexuality is liberated, challenging traditional 1960s notions of feminine purity.
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How does Casablanca portray Sam's ethnicity?
Sam, as an African-American character, is portrayed as submissive and loyal to the white protagonists, typical of the era’s racial attitudes.
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What is the relationship between Bonnie and Clyde's criminal activities and gender?
Bonnie’s active participation in crime reflects gender equality and challenges traditional views of women’s roles in society.
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How does the racial context of the 1960s influence Bonnie and Clyde?
While the film doesn’t focus on ethnic diversity, it critiques authority and institutional oppression, referencing racial tensions of the time.
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What is the portrayal of women in Casablanca?
Women in Casablanca serve more traditional, passive roles: Ilsa is a love interest and symbol of emotional sacrifice.
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How does Bonnie's character reflect 1960s gender shifts?
Bonnie represents the liberation of women in the 1960s, challenging both traditional female roles and societal norms.
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What does Bonnie and Clyde show about the ethnic context of the 1960s?
The absence of ethnic diversity shows how racial oppression was more subtly critiqued through institutional figures like the police.
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How does ethnic representation in Casablanca reflect wartime ideals?
The film uses stereotypical roles (e.g., Sam as loyal, subservient) reflecting the racial hierarchies of the time.
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How does the sexuality of Bonnie challenge 1960s views of women?
Bonnie’s sexual liberation challenges societal expectations of women’s sexuality in the 1960s.
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What is the key theme of Casablanca (1942)?
Sacrifice, duty, and patriotism are central to the narrative, reflecting wartime values.
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How does Michael Curtiz portray romantic love in Casablanca?
Through the tragic love story between Rick and Ilsa, highlighting self-sacrifice and idealism.
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What is the primary theme in Bonnie and Clyde (1967)?
Rebellion, individualism, and disillusionment with authority are key themes of the film.
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How does Arthur Penn use violence in Bonnie and Clyde?
Violence is depicted as graphic and brutal, especially in the final shootout, highlighting the tragic consequences of rebellion.
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How does Michael Curtiz's directorial style affect Casablanca?
Uses classical Hollywood techniques, such as continuity editing, deep focus, and chiaroscuro lighting, for emotional depth and moral clarity.
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What is unique about Arthur Penn's direction in Bonnie and Clyde?
Embraces New Hollywood techniques such as jump cuts, handheld cameras, and slow-motion to create a raw, intense style.
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How does the representation of gender differ in Casablanca and Bonnie and Clyde?
Casablanca: Women are defined by their relationships and sacrifice.
Bonnie and Clyde: Bonnie is portrayed as an active, equal partner in crime, defying traditional gender roles.
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How does Michael Curtiz create moral clarity in Casablanca?
Through characters making clear sacrifices for a greater cause, representing wartime values.
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How does Arthur Penn depict moral ambiguity in Bonnie and Clyde?
The antiheroes reject traditional moral frameworks, and their violent acts are sensationalized yet tragic.
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What is the role of symbolism in Casablanca?
Symbolic imagery (e.g., airport scene) emphasizes sacrifice, redemption, and patriotism, key values of the film.
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How does Penn's portrayal of violence in Bonnie and Clyde differ from traditional films?
Violence is shocking, stylized, and slow-motion, focusing on its tragic, real-life consequences.
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How does Michael Curtiz use cinematography to emphasize emotional stakes in Casablanca?
Deep focus cinematography and chiaroscuro lighting highlight the emotional conflicts between characters.
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How does Arthur Penn's cinematography create intimacy in Bonnie and Clyde?
Handheld cameras and natural lighting create a raw, immediate feeling, drawing the audience into the chaos of the characters' lives.
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What message does Casablanca convey about love and sacrifice?
Love is portrayed as something that must be sacrificed for the greater good, emphasizing wartime duty over personal desires.
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What does Bonnie and Clyde say about rebellion and authority?
It glorifies rebellion against corrupt authority but ultimately shows the destructive consequences of this path.
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How does Michael Curtiz’s style reflect the 1940s Hollywood?
He uses a polished, controlled narrative, focusing on emotional storytelling and clear moral lessons.
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What is Bonnie and Clyde’s stance on traditional heroes?
Rejects traditional heroic figures, portraying Bonnie and Clyde as antiheroes with flaws rather than idealized criminals.
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How does the cinematography in Bonnie and Clyde reflect 1960s counterculture?
The film’s raw, unpolished look and brutal violence reflect the disillusionment with authority and conventional norms of the era.
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What is the cinematic technique used in Casablanca to show moral conflict?
Lighting and framing emphasize Rick’s internal struggle between personal desire and duty.
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How does Penn's direction in Bonnie and Clyde reflect 1960s values?
Youth rebellion, countercultural values, and anti-establishment themes dominate, challenging traditional ideas of authority and morality.
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What does the final shootout in Bonnie and Clyde symbolize?
It represents the tragic end of the characters' rebellion and their violent confrontation with society.
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How does Michael Curtiz use romanticism in Casablanca?
The love between Rick and Ilsa is idealized, with nostalgia and sacrifice playing key roles.
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What stylistic elements of New Hollywood are used in Bonnie and Clyde?
Jump cuts, slow-motion violence, and handheld camerawork reflect the New Hollywood approach to filmmaking.
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How does the color palette in Casablanca reflect its themes?
The use of warm tones and shadows highlights the romantic and moral tensions in the film.
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How does Penn use symbolism in Bonnie and Clyde?
The use of guns, cars, and violence symbolically represent the chaotic rebellion and the tragic end of the characters' lives.
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What is the key theme of Casablanca (1942)?
Sacrifice, duty, and patriotism are central to the narrative, reflecting wartime values.
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How does Michael Curtiz portray romantic love in Casablanca?
Through the tragic love story between Rick and Ilsa, highlighting self-sacrifice and idealism.
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What is the primary theme in Bonnie and Clyde (1967)?
Rebellion, individualism, and disillusionment with authority are key themes of the film.
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How does Arthur Penn use violence in Bonnie and Clyde?
Violence is depicted as graphic and brutal, especially in the final shootout, highlighting the tragic consequences of rebellion.
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What role do screenwriters play in Casablanca?
Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein, and Howard Koch crafted the sharp dialogue and complex themes of sacrifice and duty.
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What role do screenwriters play in Bonnie and Clyde?
David Newman and Robert Benton’s screenplay challenges traditional portrayals of crime and antiheroes, exploring moral ambiguity.
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How does Arthur Edeson’s cinematography contribute to Casablanca?
The use of chiaroscuro lighting and deep focus highlights emotional tension and moral conflicts.
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How does Burnett Guffey’s cinematography shape Bonnie and Clyde?
Handheld cameras and dynamic angles create an immediate, raw feeling, intensifying the violence and emotional depth.
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What is the significance of Max Steiner’s music in Casablanca?
The score underscores the themes of love, loss, and romantic idealism, especially the use of 'As Time Goes By.'
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How does Charles Strouse’s music contribute to Bonnie and Clyde?
The period music sets the film in the 1930s while also complementing its rebellious, anti-establishment tone.
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How do Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman’s performances define Casablanca?
Their portrayals of Rick and Ilsa deepen the emotional resonance of the themes of sacrifice, love, and duty.
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How do Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway portray the antiheroes in Bonnie and Clyde?
They bring complexity to the roles, creating a tragic, rebellious version of the iconic criminal couple.
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How does Michael Curtiz create emotional clarity in Casablanca?
Through emotional performances, classical Hollywood techniques, and moral clarity, Curtiz enhances the film’s themes.
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How does Arthur Penn reflect moral ambiguity in Bonnie and Clyde?
Penn portrays the antiheroes in a complex light, rejecting clear-cut morality and emphasizing tragedy and rebellion.
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What makes Casablanca an example of collaborative filmmaking?
Curtiz’s direction is complemented by strong screenplay writing, cinematography, performances, and a memorable score.
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What makes Bonnie and Clyde a product of collaborative filmmaking?
Penn’s direction works with the screenwriting, cinematography, and performances to create a fresh, complex take on crime and rebellion.
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What is the role of cinematography in Casablanca?
The lighting and framing emphasize the emotional stakes, focusing on the inner conflict of Rick.
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What is the role of cinematography in Bonnie and Clyde?
Handheld cameras, dynamic shots, and slow-motion violence create an intimate, visceral experience.
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How does Max Steiner’s score create emotional depth in Casablanca?
Steiner’s score mirrors the emotional arcs of the characters, enhancing themes of loss and redemption.
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What makes Bonnie and Clyde distinct in terms of cinematography?
The handheld camera work, slow-motion, and brutal violence reflect New Hollywood's rebellious spirit.
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How do screenwriters influence Bonnie and Clyde?
The screenplay challenges the traditional criminal genre and humanizes the characters, especially through their relationship with society.
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How does the auteur theory apply to Casablanca?
While Michael Curtiz is often credited as the auteur, the collaborative work of screenwriters, cinematographers, and actors shapes the film’s iconic style.
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How does the auteur theory apply to Bonnie and Clyde?
Though Arthur Penn’s direction is key, the collaboration of the screenwriters, cinematographer, and actors shapes the film’s tone and impact.
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What is the role of actors in defining Casablanca?
The performances of Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman are central to the emotional weight of the film’s narrative.
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What is the role of actors in defining Bonnie and Clyde?
Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway bring the antiheroes to life, contributing to the film's tragic yet rebellious tone.
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How does Michael Curtiz’s direction influence the visual style of Casablanca?
Curtiz’s use of classical Hollywood techniques, such as deep focus and lighting, creates a timeless, emotionally charged atmosphere.
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How does Arthur Penn’s direction influence the visual style of Bonnie and Clyde?
Penn’s use of raw, intimate cinematography and dynamic camera work highlights the rebellion and tragedy of the characters.
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What is the final outcome of Casablanca’s collaboration?
The film explores themes of sacrifice, redemption, and love, with contributions from all creative departments.
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What is the final outcome of Bonnie and Clyde’s collaboration?
The film portrays the tragic end of its antiheroes, emphasizing moral ambiguity and rebellion through collaborative input.
