Barbie (2023)
Who directed the 2023 Barbie film?
Greta Gerwig
Define 'stereotype'
a simple, fixed idea about a group of people
This angle makes a character look powerful or dominant.
Low angle
"To infinity… and beyond!" comes from which film?
Toy Story
Define “symbolism.”
The use of objects, colours, or characters to represent ideas or concepts.
In the film, what causes Stereotypical Barbie to start glitching, leading to her visiting 'Weird Barbie'?
A flat foot
Thinking “all boys like sports” is an example of which type of stereotype?
Gender stereotype
When the camera moves smoothly alongside a character, it's using this movement.
Tracking shot
Finish this quote from the Hunger Games: "May the odds..."
"Be ever in your favour"
Define “connotation.”
The ideas, feelings, or associations a word suggests beyond its literal meaning.
At the end of the film, Ken realises that he doe not have to live solely for Barbie, and does not need her approval all the time. He is _______
Kenough
In media, when a character’s behaviour breaks the expected stereotype, what is this called?
Subversion
What is genre hybridity?
When a text mixes elements from different genres
“Life finds a way” is a quote from which film franchise?
Jurassic Park
Define “juxtaposition.”
Placing two things close together to highlight their differences or create contrast.
What is the name of the character who helps Barbie understand the real world and the idea of patriarchy?
Gloria
Give an example of how stereotypes are subverted in 'Barbie'
Teacher to judge
What is non-diegetic sound?
Sound added for the audience, not heard by characters (soundtrack, voice-over).
"Say ‘hello’ to my little friend!”
This line is from which famous film?
Scarface
Define “irony.”
A contrast between appearance and reality, or between expectation and outcome. Usually for homrous effect
The final scene shows Barbie taking a big step into real life. What appointment is she going to?
A gynaecologist appointment
When a film repeats the same stereotypical roles so often that they become predictable, what is this called?
Cliches or tropes
Mise en scene is...
everything placed in front of the camera to create meaning in a scene. It includes elements like setting, costuming, props etc...
Which film contains the line: “I am serious. And don’t call me Shirley."
Airplane!
Define “paradox.”
A statement or situation that seems self-contradictory but reveals a deeper truth.