Tropes
Define trope
Recurring themes, motifs or cliches commonly used in storytelling
What does HDR stand for?
Hollywood Diversity Report
Name a character who fits the « nerdy/quirky Asian » stereotype
Ned (Spider-Man)
(other examples from Padlet accepted)
Who created the Bechdel test
Alison Bechdel
What is the name of the 4 houses in Harry Potter
Ravenclaw
gryffindor
hufflepuff
slytherin
Who usually dies first in horror films?
The Black character
What is the goal of the report?
To highlight underrepresented groups in cinema and propose solutions for improvement
Define the Smurfette Principle
Having only one woman in a main cast made up of men
What are the three criteria to pass the test?
— there must at least two women characters
- they must speak to each pther
- they must speak about a topic that doesn’t involve men
When was the first Star Wars movie released?
1977
name one cliche storyline we often see in romantic comedies
Enemies to lovers
the girl Nextdoor and the popular jock
What are some categories listed in the report?
Women, people of colour, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ people in leading onscreen roles
Women, people of colour, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ people as directors and/or producers
What is the difference between a trope and a token?
Trope = a storyline or plottoken = a type of character
What is Alison Bechdel known for besides the Bechdel test?
- graphic novels
- plays
- feminist activism
Which countries produces the highest number of films per year?
India
Cite an example of a film that passes the Bechdel test.
Hidden Figures
Hunger games
Do Revenge
According to an article from TIME magazine, what is one group that has seen a significant improvement in on and offscreen representation ?
Asian/ Asian-Americans
Why are token characters problematic (give minimum 2 reasons)
- usually represent a stereotype of a group of people
- are usually unimportant to the plot
- can create or reinforce misconceptions or prejudice about specific groups of people
- are usually written by someone not belonging to the group bring portrayed
How many films pass the Bechdel test according to the textbook? (Percentage)
Less than 50%
Has Harry Potter or Lord of the Rings won more Oscars?
No - LOTR (17) HP(0)
Which powers are usually used to defeat the bad guys?
Friendship / love
According to the HDR 2024, which group(s) of people made up the majority of film-goers?
Latin—Americans and BIPOC
Who is the author of the article « Where are the women » ?
Eliana Dockterman
What is the name of Alison Bechdel´s most famous work?
Fun Home (graphic novel that was adapted into a musical)
What was the first film that was in colour?
A trip to the Moon - Melies