Critical Investigation Task #1

(Bad Neighbours, first party scene)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYT0M7mpYCQ

This scene starts various medium shots, that zoom into close-ups of the props being used for the party. The're are numerous fast paced cuts, which is parallel to the speed of the scene as it's a party scene. Throughout the first part of this scene there is parallel, non-diegetic music playing, that fits in with the atmosphere. 

It then goes into a scene with the main protagonists in what looks like a Delta Psi Meeting, in this scene we see Ted ( Zac Efron ) lighting up what looks like a joint and the scene is quite calm, in comparison to the previous scene. He further goes on to talk about what has happened throughout the Delta Psi history, with the non-diegetic music playing in the background. The type of music that is played in certain scenes in this film along with sounds, is key in this type of film, as there are were a lot of parties shown the right kind of music had to be played to create the right environment. Also, the right setting and props used helped create a better narrative as it mad everything seem more realistic. 

After he speaks, we see the characters dropping large amounts of marijuana into steel bins, which light up and the scene picks up a faster pace once again. From this there's various shots of joints, people lighting up bongs etc and numerous people entering the frat house. 

The camerawork throughout this scene is quite shaky, and hand held to create more of a realistic feel. 

There's a green tone of lighting throughout, which creates more of a idealistic scene as it's a frat party. We can also see numerous posters of marijuana signs posted on the walls around the house.

Additionally, throughout majority of the scene we a dominant representation of teenagers partying and doing silly things, such as jumping down the stairs, smoking more than one substance at once, etc. We also see girls shirtless, behaving recklessly and almost being objectified. We also see boys and girls making out and behaving inappropriately in bedrooms.

This could therefore, create a moral panic for the older generation. Even though they wouldn't typically see a movie like this, if they were to, it would create a moral panic as they don't agree with the behavior of teenagers these days and frown upon most of the things they get up to. 

The props throughout the film helps create a better feel of how reckless teenagers are. For example, during the party scenes, the use of bongs, lighters, party lights etc help show what the younger generation are like and what they enjoy doing. In contrast, the props used for the couples house is completely different to what the teenagers have in theirs. This scene relates closely to the representation, and stereotypes of the youth and how they are presented in a negative manner. This is evident throughout this entire scene as we see teenagers behaving recklessly. The use of the film being set in an American frat house helps give off the feel of these teenagers having fun and partying. Furthermore, the use of difference settings such as the deans office conveys that even though the students aren't living on college grounds and they have a house instead, they are still in college. Additionally, the use of showing the husbands work place, emphasises the difference between both generations. 

In addition, media effects can be applied in this scene as well, as it's an this is an audience theory that tends to see the audience as passive and seeks to measure how exposure to particular aspects of media content can influence the behaviour of the reader or viewer. Ownership and control can also be applied here, as ownership and control portrays what the media releases and allows audiences to view, and throughout the film it only conveys a negative representation of teenagers. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BagWclm5f3o

This scene starts various medium shots, that zoom into close-ups of the props being used for the party. The're are numerous fast paced cuts, which is parallel to the speed of the scene as it's a party scene. Throughout the first part of this scene there is parallel, non-diegetic music playing, that fits in with the atmosphere. 

It then goes into a scene with the main protagonists in what looks like a Delta Psi Meeting, in this scene we see Ted ( Zac Efron ) lighting up what looks like a joint and the scene is quite calm, in comparison to the previous scene. He further goes on to talk about what has happened throughout the Delta Psi history, with the non-diegetic music playing in the background. The type of music that is played in certain scenes in this film along with sounds, is key in this type of film, as there are were a lot of parties shown the right kind of music had to be played to create the right environment. Also, the right setting and props used helped create a better narrative as it mad everything seem more realistic. 

After he speaks, we see the characters dropping large amounts of marijuana into steel bins, which light up and the scene picks up a faster pace once again. From this there's various shots of joints, people lighting up bongs etc and numerous people entering the frat house. 

The camerawork throughout this scene is quite shaky, and hand held to create more of a realistic feel. 

There's a green tone of lighting throughout, which creates more of a idealistic scene as it's a frat party. We can also see numerous posters of marijuana signs posted on the walls around the house.

Additionally, throughout majority of the scene we a dominant representation of teenagers partying and doing silly things, such as jumping down the stairs, smoking more than one substance at once, etc. We also see girls shirtless, behaving recklessly and almost being objectified. We also see boys and girls making out and behaving inappropriately in bedrooms.

This could therefore, create a moral panic for the older generation. Even though they wouldn't typically see a movie like this, if they were to, it would create a moral panic as they don't agree with the behavior of teenagers these days and frown upon most of the things they get up to. 

The props throughout the film helps create a better feel of how reckless teenagers are. For example, during the party scenes, the use of bongs, lighters, party lights etc help show what the younger generation are like and what they enjoy doing. In contrast, the props used for the couples house is completely different to what the teenagers have in theirs. This scene relates closely to the representation, and stereotypes of the youth and how they are presented in a negative manner. This is evident throughout this entire scene as we see teenagers behaving recklessly. The use of the film being set in an American frat house helps give off the feel of these teenagers having fun and partying. Furthermore, the use of difference settings such as the deans office conveys that even though the students aren't living on college grounds and they have a house instead, they are still in college. Additionally, the use of showing the husbands work place, emphasises the difference between both generations. 

In addition, media effects can be applied in this scene as well, as it's an this is an audience theory that tends to see the audience as passive and seeks to measure how exposure to particular aspects of media content can influence the behavior of the reader or viewer. Ownership and control can also be applied here, as ownership and control portrays what the media releases and allows audiences to view, and throughout the film it only conveys a negative representation of teenagers.