Teen Films - The Bling Ring

                                                            The Bing Ring

The Bling Ring film is based on a real event.It is a teen film about a group of teenagers who go out partying ,take drugs and are interested in fashion,they spot an opportunity when they find a house left open and go in to wonder which leads to them starting a life of crime involving robbing celebrity homes.

Conventions:

Themes-                                                          Settings/Locations-

• Celebrity lifestyle/culture                       * Celebrity Homes                                    
• Crime                                                     * High School
• Partying                                                  * Clubs
• Drugs &Alcohol                                     * Parents Houses
• Fashion                                                   * Bedrooms
• Relationships/Friendship
• Money
• Greed
• Rebellion
• Peer Pressure

The themes such a crime,fashion,rebellion drugs and alcohol are typical stereotypes of teenagers,the film portrays modern culture teens in a negative way hinting that modern teens are selfish,rebellious and think they are in control.

The clique are all the same,however they all play an individual part in the group such as the leader,the lookout and the boy who provides the gang with the addresses of celebrity homes.This links with other teen films as they usually have groups.also included in the group is a girl who keeps asking for advice on how she looks ,this suggests she is self obsessed with her appearance.

Music-                                                 Characters-                                                         Costume-

• Urban                              * Teenagers - Up to mischief                                         * Flashy
• Hip Hop                          * Stupid Adults - Don't notice what children are unto   * Designer
• Dance                              * Authorities - Ruin the gangs fun                                 * Fashionable
• Trance

Example of music used:

This film is different from other teen films because it doesn't involve much romance or a relationship between two teens.Most teen fils involve first love however this is not included in this film.

The protagonists is portrayed as a boy who is unsocial and not a part of the high school society however the gang leader comes along and makes him feel welcome and this leads to him being involved in criminal activity with her,he is peer pressured into it and is constantly worrying but he still goes ahead so he can impress the girl.

The Bling Ring

THE BLING RING FILM

• The 'Bling Ring' film is a teen movie because the main character focus is on a clique of rebellious teenagers who are stealing valuable items/goods from celebrities living in Hollywood; fashion icons.

Conventions: 

Themes 

• Crime
• Partying (Clubbing) 
• Drugs
• Alcohol
• Fashion
• Relationships
• Money
• Rebellian
• Greed

The way in which this film reflects about modern culture teenagers is a negative view, from stereotypical viewpoints teenagers are made out to be these or some sort of uncontrollable bad teens who are associated with drugs, alcohol and taking the route of the life of crime. However, not all teenagers are the same and this is only one representation of teenagers.

The clique are all the same, however they all have indiviaul roles within the group. The ringer leader, the bitch boy, the lookout, the self-obessed and a follower.  This links to other teen dramas because most of them are inviolved with gangs/ groupies etc or they are different to other people mentally or physically which makes them feel the need to act in a certain manner.

The internet has a major involvement in the movie and with teen generally, the protagonist provides the celebrities home addresses from the internet and also ensure that the celebrity is away before they target that home. Also they use 'Facebook' a major social website to post pictures of themselves partying and having fun like any other teen would do.

Settings/Locations

• Celebrity homes'
• High school
• Nightclubs
• Parents' homes
• Bedrooms (wardrobes) 

Music 

• Urban
• Hip hop
• Dance 
• Trance
• FOR EXAMPLE:

(soundtrack)

Characters

• Teenagers
• Stupid Adults
• Authorities ruining the teens fun

Costumes 

• urban 
• designer brands/ labels
• fashionable
• latest trends

This film differs from other films because it doesn't involve much relationships and romance where as most other teen movies do involve this aspect.

The protagonist (the boy) is influenced by the leader into doing criminal activity, he is venerable to the situation and knows what he is doing is wrong yet he still does it to impress her. He is a provider/ follower who does everything the leader says to keep her pleased, he is an social outcast of the students at high school therefore the leader takes advantage of his kindness and tries to act as if she is his best friend for him to do what she wants him to do. This particular character is similar in other teen movies such as mean girls where their innocence is taken by the bad influence of other around them.

Genre And Convention

What is a teen film? 
a film genre targeted at teenagers and young adults in which the plot is based upon the interest of teenagers.
Such as:

• romance
• gangs
• crime
• rebellion 
• conflict with parents and guardians 

Teenagers go through a transitional stage in which they grow physically and acquire certain skills which help them move from childhood into their adulthood. Many of these films show the transition through a variety of characters which are portrayed in certain ways due to stereotypical themes. 

An example of this is when innocence is taken away from a person due to external influences and such things involved with violence/crime, drugs etc. In teen films teenagers are made out to be irresepoinsible and unaware of the reality of life.  

Who watches them?

• teenagers - relate to it, i.e lifestyles 
• young adults - 
• to an extent parents may watch it

What sub genres are common with teen films?

• sci-fi
• comedy 
• horror
• drama
• musical
• thriller
• crime
• romance
• rom-com

Conventional themes 

Genre and Convention

What is a teen film?

A teen film is a film genre targeted at teenagers and young adults of both male and female gender,the content in the film is based on the interests of teenagers such as :

• first love
• gangs
• rebellion
• conflict with parents and guardians.

Teenagers go through a transitional stage in which they physically grow and acquire skills which help them move onto adulthood and get ready for work.Many of these films show the transition through a variety of characters which are portrayed in many ways due to stereo typical themes.An example of this is when a teenagers innocence is taken away due to bad influences such as gangs and a life of crime involving knifes , guns and drugs etc.In teen films teenagers are usually made out to be irresponsible and unaware of the reality of life..Teenagers tend to receive negative attention in the press this is due to the stereotypes.some of the stereotypes about teenagers are that they are loud,demanding,irresponsible and wild.Teenage hood is the time before adulthood and after childhood .The concept of teenage hood was introduced in the 1950's just after the war where mass destruction was caused due to the war and a lot of redevelopment was done which means the economy grew and many teenagers having jobs and having disposable income for the first time ever.This is when marketing companies started selling teenagers things which meet their needs and are appealing to them.

                                                                                                               Who watches them?

Teen films are watched by teenagers and young adults who can relate to the things that go on in the films.Another reason why teenagers and young adults watch them are due to the fact that they can look up to the stars that act in the films and they have a desire to follow their footsteps.




What sub genres are common with teen films?

• Sci-fi
• Horror
• Comedy
• Teen Drama
• Musical 
• Thriller
• Crime
• Romance
• Rom-com

 locations:

There are many typical  locations teen films have in common,locations within a house are usually the bedroom where tennagers tend to listen to loud music and get upto mischief.some of the locations within school or college are the dinner hall,toilet and classrooms.In many teen films you can see teenagers in a classroom bored waiting for the lesson to end so they can enjoy breaktime or lunchtime with their friends.In teen films related to violence and crime some of the mostr comon locations are in flats,street corners and parks,

Characters involved in teen films:

• The Jocks/Cheerleader
• School Diva
• The Geek/Nerd
• The Rebel
• The Misfit, or The Outcast
• The Boy/Girl Nextdoor)
• The New Girl/Boy
• The Loner
• Class Clown

3 trailers

Movies that i will be analyzing:

• Anuvahood
• Dear John
• Shes the man

Anuvahood is a urban comedy movie enjoyed by many teenage boys and girls in the uk,one of the reasons why teenagers enjoy anuvahood is due to the fact that they can relate to the areas the film is set in aswell as relating to the things that happen in urban areas.The main character in the movie is Adam Decon who is known for comedy films.Adam Decon grew up in an urban area therefore teenages find is easy to relate to him.

Dear John is another example of a teen movie,it is about a soldier called John and a teenage girl called savant who meet in the beach and fall in love however John has to go back to work and the couple are forced to have a long distance relationship communicating with each other by sending letters.Due to the fact that the film contains love and romance scenes the films is targeted at a female audience .

Shes the man is an example of a teen film targeted at male teenagers,we can see this because the film is about two identical twins one who is a female and has a passion for football however she isn't allowed onto the college football team because she is a girl so when her brother is away on holiday she dresses as a boy and acts as her brother to play in the college football finals.

3 TRAILERS - that have different audiences

3 MOVIE TRAILERS THAT I WILL ANALYSE:

1. MEAN GIRLS
2. ATTACK THE BLOCK
3. WHITE CHICKS

Mean girls is a prime example of a teen movie, this is because of the context and characters that are used to portray young people. The movie is appeals to females because it central character is what girls can relate too. The main character is Lindsey Lohan who plays a transfer from Africa and is caught up in all the girl drama. This storyline appeals to the teens and early 20s type of people because it is what some people do experience in their high school life. 

Attack the Block is also an example of a teen movie, this is because it is about a young group of street boys. This film could be mainly aimed at the males, young boys who are in their teens. They can relate to the violence, language and friendship that is portrayed in the movie. It is an urban film who urban people can relate to the locations also.

White chicks fall under the category of teen movies under the subheading of crime/comedy. The storyline is about 2 disgraced FBI agents who go undercover as white female sisters in effort to protect hotel heiresses the Wilson sisters from a kidnapping plot. The audience this is aimed at is 16+, they get a thrill from all the drama that goes on within the movie. 

3 Trailers for Different Teen Audiences

The three movie trailers I will analyse are:

1. Another Cinderella Story
2. Kidulthood
3. She's the man

Another Cinderella Story

Another Cinderella Story is a perfect example for a movie targeted at female teens. The star of the film, Selena Gomez, is a girl's icon since the Disney Channel series, 'Wizards of Waverly Place' in 2007, which gives a boost in popularity to the film as teenage girls look up to Selena Gomez and see her as a role model to them. The movie also appeals to teen girls because it is romantic which is a genre most females tend to enjoy rather than males.It remakes the traditional fairytale of Cinderella which already gives the audience an idea of the plot which allows them to distinguish each character in the movie quite early on in the movie.

Kidulthood

Kidulthood is a very popular film for teenagers as the London based film shows the reality of the modern day streets of London. Kidulthood has different characters all of which carry different personalities and lifestyles. It shows different scenarios that some adolescents suffer such as pregnancy at an early stage or bullying at school and really shows how the characters deal with these situations in the movie. The urban film relates to alot of teenagers in society and also shows the not only the negative side towards teenagers but also the positives and creates a balance between the two and how conflict arises during their school life.

Shes The Man

She's the man is a prime example of what is not a typical teen movie. It actuallly challenges stereotypes between genders and portrays a sense of equality in both sexes. The protagonist is a girl who wants to play soccer so much that she crosses limits and transforms herslelf into a boy just so she could prove that girls are just as good as boys at playing soccer. This is a unique film because it does not show the typical stereotypes of cliques and groups, it focuses on putting a message out there to people to fight for what they want in life and eventually they will reach their goal. 

AUDIENCE RESEARCH TASK

Researching Target Audiences

The questions we asked:

1. What are your favourite teen movies?
2. What is appealing about these films?
3. What are their favourite characters?
4. What is your favourite teen film genre?
5. Do you prefer to watch movies online at home or cinema? why?

Overall, from our primary research we gathered the knowledge of fellow staff members and college students about what they thought about teen movies. It is evident that teen movies is rather popular amongst people ages 13 to 20 as well as people in their early 30s to late 40s.

WHAT TO EXPECT TO SEE IN THE OPENING OF A FILM

• One of the things to be expected from an opening sequence is the producers/directors names. It is bold and placed in the centre which catches the audiences attention. 

• Scenes from actual movie are shown through flash backs the things which happen later on in the movie when the climax builds up.

• The title is big and bold which takes up most of the screen. It is white writing on top of a black background which makes it effective and stands out to the audience. The symplistic font condicts what might happen in the storyline.   

• We are introduced to the main character who is shown in the first few seconds of the movie.  With the director's name placed on top.

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