Tight Jeans (2008) - Destiny Ekharga
Genre: Light comedy
Narrative: Three black teenagers are becoming frustrated while waiting for their friend. A young white lad walks past wearing super tight jeans. The boys look on until one of them asks the pivotal question, "How can a man wear jeans that tight?" This sparks a hilarious debate about race and culture.
Representation: White women wanting to be a part of the black community, and young people/young black men.
Audience: We're watching the guys, and so are not part of the conversation.
Audience: We're watching the guys, and so are not part of the conversation.
Notable Micro Elements:
My response to the film: Not the most interesting short film, and I wouldn't say I really liked it. But at points I did think it was funny and I thought it was interesting how their conversation was carried, with comparing tight jeans to white women, and then eventually talking about their cultures history, such as slavery.
- Camera always moving
- Clothing colour pops out compared to the grey estate
- Font and music at the beginning sets the tone
- The urban location shows potentially deprived people, which has the same vibe as Do The Right Thing film.
My response to the film: Not the most interesting short film, and I wouldn't say I really liked it. But at points I did think it was funny and I thought it was interesting how their conversation was carried, with comparing tight jeans to white women, and then eventually talking about their cultures history, such as slavery.
What could I use?
The establishing shots at the beginning gave an indication to us on the type of people we would be seeing. And I might use the use of bright clothing with dark backgrounds, just because of how much your characters will stand out.
The establishing shots at the beginning gave an indication to us on the type of people we would be seeing. And I might use the use of bright clothing with dark backgrounds, just because of how much your characters will stand out.
What could I develop?
Having the characters in only one setting is quite good to use for character development. Or if I am wanting to go for a more narrative type film.
Having the characters in only one setting is quite good to use for character development. Or if I am wanting to go for a more narrative type film.
What could I challenge?
The lack of a distinctive plot line is what I didn't really like.
The lack of a distinctive plot line is what I didn't really like.
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