Fish Tank Scene Analysis

As a group, we explored the genre conventions of ‘fish tank’. The genre of this piece is social realism.  This type of genre is portrayed through the use of hand held camera, social issues and non- diegetic issues. Through the use of the hand held camera, the audience becomes more involved in the scene as they see through the eyes of Mia. In addition, the use of non-diegetic sound enhances this effect presenting the audience with the realisation of being within the scene. An example of this is when Mia is asking a man for directions. Whilst walking down the road we see a hand held shot from behind her, the audience view the movement of her head, with camera following as she enters conversation. The use non-diegetic sound supports this statement as the urban scenario is reprsentated with interruption of vehicles passing as conversation continues. Another strong convention through the film, appearing in the scene, is social realism of relationship issues. The issues between Connor and Mia, that include under age sex demonstrated when Connor kisses Mia in the car symbolising isolation around the issue, disagreement as Connor drags Mia always from the house to confront her in a private environment as if he is ashamed and feelings of young love shown my Mia throughout, an example of her body language and facial expressions at the train station reflecting on her actions . The audience can relate to this through personal identification due to the fact they witness this on a personal level. 

To what extent are your chosen typical genres?

‘Sin City’ is a film that features typical conventions regarding its genre, as it is a hybrid text consisting of Film noir, Comic book and horror type genres. Femme fatales are a typical convention in a film noir genre type film. Throughout the whole sequence of the film there are obvious signs of Femme fatales that bring the protagonists to their knee’s resulting negatively in some cases death.  An example of this is in the end sequence, Nancy is portrayed as a femme fatale as she is considered weak as the Yellow bastard injects a substance in her neck, whilst Hartigan is hanging from the ceiling of the motel room, in consequence of he is beaten. The back-story to the scenario regarding the incident relates to Hartigan rescuing Nancy when she was little from Junior who was the paedophile attempting to molester young Nancy. Junior, who then ends up being the yellow bastard due to experiments on growing his male genitals, seeks to gain revenge on Hartigan by using Nancy as bait to draw him to himself. In the end sequence, Nancy starts to kiss and admits her love for Hartigan, supporting the theory around her being a fame fatale as she seduces him, as she is extremely beautiful. As Hartigan does not value his life, he tries to fight the attachment to Nancy, however without her he is alone and has no one, therefore he does what every he can do to protect Nancy.

In consequence to all his actions after brutally murdering the yellow bastard, he has a final kiss with Nancy, but comes to terms with the realisation of that if he remains alive, he shall always endanger Nancy’s life. In result of this he ends his own life, by using Nancy’s own weapon to take away his life, reflecting his honour and loyalty to her. On the whole, it could be argued that the females are arguably the power individuals e.g. Nancy is left alive and because of her in the long run, Hartigan is dead.

This is the album 'Under construction' in which features the single 'Work it'

Analysis of 'Work it'

Lyrics:

DJ, please pick up your phone
I'm on the request line

This is a Missy Elliott one-time exclusive (Come on)
Is it worth it, let me work it
I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it
I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it [backwards 2X]

If you got a big ***, let me search it
And find out how hard I gotta work ya
I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it [backwards 2X]

I'd like to get to know ya so I could show ya
Put the ***** on ya like I told ya
Gimme all your numbers so I could phone ya
Your girl actin' stank then call me over
Not on the bed, lay me on your sofa
Phone before you come, I need to shave my chocha
You do or you don't or you will or won't ya
Go downtown and eat it like a vulture
See my hips and my tips, don't ya
See my a** and my lips, don't ya
Lost a few pounds and my whips for ya
This the kinda beat that go ra-ta-ta
Ra-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta-ta
Sex me so good I say blah-blah-blah
Work it, I need a glass of water
Boy, oh, boy, it's good to know ya

Is it worth it, let me work it
I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it
I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it [Repeat: x2]

If you got a big ***, let me search it
And find out how hard I gotta work ya
I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it [Repeat: x2]
(Come on)

If you a fly gal get your nails done
Get a pedicure, get your hair did
Boy, lift it up, let's make a toast-a
Let's get drunk, that's gon' bring us closer
Don't I look like a Halle Berry poster
See the Belvedere playin' tricks on ya
Girlfriend want to be like me, never
You won't find a b**** that's even better
I make you hot as Las Vegas weather
Listen up close while I take it backwards
I'm not a prostitute, but I could give you what you
Want
I love your braids and your mouth full of floss
Love the way my a** go bum-bum-bum-bum
Keep your eyes on my bum-bum-bum-bum-bum
And think you can handle this gadong-a-dong-dong
Take my thong off and my *** go vroom
Cut the lights off so you see what I could do

Is it worth it, let me work it
I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it
I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it [Repeat: x2]

If you got a big ***, let me search it
And find out how hard I gotta work ya
I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it [Repeat: x2]
(Come on)

Boys, boys, all type of boys
Black, white, Puerto Rican, Chinese boys
Why-thai,-thai-o-toy-o-thai-thai
Rock-thai,-thai-o-toy-o-thai-thai
Girl, girl, get that cash
If it's 9 to 5 or shakin' your a**
Ain't no shame, ladies do your thang
Just make sure you ahead of the game
Just 'cause I got a lot of fame supa
Prince couldn't get me change my name papa
Kunta Kinte a slave again, no sir
Picture black sayin', "Oh, yes a master"
Picture Lil' Kim dating a pastor
Minnie Me and Big Ren can out last ya
Who is the best, I don't have to ask ya
When I come out you won't even matter
Why you act dumb like "Uh, duh"
So you act dumb like "Uh, duh"
As the drummer boy go ba-rom-pop-pom-pom
Give you some-some-some of this Cinnabun

Is it worth it, let me work it
I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it
I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it [Repeat: x2]

If you got a big ***, let me search it
And find out how hard I gotta work ya
I put my thing down, flip it and reverse it [Repeat: x2]
(Come on)

To my fellas
I like the way you work that
To my ladies
You sure know how to work that

This is 'Missy Elliot's' album 'Miss E...So addictive', which the track 'Get your freak on' is featured.

Analysis of 'Get your freak on'

Lyrics:

Headbanger.. hit me, hit me, hit me, hit me 
Yeah.. gimme some new shit 
Yeah.. gimme some new shit 
Yeah.. gimme some new shit 
Yeah.. gimme some new shit 

Missy] 
Missy be puttin it down, I'm the hottest round 
I told y'all mother(*skurt*), y'all can't stop me 
Now 
Listen to me now, I'm lastin twenty rounds 
And if you want me (NIGGA) then come on get me now 
(YES) 
Is you with me now (YES) then biggie biggie bounce 
(YES) 
I know you dig the way I sw-sw-switch my style 
(HOLLA!!) People sing around (YES) 
Now people gather round, now people jump around 

[Chorus - repeat 2X] 
Go, get your freak on (*repeat 6X*) 
Go, getcha getcha getcha getcha getcha freak on 

IS THAT YOUR CHICK??? People you don't know? 
Me and Timbaland been hot since twenty years ago 
What da dilly yo, now what da drilly yo 
If you wanna battle me then (NIGGA) lemme know 
(HOLLA!!) Got to feel it son 
Lemme throw you some.. {Aap to mujko} 
People here I come, now sweat me when I'm done 
We got the radio shook like we got a gun 

[Chorus] 
Chorus - repeat 2X] 
Go, get your freak on (*repeat 6X*) 
Go, getcha getcha getcha getcha getcha freak on 

[Missy] 
QUIET!!!!!!! Sssshhhhhh, hush yo' mouth 
Silence when I, spit it out 
{*hach-PTOO*}.. in yo' face 
Open your mouth, give you a taste 
(HOLLA!!) Ain't no stoppin me 
Copywritten so, don't copy me 
Y'all do it, sloppily 
And y'all can't come, close to me (YES) 
I know you feel me now (YES) I know you hear me 
Loud (YES) 
I scream it loud and proud (YES) Missy gon' blow it 
Down (YES) 
People gon' play me now (YES) in and outta town 
(YES) 
Cause I'm the best around (YES) with this crazy 
Style 

Chorus - repeat 2X] 
Go, get your freak on (*repeat 6X*) 
Go, getcha getcha getcha getcha getcha freak on 

Representation of men and Women in hip hop

Gangsta Rap/sub genre to hip hop