Easy A – White, Black and Red.
She’s the man – White, Black and Red
10 things I hate about you – white, pink and black
American Pie – white and red
Mean girls – purple and pink
The Inbetweeners - black and white
The Inbetweeners
The juxtaposition between the white lettering and black background relates to the juxtaposition between the protagonists and their peers within the film. All of the lettering is lower case therefore, there is no dominant upper case lettering meaning that the characters have no power or dominance over anyone in their school environment. Furthermore, the colour white symbolises youth whereas the colour black symbolises detachment. Through the use of colour, this further adds to the audiences understanding of the protagonists and how they are detached from the social sphere within their school.
This relates to our film ‘New Term’. Because the two protagonists are unorthodox due to their stereotypes, they have no acceptance in their new and unfamiliar environment meaning that none of their peers acknowledge anything they have to say therefore they ultimately have no dominance.
Mean Girls
The acceptance of the new student within this film is highlighted through the use of colours within the film titles. Purple within film symbolises royalty therefore, this shows how the popularity of certain individuals within the school makes them almost school royalty amongst their peers; although what is popular isn’t always right. Furthermore, the acceptance of the new student within the film is highlighted through the colour pink. The fade from purple to pink gives an understanding of the transition or journey the main protagonists goes through in order to fit in with the ordinary as well as the idea that in order to be accepted, you must be yourself.
This relates to our film in the way the characters are similarly treated. Even though the characters in our film are likable and have the right intentions, their exterior and verbal differences change people’s perception of them.
10 things I hate about you
The term ‘hate’ is a strong descriptive word for something that is disliked very much therefore, from the title it can be presumed that the comedy genre film carries a satirical approach towards adolescent life in school. The colour black symbolises anger yet the pink symbolises love. The juxtaposition between love and hate adds a further understanding into attitudes towards education; some love to learn, others hate it.
This relates to our film in the way that our protagonists are eager to join a prestigious sixth form therefore, apply and attend an interview to discuss their potential future with the school; the audience do not see for themselves if the hopeful students are accepted as we cut to the film tiles leaving the audience on a cliff-hanger eager to know more.
American Pie
The colour white symbolises youth whereas the colour red symbolises love. This goes hand in hand with the word ‘American’ which suggests that the film is patriotic and that the characters in the film share a love for the country they live in.This relates to the characters in our film. Each character wears stereotypical clothing that is associated with the country because they are proud to show their heritage. For example, DEAN wears a tartan print kilt whereas GEORG wears an outfit that is inspired by lederhosens.
