Representation in Children of Men

An independent film is more likely to subvert typical character types like the role of women etc. Whereas in a Hollywood film the representation aspect is more likely to adapt to character types and the typical representations of genders for example. 

Reinforce or challenge? 

Male gaze 

Hyper masculinity: fast and furious: reinforcing 

Captain America: challenge 

Phallic imagery / yonic imagery: fast and furious; reinforcing phallic imagery

Women as mothers (naturally nurturing):we need to talk about Kevin; challenge

Point > example > analysis > example > comparison 

Micro to explain macro 

Discussion of the macro

Why? > purpose and meaning 

Comparison