EDUQAS GCSE Media Component 1B: Music Videos - Taylor Swift 'Bad Blood'

Question 1

Why does TS charge through walls in the music video?

Accepted Answer

To show that she can overcome any obstacle.

Question 2

Can Taylor Swift still be considered feminist when she is 'scantily clad' in the music video?

Accepted Answer

Yes - TS represents a 'sex positive' third wave of feminism, No - fourth wave believes it is for patriarchal male gaze

Question 3

Who is Selina Gomez's alter ego character 'Arsyn' meant to allude to?

Accepted Answer

Katy Perry

Question 4

Why does the music video feature science lab technology?

Accepted Answer

Metaphor for Swift crafting a celebrity persona

Question 5

What shot type is this mirror shot featuring 'Catastrophe' in the reflection?

Accepted Answer

Point-of-view shot

Question 6

"Now we've got problems and I don't think we can solve them" is aimed at Katy Perry, but why?

Accepted Answer

Took each others' backing dancers

Question 7

Why does TS have so many female celebrity cameos (like Gigi Hadid) with alter egos?

Accepted Answer

To show how powerful and beautiful her posse is (don't mess)

Question 8

What is the connotation of this close up?

Accepted Answer

TS is not going to 'play nice' anymore (vendetta).

Question 9

According to Forbes, what is Taylor Swift's net worth?

Accepted Answer

$320 million

Question 10

Why are Kendrick Lamar and Taylor Swift in an invisible car?

Accepted Answer

To show off futuristic bling

Question 11

The 'Bad Blood' title iconography is a reference to which director's films?

Accepted Answer

Quentin Tarantino (Sin City, Pulp Fiction, Jackie Brown)

Question 12

Why is there a split screen direct address shot of Kendrick Lamar and Taylor Swift singing?

Accepted Answer

Represents the 'two-faced' nature of celebrities

Question 13

Is TS promoting global warfare in this music video?

Accepted Answer

No - it is a metaphor for conflict (psychological warfare)

Question 14

Which record label distributes Taylor Swift's music

Accepted Answer

Universal

Question 15

What specific supermodels has TS teamed up with?

Accepted Answer

Victoria's Secret

Question 16

How many views has 'Bad Blood' received on YouTube VEVO?

Accepted Answer

1.2 billion

Question 17

As a feminist, why is TS boxing with women instead of men?

Accepted Answer

She has issues with certain women too.

Question 18

Where is the location of this SFX scene?

Accepted Answer

London

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