At the Movies With Nezua: BSG Breakdown, Season 2
THE XOLAGRAFIK THEATER is open and this week we take a look at the Conservative, pro-war, anti-protest, anti-abortion messaging in Battlestar Galactica, as well as how race plays into the portrayal of the Cylon characters. Film production is also discussed, in terms of cinematography choices.
LET’S GO TO THE XOLAGRAFIK THEATER! This week in At the Movies With Nezua I present part A of a breakdown of Season 2 of Battlestar Galactica, using the last four episodes as examples. Last week was a focused look on the Cylon character specifically, and how that relates to racist/misogynist icons and ideas in the US, as well as how the casting choices play into the entire mix.
Here is this week’s installment, which delves deeper and broader. I examine not only racial and gender implications but also the messaging on war, protest, abortion, and the Faith Trumps Science theme woven into the narrative (this will be sketched out further in Part B, I introduce it here). Further, I talk about some of the lighting choices employed in the series overall.
There shouldn’t be any spoilers, as currently, the show is in Season 4; this is Season 2.
Images and video clips included. Bring the whole familia!
Tags: Acting, All Look Same, Asian Americans, Battlestar Galactica, BSG, Cinematography, Cylon, DoP, DP, Film, Film Critique, Lighting, military, Misogyny, Protest, Racism, Terrorism, TV, Typing
Posted in Asian Americans, Cultura, Film Reviews, Filmmaking/Video, Media, Messaging, Misogyny, Mujeres, Reviews
I agree with your analysis. I am no longer a fan of the show because it stop making any kind of sense (as you will see…sorry dude!). Yet it makes for great material for this type of analysis.
thanks bro. feel free to comment over there!
all right, all right. i’ll look for that. truth is, i already sense the storyline straining, which i’ll talk a little on in the wrapup of Season 2, next (part B).