A reference to Goodwin's theory that 'There is a relationship between lyrics and visuals' when the protagonist grabs onto the fence at the same time as the lyric - 'Let's get electrified'. This shows the audience the fence could be electric and sending electricity through the character, the same way as the music sends vibes through the clubbers and dancers as the dance to Leftfield's music. The protagonist also connotes a spaced out clubber, therefore showing the lyrics to reference the genre and experience of clubbing/dancing.
Educated audiences will enjoy this video due to the subtle subliminal messages and references to films, therefore 'film buffs' will enjoy the noir references. The cinematography is also complex and aesthetically pleasing and will further add to the enjoyment of the audience who enjoy the references and noir film style of the video.
Another reference that a film buff may find in the dystopic portrayal of New York, is the way dir. Carol Reed portrayed Vienna in The Third Man (1949). The way the protagonist is shown to be disconnected with the world he is visiting and dystopic society that has been created, the same way that the protagonist in Africa Shox is disconnected with New York and is shown as a dystopia and extended metaphor for ethic and social minority's continued struggle the in modern, Western society.
Another reference that a film buff may find in the dystopic portrayal of New York, is the way dir. Carol Reed portrayed Vienna in The Third Man (1949). The way the protagonist is shown to be disconnected with the world he is visiting and dystopic society that has been created, the same way that the protagonist in Africa Shox is disconnected with New York and is shown as a dystopia and extended metaphor for ethic and social minority's continued struggle the in modern, Western society.
Other films that may be referenced and shown as dystopic are 'The Killing' (2007) where Copenhagen is shown as a dystopia.
Essex Boys (2000) and Animal Kingdom (2010) both use dystopia in Essex and Melbourne, a key convention of the Thriller genre.
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