Sunset Boulevard

Question 1

‘I hate that word…

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reply to comeback: ‘I hate that word…return to the millions of people…’ (Norma) (Ambition)

Question 2

‘The poor dope -

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‘The poor dope - he always wanted a pool. Well, in the end, he got himself one.’ (Narrator Joe) (Ambition)

Question 3

‘What’s wrong

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‘What’s wrong with being on the other side of the cameras?’ (Betty) (Ambition)

Question 4

‘Madame is

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‘Madame is the greatest star of them all.’ (Max) (Ambition)

Question 5

‘Alright, Mr. DeMille

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‘Alright, Mr. DeMille, I’m ready for my close-up.’ (Norma) (Delusion)

Question 6

‘You don’t yell

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‘You don’t yell at a sleepwalker - he may fall and break his neck.’ (Joe about Norma) (Delusion)

Question 7

‘I made her

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‘I made her a star. I cannot let her be destroyed.’ (Max) (Delusion)

Question 8

‘If I lose

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‘If I lose my car, it’s like having my legs cut off.’ (Joe) (Manipulation — Norma refuses to pay for joes car as an excuse to trap him)

Question 9

‘Madame has

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‘Madame has moments of melancholy.’ (Max to Joe) (Manipulation — Norma traps Joe with acts of self harm)

Question 10

‘Crowded with

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‘Crowded with Norma Desmond’s’ (Joe) (Deception)

Question 11

‘I am a star…

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‘I am a star… the greatest of them all.’ (Norma) (deception)

Question 12

‘I said

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‘I said sit down.’ (Norma to Joe) (Manipulation - control)

Question 13

‘… I’d started

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‘… I’d started concocting a little plot of my own.’ (Joe) (Greed)

Question 14

‘I wouldn’t

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‘I wouldn’t look too closely at the postmarks.’ (Max) (Deception)

Question 15

‘I’ll open my

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‘I’ll open my house in Malibu, and you can have the whole ocean.’ (Norma to Joe) (Greed)

Question 16

‘She never will.

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‘She never will. That is my job. And it has been for a long time.’ (Max) (Greed)

Question 17

‘… they were crazy

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‘… they were crazy about my nose. Only they didn’t like my acting.’ (Betty) (Deception)

Question 18

Mis en scene (Norma)

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Mis en scene: End scene of Norma being put under arrest, she believes she’s in a movie, “cameras all around her” ‘DeMille, I’m ready for my close-up.’

Question 19

Darkness brings out (Max)

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Darkness brings out the depression and mysteries of the truth about Max’s role with Norma

Question 20

Lighting

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Dim lighting brings secrecy and hidden truths. Characters conceal truths of motives, feelings and past.

Question 21

Long shot of Joe driving

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his car with ‘sunset blvd’ sign above it. Shows upcoming doom Joe will endure. (Power dynamics in Hollywood)

Question 22

Joe and Norma watching a film together in dark room.

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Brings sense of newness and questioning. Max in background can be seen as forgotten memories. (Reality/decay of fame)

Question 23

Hog-eye shining spotlight on Norma catching attention of all actors/actresses

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Spotlight became the turning point for norma’s lethal delusiosn believing she can have all the glory again. (Decay of fame)

Question 24

Norma catching her reflection in the mirror as she chases Joe

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Shows Norma’s obsession with herself and her own looks. (obsession)

Question 25

Medium shot of Joe peering out the window

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Becomes familiar with the mansion and it’s sad conditions, relating to many things. (Illusion vs. reality)

Question 26

“There’s nothing tragic

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about being 50. Unless you’re trying to be 25.” Joe to Norma (Gender roles)

Question 27

“Without me there

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wouldn’t be any paramount studios.” Norma believes (Power dynamics in Hollywood)

Question 28

“I guess i don’t have to

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tell you who the star was.” Joe breaking fourth wall about Norma.

Question 29

“Stars are

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ageless” Norma in moments of melancholy (Power dynamics in Hollywood)

Question 30

“I’m richer than all

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the new Holly wood trash.” Norma to Joe (Power dynamics in Hollywood)

Question 31

“Norma

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who?” officer at paramount to norma (decay of fame)

Question 32

“And she’s turned

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you in a servant.” Joe to Max (Decay of fame)

Question 33

Joe lies to Sheldrake how

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“hot” his story is at other studios. Isn’t true (Illusion vs. reality).

Question 34

“Sagittarius. I like

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Sagittarians you can trust them.” Norma about Joe (Illusion vs. reality)

Question 35

'You know Norma,

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pictures have changed quite a bit.' DeMille to Norma (Power dynamics in Hollywood)

Question 36

'One of

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those message kids.' About Betty

Question 37

'No one leaves

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a star. That's what makes a star.'

Question 38

Two shot of

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Joe and Betty. Acts as a potential for a healthy relationship - they share interests.

Question 39

'I hate to think

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where that puts me.' Reply to Norma being called 'a million years old'.

Question 40

'30 million fans have given

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her the brush.' DeMille about Norma (protective manner)