Scene: The Coffee Shop
Film: IF 1968
Firstly when looking at this scene we can tell that Mick is very unique. This is expressed when the women asks how they would like their teas and Mick asks for a black coffee, when his friend asks for white. This shows Mick is not the typical swinging 60's boy in this era. Especially seeing when stereotype for Britain is to have white coffee. This indicates how unique Mick is, but also not ready to be in such a surrounding as we later find out. It is said that tea was still Britain's favourite in the 60's but coffee was starting to be popular at this era, for especially housewives.
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| Different, good or bad? |
When looking at the girl, who works in the coffee shop, in more depth we can tell a lot by her costume and make up. Due to the girl having some of her hair covering her face, it shows that she has mystery, something that is hidden. The clothing that is worn is very secluded and doesn't show much, also representing that she is covering something. Due to the girl not having a name it shows that throughout she isn't seen as important. When Mick demands sugar and then kisses her it can then show how women are not being respected. The no respect is shown again when Mick puts lots of sugar in his coffee and makes it go all over the counter. Not apology, but walking away knowing that the girl will then have to clean this. The girls image can also relate to girls in Alfie as there is always something that Mick and Alfie want in return from women.
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| Girl gets kissed, why? |
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| Making a mess = no respect |
Throughout this scene we can see Mick's frustration with females. Due to being in an all boys school it shows that he hasn't had much experience with girls as a consequence. Due to this he doesn't know how to act around them. The moment when the girl and Mick become animals, it shows that just frustrated Mick has been. When they then become naked, it seems like a release as Mick is no longer fighting and the girl is on top of him. We should question also about whether this is real or a fantasy in Mick's head. Surely such a thing is not common? But a lot of things in the film suggest normality being questionable. We then notice that the girl is much more dominant, which foreshadows her role in the very last scene (mentioned previously). It noticed that the girl over powers Mick when they play rock, paper and scissors and the girl wins every time.
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| Frustration? |
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| And the winner is? |
Lastly, we then see at the end of this scene that the girl again is objectified. When driving off on a motorbike, the girl is stood on the bike while being held to suggest that she is a prize or simply a grocery that they have just bought. This then relates to the film Alfie, that women are owned or are used. Alfie and Mick represent careless attitudes towards women. Indicating that the swinging 60's was a time of change needed.
As always,
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- Gemma Card
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| Careless? Dangerous! |
As always,
Hit That Film!
- Gemma Card
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| Rock, Paper... I win... Again. |
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