![]() This traumatizing scene stayed with Ricky, but instead of learning his lesson, it left him feeling special - he’s the only one who survived unscathed. Gordy never felt threatened by Ricky and even approached him under the table in a friendly way, reaching out to give him a fist bump just as rescuers barged in and shot Gordy in the head, killing him. Luckily for Ricky, the shoe distracted him from staring into Gordy’s eyes, which saved his life. Ricky hides under a table and watches in horror, but is distracted by an odd shoe standing upright. One tragic day on the set of a TV show he was starring in with a monkey named Gordy, a balloon loudly pops, scaring Gordy, causing him to have a horrific fit where he kills and disfigures other actors on the show. Ricky was a child star, starting to achieve fame, tasting what success is and what being “special” means in a society of celebrity worship. Let’s explore it… Ricky: Chasing Spectacle for Fame So, if we start from the notion that the UFO is a representation of the idea of spectacle, how does that frame up against all the primary characters who face off with it? So when I bring up the word “spectacle,” you can think of it as all of those things and more - anything that deeply captures the attention of us humans, and in most cases, makes us behave in toxic ways. ![]() Jordan Peele has said in interviews that this movie is about spectacle, Hollywood, fame, celebrity, etc. The UFO is actually a direct representation of the idea of spectacle itself. As stated above, this movie is about a group of people facing off with a monster - the UFO. Now, getting back to the idea of pursuing spectacle. So, What is the Meaning Behind Nope? The Pursuit of Spectacle And that level of unexpectedness is how you can truly immerse an audience into a story. Because by the time the true story begins to unfold, we have no idea what is going to happen next. Jordan Peele himself has said, and I summarize, that if all else fails, he wants to at least create an immersive experience for his audience, sucking us into the reality of the characters and the spectacle on screen.īy subverting our expectations, causing us to let our imaginations run wild before seeing the movie, he creates a cinematic environment that forces us to pay even more attention. More info coming soon | Remind Me Subversion That Leads to Immersionīefore I delve into the themes of spectacle, let’s quickly explore why Jordan Peele may have subverted us into thinking we would have a completely different cinematic experience. ![]() It’s a movie about a group of people facing off with a monster… Who will come out on top? In reality, this movie is more akin to the sub-genre known as the “Creature Feature” - think Jaws, The Thing, Alien, etc. He subverted us (the audience) before we even stepped foot into the theater, leading us to believe we were about to see some kind of alien invasion/UFO/science fiction movie. In Nope, he took this philosophy to a whole new level. It's a trademark that he has used as a storytelling tool in all his movies thus far. We all know Jordan Peele loves to subvert and redefine the horror genre. Jordan Peele's Subverts the Horror Genre Again in Nope But in this article, I want to delve into the meaning behind Nope - how Peele explores the dangers of pursuing spectacle by using his characters to represent different archetypes of people and their relationship to spectacle, all starting from a foundation of subversion.Ĭheck out our video essay below and then continue on for a full breakdown. And of course, there are many theories, themes, and allegories being put forth by everyone who has seen it, all of which are interesting and thought-provoking. There are many layers to peel back in Jordan Peele’s new movie Nope.
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