Filmmaker Charlie Lyne's 'Beyond Clueless' is an exploration of the subtext behind our favorite teen movies.
Described as a "feature-length odyssey through teen cinema," the documentary is an in-depth analysis on the familiar coming-of-age narrative that's told time and time again. Movies like this, and, to some extent, movies in general, are an important part of our socialization and self-realization; we "become" ourselves by watching other people, people who look like us, "become" themselves in the confined and familiar context of high school.
The film's first official trailer features a snippet of Summer Camp's melancholy score, and narration by Fairuza Balk from The Waterboys. "High school is hypnotic," she says suggestively, "It ticks and tocks, drawing us into a world we know all too well. From memories, dreams and most of all, from the movies."
Teen Film Documentaries
'Beyond Clueless' is a Documentary on 90s Teen Culture
Trend Themes
1. Teen Film Documentaries - Opportunity to analyze and explore the underlying themes in teen movies through documentaries.
2. Coming-of-age Narrative - Chance to delve deeper into the familiar narrative structure of coming-of-age films.
3. Power of Movies - Realization of the impact and influence of movies on socialization and self-expression.
Industry Implications
1. Film and Entertainment - Potential for creating more documentaries that dissect and analyze various film genres.
2. Education and Psychology - Integration of film studies and analysis into school curriculums to better understand human behavior and development.
3. Marketing and Advertising - Opportunity to use movies and their themes as a source of inspiration for marketing campaigns and brand storytelling.