Film Language Tag: intratextuality
The intratextual, self-reflexive quality–as when a television text refers to itself, for example, to another episode in a series. At Kinolab, this tag is not specific to television but is instead used to signal moments when films or television series self-reflexively refer to themselves.
Angry Inch Song, Hedwig and the Angry Inch
Hedwig (John Cameron Mitchell) and her band perform "Angry Inch" in a restaraunt in Baltimore.
Beach Dance, Y Tu Mamá También
Julio (Gael García Bernal), Tenoch (Diego Luna), and Luisa (Maribel Verdú) get drunk and dance at a beachside bar.
Dying is Easy, Comedy is Hard, Sing Sing
Mike Mike (Sean San Jose) jokingly debates with John "Divine G" Whitfield (Colman Domingo) about which play their theater troupe should perform.
Rachel's Letter, The Dark Knight
After the Joker (Heath Ledger) has Rachel (Maggie Gyllenhaal) killed, Alfred (Michael Caine) reads a letter that Rachel wrote to Bruce (Christian Bale) before she died.
The Series Finale, I Saw the TV Glow
After watching the series finale, Owen (Justice Smith) tries to stick his head inside the television set.
We're Here to Become Human Again, Sing Sing
Divine Eye (Clarence Maclin) is uncomfortable performing a scene during rehearsal, and Dino (Sean "Dino" Johnson) delivers an emotional monologue to inspire him.
