Actress turned director Justine Bateman, has become a true anti-establishment voice in Hollywood, criticizing not only the major guilds, such as SAG-AFTRA, but also the studios, especially when it comes to artificial intelligence technology. In contrast, her brother Jason Bateman has been vocally pro-Democrat in recent years, towing the party line and endorsing the establishment whenever asked.
— Richard DeCamp (@richdecamp) August 5, 2024
I love my brother. I don’t care how he votes. I don’t care how anyone votes. I judge people on their character. https://t.co/jCq2UB5rPi
— Justine Bateman (@JustineBateman) November 3, 2024
In a surprise treat this election season, Justine has been making fun of Kamala Harris supporters who have uploaded their meltdown videos to TikTok and other social media platforms following the US elections. Bateman has been trolling them by writing fictitious scene analyses of their “cinematic style.”
Here are a few highlights.
As a filmmaker, I feel it’s time for #SocialMediaVideoCritiques. The lack of cinematic quality is just begging for it.
– The low camera angle is unattractive, & also suggests a unjustified submissiveness for the viewer.
– Clearly, the stars of the video are the children, but 1/ https://t.co/kmXmtcNFVj
— Justine Bateman (@JustineBateman) November 7, 2024
#SocialMediaVideoCritique
– Another man. Good that directors are including more of them.
– There is a strong light in the background that distracts from the actor. Turn it off.
– Add a key light on his face to help the audience’s focus.
– There is a strange object on the… https://t.co/BrAOYjJVGX
— Justine Bateman (@JustineBateman) November 9, 2024
-… we see only an iWatch, a black bracelet, and a silver/turquoise bracelet, further deepening our confusion and discomfort.
– The dialogue is circular and contradicts itself, another tool used to give the audience a sense of uneasiness and even “motion sickness.” 2/
— Justine Bateman (@JustineBateman) November 8, 2024
#SocialMediaVideoCritique
– We are in a car again. However, we have a sunroof, which is a departure from the “interior car roof” background of other pieces.
– This adds an element of anticipation, as we expect something (a bird, a baseball) to come through frame in the BG. 1/ https://t.co/fUKdzdYJlu
— Justine Bateman (@JustineBateman) November 8, 2024
Another filmmaker #SocialMediaVideoCritique.
– My biggest problem with this is that it feels like it was take 2 or take 3. The emotional performance feels drummed up, like it was fresh on take 1, but they couldn’t really get the same intensity back on subsequent takes. 1/ https://t.co/QHYsoEdDcj
— Justine Bateman (@JustineBateman) November 7, 2024
Not every rant was criticized. Some people received positive feedback.
#SocialMediaVideoCritique
– Good https://t.co/71XqeY9nc5
— Justine Bateman (@JustineBateman) November 8, 2024
After graduating with a degree in computer technology and digital media management, the Family Ties actress soon branched out into directing. Her hilarious scene break-downs have spurred speculation that she could be a secret supporter of President-elect Donald Trump. She clearly supports Nicole Shanahan.
.@NicoleShanahan was constantly sharp, intelligent, and well-spoken during this campaign. I’d be interested to hear what she would do for CA. https://t.co/JIfCoTbVdR
— Justine Bateman (@JustineBateman) November 7, 2024
If you’d like to see all of Justine’s social media critiques, follow the hashtag #SocialMediaCritique on X.
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