1. Introduction

The objective of this project is to scrutinize the film Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me through the lens of semiotics. Our group has chosen to approach our analysis through the extraction of narrative models, metonyms, metaphors, the use and also subversion of stereotypes and intertextuality. The film uses these devices to both inject humour and to subvert the notions that society has brought us up to believe in.
The methodology employed is the viewing and analysis of the film while secondary data sources include academic papers and Internet articles. Selected scenes and examples are discussed due to word constraint.
2. Synopsis
The story begins with Austin Powers frolicking in bed with his wife Vanessa. He then finds out that she is actually a fembot trying to assassinate him. After her self-destruction, he is pleased that he can continue with the carefree life of a swinging bachelor.
Meanwhile, Powers' nemesis, Dr Evil, is planning to get back at......

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1. Semiotic Analysis Of Austin Powers
   

   Semiotic Analysis of Austin Powers. 1. Introduction The objective of this
   project is to scrutinize the film Austin Powers: The Spy ... ...