Mise En Scene - Props ( citizen Kahn )

 

 

In this clip there is toilet role used that Mr Kahn has brought from the cash and carry , this is stereotypical as all Asian family do their best to get the cheapest deals and cut costs as he says " special discount from cash and carry " . Also Mrs Kahn is holding a large sponge and cleaning the sofa , this is stereotypical as it shows that all Asian families are clean freaks and even though there is no mess and everything is clean they still have to clean it . 

The Kings Speech

What makes a film British ? Most people would associate a British film with things that are typically British , like a setting in the UK , or a focus on typically British people over seas . It should also include mostly British actors in the cast , and a story line based on certain aspects of a stereotypical British life . example of this are Bend It Like Beckham , The Kings Speech.The Nationalities of the Scriptwriter,director , producers etc , are less important however if they were also British it would make for a British classic . The King Speech is a great example as it has British cast  , its based in great Britain on British history and also the director is British. 

Exhibition Issues - Box Office in the UK ? The Kings Speeches box office performances succeeded any expectation momentum pictures had , with a 3.52 million gross in the opening weekend , this put all other British films to shame as Slumdog millionaire only made 1.83 million in its opening weekend , calender girls made 1.88 million in its opening weekend ,  atonement made 1.63 and finally Pride Of Prejudice made 2.53 million .

Exhibition Issues and reviews : the films reception ? The film got an incredible critical reception as it was nominated for 14 Baftas and 11 Oscars , they include best picture , best director best supporting actor and actress best screenplay , best editing and many more.  In response to the question " Not another film about the Monarchy . What good are they to anyone " the guardian said that they are a god send for the British film industry as if you think about it really films like this are promoting the British legacy , they then go on to say how lead man Colin firth picked up a golden globe for his part and his appearance lead to a Facebook campaign being made to elect him ascend to the throne .

Critical review of the film  ? 

Web 2.0 and Exchange ? 




The Films Production Issues ? 
Firstly many people found it very peculiar that people would want to make a film that highlighted somebody with a stutter and especially to mimic the king like that . Also See-saw , a British/Australian company financed and produced the film , by getting deals with key distribution partners like The Weinstien company (USA) and Momentum Pictures  (UK) and more . But See-saw had a huge decision to make when fox - searchlight came sniffing and wanted in , but they wanted to own all of the rights to the film . This meant See-Saw would have to cut other partners which led to a big issue , but See-saw chose to turn down fox-searchlight and keep their original partners . While preparing the project , the films production team provoked the ire of one of the film's stars , Geoffrey Rush ,by taking the unorthodox step of posting the movie script through his home letterbox in Melbourne , Australia . Rush's management team wrote an angry email to the filmmakers for their impertinence . But despite this rush excepted the role he was offered . Also the kings speech first set out as a play in 2006 so had to get the writes from the writer of the play to be able to make the film .

The Finance ?

Prescience saw the films potential early on and became the key financier of the film . The Weinstien company and Momentum pictures were also obviously large investors into the film .The UK film council gave See-Saw one million pounds for the production which with all the investment gave them a budget of around 15 million pounds .

Distribution and Marketing issues ?

These posters have been marketed to stand out and draw in the audience with words and phrases from critic reviews . Momentum pictures the British distributor created the films market plan and marketed the film to UK audiences .

Media Dredd Essay improvements

“Media production is dominated by global institutions, which sell their products and services to national audiences”.

Topic - Uk and US film industry
Aspect - Production
Viewpoint - Dominated by global institutions - big six , completely control film industry
introduction - To what extent do you agree ?

Films that the essay answer is based on - British = Dredd
                                                                  American = Star trek

• Box office figures
• budget to make the film
• how long it took from green light to being on screen
• Big six - what other things that the company that made the film own
• Comparison of the companies that made the film
• Release Patterns
• How the film is made

• Use of technical terminology i.e " film buffs "
• Refer back to the question and support answer with lots of facts
• Dont waffle , stay relevant to the question

To what extent is media production dominated by Paramount ( star trek ) or any of the big six , which sell their films and let out their services/equipment ( stages etc ) in comparison to film 4 and dredd ?

Star Trek Facts 

•  Director for Star Trek is JJ Abrams
• Budget $190,000,000 (estimated)
• Gross from USA = $228,756,232 but overall world wide gross = $466,978,661 which proves we need to release films all across america .
• Genres Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi
• The green light for Star Trek was June 2009
• The run time for star trek was 132 mins , which is the normal run time for normal Hollywood movies , compared to dredd which is 90 mins and could be a factor as to why Star Trek is better. 
• Stark Trek was a territorial saturation 

• Production Companies

  • Paramount Pictures  (presents)
  • Skydance Productions (presents)
  • Bad Robot (production)

• Distributors - paramount is whats known is whats know as a vertically integrated company as they control all aspects of production and distribution . 

Filming was done on location in Los Angeles , California, and around the area at the Lawrence livermore national laboratory in Livermore. Additional locations included Paramount Studios in Hollywood, Sony Pictures Studios in Culver city, the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove and the Greystone Mansion in Beverly Hills. Some shots were made in Iceland .

Dredd facts:

Genre - Action, Crime, Sci Fi

Where was it filmed - Cape Town Film Studios, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Budget - $50,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend -

$6,278,491 (USA) (21 September 2012)

Gross -

$13,401,683 (USA) (26 October 2012)

Run time -

95 min (the longer the run  time the more it has cost to make, this is why Hollywood films are usually longer than other film companies)

Production companies -  DNA Films, IM Global, Peach Trees 

Director - Pete Travis

Distribution - It was a limited national release

 If you compare dredd to a film like Disney’s ‘Brave’, Dredd’s post production 

included the filmmakers experimented with the visuals of Mega-City One, 

including the design and positioning of the city's tower blocks, to create the 

impression that the city had risen out of the remains of another. The outcrops 

and appendages were added to break up the buildings' straight lines. Garland, a 

novelist-turned-screenwriter was in charge of editing Dredd, with the help of 

other producers Andrew Macdonald and Allon Reich they may have had to do 

reshoots as well.

British production companies

From the feedback i received for my Dredd essay , i know i need to improve on not drifting into a film review and sticking on track with an essay , i need to do less explaining with what the film is about and go into more detail about facts , figures and statistics . Also i need to focus on linking back to the question and be more specific on certain things like CGI etc.

Media Dredd Essay

Main British Film Companies

British Film Industry MEDIA

Batman

• Batman first started in May 1939 , it first appeared in detective comic books .
• The Batman comic books were published by DC Comics .
• The fictional comic book character batman has featured in films from the 1940's right up untill 2012/2013 , these films include Batman&Robin from way back in  the 1940's , and The Dark Night Rises in 2012 . And its likely that more Batman films will be produced in the fututre .
• Batman also has various soundtracks , and there is also a Batman album available . There are also many Batman video games .

Iron man

• Iron Man first appeared in March 1963 , it appeared in a comic book called Tales of Suspense .
• The Iron Man comic books were published by the world famous publisher Marvel Comics .
• The fictional comic character first came to life in 2008 in the first Iron Man film , then there where two follow on films , Iron Man 2 in 2010 and Iron Man 3 in 2013 , the comic book charachter also lined up in the avengers film in 2012 .
• Iron man also has various other media links , such as video games , and hard back books .

Captain America

• Captain America first appeared in March 1941 , it appeaed in a comic book called Captain America comics .
• Captain America comic books were published by the world famous publisher Marvel Comics .
• The fictional comic character made his first on screen appearace in 2011 in Captain America : The first avenger , he was also in the Avengers film in 2012 , and has also got an upcoming film called Captain America : The winter soldier in 2014 .
• Captain America also has various other media links like video games , novels , action figures etc.

The Flash

• The Flash first appeared in January 1940 , it appeared in a comic book called Flash Comics .
• The flash comic books were publishwed by DC comics .
• The fictional comic character has been on the big screen in many of the justice leauge films .
• The flash has many other media link , he has been in many animated telivision programmes , video games and books .

Green Lantern

• Grenn Lantern first appeared in July 1940 , it appeared in a comic book called All-American comics .
• The Green Lantern comic books were published by DC comics .
• The fictional comic character Green Lantern made it onto the bigscreen in 2011 in his own film called Green Lantern .
• Green Lanterns is in many other media , like novels and audio tapes , he is also mentioned in a few music songs , and has appeared in various animated television programmes.

Thor

• Thor first appeared in August 1962 , he appeared in a comic book called Journey into Mystery .
• The Thor comic books were produced by the famous comic book publisher Marvel comics .
• Thor made an appearance in film in 2011 in his own film Thor , he also star in the film Avengers in 2012 .
• Thor has various other media links like telivision programmes , video games ,novels and books .

The Raid

Budget - The estimated budget for The Raid was $1,100,000

Box office - In The Rauds opening weekend it took $213,785 , and in total by the 6th July 2012 it took $4,105,123 .

Relase date - The release date for The Raid was the 18th May 2012 .

Critical Reception - Critics say that it was a good movie , but there were not many well known stars in the film , and also the film came from a strange country . It was what you expect from an action film and had enough twist to spice up the story line .

American Beauty

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Denotation and Connotation work 

1. Identify each sign (denotation).
2. What does it stand for? (connotation)
3. Does it have more than one meaning?
4. Which groups of people can/cannot read it? e.g. because of age, geography etc
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   1.) its an apple .

   2.)It stands for the brand Apple which manufactures electronic goods , like the iPhone,iPod etc .

   3) it has more than one meaning depending on the age of the person .

   4.) The older people and really young people who will not be able to recognize the brand .

   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   1.) its to upwards arrows 
   2.) it stands for the car brand Citroen who design and make cars . 
   3.) It doesn't have more than one meaning you either no it or you don't .
   4.) young children that cant drive yet , and also girls will be less knowledgeable about this .
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   1.) Its a circle with an arrow diagonally off the side .
   2.) This stands for male gender .
   3.) It doesn't have more than one meaning it is very specific .
   4.) younger children or people that don't know much about the subject of gender signs .
   
   
   
   

   

   1.) A yellow M on a red background .
   2.) it stands for " McDonald's" a worldwide fast food restaurant .

   3.) It doesn't have more than one meaning , everybody knows that it symbolizes McDonald's.

   4.) Everybody knows that it symbolizes McDonald's.

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   

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   1.) A red circle with a line through the middle .

   2.) It stands for " No Entry ".

   3.) It doesn't have more than one meaning , it just specifically means no entry .

   4.) Young Children that don't really no what it means .

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   
   

   

   
   

   
   

   1.) A male and female separated .
   2.) it stands for male and female .
   3.) it doesn't have more than one meaning because its a picture of a man and a women so cant mean much else .
   4.) Everybody will be able to read this symbol . 
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

   

   
   1.) A mouth with the tongue sticking out . 
   2.) it is the band symbol for ' The Rolling Stones ' .
   3.) It may have more than one meaning to somebody who doesn't know " The Rolling Stones " .
   4.) Younger generation will not know what it means , and people that don't follow The Rolling Stones .
   
   
   
   
   
   
   

   

   1.) 6 circles each a different colour  .
   2.) It is the symbol for the Olympic games .
   3.) It doesn't have more than one meaning it is the distinctive symbol for the Olympics only .
   4.) Everybody will be able to read this symbol .

5x5 List

Five Artists

 Macklemore&Ryan Lewis - he is not a stereypical hip hop artist that raps about cars and guns , he isn't the biggest hip-hop artist in the world but he has meaningful lyrics .

Arctic Monkeys - i like the genral beat of there songs , there music is very chilled and the lead singer has a distinctive tone .

Jake Bugg - I love what Jake Bugg does , he is an amazingly talented young artist , with a hint of country in his voice that leads to a great song being released .

Disclosure - Disclosure create more dance/drum and bass style music , there songs always put you in a good mood and you always want to nod your head to a song .

JT - He is a very well know artist , who has released some incredible songs that have topped the charts world wide , his tunes just hill you out and his newest album " The 2020 experience" is a great buy .

Five Films 

Superbad - This is probably my favorite comedy film to date , its full of comedic actors and jammed packed with hilarious moments .

Green Street - i like Green street because i love football and violent films and this just combines the two together , it has a good story line and it feels like real life .

We're the Millers - I like this film because it is hilariously funny , and i love comedy's. its has lots of popular actors in and lots of laughable moments .

Kick Ass - Action films are another one of my favorites , therefore i enjoyed this film . It has a mix of characters and the main character is a young girl which is unexpected .

TED - Ted is one of the best animated films i have seen , it has many funny moments and it has such a good story line .

Five Songs

Macklemore - Same Love - This is a very meaningful song , the lyrics are very powerful and send out a clear message . i like it because it has a very catchy rythme and Macklemore raps about meanigful things .

Artic Monkeys -  Do I Wanna Know - This song is a very chilled song its great to listen to when you just want to relax , it has has great beat .

Jay Z - Holy Grail - Jay Z is an incredible hip hop artist , and this song is off his new album , its a great tune with a very catchy chorus and Jay Z is one of the best rappers .

Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines - This is tune of the summer , its very catchy and makes you want to sing along , and im tapping my foot to the beat .

Bastille - Laura Palma - This is my favorite song , its so chilled and great to put the headphones in and listen to.



Superheroes

Batman - I like batman because he is not a stereotypical superhero , he doesnt have any super powers yet does his duty to save gothem city .

Spiderman - Spiderman is my favorite superhero , i like him becuase he says " With great power , comes great responsibility " .

Superman - Superman is one of the most well known superheroes , mostly from his super strength and his ability to fly and save the day .

Incredible Hulk - I like the incredible Hulk because of his in humane strength , also due to the fact that it is a normal guy who when angry turns into this beast .

Iron Man - Iron Man is a great super hero because he can take a lot of damage , also his ability to fly allows him to defend himself .

Video Games

FIFA - One of the best football games created , every time the game is updated it seems to get better , and the graphics make it exceptional .

Grand theft Auto ( GTA ) - A mans favorite game , violence , cars , money , missions , excellent .

Call of Duty - Everybody loves call of duty , its a great war game , and has a great campaign .

Forza Motorsport - A very good car game , has very good graphics and gives you a wide range of cars to race .

Assasins Creed - A very creative game , very detailed and you can play it for hours .

Film Question 

We're the Millers

1.) What made you want to go and see the films? I went to see this film because it had a lot of popular actors and stars in it , i typically go for comedy genre and this film was quoted as " hilarious " also the little snip it trailer was very eye catching and immediately made me want to go and see the full movie .

2.) Did you like or dislike the films? i liked " We're the Millers " as it was packed full of comedy and i didn't stop laughing throughout , even though it was a comedy it had a very good story line which kept me interested throughout .

3.) What factors impacted or your enjoyment or lack of enjoyment? there was a few environmental factors that lead to my enjoyment of this film , i was in the showcase cinema so it was very comfy and relaxing whilst watching the film , also the whole cinema was laughing along which led to my enjoyment . Also the film in general was exactly what i wanted to see and exceeded my expectations .

4.) Compose a post with your conclusions.- If im going to the cinema it would have to be at the weekend with friends as i feel more relaxed and it creates a better atmosphere , and it would have to be comedy or action film as these are my favorite genres .