750 word Blog Analysis The shootout takes place on the streets of Los Angeles between a crew of professional bank robbers led by Neil McClary and the LAPD led by Lieutenant Vincent Hennen. This scene is a most across in tension building and realism. Mann’s direction focuses on realism emphasising the tactics and strategies used by both the police under criminals the use of high-powered firearms, the echoes of gun fires and the tragic positioning of the characters create a suspense experience for the audience. This film also uses enigma codes to create mystery. This scene is very technical as Mann uses long shots and wide shots to immerse the audience in the chaos of the fire fight the absence of the music enhances the sound of gunfire and sirens which causes the audience to feel the atmosphere and the city itself becoming the soundtrack. The setting of the downtown Los Angeles adds to the intensity of the scene the sprawling urban landscape becomes a character influencing th...
Film regulation and the BBFC - blog tasks: 1) Research the BBFC in more detail: what is the institution responsible for? How is it funded? What link does it have to government? This history of the BBFC page may help. The British Board of Film Classification (BBFC) is independent, non-governmental and not-for-profit, and has had the responsibility of classifying films since 1912, video tapes and discs since 1985, and more recently, online content. It is funded through charged fees. The BBFC is here to help everyone in the UK choose age-appropriate films, videos and websites, wherever and however they watch or use them. 2) Read this BBFC guide to how films are rated . Summarise the process in 50 words. They note details of the general theme or context – plot, characters and the outline of individual scenes – along with the timings of key moments, the type of shots and camera angles, bad language, drug references, sex and v...
Deutschland 83 : case study blog tasks Work through the following tasks to build a detailed case study for Deutschland 83 . This will give you plenty of background information to use in an exam question. Remember, for this CSP the question could be on any of the key concepts: language, industries, audiences or representations. Introduction: Reviews and features Read the following reviews and features on Deutschland 83 : The Guardian - Your next box set: Deutschland 83 The Guardian - Deutschland 83 Pity the Germans don't like it 1) Find one positive aspect and one criticism of Deutschland 83 in the reviews. The reviews emphasise the nostalgia that the show conjures up because it is based in the 1980s, complete with the music and product branding. The criticism of the reviews is that the sad past of Germany may have prevented German viewers from enjoying the show. 2) Why does the second Guardian article suggest the Germans didn't like the show? This year, a ...
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