Unit 26 - Film Studies

Genre Studies Explain how the clips shown in the lesson portray genre through the use of: Technical codes (mise-en-scene, cinematography, editing, sound) Narrative Themes/issues Success Criteria Write in full sentences Should have at least a paragraph for each clip Cover all technical areas Use specific examples from the clips The Hangover - Wake up scene this particular film emphasises its genre through its use of mise-en-scene by allowing us to see one of the main characters waking up with dribble sliding down his face, a bathtub full of adult toys and childish looking games with the character looking rough and literally looking like he has a rough and heavy 'hangover'. this allows the audience to accept and read the genre which this film is - comedy. we get this also by the ridiculous realisation from the group of friends when they realise that there is a tiger in the bathroom but they find it funny rather than terrible worrying which you woul...

Framework for analysis Film clip: Clueless Representation - In the film Clueless, we see a variety of teenagers represented in different ways. Firstly, there is Cher who is selfish and a snob. Secondly, there is Dionne who only cares about boys and fashion. Thirdly Tai is the new girl in school, she is naive and "Clueless" with her social and fashion life as well as being interested in drugs. In addition, Travis is also a dope head and he is in love with Tai. Finally, Josh is Cher’s ex stepbrother. However, he is nothing like her, he is dedicated to his studies and concerned for the environment. On top of that, he is politically aware and gives respect to his ex-step dad. The film is about teenager's relationships and their constant battle against authority. The film is set in a rich part of Beverley hills in California. The opening credits are set to draw the viewer into the film. The colours are bold whilst teenagers are shown doing reckless things such as ...

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Originals vs. Remakes In this assignment, I will be evaluating a film from its original release to its remake and the contrast between them. The film which I will be analysing is the original version of Psycho which was made in 1960, directed by Alfred Hitchcock vs . Psycho the remake which was made 38 years later in 1998 and directed by Gus Van Sant. I will be evaluating both films - talking about the relationship between the films, their production contexts with reference to detailed illustrative examples and considering the production contexts and the influencing factors of the film. Psycho is about a woman who appears to be having an affair or secret love encounter with a man whom encourages them to meet at hotels, spend the night together and flee in the morning separately as if they’re strangers from their past life. One of the main characters, Marion Crane, who plays the woman, the pro and antagonist starts off her day as normal, at work as a phoenix secretary and em...