Easter revision session

Easter Revision session April 03, 2013

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ANY QUESTIONS?

SECTION A

PRODUCERS & AUDIENCES

REVISION 2013

Tips for the exam

Question to think about

Example paragraph

Stimulus material


How do fans express their interest in stars, genres or film series?

What new technology is there affecting production, distribution and exhibition?

Why are some guaranteed to make profit and why are some high risk?

Why is going to the cinema still popular?

Why are movies so central to the wider media business?Which genres are unpopular and why?

How has Hollywood come to dominate world markets?

Do we get to see the films we want to see or do we get to see the films that are provided for us?

Key questions TIPS

At least 2-3 examples from your own studies

Mention as many films as you can (at least 3 in detail)

Slot in facts.

Use terminology.

Show off your knowledge.

Ancillary Market

Spin off

Tie-in


What are some of the key ways which influence the kinds of films that get made today?

What are some of the key ways which influence the kinds of films that get made today?

Box office data

Reviews

QuotesArticles

Blogs

Forums

Film website

Fansite

Posters

Trailers

Merchandise

DVD cover/Blue ray

Stimulus Material and

own examples


As well as star performers like George Clooney, audiences may be attracted by a star director. Big names like Scorsese, Spielberg and Tarantino don't even need first names any more. Much of the films marketing will then be contructed around this. It was interesting to see that despite having a huge star like Brad Pitt, on posters for Inglorious Basterds it was the director's name that featured most prominantly.

SECTION B

RECAP 1) Year and Director for both films.

2) 3 characters from each film.

3) Where is bullet Boy set?

4) Chance, chaos and coincidence are themes in Lock Stock. Pick a scene that illustrates this.

5) "I ain’t leaving the manor" states Wisdom. What is meant by Ricky's reply? "This is just a place." How does this fit into the central themes of the film?

FOR EXAMPLE WHEN...


Similarities Differences

ThemesCharacters

Topic

narrative structureaspects of the genre

micro elements

representation

2. How far are the circumstances and choices available to key characters in the films you have studied for this topic related to their social class

1. How far do the endings of the films you have studied for this topic confirm their messages and values?

LIVING WITH CRIME

SECTION C


In the exam there will be a choice of two questions for the comparitive study.

You must discuss the two films that you have studied. You can make reference to other films where there are opportunities, but only to support the points you are making about your case study films.

You will need to spend approximately 45 minutes writing your answer.

Accuracy (names, spelling, dates, terminology) is assessed.

Your introduction should spell out why the two films are similar

APPROACHING SECTION C

Perfect vision of humanity

Abuse of technologyMUST USE EXAMPLESMUST USE TERMINOLOGY

Compare how the two films use these:


IDEAS WESTWORLD SURROGATES

Human v

Technology

Machines - no emotions - programmede.g. female robot at end

Robots rebuilt in lab (cycle)

Renewable resources

COMPARE /CONTRAST

Surrogate shops(most recent models)

Idealised forms from the safety of their homese.g. Maggie

BEGINNINGS

ENDINGS

KEY SCENES

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