easter revision session
TRANSCRIPT
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
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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
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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
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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...
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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
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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:
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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