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Deutschland 83: case study

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  Introduction: Reviews and features 1) Find one positive aspect and one criticism of  Deutschland 83  in the reviews. It's almost as if the show tries to balance its bold premise by falling into familiar territory. The Stasi officers come across as ruthless ideologues who manipulate families and fabricate reports for political gain. Yet, despite this, it’s a standout moment in an almost flawless series. The first episode of Deutschland 83 became the most-watched foreign-language drama in UK history. 2) Why does the second Guardian article suggest the Germans didn't like the show? It stereotypes German people: "In Germany, where the cold war can still send chills, that feels a bit too simple." 3) Find three 'below the line' comments from either of the Guardian articles. What did the audience think of  Deutschland 83 ? Do you agree with the comments? The moment highlights the stark contrast between East and West, with Martin realizing how different life is the...
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Marxism and hegemony

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  Task 1: Mail Online review of Capital 1) Re-read the  Mail Online review of  Capital . Why does it suggest that  Capital  features a left-wing ideology? The review suggests that Capital feels like something straight out of Jeremy Corbyn's diary, given his left-wing views and political correctness. The overall critique points out that the show comes across as overly "woke," deliberately avoiding offense to certain groups in society, particularly, the British upper class. 2) Choose  three  quotes from the review that are particularly critical of  Capital  and paste them into your blogpost. Do you agree with the criticisms? Why? "anti terror police who were, naturally, bigoted and faceless. The crusading lawyer (a woman, of course)" The choice of words in Capital highlights how the left-wing often views anti-terrorism police as bigoted and faceless. The sarcastic listing of these negative descriptors shows clear disagreement with the way the...
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Film Industry assessment learner response

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  1) Type up your feedback in  full  (you don't need to write the mark and grade if you want to keep this confidential). Add more specific details from the CSP. 2) Read  the mark scheme for this assessment  carefully. Write down the number of marks you achieved for the three questions: _/3; _/6; _/9. If you  didn't achieve full marks  in a question, write a bullet point on what you may have missed. .      - Regulated by BBFC .      - Power of Gurinder Chadha as a director and links to success of 'Bend it like Beckham' .      - Some suggested the film was released to closely to 'Yesterday', another comedy film that represents British culture that was much more successful 3) For  Question 2  on the promotion of  Blinded By The Light , use the mark scheme to identify  at least one  strategy used to promote the film that you  didn't  mention in your answer and  why  i...
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Capital case study

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  Reviews and features 1) What positive points does the review pick out about  Capital ?  What criticisms are made - either of the TV drama or the original novel? In the review, Sam Wollaston praises the adaptation for capturing the heart of London, saying it does a great job of showcasing the city's vibe through just one street. He calls it "instantly recognisable" and describes it as a "brilliant allegorical portrait of London," noting how well the show manages to pack in complex stories over just three hours. However, The Independent acknowledges the strong performances and lovable characters but suggests that the drama might not hook viewers who aren’t already familiar with the book. Without that background, some might lose interest as the story unfolds. 2) What references can you find in the reviews and feature to the idea Capital is a 'state-of-the-nation' drama? How does it capture modern-day London? Capital  is a show that is described as really...
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