Princess’ A-level media course blog

  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...

  1) What is serial television drama? Write your own definition. A serial television drama is a TV show which has a continuous plot that unfolds in sequential episode-by-episode fashion.These shows mostly possess narrative complexity and they typically follow many story arcs that span entire television seasons. 2) List five of the TV dramas discussed in the history of the genre on page 1 of the factsheet. How has the genre evolved over time? .The Avengers (1961-1969) . Danger Man (1962- 1968) . The Sweeney (1975-1978 . Minder (1979-1994) The first UK companies made TV dramas that were largely aimed at the domestic market.This model of making television drama was not widely adopted by the industry until the 1990s. However, today, all television drama is all shot on film and made like a film, with the same high quality productions values. 3) List the sub-genres of TV drama featured in the factsheet. Come up with your own example of an existing TV drama to fit each category....

1) British Film Industry factsheets #132 & #100 2)  Blinded By The Light case study research 3)  Regulation - BBFC research and 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 institution is responsible for the national classification and censorship of films that are exhibited at cinemas and video works. It is funded through fees charged to those who submit films and video works for classification as it is a non-governmental organisation. 2) Read this  BBFC guide to how films are rated . Summarise the process in 50 words. The BBFC classifies content by consensus, with the Chief Executive, President and Vice Presidents taking final responsibility. The compliance officers watch films, DVDs and online content, often by themselves or in teams. They assess themes, language, violence and other issues, providing reports for age ratings. Difficult content is referred to senior management for review. 3) Read this  BBFC section on landmark decisions ....

  Background reading and production research 1) What is the story behind the production of the film? The story behind the production of the film is about Sarfraz Manzoor and his life events. It's about when he meets Amolak for the first time and he inspires him to listen to Bruce Springsteen's music because he believed that his music was a direct line to all that was true in this world. The music changed Sarfraz' life and it inspired him to follow his dreams and become a writer despite his parents being against him. 2) What was the audience reaction to the film? Most of the audience found personal connections to the story and many people from all over the world thanked Sarfraz for telling their story. 3) Why is the Sundance Film Festival such an important part of the film industry - particularly for lower budget films?   The Sundance Film Festival is such an important part of the film industry because it was very diverse. Women made up 44% of the directors and there were a ...