British films: famous films, ideologies usually seen in British films, production companies and funding.
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The US House of Representatives is deeply concerned by ongoing and pervasive acts of antisemitic
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Published classroom materials form the basis of syllabuses, drive teacher professional development, and have a potentially huge influence on learners, teachers and education systems. All teachers also create their own materials, whether a few sentences on a blackboard, a highly-structured fully-realised online course, or anything in between. Despite this, the knowledge and skills needed to create effective language learning materials are rarely part of teacher training, and are mostly learnt by trial and error.
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3. Snatch (2000) -
Budget of £6 million.
The film follows the story of two boxing promoters and
a stolen diamond.
Snatch is considered to be a very influential film for the
gangster genre; this is due to the realistic storyline and
the mix of comedy.
Rock n Rolla (2008)-
Budget £18 million.
The film is a modern gangster film, which follows a gang
in the city who are looking to get rich quick.
Although this film wasn't as successful in profit as
others; it was actually a very popular film.
Examples of English Gangster Films
4. Conventions in English Gangster Film
Openings
Dark Colours and Low Lighting-
Most British gangster films begin with dark colours and low lighting, which is
throughout the opening. This is seen through the location, characters profiles,
props and costumes. It is also more likely for this theme to be continued
throughout the whole film.
First shots-
It is rare to see an establishing shot within the opening sequence of English
gangster films. Instead you see multiple shots of a character, or multiple
characters. This leads into the establishing of the characters quicker and gives
the audience a better connection to the individual. Examples of shots used are,
mid shots, hand held shot, panning, tracking shot, long shot and side track.
Costumes-
The costumes tend to stick to a modern representation of gangsters and often
feature a suit or dark smart clothing. Weapons, drugs and money are also key
aspects and conventions.
5. Conventions in English Gangster Film
Openings
Voiceovers and Sound-
These are often seen across many British gangster openings. They are
used to give a brief introduction to the character and/or the storyline.
Non-diegetic music is also a popular convention; it generally starts at the
beginning and builds up throughout the duration of the opening.
Sometimes sound effects and ambient sounds are also used.
Credits and Titles-
In just about every British gangster film opening there is always opening
credits. These are usually worked into the scene. The name of the film,
key actors, director, publishing and distribution companies, are all shown
in that sequence.
Editing-
There is key use of editing techniques such as, match on action, freeze
frame, eye-line match, credits, slow motion, and juxtaposition.
6. Conventions in English Gangster Film
Openings
Mise-en-scene-
• Colours that are seen across every British gangster films include,
black, white, red, grey and brown. They are used all over each
scene and also used in the themes of each film.
• Key make-up used throughout the films include, fake blood, scars
and red lipstick.
• Popular locations/settings used in the British gangster films are
urban cities, pubs/bars and clubs.
• Specific props, such as cigarettes, cigars, money, guns and drugs,
are used throughout all British gangster films.
7. History of English Gangster Films
The UK saw a surge films based on crimes, like gangster films, during
the post world war years.
Films such as "The Italian Job", are heavily criticized as it mixes crime
with comedy. This is due to the fact they believe that showing
organized crime to be "a bit of a laugh" desensitizes society to crime
and would eventually see it as normal.
It is said that "British gangster films each have their fingers on the
pulse of the UK at the time of its production and hits a raw nerve on
society."
This means that British gangster films can be seen as too emotional
and hard hitting as they involve subjects that are not yet sensitized to
be talked about casually (subjects that are avoided).
9. Examples of American Gangster Films
The Godfather(1972) -
Budget of $60 million.
The film follows a boss of gangster mafia who is trying
to hand over his power to his reluctant son.
The Godfather is considered to be a very influential film
as it has key themes and has been seen across the
world. It has won multiple Oscars.
Pulp Fiction (1994)-
Budget $8 million.
The film tells the story's of two mob hit men, a boxer, a
gangster's wife, and a pair of diner bandits intertwine in
four tales of violence and redemption.
This film is majorly influential as it changed the way
gangster films were seen, because it was so different to
all the ones in the past.
10. The American Perspective of American
Gangster Films
In American gangster films it is debated that these films involve the
warped idea of the “American Dream”.
The American Dream is a national ideology of the United States,
containing a set of ideals, including the opportunity for prosperity
and success, and an upward social possibility, achieved through
hard work.
This is represented in the films by the characters desires to be rich
and successful with as much power as they can get and also it
speaks directly to the American public. The evidence for this is the
fact that there is huge popularity of the gangster film genre in the
American film industry.
The gangster is changed into the idea that he is like ‘Robin Hood’,
and is actually the good guy. This idea is twisted and can be seen
wrong, as in fact they are committing the crimes.
11. Conventions in American Gangster Film
Openings
Location/Setting-
In American gangster films we see nearly all of the films set in locations
such as, large cities, nightclubs, mansions and streets. These are all
clearly darkened or lighted by neon lights.
First shots-
Due to the settings and locations seen in American gangster films, we
see lots of establishing shots of the settings; usually involving the cities
scape. The shots empathies the location and set the era for the story to
then begin later.
Storyline-
The gangsters themselves are usually materialistic, street smart,
immoral and egoistic. This is shown through the general storyline of the
characters rise to power with wrong-doings; while showing an
ambitious desire for success and recognition.
12. Conventions in American Gangster Film
Openings
Costumes-
The costumes seen in American gangster films are of high end,
including posh suits that are branded and are expensive. They are
contrasted with poor clothing worn by the ‘normal’ people of society;
this is done purposely to show a divide in the characters positions and
social classes. The gangsters are seen as better.
Sound-
The sound used involves non-diegetic music, it generally starts at the
beginning and builds up throughout the duration of the opening.
There is also lots of diegetic sounds, made through sound effects to
highlight lots of different aspects. It can be seen as over the top.
Credits and Titles-
The credits and titles that are used are flashy and expensive, it
highlights the riches that gangsters have and is also done because of
the money/budget that is given for the film.
13. Editing-
There is a lot of editing used in American gangster films. This is shown
through fancy and high tech editing to add atmosphere, however it
can make the films seem unrealistic and a world away from our reality.
Mise-en-scene-
• Colours that are seen across every American gangster films
include, black, white, red, grey and brown. They are used all over
each scene and also used in the themes of each film.
• Key make-up used throughout the films include, lots of fake blood,
scars and lots of beauty make up on females.
• Specific props, such as cigarettes, but mainly cigars, money, lots of
expensive guns and drugs, are used throughout all American
gangster films.
Conventions in American Gangster Film
Openings
14. History of American Gangster Films
America saw a surge of gangster films during the 1930s. This was
influenced by real life gangsters who reigned over New York in this
era.
We see the film “American Gangster” heavily influenced by a real
gang. The influence was from the rise of Harlem drug kingpin Frank
Lucas. This influence is seen across nearly all American gangster films,
as they all are influenced by real life crime.
The films often highlight the life of a crime figure or victim. They also
often glorify the rise and fall of individual criminals, through conflict
with the law.
16. Differences between English and
American Gangster Films
There are a lot of differences between the American and English
gangster films that you would not expect. These include…
History and Influences-
American gangster films became popular and more well-known 10/20
years before English gangster films were. The reasons for this is
debated massively. Some say it is due to the higher crime rate in the
1930s in America and therefore is due to the influences for the films.
Sounds-
English gangster films use a lot of voiceovers and American gangster
films don’t so much. This can be due to the fact that English gangster
films use the opening sequence to introduce the characters more,
whereas American gangster films use the opening to set the time
period and location first.
17. Differences between English and
American Gangster Films
Credits/Titles and Editing-
In British gangster film openings, the opening credits are usually worked
into the scene and Americans use a wider variety across the genre. This is a
like to the editing. In American gangster films there is more editing
compared to English.
American films are given more money for the production, and they
therefore spend it on editing and credits. It is seen more clearly across the
films due to better effects such as explosions and other aspects.
First shots-
In American gangster films, there is lots of establishing shots of the
settings; usually involving the cities scape. The shots empathies the location
and set the era for the story to then begin later. Whereas in English
gangster films the shots are aimed to introduce the characters more. The
difference is that American gangster films use the opening to set the time
period and location first and English gangster films use the opening to
introduce the characters lives and personalities to the audience.
18. Differences between English and
American Gangster Films
Audience Emotions-
Due to the first shot, sound and editing differences, there is a
different feel and emotion to the different gangster films. English
gangster films are seen as more emotional due to the major
character presence. It can be seen as more hard hitting and scary
because of the crime involved too. This is opposite to the
American gangster genre.
19. Similarities between English and
American Gangster Films
There are fewer similarities between the American and English gangster
films, however the ones that there is, are conventional across the whole
gangster genre. These include…
Colours-
In both types of gangster films, there is use of the same colour pallet;
black, white, red, grey and brown. They are used all over each scene and
also used in the themes of each film.
Make-up-
In both, make-up is used throughout the films include, fake blood, scars
and red lipstick. However, in American gangster films it is seen as more
obvious and glamourous.
Locations/settings-
In both, there is urban cities, pubs/bars and clubs. There is a difference in
style to make the country location obvious, such as in English there is pubs
and in American there is nightclubs.
20. Props-
Specific props, such as cigarettes, cigars, money, guns and drugs, are all
used throughout all British and American gangster films. It is a key
convention of thee gangster characterisation and is therefore used
across all gangster films across the whole world.
Costumes-
The costumes seen in all gangster films often feature a suit or dark
smart clothing. Weapons, drugs and money are also key aspects and
conventions. However, in American gangster films, the suits used are of
higher quality and are branded.
Similarities between English and
American Gangster Films