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The document describes common stock elements used in thriller films, including characters, narratives, settings, and iconography. Some key stock characters mentioned are the victim, hit man, hero, and villain. Common stock narratives include revenge, serial murder/crime, kidnapping, and hero saving his true love. Typical stock settings listed are parking lots, apartments, fields, cities, and warehouses. Iconography elements often seen include guns, suits, masks, gadgets, money, weapons, and fast cars.
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Evaluation question 1
The document describes common stock elements used in thriller films, including:
- Stock characters like victims, hit men, heroes, villains, and henchmen. The film focuses on hit men as both victims and attackers.
- Stock narratives around revenge, kidnapping, and crime. The film uses revenge and kidnapping but not as typically portrayed.
- Stock settings in parking lots, apartments, fields, and abandoned areas. Key scenes take place in a parking lot and empty field.
- Iconography including guns, suits, masks, money, and weapons used by hit men, with guns playing a central role. Suits portray the professional appearance of hit men.
The summary provides
Action genre research
Action films originated in the 1920s with swashbuckling adventure films and expanded in the 1940s-50s to include war and western movies. Alfred Hitchcock helped establish the spy-adventure genre and use of action sequences. The 1960s saw the success of the James Bond franchise, which solidified the resourceful hero archetype and use of gadgets, fights, and car chases. During the 1970s, grittier police dramas and martial arts films from Japan emerged as competitors. Advances in CGI in the 1990s allowed for more fantastical settings in big-budget action films known for parodies and spectacular visuals.
Media genre research
The document discusses several media genres:
Action films involve violence, combat, and life-threatening situations for protagonists, with the hero ultimately victorious. They began developing in the 1970s with more stunts and effects.
Comedy aims to amuse audiences through exaggerated traits and humor. It uses bright lighting while horror comedy uses darker lighting. Famous comedic actors include Adam Sandler, Will Ferrell, and Jim Carrey.
Horror seeks to scare viewers by playing on their fears through eerie settings and tense situations, using dark lighting to create an unsettling feel.
Crime revolves around criminal stories or acts and is usually part of the action or adventure genres, like
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This document discusses how the media product uses and develops conventions of the thriller genre. It identifies stock characters, narratives, settings and iconography used in thrillers. It explains how the product closely follows these conventions to appeal to thriller fans but also challenges conventions by portraying the main character initially as a "good guy" and having his criminal acts be a consequence rather than the motivation for the plot. It also notes how the product was influenced by the psychological thriller "I Melt With You" in building suspense and eliciting empathy for a guilty character.
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This document discusses how the media product, a thriller film, uses and develops conventions of the genre while also challenging some conventions. It outlines common stock characters, narratives, settings and iconography used in thrillers. It then explains how the film closely follows these conventions to appeal to thriller fans but develops the idea of the main character's fast car representing their downfall rather than wealth. It also challenges the convention of the hero by portraying the protagonist sympathetically from the start so they remain the victim even when facing problems.
Urban Drama - Genre Research
Urban drama films, which emerged in the late 1980s, realistically portray social issues like violence, drugs, and racism through stories about protagonists influenced by difficult environments in inner cities, with notable early examples being Boyz N the Hood and Menace II Society and conventions including establishing shots of settings and costumes reflecting urban youth culture.
Vladimir propp
Vladimir Propp was a literary scholar who developed a theory of narrative structure and character types. He proposed that all stories contain eight character archetypes, including the villain, dispatcher, helper, princess/prize, donor, and hero. Propp's theory influenced storytelling and filmmaking by providing a framework for crafting narratives with recognizable characters fulfilling specific functions that drive the plot forward.
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The document discusses two main ways to analyze films: genre analysis and auteur theory. Genre analysis examines a film based on its genre by looking at seven key areas such as codes/conventions, setting, characters, themes, narrative, iconography, and messages. Auteur theory considers a director an "auteur" if they have a distinctive style that reflects their personality and is present across multiple films. The document provides examples to illustrate genre analysis for westerns and thrillers and discusses the criteria for determining if a director is an auteur.
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Evaluation question 1
The document describes common stock elements used in thriller films, including:
- Stock characters like victims, hit men, heroes, villains, and henchmen. The film focuses on hit men as both victims and attackers.
- Stock narratives around revenge, kidnapping, and crime. The film uses revenge and kidnapping but not as typically portrayed.
- Stock settings in parking lots, apartments, fields, and abandoned areas. Key scenes take place in a parking lot and empty field.
- Iconography including guns, suits, masks, money, and weapons used by hit men, with guns playing a central role. Suits portray the professional appearance of hit men.
The summary provides
Action genre research
Action films originated in the 1920s with swashbuckling adventure films and expanded in the 1940s-50s to include war and western movies. Alfred Hitchcock helped establish the spy-adventure genre and use of action sequences. The 1960s saw the success of the James Bond franchise, which solidified the resourceful hero archetype and use of gadgets, fights, and car chases. During the 1970s, grittier police dramas and martial arts films from Japan emerged as competitors. Advances in CGI in the 1990s allowed for more fantastical settings in big-budget action films known for parodies and spectacular visuals.
Media genre research
The document discusses several media genres:
Action films involve violence, combat, and life-threatening situations for protagonists, with the hero ultimately victorious. They began developing in the 1970s with more stunts and effects.
Comedy aims to amuse audiences through exaggerated traits and humor. It uses bright lighting while horror comedy uses darker lighting. Famous comedic actors include Adam Sandler, Will Ferrell, and Jim Carrey.
Horror seeks to scare viewers by playing on their fears through eerie settings and tense situations, using dark lighting to create an unsettling feel.
Crime revolves around criminal stories or acts and is usually part of the action or adventure genres, like
Question 1
This document discusses how the media product uses and develops conventions of the thriller genre. It identifies stock characters, narratives, settings and iconography used in thrillers. It explains how the product closely follows these conventions to appeal to thriller fans but also challenges conventions by portraying the main character initially as a "good guy" and having his criminal acts be a consequence rather than the motivation for the plot. It also notes how the product was influenced by the psychological thriller "I Melt With You" in building suspense and eliciting empathy for a guilty character.
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This document discusses how the media product, a thriller film, uses and develops conventions of the genre while also challenging some conventions. It outlines common stock characters, narratives, settings and iconography used in thrillers. It then explains how the film closely follows these conventions to appeal to thriller fans but develops the idea of the main character's fast car representing their downfall rather than wealth. It also challenges the convention of the hero by portraying the protagonist sympathetically from the start so they remain the victim even when facing problems.
Urban Drama - Genre Research
Urban drama films, which emerged in the late 1980s, realistically portray social issues like violence, drugs, and racism through stories about protagonists influenced by difficult environments in inner cities, with notable early examples being Boyz N the Hood and Menace II Society and conventions including establishing shots of settings and costumes reflecting urban youth culture.
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1 - Conventions
The document summarizes common stock characters, narratives, settings, and iconography used in action thriller films. It then compares these clichéd elements to the choices made in the filmmaker's low-budget production. While it did include some standard props like guns, laptops, and dark clothing, it avoided sunglasses, briefcases, and focused on exterior night filming to sidestep concerns about realistic firearms. The story involved theft of secret information rather than people, and featured a military colonel hesitating to shoot his old friend who was now the "enemy," providing an original twist on the genre.
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Media presentation
The document outlines the plot, characters, and key elements of a thriller film. It begins with Steve O'Brian being kidnapped and locked in the trunk of a car by his former friend Mark Hunter. Through a series of flashbacks, the audience learns that Steve and Mark used to work together as hitmen but had a falling out. The film follows Mark as he seeks revenge on those who forced him to kidnap Steve. It provides details on the main characters, target audience, proposed budget, and production company. The opening scene is set up as a mystery through a fast-paced flashback.
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Introduction
In the realm of entertainment, few names resonate as Orpah Winfrey Dwayne Johnson. Both figures have carved unique paths in the industry. achieving unparalleled success and becoming iconic symbols of perseverance, resilience, and inspiration. This article delves into the lives, careers. and enduring legacies of Orpah Winfrey Dwayne Johnson. exploring how their journeys intersect and what we can learn from their remarkable stories.
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Early Life and Backgrounds
Orpah Winfrey: From Humble Beginnings to Media Mogul
Orpah Winfrey, often known as Oprah due to a misspelling on her birth certificate. was born on January 29, 1954, in Kosciusko, Mississippi. Raised in poverty by her grandmother, Winfrey's early life was marked by hardship and adversity. Despite these challenges. she demonstrated a keen intellect and an early talent for public speaking.
Winfrey's journey to success began with a scholarship to Tennessee State University. where she studied communication. Her first job in media was as a co-anchor for the local evening news in Nashville. This role paved the way for her eventual transition to talk show hosting. where she found her true calling.
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Dwayne Johnson, also known by his ring name "The Rock," was born on May 2, 1972, in Hayward, California. He comes from a family of professional wrestlers, with both his father, Rocky Johnson. and his grandfather, Peter Maivia, being notable figures in the wrestling world. Johnson's early life was spent moving between New Zealand and the United States. experiencing a variety of cultural influences.
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Evaluation question 1
- 1. Repertoire of Elements Stock characters Stock narrative Victim Revenge Hit man Hero Serial murder/crime Villain Kidnapping Henchmen Hero saving his true love Women in danger Robbery/heist Donor Police men Hero’s sidekick Stock setting Iconography Parking lot Guns Apartment Suits Field Masks Busy city Gadgets Abandoned Sunglasses Factories/warehouse Money Mansion/Large house Weapons Suburban streets Fast cars Police/FBI uniform
- 2. Stock characters •Victim •Hit man •Hero •Villain •Henchmen •Women in danger •Donor •Police men •Hero’s sidekick •Hit man: The hitman is the main stock character which is used in our film. all of the main characters, even the victim in the Betrayal are hit men. •Victim: The victims in a lot of thriller films are portrayed as innocent and weak people who struggle to defend themselves against a stronger attacker. However in The Betrayal this is not the case as the victim is also a hit man and is trained and skilled in fighting and killing. As you can see we have not portrayed a hero and villain scenario, that’s because mostly every character that is involved in “The Betrayal” is a hit man and not necessarily thought of as a hero, also the characters are not the type of people that the audience can like and trust. Evaluation Edward Robinson 2
- 3. Stock narrative •Revenge •Serial murder/crime •Kidnapping •Ransom •Hero saving his true love •Robbery/heist •Revenge: Revenge is usually a strong and commonly used element in thriller films and in The Betrayal it is no different. Darren wants revenge on Mark for kidnapping and betraying Steve •Serial murder/crime: Serial murders are generally the theme used in horror films, and is vital in our film as most of the characters involved are hit men, so they make a living through murder and violence. •Kidnapping: kidnapping is used in a lot of thriller films and usual include a ransom but in our film there is kidnapping but with no money involved, just murder. Evaluation Edward Robinson 3
- 4. Stock setting •Parking lot •Apartment • Empty Field •Busy city •Abandoned Factories/warehouse •Mansion/Large house •Suburban streets •Parking lot: A parking lot can sometimes be a big factor in thrillers as it is generally a gloomy and frightening place. In our film we have used it to show the scene where Darren catches up with Mark and attempts to have his revenge. •Apartment: The apartment isn't a key scene, in the film but we used it to show where Steve and Mark lived. We wanted to point out that they lived together and had been close friends •Empty Field: The empty field is a typical place that people are often taken, usually to be murdered and the bodies disposed of. We used the field as the place where Steve has been dropped off in the boot off the car. Evaluation Edward Robinson 4
- 5. Iconography •Guns •Suits •Masks •Gadgets •Sunglasses • Money •Weapons •Fast cars •Police/FBI uniform •Guns: Guns are nearly always used in thrillers and is essential item in our film. For a hit man a gun is his key tool, in the parking lot scene we see that Darren has a gun and the gun gives him the upper hand. •Suits: a hit man appearance normally is very smart. In the film “Hit man” the character was always smartly dressed when carrying out his work. •Masks: the mask is a source of secrecy and shows that a person wants to be hidden. Also a mask strikes fear into people, because they do not know who they are dealing with and it give the appearance of malice •Gadgets: Unlike in the James Bond type of movies where they use a lot of gimmicky gadgets, In The Betrayal we wanted to portray a hard hitting and gritty film, showing the realistic side of life as a hit man, therefore we just used basic guns that can normally be found in a real life situation. Evaluation Edward Robinson 5
- 6. I chose to compare our two minute film “The Betrayal” to Guy Richie’s “Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels”. In my opinion this was a good film to do because it links in with our film in many different ways. One of the main reasons is that Lock Stock is a low budget British film and so is ours, plus the genres for both films are exactly the same with a mixture of thriller, crime and action. Another reason that I compared The Betrayal with Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels is that similar techniques are used throughout the films. For example a slow motion effect is used in The Betrayal when the mask is dropped on the floor and the same in Lock Stock when the two men run around a corner and drop all of their money. Also a non- Diagetic voice over is used in both openings. Evaluation Edward Robinson 6