The document provides summaries of 15 films from different genres and countries:
- 'Tsotsi' is a 2005 South African film about a young gang leader in Johannesburg who discovers a baby in a stolen car.
- 'Amores Perros' is a 2000 Mexican thriller that connects three stories about love and loss through a horrific car accident.
- 'Gomorrah' is a 2008 Italian film based on a book about the brutal Camorra crime syndicate that controls Naples.
United is a sports film about the 1958 Manchester United football team who were involved in a plane crash where members were killed. It follows six players, mainly Bobby Charlton, and coach Jimmy Murphy. Zero Dark Thirty follows the manhunt for Osama Bin Laden from its beginning through finding and killing him. Titanic is based on the sinking of the real RMS Titanic in 1912, though the main characters are fictional. Deepwater Horizon is based on the 2010 oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico and gained praise for its realistic feel from survivor accounts. The films are based on real events, people, and disasters but contain fictionalized elements in their storytelling.
This film review summarizes 3 movies:
1) "The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover" is a 1989 British drama film directed by Peter Greenaway starring Helen Mirren. It tells the story of a woman's affair with a restaurant customer despite being married to the owner of the restaurant.
2) "The Last King of Scotland" is a 2006 historical political thriller film about Idi Amin based on the novel by Giles Foden. It depicts Idi Amin's regime in Uganda through the eyes of his personal physician and shows his transformation from liberating leader to brutal dictator.
3) "The Untouchables" is a 2011 French comedy-drama
The document categorizes different types of films such as romance films including The Prince of Persia and Titanic, action films like Braveheart and The Dark Knight, comedies like Yes Man and Bride Wars, science fiction films like The Matrix and Jurassic Park, horror films, cartoons, musicals, and animated films. It provides examples of popular movies that fall within each film genre without including any details about the directors, places, or main characters of the films.
This document provides an overview of the history of horror movies from the 1920s to the 1980s. It summarizes that early horror films from the 1920s reflected public fears around mythical monsters following World War 1 and the Spanish Flu. Throughout the decades, horror films evolved to mirror the anxieties of their time, with themes transitioning to fears around things like family breakdown, nuclear war, and dangerous human psychology. The 1980s saw advancements in special effects and makeup that allowed for more graphic and realistic depictions of monsters and mutants on screen.
This document discusses the history and evolution of horror movies from the 1920s through the 1950s. It describes how early silent horror films from the 1920s reflected societal anxieties through tales of vampires and monsters. Sound was introduced in the 1930s, adding psychological terror. Notable films from this decade include Dracula and Bride of Frankenstein. Horror movies produced during World War 2 catered mainly to domestic American audiences. The 1940s saw the rise of films featuring werewolves and other human-animal hybrid creatures. Finally, the 1950s saw a trend of movies featuring mutated monsters resulting from scientific experimentation, reflecting the post-war fears of nuclear war and advanced technology.
This film review summarizes the movie "The Untouchables":
1) It tells the true story of a wealthy man who becomes disabled and hires an immigrant with a criminal past to be his live-in caregiver.
2) Despite warnings from the man's family who distrust the caregiver, the two develop an unlikely friendship crossing social class divides.
3) The film is both funny and emotional, promoting themes of equality and respect while also featuring a memorable soundtrack by composer Ludovico Einaudi.
The document lists various movies, directors, actors, and genres that the author enjoys. Their favorite genres are action, comedy, sci-fi, thriller, animation, and horror. Some of their favorite actors include Will Smith, Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Bruce Willis, Denzel Washington, Christian Bale, and Heath Ledger. Favorite directors named are James Cameron, Clint Eastwood, Christopher Nolan, Steven Spielberg, and Quentin Tarantino. The document also provides brief summaries of the plots of various popular movies.
Thomas Benson analyzes several classic crime films from 1940 to 2011 that depict crime in different tones, from comedic to dark. The earliest film, The Bank Dick from 1940, shows crime in a humorous light through W.C. Fields' comedic performance. Later films like The Italian Job in 1969 and Goodfellas in 1990 merge lighter and darker elements. More recent films like Layer Cake in 2004 and Scarface in 1983 portray crime in a grittier, darker manner through graphic violence and drug content. Overall, the document traces how crime films have evolved from more joking portrayals to increasingly realistic and serious depictions over time.
United is a sports film about the 1958 Manchester United football team who were involved in a plane crash where members were killed. It follows six players, mainly Bobby Charlton, and coach Jimmy Murphy. Zero Dark Thirty follows the manhunt for Osama Bin Laden from its beginning through finding and killing him. Titanic is based on the sinking of the real RMS Titanic in 1912, though the main characters are fictional. Deepwater Horizon is based on the 2010 oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico and gained praise for its realistic feel from survivor accounts. The films are based on real events, people, and disasters but contain fictionalized elements in their storytelling.
This film review summarizes 3 movies:
1) "The Cook, the Thief, His Wife and Her Lover" is a 1989 British drama film directed by Peter Greenaway starring Helen Mirren. It tells the story of a woman's affair with a restaurant customer despite being married to the owner of the restaurant.
2) "The Last King of Scotland" is a 2006 historical political thriller film about Idi Amin based on the novel by Giles Foden. It depicts Idi Amin's regime in Uganda through the eyes of his personal physician and shows his transformation from liberating leader to brutal dictator.
3) "The Untouchables" is a 2011 French comedy-drama
The document categorizes different types of films such as romance films including The Prince of Persia and Titanic, action films like Braveheart and The Dark Knight, comedies like Yes Man and Bride Wars, science fiction films like The Matrix and Jurassic Park, horror films, cartoons, musicals, and animated films. It provides examples of popular movies that fall within each film genre without including any details about the directors, places, or main characters of the films.
This document provides an overview of the history of horror movies from the 1920s to the 1980s. It summarizes that early horror films from the 1920s reflected public fears around mythical monsters following World War 1 and the Spanish Flu. Throughout the decades, horror films evolved to mirror the anxieties of their time, with themes transitioning to fears around things like family breakdown, nuclear war, and dangerous human psychology. The 1980s saw advancements in special effects and makeup that allowed for more graphic and realistic depictions of monsters and mutants on screen.
This document discusses the history and evolution of horror movies from the 1920s through the 1950s. It describes how early silent horror films from the 1920s reflected societal anxieties through tales of vampires and monsters. Sound was introduced in the 1930s, adding psychological terror. Notable films from this decade include Dracula and Bride of Frankenstein. Horror movies produced during World War 2 catered mainly to domestic American audiences. The 1940s saw the rise of films featuring werewolves and other human-animal hybrid creatures. Finally, the 1950s saw a trend of movies featuring mutated monsters resulting from scientific experimentation, reflecting the post-war fears of nuclear war and advanced technology.
This film review summarizes the movie "The Untouchables":
1) It tells the true story of a wealthy man who becomes disabled and hires an immigrant with a criminal past to be his live-in caregiver.
2) Despite warnings from the man's family who distrust the caregiver, the two develop an unlikely friendship crossing social class divides.
3) The film is both funny and emotional, promoting themes of equality and respect while also featuring a memorable soundtrack by composer Ludovico Einaudi.
The document lists various movies, directors, actors, and genres that the author enjoys. Their favorite genres are action, comedy, sci-fi, thriller, animation, and horror. Some of their favorite actors include Will Smith, Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Bruce Willis, Denzel Washington, Christian Bale, and Heath Ledger. Favorite directors named are James Cameron, Clint Eastwood, Christopher Nolan, Steven Spielberg, and Quentin Tarantino. The document also provides brief summaries of the plots of various popular movies.
Thomas Benson analyzes several classic crime films from 1940 to 2011 that depict crime in different tones, from comedic to dark. The earliest film, The Bank Dick from 1940, shows crime in a humorous light through W.C. Fields' comedic performance. Later films like The Italian Job in 1969 and Goodfellas in 1990 merge lighter and darker elements. More recent films like Layer Cake in 2004 and Scarface in 1983 portray crime in a grittier, darker manner through graphic violence and drug content. Overall, the document traces how crime films have evolved from more joking portrayals to increasingly realistic and serious depictions over time.
Noir films are crime dramas that emerged in the post-WWII era, known for their complex plots, morally ambiguous characters, and themes of corruption. They typically feature a private detective protagonist investigating a case involving crime and deception. Common character archetypes include the femme fatale, an enticing yet dangerous woman; the criminal mastermind playing mind games; and a victim who is paranoid or behaving strangely. The document discusses the origins and evolution of noir through various subgenres like neo-noir and the works of influential directors like Fritz Lang, Orson Welles, and Quentin Tarantino who have reinvented the noir style for modern audiences.
This document provides an analysis of crime genre films from the 1940s to present day. It summarizes several influential crime films from each decade, including The Maltese Falcon (1941), The Italian Job (1941), A Clockwork Orange (1971), Scarface (1983), Sin City (2005), and The Accountant (2016). For each film, a brief storyline and critics' reviews are presented. The document aims to analyze the crime genre over time to inform the making of a new crime film called Snitch.
This document categorizes different types of films including romance, action, adventure, comedy, science fiction, fantasy, musical, horror, thriller, western, biography, animation, and documentary. Some example films are listed under each category such as Pirates of the Caribbean and Indiana Jones for adventure, The Matrix and Star Wars for science fiction, and Harry Potter for fantasy.
This pitch proposes a comedy thriller film called "Left" that follows a conflicted student who gets lured into a blackmail plot involving death and strawberry milkshakes. The plot involves the student's peer being kidnapped from a coffee shop, leaving only her phone behind. Feeling guilty, the student withholds the phone and allows himself to be blackmailed in an attempt to win back the love of his life. The film promises scandal, romance, intrigue, and mind-bending plot twists in the tradition of classic crime thrillers. It aims to appeal to a young adult demographic with its mix of edgy romance, action, villains, and teenage angst alongside blind love and comedy.
The summary provides an overview of the evolution of the horror genre from its origins in Gothic literature in the late 1700s through modern horror films of the 2000s and 2010s. Key developments discussed include the introduction of sound and color in films, the rise of psychological horror, increased gore and violence in slasher films, the popularity of occult and zombie themes, and the improved production quality and special effects of recent decades. Overall, the summary effectively condenses the long document while highlighting the most important events and trends in the history of the horror genre.
The summary provides an overview of the evolution of the horror genre from its origins in Gothic literature in the late 1700s through modern horror films of the 2000s and 2010s. Key developments discussed include the introduction of sound and color in films, the rise of psychological horror, increased gore and violence in slasher films, the popularity of occult and zombie themes, and the improved production quality and special effects of recent decades. Overall, the summary effectively condenses the long document while highlighting the most important events and trends discussed.
The evil dead premiered in 1981 and was controversial for its graphic violence, being rejected by US distributors until a European company bought it. The film tells the story of five friends who go to a cabin in the woods and find an evil lurking in the forest after playing a tape translating the Necronomicon. One by one, the teens are possessed until only one remains to battle the evil dead. It was directed by Sam Raimi and stars Bruce Campbell.
The document discusses and compares protagonists from dystopian works of literature, film, and art. It analyzes the characteristics of Mad Max, Neo from The Matrix, Terminators, and Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games. Some consistent traits of dystopian protagonists discussed are bravery, courage, empathy for others, and a desire to change the current oppressive system. The document also explores how the protagonists' personalities and emotions may change after learning the true nature of their dystopian realities.
The document provides summaries of famous horror films from 1922 to 2016 including Nosferatu, Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Halloween, Alien, The Shining, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream, Saw, Sinister, The Conjuring, Annabelle, and The Boy. It summarizes the key plot elements and significance of each film in horror history in under 3 sentences for each movie.
George Romero was an influential American film director, producer and screenwriter known as the father of the zombie genre. He was born in 1940 in New York City to a Cuban father and Lithuanian mother and graduated from Carnegie Mellon University. Romero formed a production company in Pittsburgh in the 1960s that produced his directorial debut, Night of the Living Dead, in 1968, which spawned several sequels and was added to the National Film Registry. Over his career, Romero received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to horror filmmaking and challenging societal norms through his work.
Animal Kingdom is a 2010 Australian crime drama that follows 17-year-old Joshua "J" Cody who must survive living with his criminal family. The film stars Ben Mendelsohn as the family's leader, "Pope". J struggles to prove his masculinity while staying alive in the volatile environment. The film was inspired by real events and was a critical and commercial success internationally.
The document provides examples and analysis of influential horror films from 1922 to present. It discusses how early films like Nosferatu established vampire tropes and how 1950s films like The Fly incorporated scientific elements. More recent films mentioned include The Sixth Sense for introducing twist endings, Paranormal Activity for popularizing found footage, and comedy horrors that blend genres. Overall, the document traces the evolution of horror film conventions and influential titles that shaped modern stereotypes.
The document provides a history and overview of early horror movies. It discusses how early horror movies were based on Gothic literature and were set in spooky locales. It then lists some common characters in these early movies like vampires, monsters, and mad scientists. The document also names some of the earliest horror movies released, such as The Golem in 1915. It concludes with a plot summary of the 2002 M. Night Shyamalan film Signs, about a family in Pennsylvania that begins to believe crop circles are signs from extraterrestrials.
Early horror movies were based on Gothic literature and were set in spooky locations like old mansions. Main characters included supernatural creatures like vampires, monsters, and demons. Some of the earliest horror movies released were The Golem in 1915, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari in 1920, and Nosferatu in 1922. Signs, a 2002 M. Night Shyamalan film, tells the story of a family in Pennsylvania that begins to believe crop circles appearing in their cornfield are signs from extraterrestrials. As strange events unfold, they take precautions to protect themselves, unsure whether the aliens mean them harm.
The document provides titles and brief descriptions of 14 films from 2014 including Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, a science fiction sequel about intelligent apes starring Andy Serkis; How to Train Your Dragon 2, a computer animated sequel about dragons; and The Lego Movie, a computer animated adventure featuring Lego toys trying to save the universe.
1) James Franco is an American actor, director, and producer whose net worth is $30 million.
2) Franco began his career in television in 1990 and had his breakthrough role in the TV series Freaks and Geeks in 1999.
3) Some of Franco's most successful films include the Spiderman trilogy where he played Harry Osborne, 127 Hours which was nominated for several awards, and Pineapple Express for which he won a Golden Globe.
The document discusses the history and evolution of the horror genre. It begins with horror in ancient times and how it was reborn in the 1930s with the advent of sound films. Several seminal horror films are then summarized, including Frankenstein (1931), Night of the Living Dead (1968), and Nosferatu (1922). The document continues discussing how horror films evolved from mythical creatures to focus more on human killers with films like Psycho (1960). It notes the popularity of supernatural horror after The Exorcist (1973) and how the genre incorporated more gore and complex storylines in films like Se7en (1995) and Final Destination (2000) while still drawing from original aspects. In the 1990s, Japanese horror
This website provides information about Storm, a superhero from the X-Men comics. It gives her backstory, including her real name of Ororo Munroe and abilities like weather manipulation. It also lists her first appearance in comics and creator. Additional sections provide other names used for Storm and details about her family background and origins in Africa. The site encourages exploring more about Storm through comics, figures and other merchandise available for purchase through links on the page.
This document discusses the history of psychological thriller films from the 1950s to the 2000s. It highlights several influential films from each decade that exemplified elements of the psychological thriller genre. Rear Window and Psycho from the 1950s-1960s, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, focused on the mental states of characters and generating suspense. Films from later decades like Dead Ringers and The Mist continued exploring themes of identity, perception and humanity contending with dark forces both external and internal.
This blog post outlines the essential elements that need to be included on a student's blog for a film assessment. It lists:
1) Name and candidate number, and links to other group members' blogs to identify who is working together.
2) Detailed storyboards or animatics to plan out visual elements.
3) A risk assessment with details on health and safety.
4) A list of props and actors.
5) Focus on the main assessment task worth 60 marks and on meeting all requirements of preliminary tasks.
6) Seven evaluation questions from the exam board and space for continual feedback.
7) Research into target audiences, genres, title sequences, and previous student examples.
This document provides information on representations in TV and film, including:
- Class is often represented through stereotypes like upper class being rich/snobby, working class being poorer/less intelligent.
- Gender is often represented through stereotypes like males being masculine/providers, females being feminine/caregivers.
- Other representations discussed include ethnicity, region, age, sexuality, and ability, each with their own stereotypes.
- Key things to analyze for any representation include how characters are portrayed, treated by others, and any messages about that group.
Evaluating past student work - Task SheetNaamah Hill
The document provides guidance for evaluating past student work by focusing on several key areas including controlled use of camera, framing with variety of shots, effective use of mise en scene, thoughtful editing with meaningful shot transitions, use of captions or other effects, and skillfully recording and editing sound with images.
Noir films are crime dramas that emerged in the post-WWII era, known for their complex plots, morally ambiguous characters, and themes of corruption. They typically feature a private detective protagonist investigating a case involving crime and deception. Common character archetypes include the femme fatale, an enticing yet dangerous woman; the criminal mastermind playing mind games; and a victim who is paranoid or behaving strangely. The document discusses the origins and evolution of noir through various subgenres like neo-noir and the works of influential directors like Fritz Lang, Orson Welles, and Quentin Tarantino who have reinvented the noir style for modern audiences.
This document provides an analysis of crime genre films from the 1940s to present day. It summarizes several influential crime films from each decade, including The Maltese Falcon (1941), The Italian Job (1941), A Clockwork Orange (1971), Scarface (1983), Sin City (2005), and The Accountant (2016). For each film, a brief storyline and critics' reviews are presented. The document aims to analyze the crime genre over time to inform the making of a new crime film called Snitch.
This document categorizes different types of films including romance, action, adventure, comedy, science fiction, fantasy, musical, horror, thriller, western, biography, animation, and documentary. Some example films are listed under each category such as Pirates of the Caribbean and Indiana Jones for adventure, The Matrix and Star Wars for science fiction, and Harry Potter for fantasy.
This pitch proposes a comedy thriller film called "Left" that follows a conflicted student who gets lured into a blackmail plot involving death and strawberry milkshakes. The plot involves the student's peer being kidnapped from a coffee shop, leaving only her phone behind. Feeling guilty, the student withholds the phone and allows himself to be blackmailed in an attempt to win back the love of his life. The film promises scandal, romance, intrigue, and mind-bending plot twists in the tradition of classic crime thrillers. It aims to appeal to a young adult demographic with its mix of edgy romance, action, villains, and teenage angst alongside blind love and comedy.
The summary provides an overview of the evolution of the horror genre from its origins in Gothic literature in the late 1700s through modern horror films of the 2000s and 2010s. Key developments discussed include the introduction of sound and color in films, the rise of psychological horror, increased gore and violence in slasher films, the popularity of occult and zombie themes, and the improved production quality and special effects of recent decades. Overall, the summary effectively condenses the long document while highlighting the most important events and trends in the history of the horror genre.
The summary provides an overview of the evolution of the horror genre from its origins in Gothic literature in the late 1700s through modern horror films of the 2000s and 2010s. Key developments discussed include the introduction of sound and color in films, the rise of psychological horror, increased gore and violence in slasher films, the popularity of occult and zombie themes, and the improved production quality and special effects of recent decades. Overall, the summary effectively condenses the long document while highlighting the most important events and trends discussed.
The evil dead premiered in 1981 and was controversial for its graphic violence, being rejected by US distributors until a European company bought it. The film tells the story of five friends who go to a cabin in the woods and find an evil lurking in the forest after playing a tape translating the Necronomicon. One by one, the teens are possessed until only one remains to battle the evil dead. It was directed by Sam Raimi and stars Bruce Campbell.
The document discusses and compares protagonists from dystopian works of literature, film, and art. It analyzes the characteristics of Mad Max, Neo from The Matrix, Terminators, and Katniss Everdeen from The Hunger Games. Some consistent traits of dystopian protagonists discussed are bravery, courage, empathy for others, and a desire to change the current oppressive system. The document also explores how the protagonists' personalities and emotions may change after learning the true nature of their dystopian realities.
The document provides summaries of famous horror films from 1922 to 2016 including Nosferatu, Psycho, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Halloween, Alien, The Shining, A Nightmare on Elm Street, Scream, Saw, Sinister, The Conjuring, Annabelle, and The Boy. It summarizes the key plot elements and significance of each film in horror history in under 3 sentences for each movie.
George Romero was an influential American film director, producer and screenwriter known as the father of the zombie genre. He was born in 1940 in New York City to a Cuban father and Lithuanian mother and graduated from Carnegie Mellon University. Romero formed a production company in Pittsburgh in the 1960s that produced his directorial debut, Night of the Living Dead, in 1968, which spawned several sequels and was added to the National Film Registry. Over his career, Romero received numerous awards and honors for his contributions to horror filmmaking and challenging societal norms through his work.
Animal Kingdom is a 2010 Australian crime drama that follows 17-year-old Joshua "J" Cody who must survive living with his criminal family. The film stars Ben Mendelsohn as the family's leader, "Pope". J struggles to prove his masculinity while staying alive in the volatile environment. The film was inspired by real events and was a critical and commercial success internationally.
The document provides examples and analysis of influential horror films from 1922 to present. It discusses how early films like Nosferatu established vampire tropes and how 1950s films like The Fly incorporated scientific elements. More recent films mentioned include The Sixth Sense for introducing twist endings, Paranormal Activity for popularizing found footage, and comedy horrors that blend genres. Overall, the document traces the evolution of horror film conventions and influential titles that shaped modern stereotypes.
The document provides a history and overview of early horror movies. It discusses how early horror movies were based on Gothic literature and were set in spooky locales. It then lists some common characters in these early movies like vampires, monsters, and mad scientists. The document also names some of the earliest horror movies released, such as The Golem in 1915. It concludes with a plot summary of the 2002 M. Night Shyamalan film Signs, about a family in Pennsylvania that begins to believe crop circles are signs from extraterrestrials.
Early horror movies were based on Gothic literature and were set in spooky locations like old mansions. Main characters included supernatural creatures like vampires, monsters, and demons. Some of the earliest horror movies released were The Golem in 1915, The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari in 1920, and Nosferatu in 1922. Signs, a 2002 M. Night Shyamalan film, tells the story of a family in Pennsylvania that begins to believe crop circles appearing in their cornfield are signs from extraterrestrials. As strange events unfold, they take precautions to protect themselves, unsure whether the aliens mean them harm.
The document provides titles and brief descriptions of 14 films from 2014 including Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, a science fiction sequel about intelligent apes starring Andy Serkis; How to Train Your Dragon 2, a computer animated sequel about dragons; and The Lego Movie, a computer animated adventure featuring Lego toys trying to save the universe.
1) James Franco is an American actor, director, and producer whose net worth is $30 million.
2) Franco began his career in television in 1990 and had his breakthrough role in the TV series Freaks and Geeks in 1999.
3) Some of Franco's most successful films include the Spiderman trilogy where he played Harry Osborne, 127 Hours which was nominated for several awards, and Pineapple Express for which he won a Golden Globe.
The document discusses the history and evolution of the horror genre. It begins with horror in ancient times and how it was reborn in the 1930s with the advent of sound films. Several seminal horror films are then summarized, including Frankenstein (1931), Night of the Living Dead (1968), and Nosferatu (1922). The document continues discussing how horror films evolved from mythical creatures to focus more on human killers with films like Psycho (1960). It notes the popularity of supernatural horror after The Exorcist (1973) and how the genre incorporated more gore and complex storylines in films like Se7en (1995) and Final Destination (2000) while still drawing from original aspects. In the 1990s, Japanese horror
This website provides information about Storm, a superhero from the X-Men comics. It gives her backstory, including her real name of Ororo Munroe and abilities like weather manipulation. It also lists her first appearance in comics and creator. Additional sections provide other names used for Storm and details about her family background and origins in Africa. The site encourages exploring more about Storm through comics, figures and other merchandise available for purchase through links on the page.
This document discusses the history of psychological thriller films from the 1950s to the 2000s. It highlights several influential films from each decade that exemplified elements of the psychological thriller genre. Rear Window and Psycho from the 1950s-1960s, directed by Alfred Hitchcock, focused on the mental states of characters and generating suspense. Films from later decades like Dead Ringers and The Mist continued exploring themes of identity, perception and humanity contending with dark forces both external and internal.
This blog post outlines the essential elements that need to be included on a student's blog for a film assessment. It lists:
1) Name and candidate number, and links to other group members' blogs to identify who is working together.
2) Detailed storyboards or animatics to plan out visual elements.
3) A risk assessment with details on health and safety.
4) A list of props and actors.
5) Focus on the main assessment task worth 60 marks and on meeting all requirements of preliminary tasks.
6) Seven evaluation questions from the exam board and space for continual feedback.
7) Research into target audiences, genres, title sequences, and previous student examples.
This document provides information on representations in TV and film, including:
- Class is often represented through stereotypes like upper class being rich/snobby, working class being poorer/less intelligent.
- Gender is often represented through stereotypes like males being masculine/providers, females being feminine/caregivers.
- Other representations discussed include ethnicity, region, age, sexuality, and ability, each with their own stereotypes.
- Key things to analyze for any representation include how characters are portrayed, treated by others, and any messages about that group.
Evaluating past student work - Task SheetNaamah Hill
The document provides guidance for evaluating past student work by focusing on several key areas including controlled use of camera, framing with variety of shots, effective use of mise en scene, thoughtful editing with meaningful shot transitions, use of captions or other effects, and skillfully recording and editing sound with images.
1. The document lists musical numbers and songs from an adaptation of Romeo and Juliet. It includes songs by artists like Shawn Mendes, Taylor Swift, and Linkin Park to be performed by characters.
2. During a fight scene early in Act 1, the song "There's gonna be a fight tonight" by Danko Jones plays as characters brawl. Citizens and officers break it up.
3. Later, Romeo sings "Stitches" by Shawn Mendes to express his sadness over love while talking with Benvolio and others.
This document provides context about the 1995 French film La Haine and compares it to the 2002 Brazilian film City of God. Both films depict urban gang cultures and the lives of young men from ethnic minorities. La Haine is set in the Paris suburbs and focuses on tensions between Arab, Jewish, and African youth after a police brutality incident. City of God shows the rise of gang violence in the Rio favelas from the 1960s-1980s. While depicting some negative stereotypes, the films also feature protagonists trying to escape the criminal lifestyle. Through their realistic styles and representations of social issues like poverty, racism, and police corruption, the films provide a compelling look at urban ghetto cultures.
A feminist reading of fight club - Work sheetNaamah Hill
The document discusses a feminist reading of the film Fight Club and the portrayal of the character Marla. It asks questions about Marla's role as the only female character and how she subverts typical Hollywood female stereotypes. Marla represents both desire and destruction in ambiguous ways. While she is portrayed as manipulative and unstable, the document questions whether this reflects how females are often viewed negatively in society, especially by men who see them as threatening their masculinity. It discusses a quote that Marla and the narrator's identities are dependent on each other and how they exhibit both masculine and feminine traits.
Over the next two months, the focus of lessons will transition from coursework to exam preparation. For the next two weeks, half of all lessons will focus on exam preparation and half on completing remaining coursework. After that, all lessons until the May exam will focus on exam preparation. The evaluation assignment, worth 20 marks, is due on January 20th and requires addressing questions about representation, audience, and progression from preliminary to final tasks. All coursework improvements must be completed by February 3rd.
The document outlines an evaluation script containing 7 questions about a media product. Each question prompts the respondent to identify the technologies and visual elements they will use to answer in bullet points. The questions cover how the media product uses or challenges conventions, represents social groups, would be distributed, targets audiences, engages audiences, lessons learned about technologies during construction, and progression from preliminary tasks.
The document discusses how the British film industry is influenced by Hollywood studios through co-productions and distribution deals. It notes that decisions about which British films to make and how to market them are often based on the tastes of American and domestic audiences. It also explains that Hollywood studios are large conglomerates that own different parts of the film production and distribution process, giving them power over the market. For the British film industry, this system can have drawbacks like profits not being reinvested domestically and a lack of control over distribution rights.
This document outlines the requirements for a media production assignment, including seven questions students must answer about their work. It discusses representing social groups, target audiences, technologies used, and progression from preliminary tasks. Students are evaluated on their understanding of audience, representation, forms and conventions as well as skills, referencing choices, and ability to communicate learning. Example student achievement levels are provided. The document advises reviewing past evaluations and analyzing three media examples to help address the requirements.
This document provides an overview of crime and gangster films. It discusses the emergence of the genre in the early 20th century with films depicting organized crime and bank robbers. The 1930s saw the rise of iconic gangster films in the era of "talkies" due to their ability to showcase violence and crime through sound. Three classic films from this era that helped establish the genre included Little Caesar, The Public Enemy, and Scarface. The document provides historical context on influential crime films and establishes that Warner Bros. was particularly known for producing gangster films starring Edward G. Robinson, James Cagney, and Humphrey Bogart.
Crime and gangster films emerged in the early 20th century and became popular with the advent of sound films in the 1930s. They often depicted the criminal rise and fall of mobsters and gangsters during the Prohibition era. Key conventions included portraying the criminal world of secret clubs, fast cars, and violence. Famous gangster films of this era starred Edward G. Robinson, James Cagney, and Humphrey Bogart rising to fame in films produced by Warner Brothers like Little Caesar and The Public Enemy. The Hays Code later enforced restrictions on glorifying criminals, though the genre continued to evolve through the 1950s with films portraying organized crime syndicates.
1) Film noir films are typically crime dramas from the 1920s-1950s that feature complex plots involving crime and corruption. They are known for their dark visual style and morally ambiguous characters.
2) Some key characteristics of noir films include the anti-hero protagonist like a private detective, the femme fatale who often manipulates men, and psychopathic criminals who engage in mind games. Common themes are isolation, desire, secrets, and corruption.
3) The style of noir films involves dark lighting, drawn-out dialogue scenes, and settings like gloomy cities filled with crime and gangs. Modern neo-noir films updated the genre for modern audiences.
The document provides summaries for 10 classic films that are often considered among the greatest films ever made: Citizen Kane, Vertigo, The Rules of the Game, The Godfather Part I, Tokyo Story, 2001: A Space Odyssey, The Battleship Potemkin, Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans, 8 1/2, and Singin' in the Rain. It summarizes the plot of each film in 1-2 sentences and provides some background information about each film's accolades, directors, years of release, and other relevant details.
Noir films are crime dramas that emerged in the post-WWII era, known for their complex plots, moral ambiguity, and dark visual style. They typically feature an anti-hero protagonist like a private detective investigating a case. Key characters include the femme fatale, a mysterious and manipulative woman, and the psychopathic criminal mastermind. The document discusses the origins and evolution of noir, from early German and American films to its revival in neo-noir genres. Iconic elements include scenes of rain, shadowy lighting, and long conversations revealing hidden motives or secrets.
The document provides a history of the thriller genre through summaries of notable thriller films from 1921 to 2016. It discusses key elements of thrillers including suspense, mystery, and psychological elements. Example films highlighted include The Lady Vanishes, Psycho, Jaws, The Silence of the Lambs, and The Dark Knight. The document traces the evolution of the thriller genre over time.
The document contains summaries of several movies:
1) Avatar is summarized as being a 2009 science fiction film directed by James Cameron about a paraplegic marine who is selected for a scientific project on an alien planet inhabited by blue-skinned humanoids.
2) Big Trouble in Little China is summarized as a 1986 action-comedy film directed by John Carpenter about a truck driver who gets embroiled in a supernatural battle between martial artists in San Francisco's Chinatown.
3) The Firm is summarized as Tom Cruise's 1993 legal thriller based on a John Grisham novel about a young lawyer who discovers his high-paying law firm is actually a front for the mob.
Horror films capture humanity's collective fears and provide communal catharsis by reflecting the ideas and fears of the society in which they were created. While the formula of horror films remains largely the same, the specific monsters and threats change over time to symbolize a culture's dominant anxieties, such as conformity during the McCarthy era as seen in Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Horror has its roots in ancient myths and provides a safe way to confront real fears through symbolic fantasy threats. The genre comments on issues like racism, war, and technology by addressing what troubles a whole society's unconscious.
This document provides an overview of the gangster/crime film genre. It defines what constitutes a gangster, explores common narrative structures and themes in these films, and outlines the evolution and history of the genre from the 1930s through the 1980s. Key developments included the rise of iconic early gangster films in the 1930s, the emergence of film noir influences in the 1940s, parodies in British films in the 1950s, and landmark films like Bonnie and Clyde and The Godfather series in the 1960s-1970s that pushed creative and violent boundaries.
This document provides information about genres and films to create a promotion package for a new film. It includes requirements to create a teaser trailer, website homepage, film magazine cover, or poster. It then discusses postmodernism and various postmodern theorists. It also covers narrative theory concepts from Propp, Todorov, and Levi-Strauss. Next, it defines genre and provides details on the crime and dystopian genres, including their origins and conventions. It includes timelines of influential crime and dystopian films. It concludes with short analyses of the trailers for Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Kill Bill Volume 1, and Get Carter.
Bollywood is the powerhouse of grandiosity which shows different colors of our culture, traditions, vibrancy- all of which stations at Hindi Cinema over the years.
The Sherlock series draws attention to its constructed nature as a postmodern text through various techniques:
1) It is self-aware of being a narrative and acknowledges the intertextual references and knowledge of both the historical Sherlock Holmes stories as well as the TV series itself that the audience possesses.
2) Characters like Mrs. Hudson point out their own functions within the narrative and the constructed nature of their roles.
3) Scenes and dialogue directly reference and parody elements from the original Sherlock Holmes stories and previous episodes, blurring the lines between reality and fiction.
Postmodern media differs from other media in several key ways:
1) It opposes modernist ideas like objective truth and focuses instead on subjectivity and relativism.
2) It frequently references and comments on other media texts through techniques like parody and pastiche.
3) It lacks linear narratives and instead embraces fragmentation and irony.
The Big Short is a 2015 film about the 2007-2008 financial crisis directed by Adam McKay. It uses unconventional techniques like celebrity cameos and breaking the fourth wall to explain complex financial instruments. The film follows three separate but interconnected stories of men who predicted the housing market collapse. It combines elements of drama, comedy, documentary, and music videos. The film challenges conventions by blurring the lines between hero and villain. It also represents bankers and banks critically but conventionally through their appearance and actions. It explores an unconventional postmodern representation of the audience by highlighting their initial lack of understanding of the financial concepts covered in the film.
This document provides exam resources and guidance for a media production question. It instructs students to write about one of their coursework productions in question 1(b), applying the concept of genre. It provides two examples of student answers that received 18/25 and 16/25 marks respectively to serve as models.
This document provides exam resources and examples for writing about one of your media coursework productions in response to Question 1(b). It lists representation as the topic for January 2010 and 2012, instructing students to analyze media representation in one of their coursework productions. For June 2013, it asks students to apply the concept of representation to one of their coursework productions.
This document provides an example response to a past exam question asking students to analyze one of their coursework productions in relation to the concept of audience. The response discusses the student's horror film coursework called "The Sleepover" and analyzes how they took audience into account when creating the film. The response demonstrates understanding of several audience theories (hypodermic needle, uses and gratifications, reception theory) and relates them to choices made in the filmmaking process, such as targeting a specific age range and incorporating feedback. Overall, the summary highlights the student's ability to apply media theories to their own creative work through relevant examples and explanations.
This document provides guidance on concepts that could be discussed for a media production assignment, including audience, narrative, representation, genre, and media language. It gives examples of questions students may be asked to answer about how their media product engages with these concepts. For the concept of audience, it provides questions about defining the target audience, appealing to them, and gathering audience feedback.
This document outlines an essay plan discussing an important concept, its impact, and relevant theorists. It includes discussing three examples of how the concept was used and its effects, as well as one example of how the concept was challenged.
This document contains examiner comments on student responses to a question about how their media production work was informed by research into real media texts and how their ability to use such research developed over time.
The examiner notes that higher scoring responses were able to provide specific examples of how research influenced creative decisions, critically reflect on the research process, and discuss progression from earlier work. Weaker responses lacked applied examples or evaluation. The examiner advises focusing responses and being clear about research outcomes rather than just listing sources. Higher scores required synthesis of examples, critical reflection, and awareness of development. Research can inform work in various ways beyond just genres, such as technical or institutional aspects.
The document provides information about the 2010 film Inception, directed by Christopher Nolan. It discusses the film's plot about sharing ideas through invading and stealing another's dreams. The document also reviews the film's box office revenue, awards, and themes it explores like confusing dreams and reality and having no single narrative.
The episode confuses boundaries between reality and fiction by having the main characters transported from their fictional supernatural TV show into the "real world" of the TV show's production. This postmodern narrative technique blurs the lines between the constructed nature of the media text and reality. The characters struggle to understand what is real as they interact with actors playing themselves and the director. The episode also comments on celebrity culture and fans' obsession with social media through its portrayal of the characters uncomfortable with their celebrity lifestyle.
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- Reception theory examines how audiences can interpret media messages in preferred, negotiated, or oppositional ways.
- Participatory culture theory describes how audiences actively engage with media texts by creating and sharing their own works.
- More recent theories argue that digital technologies have transformed passive audiences into active producers who can respond to and create their own media content.
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1. Films to Watch
World Cinema
‘Tsotsi ‘
A 2005 film directed by Gavin Hood and produced by Peter Fudakowski. It is a adaptation of
the novel Tsotsi, by Athol Fugard and a South African/UK co-production . Six days in the
violent life of a young Johannesburg gang leader. Set in a Alexandra slum, near
Johannesburg, South Africa, the film tells the story of Tsotsi, a young street thug who steals
a car only to discover a baby in the back seat.
‘Amores Perros ‘
A 2000 Mexican drama thriller film directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu and written by
Guillermo Arriaga. Amores perros is the first installment in González Iñárritu's "Trilogy of
Death", succeeded by 21 Grams and Babel. A horrific car accident connects three stories,
each involving characters dealing with loss, regret, and life's harsh realities, all in the name
of love.
‘Gomorrah’
2008 Italian film directed by Matteo Garrone, based on the book by Roberto Saviano. It
deals with the Casalesi clan, a crime syndicate within the Camorra — a traditional criminal
organization based in Naples and Caserta, in the southern Italian region of Campania. The
film opens with the murder of gangsters relaxing in a tanning salon. This shooting occurs
between clans of the Di Lauro Camorra syndicate which rule Scampia-Secondigliano, and
triggers the so-called Faida di Scampia (Scampia feud) which is the backdrop of the entire
movie.
Elite Squad
This film presents an astonishing and intimate look at Rio de Janeiro’s vast and intricate web
of police corrupt in 1997 and lives of the thousands of people living in the notorious favelas.
Drug trafficking militias have complete control within the slums while the police run their
criminal enterprises outside. The elite BOPE force fights to combat drug trafficking, but
keeping order has its price and their actions blur the line between right and wrong, justice
and revenge.
‘Gamorrah’
Based on the bestselling expose of the Neapolitan mafia, by award winning journalist
Roberto Saviano this film is an unforgettable and compelling story of power, money and
blood. Five stories are woven together in modern day Naples, set in a brutal world from
which there is no escape and no mercy
‘Chungking Express’
2. Cult filmmaker Wong Kar Wai’s hugely influential breakthrough film is a supremely stylish
combination of love story and thriller set in and around Hong Kong’s infamous Chungking
Mansions, a vast complex of shabby hostels, bars and clubs. The film tells the stories of two
lovelorm cops and the women with whom thy become involved with : a mysterious blonde-
wigged drug dealer and an impulsive young dreamer.
‘Once were Warriors’
A 1994 New Zealand drama film. The film tells the story of the Hekes, an urban Māori family,
and their problems with poverty, alcoholism, and domestic violence, mostly brought on by
the patriarch (Father) Jake who spends most of his time in the bar demanding respect and
becoming violent. Beth (the mother) struggles to keep the family together but each of her
children deal with the situation in very different ways and what happens Grace the beautiful
teenage daughter changes the family forever.
‘Slumdog Millionaire’
A 2008 British drama film directed by Danny Boyle,[
written by Simon Beaufoy, and produced
by Christian Colson. Set and filmed in India, it is a loose adaptation of the novel Q & A
(2005) by Indian author and diplomat Vikas Swarup, telling the story of Jamal Malik, age 18,
from the Juhu slums of Mumbai. As a contestant on the Indian version of Who Wants to Be a
Millionaire? who is able to answer every stage correctly, he is accused of cheating. Jamal
recounts his history, illustrating how he is able to answer each question.
District 13
A 2004 French action film, directed by Pierre Morel and written and produced by Luc
Besson. The film is notable for its depiction of parkour in a number of stunt sequences that
were completed without the use of wires or computer generated effects. In 2010, social
problems have overrun the poorer suburbs of Paris; especially Banlieue 13, a ghetto with a
population of some two million. Unable to control B13, the authorities construct a high wall
topped by barbed tape around the entire area, forcing the inhabitants within to survive
without education, proper utilities or police protection behind the containment wall. Police
checkpoints stop anybody going in or out. Three years later, the district has become overrun
with gangs. Leïto is a fighter of such gangs and wants a better life.
District 13 Ultimatum
Three years after the events of the original film, the authorities are attempting to return law
and order to ravaged District 13. However, their efforts so far have failed to do so. The death
of gang overlord Taha Ben Mahmoud has left a power vacuum, and total control of the area
is now being fought over by five rival territorial gang lords who want to step into Taha's
position. Also known as D13-U (French title Banlieue 13 – Ultimatum or B13-U[1]
), is a 2009
sequel to the 2004 French parkour-filled action film District 13. The film, directed by Patrick
Alessandrin and written and produced by Luc Besson (who also wrote and produced the first
film), sees parkour artists David Belle and Cyril Raffaelli reprising their original roles of Leïto
and Damien.
3. Popular Film and EmotionalResponse
American History X
A 1998 American crime drama film directed by Tony Kaye, written by David McKenna, and
stars Edward Norton. The film tells the story of two Venice, Los Angeles brothers who
become involved in the neo-Nazi movement. The older brother serves three years in prison
for voluntary manslaughter, changes his beliefs and tries to prevent his brother from going
down the same path. The film is told in the style of nonlinear narrative. This film has been
seem by some as a powerful attack on the neo-Nazi (KKK) movement in America but there
are also moments when Ed Norton’s character give equally powerful pro hate speeches
which when seen out of context do seem to be supporting groups like the KKK.
Marley and Me
A 2008 American coming-of-age comedy-drama film about the titular dog, Marley. It was
directed by David Frankel and is based on the memoir of the same name by John Grogan.
After their wedding, newspaper writers John and Jennifer Grogan move to Florida. In an
attempt to stall Jennifer's "biological clock", John gives her a puppy. While the puppy Marley
grows into a 100 pound dog, he loses none of his puppy energy or rambunctiousness.
Meanwhile, Marley gains no self-discipline. Marley's antics give John rich material for his
newspaper column. As the Grogans mature and have children of their own, Marley continues
to test everyone's patience by acting like the world's most impulsive dog.
Wall.E
WALL-E (stylized with an interpunct as WALL·E) is a 2008 American computer-animated
science-fiction comedy film produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt
Disney Pictures. Directed by Andrew Stanton, the story follows a robot named WALL-E, who
is designed to clean up an abandoned, waste-covered Earth far in the future. He falls in love
with another robot named EVE, who also has a programmed task, and follows her into outer
space on an adventure that changes the destiny of both his kind and humanity. Both robots
exhibit an appearance of free will and emotions similar to humans, which develop further as
the film progresses.
Reservoir Dogs
A 1992 American crime thriller film that depicts the events before and after a botched
diamond heist. The film was the feature-length debut of director and writer Quentin
Tarantino. It incorporates many themes that have become Tarantino's hallmarks—violent
crime, pop culture references, profanity, and nonlinear storytelling. The film has become a
classic of independent film and a cult hit. It was named "Greatest Independent Film of all
Time" by Empire magazine. Reservoir Dogs was generally well received, and the cast was
praised by many critics.
Taxi Driver
4. A1976 American vigilante film with neo-noir and psychological thriller elements, directed by
Martin Scorsese and written by Paul Schrader. Set in New York City following the Vietnam
War, the film stars Robert De Niro, and features Jodie Foster. A mentally unstable Vietnam
War veteran works as a night-time taxi driver in New York City where the perceived
decadence and sleaze feeds his urge for violent action, attempting to save a preadolescent
prostitute in the process. The film was considered "culturally, historically or aesthetically"
significant by the US Library of Congress and was selected for preservation in the National
Film Registry in 1994.
Seven Pounds
A 2008 American drama film, directed by Gabriele Muccino, in which Will Smith stars as a
man who sets out to change the lives of seven people. Tim Thomas (Will Smith) carelessly
sending a text message while driving, veers across the center line into oncoming traffic and
causes a multi-car crash in which seven people die: six strangers and his fiancée. Two years
later, in a bid for atonement, Tim sets out to save the lives of seven good people by donating
his own vital organs, a process that will be completed after his planned suicide.
The Green Mile
A 1999 American fantasy crime drama film directed by Frank Darabont and adapted from the
1996 Stephen King novel of the same name. The film is told in a flashback format and stars
Tom Hanks. Paul Edgecomb (Hanks) is a slightly cynical veteran prison guard on Death row
in the 1930's. His faith, and sanity, deteriorated by watching men live and die, Edgecomb is
about to have a complete turn around in attitude. Enter John Coffey, He's eight feet tall. He
has hands the size of waffle irons. He's been accused of the murder of two children... and
he's afraid to sleep in a cell without a night-light.
A Clockwork Orange - SERIOUS CONTENT WARNING
A 1971 dystopian crime film adapted, produced, and directed by Stanley Kubrick, based on
Anthony Burgess's 1962 novel A Clockwork Orange. It employs disturbing, violent images to
comment on psychiatry, juvenile delinquency, youth gangs, and other social, political, and
economic subjects in a dystopian near-future Britain. Alex (Malcolm McDowell), the main
character, is a charismatic, sociopathic delinquent whose interests include classical music
(especially Beethoven), rape, and what is termed "ultra-violence." He leads a small gang of
thugs, whom he calls his droogs (from the Russian word друг, "friend," "buddy"). The film
chronicles the horrific crime spree of his gang, his capture, and attempted rehabilitation via
controversial psychological conditioning.
The Notebook
A 2004 American war romance film directed by Nick Cassavetes and based on the 1996
novel of the same name by Nicholas Sparks. The film stars Ryan Gosling and Rachel
McAdams as a young couple who fall in love in the 1940s. Their story is narrated from the
present day by an elderly man (portrayed by James Garner) telling the tale to a fellow
nursing home resident (played by Gena Rowlands, who is Cassavetes' mother).
Titanic
5. A 1997 American epic romance disaster film directed, written, co-produced, and co-edited by
James Cameron Beginning with genuine footage of the departure of the Titanic on its fateful
voyage, this epic movie tells the events of that tragic night from the perspective of fictional
survivor Rose. As an old lady of 100, she recounts her story of duty, love and disaster to a
salvage crew searching for a lost diamond.
Wolf of Wall Street
A 2013 American biographical black comedy crime film directed by Martin Scorsese. The
screenplay by Terence Winter is adapted from the memoir of the same name by Jordan
Belfort and recounts Belfort's perspective on his career as a stockbroker in New York City
and how his firm Stratton Oakmont engaged in rampant corruption and fraud on Wall Street
that ultimately led to his downfall. Belfort (played by Leonardo DiCarprio) becomes
immensely successful, and slides into a decadent lifestyle of prostitutes and drugs.
Human Centipede - - SERIOUS CONTENT WARNING
A 2009 Dutch film written, directed, and co-produced by Tom Six. The film tells the story of a
German surgeon who kidnaps three tourists and joins them surgically, mouth to anus,
forming a "human centipede", of conjoined triplets. According to Six, the concept of the film
arose from a joke he made with friends about punishing a child molester by stitching his
mouth to the anus of a "fat truck driver". Inspiration for the film also came from Nazi medical
experiments carried out during World War II, such as the crimes of Josef Mengele at the
Auschwitz concentration camp. When approaching investors prior to filming, Six did not
mention the mouth-to-anus aspect of the plot, fearing it would put off potential backers. The
financiers of The Human Centipede did not discover the full nature of the film until it was
complete.
Inside Out
a 2015 American 3D computer-animated comedy-drama adventure film produced by Pixar
Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney Pictures. The film is set in the mind of a
young girl named Riley Andersen, where five personified emotions—Joy ,Sadness, Fear,
Anger, and Disgust)—try to lead her through life as her parents (move from Minnesota to
San Francisco and she has to adjust to her new life. Docter first began developing Inside
Out in 2009 after noticing changes in his daughter's personality as she grew older. The film's
producers consulted numerous psychologists, including Dacher Keltner from the University
of California, Berkeley, who helped revise the story by emphasizing the neuropsychological
findings that human emotions affect interpersonal relationships and can be significantly
moderated by them.
Toy Story 3
A 2010 American 3D computer-animated comedy-drama film, and the third installment in the
Toy Story series.[2]
It was produced by Pixar Animation Studios and released by Walt Disney
Pictures. Andy is now 17 and ready to head off to college, leaving Woody, Buzz, Jessie, and
the rest of the toy-box gang to ponder their uncertain futures. When the toys are accidentally
donated to the Sunnyside Daycare center they're initially overjoyed to once again be played
with, but their enthusiasm quickly gives way to horror as they discover the true nature of the
6. establishment under the rule of the deceptively welcoming "Lotso" Bear. Now, all of the toys
must band together in one final, crazy scheme to escape their confines and return home to
Andy.
12 Years a Slave
A 2013 period drama film and an adaptation of the 1853 slave narrative memoir Twelve
Years a Slave by Solomon Northup. In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup
(Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into
slavery. Facing cruelty (personified by a malevolent slave owner, portrayed by Michael
Fassbender), as well as unexpected kindnesses, Solomon struggles not only to stay alive,
but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon's chance
meeting with a Canadian abolitionist (Brad Pitt) will forever alter his life.