Treatment

The opening opens with a soft piano piece which is commonly used to create suspense. It also highlights the serious/ depressing nature of the scene. The shot shows an interrogation which, while we see little of it, sounds relatively brutal. The next shot shows that someone is listening in on the interrogation by means of a bug and when we see this new person snap into action the music changes into a more energetic tone, highlighting the fact that this character is preparing to do something heroic and reckless. The softness of the former music also makes the follow up piece appear more energetic by comparison. In the final scene when we realize that the hero is not a hero at all there is no music at all to generate a suspense filled silence. The sound effects in this shot include:

- sounds of torture (i.e. drowning, hitting, etc)

- noises of zips and buckles to emphasize the preparation aspect

- possible gunfire if this is possible in the filming process

- footsteps on gravel if possible but on other ground if not

- car door closing as character begins to walk towards the house

The types of shot I will use are close ups of: the eyes of the characters, the wrist watches during the shot transition and the radio used to listen in on the interrogation.

To follow the walking scene I will use a variety of shot types such as over the shoulder and panning shots as we move around the character who will be shot from the front and back while keeping to the 180° rule. Further shot types will include mid shpts looking at the interrogator and the victim and eyes level shots from the perspective of the main character (this may be darkened due to a visor or other obstructing facial feature.

This opening can be easily connected to the scene in Kill Bill where we see Beatrix riding her motor cycle behind the crazy 88 gang. It makes similar use of face obstruction and energetic music. The sounds we hear from the interrogation are comparable to the scene in V for Vendetta where the main character is being tortured for information.

possible shot list (incomplete)

-         piano over a dark screen

-         credits in white appear on screen

-         dialogue begins

-         the voices are cruel and imply that someone is being brutally questioned

-         we hear harsh breathing under water

-         the interrogator also sounds agitated and panicked as if he is under a lot of pressure

-         he asks aout the meaning of something and we hear the unfolding of papers

-         the camera zooms out to reveal a simple radio playing the interview to two people in a car

-         a guitar riff sounds over the piano which stops

-         we see a close up of a glove being pulled on and a boot being put on

-         we see a noddy shot of the man in the car nodding g at the now masked man

-         the camera jumps to a shot of the mans boots walking on gravel at a fast pace

-         we then see a view from behind a tall figure walking down a gravel path towards a door, he is wearing a helmet

-         the camera looks over the mans shoulder as he raises an arm with a watch on it

-         as he approaches the door the camera zooms in on the watch

-         we hear the interrogators voice from behind the door

-         the camera jumps to a shot of a different watch before zooming out to reveal it is on the wrist of the first man

-         he says “we are out of time” and goes to kill the girl

-         the door bursts open and the interrogator is shot

-         the man picks up some documents and begins to walk away

-         the girl stops him and after a long pause the man unties her

-         in a confused and defiant state she reaches out to him and tries to pull him back

-         she accidentally pulls of the helmet

-         the music stops completely

-         the camera jumps to a close up of his eyes

-         we hear a gun shot and the girl drops dead

-         the camera then slowly zooms in on the paper which has something important written on it (not literally)

-         the music starts again and reaches a crescendo

Filming a Conversation

In order to shoot a conversation in a film there are a few techniques which are necessary in some cases and add to the effect in others. Any basic conversation shot should follow the 180º degree rule in order to avoid confusion. This requires the camera to remain on one side of a conversation regardless of any action or other techniques being used. On some rare occasions this rule is ignored purposely in order to create an uncertain ambience. A commonly used visual technique is an over the shoulder shot which (as is suggested by its name) is a shot filmed over the shoulder of one character, focusing on another. This technique includes us (the audience) in the action as if we were a separate figure in the feature. A match on action shot is another technique used when shooting conversations. This is when you see an action taking place and then see the same action continuing from another perspective.  Other engaging techniques are made in the physical movement of the camera such as close/extreme close ups, panning shots, mid shots, and long shots.

When shooting conversations directors usually use a full array of cameras meaning that they can film from all angles and use these shots in various sequences to create a more appealing scene.

Warp Films

Warp films objectives are to bring the real world to our eyes. They do not patronize the audience and they deliver the cold hard facts of society. Warp Films have on many occasions produced films which deliver these ideals, for example "This is England" makes no attempts to glamorize life in Britain during the 1980's and the short film Rubber Johnny was originally banned due to its affiliation with drug use and other controversial  themes.

The company was set up in 1999 as the sister company to Warp Records (a record label set up 1989) with funding from NESTA Warp films came about and began their barrage of social realism titles.

the company employ no more than 14 members of staff showing how small and yet powerful they are.

the budget of the films tends to be under £1,000,000 which means that the genres that they can work with tend to be ones which don't need special effects (i.e. social realism and comedies.)Because of their blunt nature they generally have a high certification (usually 18's with a few 15's.)

The following are a list of films produced by Warp

My Wrongs (Dir: Chris Morris - 2003) (short film)
Dead Man's Shoes (Dir: Shane Meadows - 2004)
Rubber Johnny (Dir: Chris Cunningham - 2005)
Scummy Man (Dir: Paul Fraser - 2006) (short film/music video)
This Is England (Dir: Shane Meadows - 2006)
Grow Your Own (Dir: Richard Laxton - 2007)
Dog Altogether (Dir: Paddy Considine - 2007) (short film)
Crack Willow (Dir: Martin Radich - 2008)
Fur TV (Dir: Chris Waitt - 2008)
Arctic Monkeys At the Apollo (Dir: Richard Ayoade - 2008)
The Mighty Boosh Live: Future Sailors Tour (Dir: Paul King - 2009)
Curtains (Dir: Julian Barratt - 2009) (short film)
Le Donk & Scor-zay-zee (Dir: Shane Meadows- 2009)
Four Lions (Dir: Chris Morris- 2009)
This Is England 86 (Dir: Shane Meadows/Tom Harper - 2010)

Binary Opposites in Alfrod Hitchcocks Psycho

Alfred Hitchcock uses binary opposites as one of his key methods of creating suspense in his films. This is clearly visible in the film Psycho which uses this method on a regular basis to keep the audience in a state of unease.

The film opens on a wide shot of Phoenix Arizona, displaying the humdrum life and wide open spaces of the city and skyline. In contrast to this we next see the claustrophobic, as well as dimly lit, room where Marion and Sam are having their secret affair. This symbolises the openness of the outside world as opposed to the secrecy and deceit of the hotel room. As well as this it also induces an early feeling of being trapped - while the world outside goes on as normal we are stuck in this dreadful situation symbolized by this room. The situation we are in (or rather Marion is in) is the immoral affair which she can not escape from. She is torn between her love for Sam and the fact that they haven’t got the money to make their relationship moral by getting a divorce for Sam. The tension created by this is conventional of the thriller genre

Another binary opposite is the view of money by the different characters. We see the rich father who (although he claims to not have this view) is clearly trying to buy his daughters happiness. This, along with his ability to easily part with $40,000 without a second thought and trust a complete stranger with it, shows that he takes his wealth for granted and views it as a tool to win people over. The later is backed up by his flirtatiousness with Marion; as if he could get her because of his wealth despite his age. The opposite view to this is the one which Marion holds. Although she does wrong by stealing the money, she certainly does not take it for granted. The fact that she was willing to put herself in her position for this money shows her desperation to have it. On the other hand she does hold one similar view in that she intends to technically buy herself and Sam happiness by using to get Sam a divorce as well as make a life together with it. It may be argued that the opposite in this scenario is the position of the characters. The girl is getting a $40,000 house for doing nothing at all while Marion is a working girl who is in desperate need of the money and has no means of obtaining it.

Something which we see from very early on is Marion’s underwear. When we first see her she is trying to do the right thing and confides in Sam about their moral position. This side of Marion is reflected by the pure white underwear that she is donning. The binary opposite to this is seen later on when she has almost certainly made up her mind to steal the $40,000. This side of Marion knows she is doing wrong puts continues to do so in order to fulfill her own needs. The Black underwear which she is now wearing illustrates this dishonest, “tempted by evil” side to her. The black versus the white is an obvious symbol of good versus evil and how our emotions can turn us down these paths.

The split personality seen in Norman is also a binary opposite. While at first we believe Norman to be an honest and kind (if not a bit weird) character we later learn that this is not the case. The opposition shown by this is the kind exterior opposed by the cold blooded, wicked interior. This creates a feeling of confusion as are perception has been deceived leaving us not knowing what to believe.

Norman is also involved in another opposite which is that of predator and prey. We first se this in the image of the mother in the window; from her high up position she can spy on Marion down below who is helpless in her current position. Her tyrannical and domineering nature adds to the idea of her being a predator while Norman (at this point) represent s another of her victims. He cannot escape her (literally as we later find out) showing how trapped in her talons he is. On the other hand Norman is also a predator in his own way. When we see him studying  Marion through the spy hole we get the impression that he is not doing this to satisfy his libido (due to his unorthodox nature) but rather just so that he can know what’s gong on almost as if he has adopted his mothers dominant personality. In this scene he is empowered predator and Marion is once again the helpless prey.

All of these examples show how Hitchcock puts us in conflicting situations to create a sense of ambiguity. Furthermore this ambiguousness leaves us unaware of what will happen next generating the tension that Hitchcock has intended construct.

Advert Evaluation Questions

1) The target audience for my advert is young to middle aged females who fit into the reformers category. The products key selling feature is that, unlike other products of its kind it is not harmful to the environment. This aspect is a commonly used device in many other products to help appeal to the group of people who are perhaps more concerned with matters such as the environment, fair-trade, health, etc. However it is unlikely that anyone within a C2 class or lower would buy the product as (reformer or not) these classes tends to choose the cheaper brands rather than the more specialist ones such as my product. Buy making the product eco-friendly it almost brainwashes the audience into thinking that by buying this product they are actually doing the world a service; the stereotypical reformer holds this as one of their key aspirations and hence the product will further appeal to this group.

The advert itself depicts several appealing factors to this category. The primary figure involved is a young female which conveys the message of who the product is aimed at (females.) Furthermore the transition between the before and after images suggests that the hair dye can bring you happiness. The hair colour of the female looks very natural which would appeal to its audience as those who are being targeted tend to go for a more natural look rather than an artificial one.

For this advert to reach the correct audience magazines would be extremely useful. Although the reformers category does not delve into “girly” magazines to the same degree they are nonetheless a strongly targeted group by these magazines. Or this reason this is one of the places where the advert should be featured. Another tactical place to put the ad would be in magazines and web pages with a cultured or eco-friendly theme; for example National Geographic or WWF.

2) Technology was absolutely vital in the construction of my advert. Firstly the camera used to take the initial photos was used to construct the bulk of the advert. I am very comfortable using the cameras and find no difficulties in changing the modes and settings to suit what I wish to create.

By using Photoshop I was able to manipulate the images in order to recreate them in an appropriate environment and get rid of anything unappealing about the pictures. In contrast to my abilities to using a camera I require more professional help in order for me to understand how to operate the system properly. However despite the initial complications Photoshop is a highly flexible and practical tool.

Websites such as DaFont aided me in creating an advert with more class to it. Without using online images for research and online tools for helping create a good looking ad the end product may have looked cheaper and poorly constructed due to having no frame of reference. Using the internet to find such things is very easy and moreover it itself can be used to help you use other areas of it.

Finally, Blogger has allowed me to show my advert to others in an extremely simple to use way, giving them the opportunity to compare theirs to mine and comment on the pro’s and cons. Although I have not completely mastered Blogger, I am confident in using the necessary basics required.

3) As my advert is primarily aimed at a female audience there is little to do with the masculine side. On the other hand as the advert implies that happiness can be brought about as a result of using the product it may appeal to men in a gift for a girl sense. As the key figure is a young female the female group is subsequently the one with the most representation in my advert. Furthermore younger people also have more depiction in the ad however this is very common and yet older people still purchase the products. Younger people require more representation as they are the ones who the consumers are trying to be by dying their hair and using other cosmetics. As a British product the model used is a white female and so other ethnic groups do not receive any attention. Nevertheless as the product is an eco-friendly one it does have a certain cultured element to it.

Those who receive higher representation are the ones that are most inclined to by the product. Young females are the main target audience for the majority of cosmetic supplies. This is because amongst this gender there is almost a pressure to use such items in order to blend with the crowd and look ones best. Males on the other hand tend to use other methods of achieving this and rarely use similar cosmetics, although male targeted versions are entering the public eye more and more. To the male audience this product is more likely to be something to be suggested to a female they know rather than actually for them. Finally, for many people the eventual goal of using various cosmetics is to feel and look younger than they are. Because of this it is important to use a younger model in order to give these consumers someone to aspire to and demonstrate to the already younger audience what they too can achieve.

Green Mile Opening

The opening to green mile uses an initially motionless camera to show us a scene featuring angry, poorly dressed men brandishing weapons running through a field. The stillness of the camera gives us perspective over how many people there are as we see them run passé one by one. The music at this interval is eerily quiet allowing us to hear with greater intensity one of the men screaming two girls names. By using a quiet piece of music we are put into a position of suspense as is common practise in thriller movies. Furthermore the sound of dogs enhances the panicked nature of the scene. The men are running in slow motion complimenting the eerie music.

When the camera zooms into a close up of a mans face we can see that this character is important due to him being the only one in focus. The pace then quickens as the camera pans left following the running men.  The music changes into a saddening piano piece generating a depressed atmosphere and implanting the idea that something is horribly wrong.

At the penultimate point the screen suddenly fades to black and the music reduces to nothing. We hear a man whisper something very disturbing with a mention of “don’t scream” showing us that we are hearing the voice of the man being hunted.

Finally we see the blackness flash quickly away as a mans eyes suddenly opening takes its place. The camera is in an extreme close up position of the mans wrinkled eyes.

The credits are shown in a simple font throughout the opening scene so as not to draw our attention away from the action. They fade in and out in the centre of our vision so while we are not distracted we are also not missing the names.

Sin City Trailer

The film trailer is in black and white however certain objects and people are full of a single vibrant colour. The black and white effect leans mostly towards the black side giving the trailer an extremely austere and dark atmosphere.

Almost every sequence is full of action and a rushed kind of chaos. The speed of the trailer makes it difficult to distinguish what is going on and who is who however this is not a bad thing as it gives the idea that the film is going to be full of surprises.
Special effects are used in the form of explosions and impossible stunts to sell the movies high quality, also we are bombarded with an all star casting list giving the movie the edge of having so many famous faces to its name.

The trailers music is used very professionally to enhance the shots with tense silences used to amply specific sounds and the loudest parts of the song used at the pivotal moments during the trailer. The music gradually increases in volume towards the end until it eventually stops and we’re left with the sounds of thunder and rain to draw the trailer to a close.

The shots used are full of clues that this is most likely aimed at a mature male audience between sixteen and thirty. We can see this it is full of such things as women, guns, explosions, weapons and action. The trailer uses these shots along with the cast and strange darkness to increase the audiences’ expectations of the film; furthermore this is done very well due to the high standard of filming and austere sequences. The camera shots pan to follow cars and focuses in on the key characters who presented in colour to enhance their importance.

Legend of the Guardians Trailer

This is one of the films currently being shown in all multiplex cinemas. while it displays spectacular usage of modern animation techniques it does not convince me to go and see it. It appears at first glance to be a clichéd piece of work with the twist of using a different animal. I generally dislike most modern animations however there are some exceptions to this rule, such as Toy Story and Shrek. on the other hand it is probably not in the intentions of the advertiser to appeal to me as this is clearly aimed at a much younger audience of males ranging from around 5 - 10 years old. Females also may be interested in some aspects however the concept of war and heroism is primarily a male interest.

While I say I would not enjoy this film, the last time I said that about an animation I was proved wrong so this goes to show that regardless of who the film is aimed at, any audience can enjoy it.

Made in Dagenham Trailer

This trailer is cleary aimed at an audience of middle aged to elderly women however almost all females will be drawn in by its themes. The trailer draws in its audience by displaying the idea of feminism and rights for females creating a united feeling between women. it is not often that a film appeals to women menaing that

This film is being shown at all multiplexes however it is also being shown at the more independent cinemas. This is partially due to it being a British film and this is one of the factors that appeals to me. The trailer strongly appeals to me as it shows elements of both a British culture as well as historical context. Furthermore it shows a certain level of sophistication which gives the impression that if we see this film we will not be given two hours of nonsensical rubbish but rather that we will learn something.

It's audience is primarily females however it is difficult to put an age group on it as various factors appeal to the different ages. it has elements of feminism which may appeal to older teenage - early 30 year olds however it also includes historical content within living memory. this factor may appeal to those who were alive during the events.

The fact that I find the film appealing shows that its audience could branch out from this stereotype to those who are interested in its political side or other factors entailed in this trailer.

Content analysis of film distribution in Norwich

The total number of films currently being shown is 26 films or 32 including the 3D versions. 23 (28 including 3D's) out these 32 films are being shown at the Odeon cinema showing the multiplex’s desire to show as many films as possible from the list of blockbusters. Furthermore the types of film shown are those designed to draw in as many people as possible showing the higher interest in profit more than anything else. The majority of these are aimed at a male audience between the ages of 10 and 18. this is shown by the majority of 12A and 15 certificates and male based genres, namely comedies and action films.

Of these 32 films 2 are British and 30 are American.

93.75% are from the USA
6.25% are from Britain
0% are from other countries

These statistics show that Hollywood completely dominates the film distribution with a meagre supply from our own country compared to the massive amounts coming from the USA. Moreover the lack of foreign language films is a significant drain on our culture while at the same time we are drip fed on the American view on everything from attitude to war to our ideology on life.

Cinema city is currently showing 5 films of which: 1 is American, 2 are British, 1 is Argentinean and 1 is French. This is starkly contrasting to the Odeon listings as it instantly shows a far more cultured selection, and while there is less on offer the types of film being shown appeal to a far more sophisticated audience who wish to see a film for its achievements rather than because it’s been excessively advertised. These factors create a far more pleasant ambience and the fact that they also show films from any year (rather than just the new ones) means that a lot of the films will be on show due to public demand meaning that they are what the people want. Finally cinema city also changes its listings far more often than the other cinemas meaning that in effect they have more on offer than other cinemas.

This research was carried out in the cinemas of Norwich between the 5th and 10th of October.

Film Noir and The Third Man

The term film noir refers to a dark natured thriller style film genre during the post World War Two period. It literally translates from the French language as “black film” referring to its notably bleak ambience reflecting the mood of the age. This period was filled with a sense of post war depression causing directors such as Carol Reed to create films like “The Third Man.” The conventions of a film noir movie are very similar to that of a modern day thriller. For example, the technology used in the films (be it for practical purposes or simply as a props) were state of the art as directors of this genre wished to demonstrate the glorious inventions floating about in the “modern” world. Furthermore the suspense filled plots and mysterious dramas are also seen in both periods of thriller, as well as the style of character used. The characters of a thriller or film noir movie are easily spotted as they tend to follow a pattern of behaviour and mood. The hero is often very outspoken and desperate to help those “helpless” damsels in distress who in stark contrast to this often turn out to be extremely ambiguous or double crossing people referred to as the femme fatal. Moreover the antagonist often has Byronic traits about their nature and subsequently captivates the “damsel” in a more intense way than the protagonist, at least until the hero overcomes the antagonist in the momentous final battle commonly seen in film noir and thriller films.

When you look at the Third Man you can instantly see that this film is a very stereotypical film noir film. Almost every aspect of “The Third Man” follows the rules of this genre from the technology to the characters. The character Anna however detracts slightly from the stereotype. Although she remains ambiguous for a large part of the film she is however not dark enough to be called “femme fatal.” Her character shows no evil intentions and her dark, eerie nature is a result of her love for Harry Lime. On the other hand there are parts which suggest her being in Vienna is illegal but nothing comes of this suspicion.

On the subject of technology the new drug “penicillin” is a key aspect of the film. Because of the exceedingly high popularity of this drug after what it did for the world during world war two the use of it sparks the idea that this film is very up to date and innovative. Furthermore it also uses technology such as slide projectors which is a further implication of this idea. Both holly martins and Harry Lime fit their roles as, protagonist and antagonist to the letter enhancing the stereotypical nature of this film.

Harry’s ambiguous death and underground movements reflect the popular criminal activity and gangster ideas used in the film noir period. He is the perfect anti hero, believing in a corrupt world where no one is significant and killing without remorse. Furthermore his betrayal of his best friend shows his relentless nature and by faking his own death we can see the cleverness of his actions.

Martins’ desire to aid the “helpless” Anna and watch over her despite her attraction to Harry Lime shows his heroic personality. He willingly helps people with no regard for himself. This trait is common in the film noir genre.

Everything about “The Third Man” is designed to cause suspense and mystery, which unfolds over the course of the film. Modern thrillers as well as film noir titles key goal is to create this atmosphere of ambiguity and tension.

"In Bruges" opening review

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The opening scene begins with a low resonating note on a piano. The music continues in a sombre manner creating the perfect atmosphere to suit the following montage of images from the city of Bruges.

A series of seemingly insignificant objects and buildings are seen bathed in Chiaroscuro lighting, accompanied by a pitch black background highlighting these images.

This suggests that that the images are more relevant than we know at this point of the film. As we make our way through the slide show a voice begins to dictate the events that lead the talker to end up in Bruges. He describes how "after I killed him" he threw the gun in the Thames and washed the blood off of his hands in a burger king. The images at this point appear very gothic providing an atmospheric backdrop to his words, however the mention of burger king pushes a very ordinary idea in to our minds creating a disturbing contrast of thoughts. It raises the idea that something so sinister could be happening in somewhere so ordinary as a fast food restaurant. We then hear him say that someone has told them to get to Bruges and "wait for instructions" implying that the narrator works as a hit man for some mysterious character whom we no nothing about. Finally, after admitting to at the time not knowing where Bruges was the narrator states abruptly "it's in Belgium" ending the scene in a light hearted manner, readying us for the less sinister next scene.

The lighting, music and tone of voice used reflects the mood of the film generating an atmosphere which is familiar to both this movie and the genre which it is associated with.

Ideas On Media

GCSE RESULTS

1 C
5 B's
4 A's
2 A*'S

Spanish C
Maths B
Statistics B
Biology B
Chemistry B
ICT B
History A
Media A
Physics A
English Literature A
English Language A*
RE A*

Outside of school

Cycling
Reading
Films
Drumming
Gym
Working in a Pub as a Kitchen Assistant (Kitchen Bitch)

Media Interests

I'm interested in the writing/ journalism side of media particularly in regards to reviewing and reporting.

Favorite Newspapers

The Guardian and Independent due to their generally untainted and informative views on USEFUL stories.

Favorite Radio Stations

BBC 2 in the mornings simply because it's so easy to listen to without actually having to pay attention.

Favorite Music, Downloading and Band Influence

I can't pinpoint any specific genre that I would call my favorite. I like anything, from Vampire Weekend to Andrew Lloyd Webber. However I do have a weird obsession with music from Japan.

To obtain Music I either borrow from others or use Itunes. I have nothing against illegal downloading (recording artists are rich enough as it is) but I tend to stay clear of this.

I have no idea what the "in" bands are wearing right now and I don't own any band related clothes so as far as influence goes I can't see that I am - but who knows what I'm being told subconsciously.

Video Games

Most games bore me quickly but I do enjoy the socializing side of them. I prefer RPG's to FPS's.

I'm confident that most people are smart enough to define the difference between games and reality so I wouldn't say that games are the cause of violence. however younger (stupider) generations may develop some biased views on aspects such as war.

Technology

Without it communication would be relatively rubbish and information gathering would be rather more tedious. We also rely on it for keeping the world running so my view on technology is appreciation more than anything.

For the media topic at A level technology is crucial due to the need for filming equipment, editing software and internet blogs etc.

Favorite Television

BBC is by far the best channel for an all round package of comedy, information, news etc however the 4 series of channels tend to do better on the comedy scene. I have nothing good to say about ITV, most of what they produce is utter rubbish.

My favorite shows when it comes to television tend to be comedies such as IT Crowd, Peep Show and The Mighty Boosh. I also enjoy some of the comic cartoons like Family Guy and South Park. Finally I have a small addiction to Anime shows.

Films

In contrast to television my favorite films tend to be the more memorable action, thriller or historical films.

My favorite films include: Pan's Labyrinth, The Lord of the Rings; The Prestige; The Green Mile; Braveheart etc.

Films I hate include: The Golden Compass the whole series of Epic Movie, Meet the Spartans things; Cloverfield (nothing happened) etc.

I like to watch films at home but I also enjoy the cinema if I'm with a group.
The best cinema in my opinion is Cinema City due to its comfort and style.

Previous Media

For GCSE I produced an opening sequence to a thriller and I also created the end of high school film for my schools leavers day.

Conclusion

Out of all media productions the one that has most pissed me off is the Golden Compass movie. a terrible movie in every respect and the best way for Sir Ian Mckellen to destroy his reputation.

The most influential piece has been His Dark materials (surprise surprise) the book series that the golden compass was based on. The Religious demoralization and themes on life generated such thought provocation that I have now read them four times as well as other literature associated with them.

Media that has changed my view on the world? Weirdly enough an anime. The anime/manga Deathnote revealed some truths which I won't describe.

If I had to construct a media text with a message for England it would be something showing England's inability to see through pretty front men politicians.

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