Thursday, 25 September 2014

Evaluation on Preliminary Exercise- Written

Evaluation of the Preliminary Exercise-Rayaan Haji Muhumed

Draft Genre Research- Vampire

Draft-Research Project- Genre- Horror- Vampires- Rayaan Haji Muhumed

The sub-genre of vampire film began in the early 20th century through the silent films. This became well known through the deception of a creature that drinks blood. People were engaged through the different ways they came across vampires through films. A notable vampire film is the ‘Dracula’ film through the rise in attention for this film there are many modified to fit in with today’s society, the reality we live in now. This film had increased its status of vampires to co-exist and integrate in the horror section. This part of the film still remains popular as the audience influence has increased as people enjoy the surprises and the unexpected in horror films. It has influenced many films such as twilight and popular TV series – vampire diaries and the originals. However the genre has developed into the idea of vampire love. The iconography expected to see in this genre is blood; sinister looking faces; black cloaks and coffins. The conventions linked with the genre is death. The vampires are dead; in order to survive they to need have blood. This is through biting humans and sometimes can lead into killing them or turning them into the creatures they are.

Monday, 1 September 2014

My Summer of Memories- Trailer

Media AS Summer Work- The Amazing Spider-Man 2


The Amazing Spider-Man 2  Movie Review

The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is a film which brings a different element this time. The genre of this film is an action adventure. Although there are many different versions and squeals to Spiderman; it draws the audience in with the sense of adventure conveyed. Spiderman is originally based on Peter Parker and his internal battles to the double life he leads. A life which is situated onto a being lead as a normal teenager trying to graduate high school. Another life which is dedicated into saving the innocent people of his city. We are presented with how Peter Parker hides his true identity to prevent being exposed to the enemies and villains. The struggle he faces when memories of parents; moreover his father. After he stumbles across his father’s discoveries. His emotions are mixed as he is confused about his new found spider like abilities. The target audience for this film is targeted at the suitable age limit which is 12A. Indicating that this film contains mild language and intimacy and is only suitable for people which are 12 and over. However the target audience is mostly directed at people who enjoy suspense and the action.


Although this film is based on Peter Parker and his journey into being a hero; we return back to the different element included into the film. This is the return of Peter’s old friend Harry Osborne. However Harry is dying and Peter must make decision whether or not to help him. The tension rises as an unexpected tragedy occurs. Peter Parker only trusts one person with his secret- Gwen Stacy. Together the two are spiralled into a journey filled with heart-warming moments and danger. Throughout the film, there is a consistent use of long shots. This shows the character is distanced away from the camera. We are able to take in the surroundings around the character. Examples are of Spiderman swinging throughout the city. The use of medium shots indicates people coming together and intimacy. The use of close up shots were focused on certain things. All of these shots show great detail; making the film seem like a reality. Overall The Amazing Spiderman 2 is an amazing film which exceeds the audience’s expectation. Based on upon the exceptional hard work and filming to create an exciting, new and adventurous film.