Monday, 13 July 2009
1970's : Post Hays Code
After the Hays Code broke down in 1966 films began to show more scenes that would have been dismissed by the code. More graphic depictions of sex and violence were shown and the films generally were amoral. They were unsentimental and showed anti-hero protagonists. For example Jack Carter in the 1970's movie 'Get Carter' was portrayed as a villain-like charcter he wasn't glamourised like the protagonist in 'The Italian Job' was. Similarities of Post Hays Code films to previous distributions were that they still had that strong North/South divide.
1980's
Until the 1980's women were pushed aside throughout the film industry. Female protagonists were now shown with more character and independence but also a variety of cultures aswell rather than just British/White ethnicity. Like 'Swinging London' 1980's focus on working class characters however has the industrial backdrop like 'New Wave'.
"Letter to Brezhnev" was a romcom we watched which reflects these 1980's qualities featuring two females as the protagonists. It shows them struggling with money in the economic crisis at the time and also we see them dating russian men rather than the original or typical English man from the previous ages of film.
"Letter to Brezhnev" was a romcom we watched which reflects these 1980's qualities featuring two females as the protagonists. It shows them struggling with money in the economic crisis at the time and also we see them dating russian men rather than the original or typical English man from the previous ages of film.
1970's: Post Hays Code
After the Hays Code broke down in 1966 films began to show more scenes that would have been dismissed by the code. More graphic depictions of sex and violence were shown and the films generally were amoral. They were unsentimental and showed anti-hero protagonists. For example Jack Carter in the 1970's movie 'Get Carter' was portrayed as a villain-like charcter he wasn't glamourised like the protagonist in 'The Italian Job' was. Similarities of Post Hays Code films to previous distributions were that they still had that strong North/South divide.
'Swinging London'
'Swinging London' films had diffences with the earlier films such as 1950's, they have a more slack or fluid class structure and were very playful. They are also interested in youth and are very optimistic. The Italian Job 1969, featuring Michael Caine, is a typical example of 'Swinging London' films. It focuses on fashion and culture opposed to war and home or family life. It also shows optimism for something that is generally negative; such as crime.
'New Wave'
'New Wave' began in the late 1950's and ran for a short period of time until the early 1960's around 1962. They feature working class people and for the first time show them as having more economic power than before. These films were often gritty, "kitchen sink" dramas where the working class were the protagonists. There is a strong sense of rigid divisions, especially between the North and the South and these films feature an industrial backdrop.
The directors for 'New Wave' were trained as documentary-makers before they moved into the mainstream cinema.
Saturday night, Sunday morning was a 'New Wave' film which we watched.
The directors for 'New Wave' were trained as documentary-makers before they moved into the mainstream cinema.
Saturday night, Sunday morning was a 'New Wave' film which we watched.
1950's Film
1950's films were mainly about war hence the post war timing. Dam Busters was a popular war film of the 1950's, shown in 1955.
Most film were very nostalgic and showed middle-class protagonists with conventional heroes. The protagonists are generally male and females are often marginalized and/or stereotyped.
The class structure within this era were very structured and fixed.
Most film were very nostalgic and showed middle-class protagonists with conventional heroes. The protagonists are generally male and females are often marginalized and/or stereotyped.
The class structure within this era were very structured and fixed.
Friday, 3 July 2009
Hays Code.
The Hays code was the first attempt to create rules and guidelines for film producers. It was published in 1930 as the motion picture production code.
The principles of the code stated that moral standards should not be lower than those who view it, and the audience shouldn't be pushed into the same side as the crime or wrongdoing in the film.
False interpretations of life should not be incorporated.
Law or natural things or human life should not be mocked.
The Hays code was used between 1930 and 1966.
The principles of the code stated that moral standards should not be lower than those who view it, and the audience shouldn't be pushed into the same side as the crime or wrongdoing in the film.
False interpretations of life should not be incorporated.
Law or natural things or human life should not be mocked.
The Hays code was used between 1930 and 1966.
Saturday night, Sunday morning.
Saturday night, Sunday morning shows a very realistic view of Britain at the time it was made. It represents the 'common people'.
It is set in an industrial town setting and rejects certain moral dominant issues of the time period. The main character is thought to be an anti-hero, a protagonist whos views are antiethical to traditional heroism.
It is a very gritty and provocative and holds up a mirror showing what Britain is really like.
It is set in an industrial town setting and rejects certain moral dominant issues of the time period. The main character is thought to be an anti-hero, a protagonist whos views are antiethical to traditional heroism.
It is a very gritty and provocative and holds up a mirror showing what Britain is really like.
C.A.G.E Analysis of Bend It Like Beckham
CLASS- Families in the film are of similar classes as we can see from the size of the houses and the mis-en-scene within the homes.
AGE- The youth have very different values to their parents, for example both parents don't believe in girls playing football they still believe it is a mens sport. Also parents wear traditional clothes which their jobs and religion require whereas the youth wear what they want to e.g. football kits. The youth have more diverse values.
GENDER- There are gender issues between the girls and boys as football is seen as a male dominated sport however in this film it is the girls that pursue it as theirs.
ETHNICITY- The ethnicity is up to date and shows a white culture with an asian family. The youth get on fine however there is an atmosphere between the parents towards the other culture. Jules' mother is very uneasy when talking to Jessminda and Jessmindas parents are very disgusted that Jess had apparently been seen with a 'White boy'.
AGE- The youth have very different values to their parents, for example both parents don't believe in girls playing football they still believe it is a mens sport. Also parents wear traditional clothes which their jobs and religion require whereas the youth wear what they want to e.g. football kits. The youth have more diverse values.
GENDER- There are gender issues between the girls and boys as football is seen as a male dominated sport however in this film it is the girls that pursue it as theirs.
ETHNICITY- The ethnicity is up to date and shows a white culture with an asian family. The youth get on fine however there is an atmosphere between the parents towards the other culture. Jules' mother is very uneasy when talking to Jessminda and Jessmindas parents are very disgusted that Jess had apparently been seen with a 'White boy'.
Britishness
Words and thoughts linked woth the idea of being British.
Tradition, for example, fish and chips, roast dinner and a cup of tea.
Strong Youth culture Todays youth is different to how it used to be.
Cultural diversity We now live ina society with many different cultures living together in one society, this wasn't always the same, due to immigration.
Stereotyped as posh which probably comes from the fact that we have a monarchy. Also we have a class structure.
Pride and Patriotic British people are proud of their culture.
Tradition, for example, fish and chips, roast dinner and a cup of tea.
Strong Youth culture Todays youth is different to how it used to be.
Cultural diversity We now live ina society with many different cultures living together in one society, this wasn't always the same, due to immigration.
Stereotyped as posh which probably comes from the fact that we have a monarchy. Also we have a class structure.
Pride and Patriotic British people are proud of their culture.
Wednesday, 1 July 2009
Michael Caine!
Born: Maurice Joseph Micklewhite in South London 1933. He left Wilson's Grammar school to be an office boy for Peak Films. Michael hoped to be discovered with his next job which was with 'The J Arthur Rank organization' which was a huge company at the time. Michael joined National Service and served in Korea and Germany. After 2 years service he worked at Westminster repertory in sussex and then Lowestoft Repertory where he met his wife.
Michael and Patricia moved to London to pursue their acting dreams, however it proved difficult and patricia fell pregnant. They moved back to Patricias family home, and michael's dad passed away.
Michael left fro Paris to sort his self out and worked in a snack bar, he then returned home after a short while.
He gained a part in 'A Hill In Korea' but it was not a success and he was forced to find a new agent.
He played a part in 'The Chimes' Charles Dickens in the East End theatre and a few other plays on TV.
Michaels determination grew stronger after he was told to give acting up by the Chief Casting Director of Associated British Films.
He starred in more than 100 films and has been awarded the Academy Award in every decade since the 1960's. The Italian Job and Get Carter have been huge success's for Caine and his recent work included part in Batman, Alfie and Children Of Men.
Michael and Patricia moved to London to pursue their acting dreams, however it proved difficult and patricia fell pregnant. They moved back to Patricias family home, and michael's dad passed away.
Michael left fro Paris to sort his self out and worked in a snack bar, he then returned home after a short while.
He gained a part in 'A Hill In Korea' but it was not a success and he was forced to find a new agent.
He played a part in 'The Chimes' Charles Dickens in the East End theatre and a few other plays on TV.
Michaels determination grew stronger after he was told to give acting up by the Chief Casting Director of Associated British Films.
He starred in more than 100 films and has been awarded the Academy Award in every decade since the 1960's. The Italian Job and Get Carter have been huge success's for Caine and his recent work included part in Batman, Alfie and Children Of Men.
Working Title Films
Working Title Films is a British production company in London. It was founded by Tim Bevan and Sarah Radclyffe in 1982. It sometimes produces television productions but usually only feature films. Eric Fellner is a co-owner of the company along with Bevan.
These are some of the films working title has produced...
Hot Fuzz
The Borrowers
About a Boy
The Calcium Kid
Atonement
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Love Actually
Notting Hill
Shaun of the Dead
Wimbledon
Universal Studios and BBC Film are the parent company.
These are some of the films working title has produced...
Hot Fuzz
The Borrowers
About a Boy
The Calcium Kid
Atonement
Four Weddings and a Funeral
Love Actually
Notting Hill
Shaun of the Dead
Wimbledon
Universal Studios and BBC Film are the parent company.
Exploring British Film Websites and current Britsish Films.
The British Film Institute, http://www.bfi.org.uk/ , is quite a modern-looking page it uses simple colours such as black and white. It shows events that are coming up which involve the BFI itself such as events evolving around directors and film viewings. It also shows information of a new movies e.g. Transformers. On the other side pf the page there is previews from other films.
It also includes dates of tours, releases and a gallery.
The BFI has its own filmstore aswell, there is also vistitor info and a ticket line number.
The Uk Film Council, http://www.ukfilmcouncil.org.uk/ ,shows a trailer of British films together.
Its main points on the website talk about funding, cultural impact and what makes a film British.
"One of the UK's official bilateral co-production treaties; or
The European Convention on Cinematographic Co-production; or
The Cultural Test (Schedule 1 to the Films Act 1985)."
It appears to be aimes at a more younger audience than the BFI as the colours are more varied and it is not only black that is used.
The bbfc ,http://www.bbfc.co.uk/, is more direct and has a simple layout towards film. It has an introduction in the middle of the page explaining its intended use which is helpful. It says that its intention is to keep the British public informed about the bbfc works, classicfications, policies and how to submit videos/films.
It also has a variation of websites for other audiences such as children, students parents and teachers.
It also includes dates of tours, releases and a gallery.
The BFI has its own filmstore aswell, there is also vistitor info and a ticket line number.
The Uk Film Council, http://www.ukfilmcouncil.org.uk/ ,shows a trailer of British films together.
Its main points on the website talk about funding, cultural impact and what makes a film British.
"One of the UK's official bilateral co-production treaties; or
The European Convention on Cinematographic Co-production; or
The Cultural Test (Schedule 1 to the Films Act 1985)."
It appears to be aimes at a more younger audience than the BFI as the colours are more varied and it is not only black that is used.
The bbfc ,http://www.bbfc.co.uk/, is more direct and has a simple layout towards film. It has an introduction in the middle of the page explaining its intended use which is helpful. It says that its intention is to keep the British public informed about the bbfc works, classicfications, policies and how to submit videos/films.
It also has a variation of websites for other audiences such as children, students parents and teachers.
Teaser trailers...
A teaser trailer is a short trailer which shows an upcoming movie it can be shown on our screens two years before the movie is due to be screened this is why they are known as 'teaser trailers'. They are much shorter than ordinary trailers and they do not contain much of the original footage, if any at all.
Spider man 3 uses a teaser trailer, as does Toy Story 3 and Ice Age 3.
Spider man 3 uses a teaser trailer, as does Toy Story 3 and Ice Age 3.
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