The trailer for ‘The Wolf of Wall Street’ uses many
narrative techniques typical of Hollywood comedy/crime. Applying Propp's
character theory, there’s no clear hero in the film but a clear protagonist in
the character Jordan Belfort. In many
ways, he is shown to be the a money hungry egotistical character and is
destined to be caught and captured by the FBI that drives the narrative, as he
is the main protagonist of whom the audience will sympathise with. Jonah Hill
offers the classic sidekick character while Rob Reiner plays the typical
brother role. These well-known character types quickly help establish Propp’s
theory of narrative. Likewise, Todrov’s theory the equilibrium of the film is
shown at the beginning of the trailer; Jordan Belfort is a successful trader on
Wall Street where he is excelling in the corporate hierarchy. The disequilibrium
is utilized in the trailer when the FBI agents begin to investigate Belfort for
several of different crimes. These key seniors in the trailer help institute
Todorov’s theory. There are many enigma codes in the trailer using Barthes
theory. For example: Is this legal? What will happen to the money? Will Jordon
Belfort get arrested? These enigma codes are effective as they intrigue and
interest the audience to go watch the film. There are also quite a few action
codes relating to tension in the film. When the car chase takes place is one
key event supporting Barthes theory. Another action code is when Belfort was
holding the gun signifying, something
unpleasant might occur linking to Barthes other theory of enigma codes as it
makes the audience question whether the will make the right decision.
Monday, 16 November 2015
Friday, 6 November 2015
Dependency Theory
I predominately use the media for entertainment purposes for example social media and video sites such as YouTube. I also use the media to find information about things I am interested in such as football and global news.
I beleive that we are dependent to the media until we get exhausted of using that particular kind of media or in the event that we have another thing to do which isn't connected to the media, for exanple going to play sports.
I beleive that we are dependent to the media until we get exhausted of using that particular kind of media or in the event that we have another thing to do which isn't connected to the media, for exanple going to play sports.
Monday, 2 November 2015
1)
Psychographic group:
Explorers
Names : Thomas & Dora
Where do they work/study?
They're currently taking a gap year from University.
What do they do in their spare time?
During their spare time, they usually travel, they live in London from abroad and go to different types of theme parks.
Now suggest their media consumption:
Print: What newspapers/magazines does your group read (if any)? Is this on paper or tablet?
The read Travel Magazines and The Guardian Newspaper to find out what is happening in and around the world.
Broadcast: What TV programmes/channels do your group watch? Radio stations? TV package – Freeview or Sky? Films?
They watch the National Geographical Channel, Discovery Channel and watch the news.
E-Media: What technology do they own? What websites do they visit (if any)?
iPads, Navigational systems and Smartphones.
2)
After taking the test, the two results I got was 'Control and Survival'. In my opinion, I agree with these one of the photographic groups which is 'control' because control is all about being successful and that is one of my aims in life; to become a successful person. However, I disagree with the other group because survival is all about the resigned people, who are mainly the elderly people which I am not .
Psychographic group:
Explorers
Names : Thomas & Dora
Where do they work/study?
They're currently taking a gap year from University.
What do they do in their spare time?
During their spare time, they usually travel, they live in London from abroad and go to different types of theme parks.
Now suggest their media consumption:
Print: What newspapers/magazines does your group read (if any)? Is this on paper or tablet?
The read Travel Magazines and The Guardian Newspaper to find out what is happening in and around the world.
Broadcast: What TV programmes/channels do your group watch? Radio stations? TV package – Freeview or Sky? Films?
They watch the National Geographical Channel, Discovery Channel and watch the news.
E-Media: What technology do they own? What websites do they visit (if any)?
iPads, Navigational systems and Smartphones.
2)
After taking the test, the two results I got was 'Control and Survival'. In my opinion, I agree with these one of the photographic groups which is 'control' because control is all about being successful and that is one of my aims in life; to become a successful person. However, I disagree with the other group because survival is all about the resigned people, who are mainly the elderly people which I am not .
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