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(When walking through to the office) Alex: вперед / vpered – (Forward) Alex: давай же / davay zhe – (Come on) Alex: Открой дверь / Otkroy dver' – (Open the door) Stefan: Кто это / Kto eto – (Who’s that) Alex: я не знаю / ya ne znayu – (I don’t know) Stefan: это он вооружен / eto on vooruzhen – (Is he armed?) Alex: да пистолет / da pistolet – (Yes pistol) Stefan: Оставь это / Ostav' eto – (Keep it) (In the office) Stefan: Excuse me (Stefan stands) Stefan: With a pistol like that I would say government. Working alone? (Looks up at Steff) Jack: Why of course (Stefan nods, Carl stamping Jack’s knee) Stefan: I don’t believe you; you agent types rarely work alone (Mo’s inserted as a voice over speaking to Jack and Steff through an earpiece) Mo: Agents don’t blow your cover; they mustn’t know you’re working together. (Jack), play along with it; make them question your intentions. (Steff), when they attack you need to make you...

- Outline how gender, terrorism, criminality and sexuality are represented differently in Skyfall compared to earlier entries in the Bond franchise. Gender: In the earlier bond films such as Thunderball, males were seen as slightly more inferior to women, in a sense that they could get away with sexualising and using the women. This was commonly shown through Bond being uninvited by the women but still managing to have his way and sleep with them. Where as in later films such as Skyfall, Bond is more respectful. Although he is still flirtatious and suggestive towards the women, bond only seduces the women when invited to, rather than always just getting his way. Terrorism: In the earlier bond films such as Thunderball, terrorism takes a whole team (organisation) working together to actually achieve anything. Where as in the later bond films like Skyfall, terrorism is mainly dominated by Cyberterrorism. This is shown through the character of Silva who managed to control ter...

What are the generic identities of the two films you have chosen? - Twilight: Romance, fantasy, adventure, teen and drama - Kingsman: Action, thriller, crime, comedy, spy, adventure Is there any evidence of sub-genericity? - Twilight: Fantasy - Literature, Sci-fi, Young-Adult fiction, Paranormal Romance - Kingsman: Spy - Comedy, Sci-fi How do you know? (icons, signifiers, narrative structure, character types, actors, associated with certain genres etc.) - Twilight: stereotypical teen/vampire/werewolf of which are both challenged and reinforced - Kingsman: Stereotypical teen/British agent/blacks/heroes and villains of which are also both challenged and reinforced In what ways do the films challenge the genre conventions? - Twilight: Villains appear as the heroes, goes against typical teen stereotyping - Kingsman: Stereotyping of a rough upbringing and lifestyle, also representations of black villains Outline the films' generic identities using non iconographic means - T...

Moving Image: - TV extract based around the action/crime genre : Story based around Heroes (MI5 style agents - British) and Villains (Stereotypical eastern europeans - Russian) Story following the plot of a drug bust that takes place at a Russian bar, the location being used as a front to disguise for what is taking place inside the building.    For this moving image production I will be working alongside my classmate Stefan Okopskyj. For this we intend to focus on the representations of both Heroes and Villains along with eastern europeans. By including the representations of Heroes and Villains this links with my research essay reinforcing and challenging the existing stereotypes. Roles for the production task: Emily - Camerawork & Lighting Stefan - Editing & Music Both - A split between director roles, script writing and Mise-en-scene

This essay will examine the representations, along with an exploration of existing heroes and villains in the action/crime genre, researching into what it takes for a character to receive their title. This essay will also show the perception of central heroes and villains, or a protagonist and an antagonist showing how they are binary opposites along with exploring their similarities and differences.  Heroes and villains have always existed, even before the invention of film and television. One example of this is shown through the use of heroes and villains in plays and novels written by William Shakespeare. In Shakespeare’s 'Othello', villainy is portrayed through the character of Iago who is the main antagonist of the play, Iago being one of Shakespeare’s most manipulative and sinister villains. Another of Shakespeare’s villains is the character Lady Macbeth from the play Macbeth, a character who stops at nothing to become queen. Along with these villains Shak...

"I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way" - Jessica Rabbit (Who Framed Roger Rabbit - 1988) Introduction - This essay will examine the generic stereotypes, storylines and characteristics along with the exploration of existing heroes and villains in the action/crime genre, researching into what it takes for a character to receive their title. This essay will also show an insight into central heroes and villains, or a protagonist and an antagonist showing how they are binary opposites around who the entire narrative is based on. As this quote above shows, heroes and villains are represented through a persons perspective. 1)  Historical development of heroism and villainy Heroes and villains have always existed, even before the invention of film and television. Heroes and villains commonly took place in stories (e.g shakespeare) but also long before. Example  - (Iago - Othello / Lady Macbeth - Macbeth / Juliet Capulet - Romeo and Juliet) Quote  - "Tales o...

1) Give 3 examples of the use of action codes are used the film Skyfall and explain how these help to tell the story. (3 marks) - The relationship between M and James Bond - When M finds out that Bond had been shot (the thought of him being killed) connotations of M being upset are shown, as she turns to look out of the window in sadness - Silva's sexuality - When Bond is captured, Silva showing suggestive connotations of him being gay,  this being shown through Silva stroking Bond's leg, along with caressing his face and chin. - The relationship between James Bond and Moneypenny - Throughout the film suggestive romantic behaviour is shown through their encounters and work together. One aspect in which this is shown is through a scene towards the end of the film when Bond says "I feel safer now" as Moneypenny appears. Just after this scene Moneypenny reveals her name as throughout the film they had never been formally introduced. 2) Give 3 examples of the use of ...

Introduction 1) Historical context of heroism and villainy Example - (Refer to Shakespeare heroes and villains) Quote - "Tales of heroes end in bliss" ('Mortal Suns' - 2003 - Tanith Lee) Explain - (Refer to Vladimir Propp's Theory of character types) / How some Shakespeare plays challenge this quote 2) Establish the typical representations of heroes and villains in the crime/action genre Example - Captain America - The Winter Soldier (2014) Quote - 'There is a right and a wrong in the universe and that distinction is not that hard to make' (Superman, Kingdom come - 1996 - Written by Mark Waid, Painted by Alex Ross) Explain - The generic stereotypes, referring back to film examples 3) Establish the central debate of Heroism/Villainy and an Antagonist/Protagonist through the audiences perspective in literature and media Example - Wreck It Ralph (2012) Quote - "I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way" (Jessica Rabbit - ...

Representations of Heroes and Villains in action/crime films - "I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way" - Jessica Rabbit (Who Framed Roger Rabbit - 1988) This essay will examine the generic stereotypes, storylines and characteristics along with exploration of existing heroes and villains in action/crime films, researching into what it takes for a character to receive their title. This essay will also show an insight into central heroes and villains, or a protagonist and an antagonist showing how they are binary opposites around who the entire narrative is based on. As this quote above shows, heroes and villains are represented through a persons perspective.

Representations of Heroes and Villains in action/crime films - For this essay I intend to examine the generic stereotypes, storylines, characteristics and any effect that Heroes and Villains have on society today. I plan to explore existing heroes and villains in action/crime films, researching into what it takes for a character to receive their title. To help me with this research I will use sources which will be taken from books, magazines, films and television, along with my own independent primary research.

https://prezi.com/feqhfqjakndp/difference-between-the-representation-of-heroes-and-villains-in-the-film-and-the-short-novel/ http://www.science20.com/rogue_neuron/addicted_being_good_psychopathology_heroism-60137 http://www.frankwbaker.com/Villains.pdf http://www.superheronation.com/2010/08/17/15-interesting-motivations-for-villains-and-heroes/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hhk4N9A0oCA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MEjgDeSnBMs flavorwire.com/225615/evil-incarnate-kim-newmans-10-best-villains-in-literature https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QP1xbbt1nzk https://youtu.be/QP1xbbt1nzk

Research topics Representations of Heroes and Villains in two action/crime films Representations of Villains in action films, and their affect on society The difference between the representations of villains Obvious and not so obvious heroes/villains Is there a way in which Heroism ad Villainy is measured, or is it taken from a personal perspective. Films to research: Kill Bill: Volume 1&2 The Dark Knight Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels Kingsman: The Secret Service Minority Report Central intelligence Suicide Squad Heat 10 Cloverfield lane John Wick No Country For Old Men (book and film) Guardians of the Galaxy James Bond/ Indiana jones The Godfather An officer and a gentleman  The Seven Character Types of Vladimir Propp The villain:  Locked in a constant struggle with the hero, often trying to harm princess.  The donor:  Gives the hero an object or a piece of information that helps them prepare for wha...