Upcoming movies 2011-12

I've just finished my Youtube frenzy of re-watching upcoming movie trailers and cannot wait for some of them. I am a massive movie junkie and proud of it. Here are a few that I have started a coundown for:



I love, love, love the underworld trilogy (well maybe not so much the third one) so when I heard a fourth was coming out I couldn't contain my joy. The fight sequences are fast paced and fun, and the fact that our hero is a heroine makes me even more giddy. The underworld franchise are some of my favourite vampire movies along with Blade trilogy, Bram Stoker's Dracula, Interview with a vampire and Van Helsing.




I'm aware that this trailer looks like a typical action adventure movie however it seems I can't resist some good slow-mo fight scenes that director Paul.W. Anderson has become known for. PLUS, Milla Jovovich once again plays a kick-ass action role. I look forward to see if this movie is just a fluff piece or a hidden treasure.




Last but not least. I was shown this trailer the other day in literature (thanks foster)and I was captivated by the dark romantic way in which they've presented this film, plus the song they have used in this trailer is great (everything in it's right place- Radiohead) ,it contrasts the period in which the film is set. There is a modern aspect to this movie, using high angle shots and slow pans. Looks great.

Preliminary task

Today Charlotte and I shot our prelim with Lois and Daisy as our actors. What started off as a trainwreck/plane crash/tsunami slowly moved into a comedy rather than a natural disaster. We are not exactly at the Hall of Fame just yet, but today gave us insight into how to work the camera and got us into the mindset of directors (preferably ones like Ridley Scott or Michael Bay, OR SPIELBERG!!!). Today has reassured me, before I was quite nervous but we had fun filming our little scene today and we laughed A LOT, so overall not a bad day's work. So now we just have to edit, easier said than done.

Life in a day

A movie completely comprised of YouTube clips of life within a day.Answering three main questions: who do you love? What's in your pocket? What do you fear? On the 24th July, people all around the world started filming and resulted in this 90 minute feature. This movie is a celebration of life and love and death, everything that makes us human,it places emphasis on enjoying every moment of everyday. This movie inspires me because it reminds people how powerful film can be, to capture every moment.



"(Life in a Day) reaffirms the importance of YouTube as a space for citizen journalism."

Groups, Preliminary and 'ACTION'

Today we sorted out our groups and although I am excited to start what will hopefully be an oscar worthy movie, I am also a little nervous. Now we have to start thinking of ideas. But before all this, the preliminary task...
Me and Charlotte have come up with some good ideas and possible angles we would like to do. Only time will tell.

Women in the Media

My hero- Milla Jovovich is one major action star and can be seen in films like the Resident Evil movies, The Fifth Element and Ultraviolet and contrary to popular belief she's not a 200 pound well muscled guy that everyone imagines when they think of an action star (Jason Statham).

However, even when we see beautiful women firing guns or wielding a sword they remain in skimpy clothes and perfect hair and make up.

Or in Selene's case (Underworld) tight black leather...


Have women progressed forward into the 21st Century when it comes to media, or are these subtle hints not so subtle?

Learn it, Live it, Love it

ECS as and A2 Media Studies Course Booklet

Definitions

A shot reverse shot is where one character is seen looking at another and then that character is seen looking back at the first character. It is often used when editing dialogue sequences.
Match on action is when something is happening in a scene and there is a cut, the same piece of action must continue. This helps with continuity issues.

My favourite scene

I've just finished watching one of my all time favourites. Armageddon. And I found myself subconsiously taking note. If only we had the budget to shoot around the world because these shots are fantastic. This scene is one of the best, every movie should make you feel the way this one does. Hopeful. It still gives me goosebumps.

Location, location, location

Would love to shoot in a place like this. The perfect Mise-en-scene, only downside is that it's in Germany. If only.

Today's lesson

How are different social groups represented in the media? Today we saw a film still, which purpose was to condemn racism but came across as encouraging it. It seems as though wherever we look in the media a social group is being stereotyped and I don't think it will end any time soon because we, the lovely British public love to hate someone whether it be noisy teenagers or women drivers.

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