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Inception (2010) - Throwback Trailer (IMDb)

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Inception (2010) - Throwback Trailer (IMDb) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SVw2tlfVAI&list=PLRDnnvx-4xZ2W5pHYzHLV1wq19OXN25kD The opening shots combined with the sound of the characters voiceover is part of the exposition, setting up the key concept of the film and its ideas  One scene that stands out is the slow motion shot which see's a man falling into a bathtub. The motif of water is used a lot throughout the trailer which could lead the audience to start to wonder what the significance of it is The exposition allows the characters and key themes to be introduced. The high angle shot of the girl shows that she is being taught something or introduced to something new. The next CGI long shot of the road being uplifted and rolled over, shows that there is a fictional element to the film A series of confusing close up and long shot images all lead up to the complication. The pace of shots change from relatively slow paced long clips, to faster shorter ones in compari

Cate Blanchett & Rooney Mara star in Carol - Film 4 Trailer

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Cate Blanchett & Rooney Mara star in Carol - Film 4 Trailer  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0FLIajZa_Y8&list=PLxVyO-qWrkH4ZK5R6to3sZ1P-6qmvcLzJ&index=4 PLOT SUMMARY: Therese, a young department - store clerk in 1950s Manhattan, meets Carol, a beautiful older woman stuck in a depressing marriage of convenience. As their bond deepens and they become romantically involved, Carol finds the strength to leave her husband. Unfortunately, her spouse starts to raise questions about her fitness as a mother when he realizes that Carol's relationship with her best friend  Therese is more than just a friendship. GENRE: The genre of the film is showcased well in the trailer, with a balance of footage between shots of old - fashioned buildings and period clothing which is referencing to it being a period drama since the film is set in the 1950s and is a romantic film. This is highlighted  due to the subtle connection and chemistry between the film’s two primary char

Girls on Film podcast

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Girls on Film podcast Ep 27: Marielle Heller on A Beautiful Day In The Neighbourhood starring Tom Hanks  Presenter:  Anna Smith Interviewed Guest:  Marielle Heller (an American writer and director) 3rd February 2020 - 10 minutes long  The podcast starts off with  the use of the jingle which highlights it is a well -  known show and must be watched frequently as the jingle adds its own unique  twist on the show which signifies their own brand identity . In the first 20 seconds, host Anna Smith introduces the topic for this edition: talking to Marielle Heller about her new film  'A  Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood' . Anna plugs the film and tells the audience when it is out to draw the audience in and when Anna asks Marielle what kind of movie 'A Beautiful Day in the Neighbour' is, Marielle makes an intertextual reference to Mr Rogers and her previous work as well as other films in general, indicating who might be listening to 'Girls on Film&

Kermode on Film podcast

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Kermode on Film podcast #57: Rian Johnson talks to Mark about his brilliant new film Knives Out Presenter:  Mark Kermode Interviewed Guest:  Rian Johnson (an American filmmaker) BBC Radio 5 Live:  26th November 2019  (Friday afternoons between 3 pm and 5 pm) 25 minutes long  The podcast starts off with an ad which is implemented in the podcast to perhaps create some revenue and the ads are specific to the target audience of the podcast and current affairs (such as the coronavirus). As well as this, afterwards, the actually place where you can download the podcasts  'ACAST' is plugged to perhaps make them more well - known and be used more; inviting people to listen to more podcasts as they seem to be interested in this format. The use of the jingle highlights it is a well - known show and must be watched frequently as the jingle adds its own unique twist on the show which signifies their brand identity. Once this is over, the host Mark Kermode introduces