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 Homework Friday 7th February 2025 Introduction Steve Neale's Genre theory is that "Genre's all contain instances of repetition and difference" Neale argues that the film and its genre are defined by two things: how much it conforms to its  genre's individual conventions and stereotypes  how much it differs from them Genres change over time because of the publics point of view and social interests, how technology improves, for example In The Sweeney, they would have each episode different crime as they didn't have many tv channels at the time so if you missed one episode you wouldn't be lost when watching the next episode, where as now In Luther the crimes and storyline goes through the series but if you miss an episode you can always watch it on catch up or record. Luther is a typical character for crime drama because he shows that he's a aggressive cop who finds anyway to solve the crime and catch the criminal even if he can't arrest them, like A...

 3/02/25 'Luther' conforms to the 'system of expectations' of TV crime drama by using codes and conventions such as the protagonist, John Luther, who embodies the archetype of the troubled detective. The show employs dark cinematography and a gritty urban setting, which are typical of the genre, creating a tense atmosphere that keeps viewers engaged. Additionally, the series incorporates intricate plot twists and moral ambiguity, which challenge the audience's perceptions of right and wrong, further aligning with the expectations of crime dramas. 'Luther' also shows change by traditional found in crime dramas. while many shows focus on the aspect of solving crimes, 'Luther' shows the mental struggles of its main character, exploring themes of obsession and redemption. This shift allows the series to deeper into the human condition, making it more than just a standard crime procedural and inviting people to connect with Luther's journey. Furthermo...

  07/01/25 1. The difference between how public service radio and commercial radio are funded is the public service radio is funded by a License fee where as commercial radio is funded by advertising. 2. One way The BBC uses different platforms to distribute radio program's is by using the BBC website to introduce the characters and the actors who play them with information about the actors. Another way The BBC uses different platforms to distribute radio program's is by adding the series on catch up so people who like a certain series will not miss any episode's. Another way The BBC uses different platforms to distribute radio program's is by having past story lines to entertain the viewers who love the series and how the series has developed over the years. 3.One reason why audiences listen to The Archers is for personal identity purposes for people who are farmers and live in the country side it would make them feel relatable to perhaps the life style or a  character...

 Friday 13th December 2024 section A: Exploring Media Language & Representation section A: possible texts this section assesses media language and representation in relation two of the following print media forms: magazines (vogue & GQ) marketing (film posters) newspapers print advertisements (QS & This girl can) There are two questions in this section: one question assessing. media language in relation to one set product (stepped) one two-part question assessing representation in relation to one set product and one unseen resource in the same media form   

The colour is Red, black and white which could symbolise  Red: energy,  strength black: power, mystery white:purity, freshness Robert Pattinson could be seen as a sex symbol to some because of where he's sat could be seen as sexual. where as the Raheem sterling represents a protective towards him and his team mates their both masciline men with the similar colour pallete Raheem Sterling is represented as a 'gaurdian angel' 

  Raheem Shaquille Sterling MBE is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for Premier League club Chelsea and the England national team. Born in Jamaica to Jamaican parents, Sterling moved to London at the age of five. He began his career at Queens Park Rangers before signing for Liverpool in 2010 Born:  8 December 1994 (age 28 years), Kingston, Jamaica Current teams:  Chelsea F.C. (#7 / Forward),England National football team(#10 / Forward) Children:  Thiago Sterling, Tori-Sevyn, Thai-Cruz Sterling Education:  Ark Elvin Academy Height:  1.72 m Parents:  Nadine Sterling Partner:Paige Milian