Auteur Theory

 John G. Avildsen

John is a famous director who directed movies such as Rocky and The Karate Kid. John seems to direct movies that involve profession fighting. For example The movie Rocky which is about a fighter who starts off as a stage fighter then becomes a heavy weight champion. This film became a very successful film. John bought a huge inspiration with this movie upon the audience which is a main attraction. John made a huge success on The Karate Kid, Rocky, Save the tiger, Lean on me and also 8 seconds which a few of these movies still drag attention for us to watch. This is due to the different techniques that John used in his directing. His techniques were used to make the audience empathies with the main characters. This was done with the camera angles that were used and also the soundtracks. These engaging techniques were mainly shown in the movies Karate kid and Rocky. Johns movies always starred characters who come across as an inspiration to the audience and shows power and strength. for example: In the movie Rocky Sylvester Stallone played a character who was very ambitious in what he was good at which was fighting. Stallone also comes across to us as an strong actor in general for the simple fact that hes starred in a lot of action movies that involve fighting.

In this movie John uses some techniques. For example in the scenes where Rocky was in tournaments with other fighters the slow motion effects that John uses creates tension towards the moment. He also uses different types of camera shots, that were used in these scenes sort of interacts with the audience as it makes us feel as if we are realistically there watching. These techniques were used to engage within the viewers.

Moving on, John has used similar techniques with his other films such as The karate kid. This movie was one of Johns greatest just like Rocky. Characters that were chosen for this movie have strong characteristics which makes the film interesting and inspirational.

British Cinema

Is a film British if it is written by a Brit?
These three films are classed as British films. They include characters from the UK and they were all filmed within the UK. Most people will think that a movie is not British if it is not written or directed by someone British, but thas not the case. I personally think that you don't have to be British to write or direct a British film, If an writer or director have experience the living in Britain for some time it doesn't prevent the making of the film becoming typically British. For example, one of the movies I chose 'Bend it like Beckham' was written and also directed by Gurinder Chadha who was born in Kenya and grew up in London, she also directed other British films such as 'Angus things and perfect snogging'. To continue, In movies such as 'A fish called wanda' they involve British actors/actresses also collaborating with British actors/actresses, British movies doesn't necessarily mean that the actors or actresses have to be British.


This Is England - Directed by Shane Meadows

Why is this film British?
This Film is classed as an British for the simple fact that it was filmed in England, Nottingham. This film was also produced and directed by Shane Meadows who is also British.

What makes the film British?
The cast and location makes this film British. It was filmed in Nottingham which is in Britain. and the cast is also British. The storyline of the film is an typical British lifestyle of Skinheads in 1983. The title of the film will also give the audience the impression that its an British movie. This film was directed and written by Shane Meadows who is an British director for other films such as 'Dead man's shoes' and also 'A room for Romeo brass'.

The funding?
The funding budget for this film is 1.5 million British pounds.

Actors/Actresses:
Thomas Turgoose
Stephen Graham
Andrew Shim
Jo Hartley
Vicky McClure
Joseph Gilgun 
Rosamund Hanson 
Andrew Ellis 
Perry Benson 
George Newton 
Frank Harper
Jack O'Connell
Kriss Dosanjh
Kieran Hardcastle 
Chanel Cresswell 
Danielle Watson
Sophie Ellerby
Hannah Walters
Michael Socha

This is the whole cast that starred in the film who all seem to be British.

Bend it Like Beckham - Directed by Gurinder Chadha

Why is this film British?
This film is a British film which is based on the English football player David Beckham and his skills. This film was filmed in a variety of locations in the UK and also some scenes were shot in Germany. It was directed and produced by Gurinder Chadha and Deepak Nayar who was born in Kenya then lived in the UK, Southall for a long period of time.

What makes this film British?
The actors/actresses and also the location makes this film British as majority of them are British. This film was mostly shot in the UK in area's such as South Acton, Heston, Southhall and Hayes. The director of this film also directed other British films such as 'Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging'. The protagonists in this film is Parminder Nagra who is a British actress who was raised in the UK, Leicester.

Actors/Actresses:
Parminder Nagra
Keira Knightly
Archie Panjabi
Jonathan Rhys Meyers
Shaznay Lewis
Anupam Kher
Shaheen Khan
Juliet Stevenson
Frank Harper
Ameet Chana 
Kulvinder Ghir 
Pooja Shah 
Preeya Kalidas
Trey Farley 
Saraj Chaudhry
Paven Virk
Nithin Sathya
Louise Walker

The Funding?
Over 2 million


Kidulthood - Directed by Menharj Huda

Why is this film British?
This film is a British film which was directed by Menhaj Huda who is a British film and TV director. It also includes British actors/actresses and British location.


What makes this film British?
The location of the film makes this a British film and also the actors/actresses. The location of the film was shot in west London in the areas of Latimer road and Ladbroke Grove. The main characters in Kidulthood are all British which always gives the audience the main attention that its an British made film.

Actors/Actresses:
Aml Ameen
Red Madrell
Adam Deacon
Jaime Winstone
Femi Oyeniran
Madeleine Fairley
Cornell John
Kate Magowan
Pierre Mascolo
Rafe Spall
Noel Clarke

Funding?
£600,000

Definition

Protagonist
In film terms, protagonist are always noticed by the audience which makes them the main character or leading character. This could be in some story lines the her. For example in the movie romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare (modern version) Leonardo DiCaprio is the protagonist as he plays the main part in the movie to search for his love.


Homage
Homage means a dedication to something or even someone to show your inspiration or respect. This can be used in the music industry and also film. For example in Boogie Nights the opening scene was inspired by Godfellas by Martin Scorsese when Henry and Karen walk through into the club through the kitchen. they both have similar shots which we call the steadicam shot and also an similar atmosphere of not waiting in line to get in and getting VIP treatment.


Black Comedy
Black comedy does not necessarily mean a black actor/actress in a comedic movie. Black comedy is a movie that contains a black humor, that contains violence, dangerous scenarios etc. Example, The movie Dogma is classed as a black comedy. Black comedy doesn't tend to have happy endings.


Reverse shot
Reverse shot were a character is shown from the other side of a previous shot. This is a typical shot that is often used in most movies when the actors or actresses are having a conversation. Reverse shot is used in the held captive scene in Django unchained.


180 Degree Rule
The 180 degree rule is when theres 2 characters in the scene or an object, between the characters/object there will be an axis which is an invisible line. This line connects the characters/object. The camera should not cross the line as it will bring the audience to a confusion.

Rule Of Thirds
Rule of thirds are guidelines which are dived into nine parts. The guidelines help invent the image such as photographs, paintings and designs.

Montage
Montage are short video clips that are shot and put into some sort of sequence. This is a sort of editing technique that is used to take up space and time. This technique is normally used in films such as rocky and karate kid. For example Scarface push it to the limit scene.

Mise En SceneMise en scene is when the scenery and properties are arranged to represent the place where the movie or play is enacted
 
Anti hero
Anti hero is a character who takes a role in a film of being the bad guy but still turns out to be the good guy or women. For example in scrooge in the movie 'A Christmas Carol', he is a character that the audience will believe is the bad guy but towards the end of the movie he turns out to be the good guy.

MacGuffin
Macguffin is a sort of object or an aim which is desired by the protagonist in a film. For example in the lastest movie 'Indiana Jones And The kingdom Of Crystal Skulls' the Macguffin of this film will be the treasure map because this is the main object in the movie that the protagonist is trying to earn.
  
Auteur Theory
Auteur theory is the personal creative vision from the director themselves.

Narrative - Linear/Non Linear
Narrative non linear films are films that don't include a step by step storyline and are based in no order what so ever, for example 'Slumdog Millionaire' or 'Pulp Fiction'. Narrative linear films are films that are based in a order like a beginning, middle and an end. such as the set up, conflict then the resolution. for example 'Mission Impossible'