Paige's Media Blog

Name - Huck Publisher - TCOLondon Independent or part of a conglomerate? - Independent Other things they create/own, other media areas? - They create and host events such as galleries, (71a) while also publishing another magazine called 'Little White Lies' which is about films. Also Chronicle book called 'Paddle Against the Flow:   L essons on Life from Doers, Creators, and Culture-Shakers  in 2015. Films and docs   First launched - 2006 Ideologies/values - refuse to be civilised, and encourage people to 'paddle against the flow'. 'Global map of youth-filled social change'. They make sure their content expresses the artists, activist and 'creative renegades' who are breaking down the old world to build something new. Gives a voice to groups of people and cultures. Challenge social norms Average readership/circulation - 60,000 print readership Target audience - A, B. Mixed genders, 'Female Fighters' - celebrates female empowerment. From...

Analysis of the Guardian newspaper 'Cameron faces fight for survival as Britain sets course for Brexit ' Features such as the main image and the language are used in the Guardian to create an anchorage that suggests that Brexit wasn't a successful move. For example, the specific mediation of the main image depicts people of about 20+ clearly distraught by the news of Brexit; their scared facial expressions portraying dismay and their body language implying they've given up. The hyperbolic language in the main cover line stating Cameron 'faces fight for survival' suggests how Cameron is struggling to cope with the disastrous nature of Brexit. The newspaper's political allegiance is predominantly left-wing, so the negative portrayal of Brexit clearly displays their views even if the reader is preferred, negotiated or oppositional.

The China Hustle American flag badge vs. China flag cufflink gives an indication as to what countries are involved The white, male hands and slogan 'There are no good guys in this story' shows the dominant gender of the film; this attracts male audiences. Also, the rise-en-scene of the smart and expensive suit, paired with the dollar sign instead of the 'S' has connotations of heists and hints at the genre. Expensive look of the poster shows how it will be a blockbuster-type movie. Ready Player One  By holding his hand in the air, I'm able to tell he's one of the protagonists as his body language suggests he's triumphant. Also, his challenging and confident direct stare connects with the audience, drawing us in. The age certificate of the film is PG-13 as it's often in teenage years that people begin to find an interest in video games. However, this certificate could be this as the car and aliens holding weapons could indicate action - ac...