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Alfred Hitchcock:British Women Have A Special Magic

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Sir Alfred Joseph Hitchcock was an English film director and producer who was said to have been the most influential director of all time and had directed some of the greatest British films of the 20th century. He only used blonde women in all of his film making career which implies that their role in the thrillers was a damsel in distress role and there to look good and for scopophilia. Here is a short documentary on Hitchcock and his work: “They’re like snow-capped volcanoes” This simile suggests that they are cool on the outside but full of sexual desire on the inside. This shows that the British women are only there to please the men, as they are objects that need a man to guide and influence them. This is his main point as it is in bold at the top of the page. It indicates that Hitchcock is a man who only sees women for their appearance as this is how he defines British women. When Hitchcock refers to British women’s magic, he is not referring to any talent or intelligen...

I, Daniel Blake- context

I Daniel Blake by Matthew Doran on Scribd

Straight Outta Compton context documentary

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Today we watch a documentary about the context of straight out of Compton. The economic factors, social and political factors behind the making of the NWA group. It explains the fractions and weaknesses in NWA, also how the group came to fame and how they were the talk of the neighborhood in a struggling America. It shows the discrepancy between the white and black communities in LA, and the police abuse and violence that came because of it.

UNICEF advert

Unicef Advert by Matthew Doran on Scribd

Straight outta Compton

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In 1988, a groundbreaking new group revolutionizes music and pop culture, changing and influencing hip-hop forever. N.W.A's first studio album, "Straight Outta Compton," stirs controversy with its brutally honest depiction of life in Southern Los Angeles. With guidance from veteran manager Jerry Heller, band members Ice Cube (O'Shea Jackson Jr.), Dr. Dre (Corey Hawkins), Eazy-E, DJ Yella and MC Ren navigate their way through the industry, acquiring fame, fortune and a place in history. the trailer is there to provide us with a simulates us to go and watch the movie. some questions hat were created before the trailer was who,what,when?There were several questions answered in the trailer, as the main theme of the movie is about police brutality and racism. this product is a global media sensation, this was done through the straight outta somewhere campaign. This promo hit #1 trending on all forms of social media, and got a lot of publicity through major celebriti...

Lord Rothermere

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background: The 45-year-old is the fourth Viscount Rothermere , and inherited the chairmanship of DMGT at the age of 30 on the death of his father in 1998. His great-grandfather, Harold Sidney Harmsworth, set up the Daily Mail along with his brother in the late 19th Century and was made the first Viscount Rothermere in 1919. Harold Harmsworth made the Mail a very popular newspaper, but has been criticized for supporting Adolf Hitler as the Nazi party rose to power in Germany. Political stance: He has never openly said his political stance however the people who he associates with e.g. David Cameron, and his social status suggest that he is a conservative supporter. Other industries and businesses he is involved with: He is chairman of DMG Media, formerly Associated Newspapers, a media conglomerate which includes the Daily Mail .

1950's America

1950s America by Matthew Doran on Scribd