Tuesday 9 December 2014

Editing- Disability in TV Drama

Jump Cut- There is a jump cut used at 6 seconds to allow the audience to focus on the two characters and to let them know that this is where the action is going to take place. The change not being smooth indicates to the audience that this is not going to end well and there will be a bad outcome to the scene. 
Matched Cut- There is a matched cut which shows the man standing behind the shop door. This shot is used to link to two scenes together and to let the audience understand that these characters know each other. By the man standing behind the door, this may be used to show that he is scared to go and talk to the disabled character as he does not know what to say so it looks as though he is hiding away. 
Motivated Cut- There is a motivated cut which allows the audience to see the disabled characters face. This allows the audience to see his scarring for the first time and understand what the situation is about. This shot is used to shock the audience as they did not see this side of the characters face before. This negatively highlights the scarring as the shots makes it feel as though it is secretive and should not be talked about.
Jump Cuts- There are a lot of jump cuts used throughout the conversation between the three men. This is used so that we are able to see the facial expressions of all the men when they are talking. One of the men looks comfortable with the scarring of Nick whilst the other does not. This may be used to show how people react differently to disability. The audience are made to want to be like the man who is comfortable with it so may be influenced to change their attitude if they act like the man who is not comfortable with the scarring.
Matched Cut- There is a matched cut used to show the relationship between the two men and how they should be seen to be similar. However, the bar in the window of the van acts  a a physical fraction between the pair and shows how their relationship has changed between the two man as result of the scarring. 
Reaction Shot- There is a reaction shot which includes Nick telling the other character to 'fuck off'. This is used to show the anger of Nick at the fact that he would not be on the same pay if he were to return to the job that he had before he became scarred. This is used to show how disabled people are not seen to be as important as people without a disability and are not valued as much as.
Super Imposition Shot- There is a super imposition shot which shows the metal fence with Nick in the background. As Nick is the person who is behind the fence, this may be used to show that people with a disability feel trapped as a result and feel as though they are a prisoner in their own body. As he is also blurry this may also be used to show how disabled people are often forgotten about and not seen to be important.
Matched Cuts- There are matched cuts used in the scene when Nick is helping the women to pick up her shopping. The matched cuts are used to show the relationship between the shots. This changed from the view from a distance to his view of him helping pick up the woman's shopping.
Reaction Shot- There is a reaction shot which is used to show the horrified look on the woman's face as she looks up at Nick. This is used to show that she is scared by the scarring on Nicks face and how she does not find it normal. This represents the parts of society which  are scared by disability and do not see disabled people to be normal.
Cutting Rhythm- Whilst nick is with the women, the cutting slows down and stays on Nick's face for a little while. This may be used to show how people can sometimes just stare at people who have a disability as they may find it unusual or interesting. It shows how society does not find disability normal and people are not used to scarring. There is then fast pace cutting which is used between the conversation between the two characters. The fast pace is used to show the anger building in Nick and his frustration to the fact that he is scarred. It can also show how quickly the woman has to think in order to defend herself and defend the reason she screamed at the view of Nick. This shows how people are normally not comfortable in the presence of disabled people as they do not understand the disability or because of the fact that people with a disability are not treated as though they are the same as people who do not have a disability. 
Cut- The scene cuts to Nick walking up the road. This suggests that disability is a long, uphill battle that people have to deal with. It shows how people with a disability do not find it easy because of how people act towards and around them.
Jump Cut- There is a jump cut which shows the back of Nick. This shows how people with a disability often turn their back on society as a result of the stereotypes which they have to deal with on a daily basis. 
Change in Location- There is a rapid change in location from Nick being outside to in a office. This may be used to show how people with a disability do not like to hang around in one place as they do not want to be seen by society. This scene changes from outside, in a crowded place, to inside where there are not a lot of people. This may be used to show how people with a disability hide away from society and do not like to be seen. 
Change in Point of View- Whilst Nick is in the office, there are a lot of shots used which all show the audience the scene from different points of view. This may be used to show how different people see disabled people differently, some people see the disability as that is all the person is whilst others do not see the disability and see the actual person. These cuts also happen quite quickly which may be used to show the anger within the disabled person. 


Monday 8 December 2014

Representation of Ethnicity- Spooks


Camera Shots, Angles, Movement and Composition
Hand  Held Camera- This scene is filmed on a camera which is being hand held. This makes the scene shaky and not the way in which filming usually takes place. This may be used to show that this is not a true representation of the 'real world' and this is not how all people should be seen to be. It may also be used to show that this is not what people normally see and it may be shocking to the people who do watch it and make them angry. It shows that there is conflict between the black, male character and the white, male character and may be used to show that this will not end well and something bad it going to happen.
Tilt- There is a tilt down from the gun to a close up of the woman's face. This shows both the gun and the women so we are able to see what the scene is about. However, they are not shown in the same scene which may be used to show that at that moment, the gun does not bother her and she is focusing on talking to the man on the phone. It may also be used to show that the gun has the most power and it may be responsible for the death of this character. It shows that he is unable to do anything about the situation that she is in and that if the male charter wants to shoot her, he will.
Tied to a Chair- The two characters who are being held hostage are both tied to a chair. This is so they are unable to move and get away and are unable to fight back. However, it also shows that white people are seen to be the race with the most power as they are standing over the male and female character. Being able to stand over them, gives them power and makes them feel as though they are higher up in society to every other race. However, even though the other characters are lower then the rest, they are not shown in a high-angle shot. This means that even though the white characters see the other character, who are different races, to be lower than they are, in fact they are not and society does not actually feel this way. It shows the characters to the audience in a way that means that they are equal to them and this is how society should be.
Danny- When Danny is talking, the shot is a close up of his face. However, it also shows the hands of the other male character and the gun that is being held to the woman's head. This may be used to show that even though the audience is meant to be focusing on what Danny is saying, there is also that danger that the male character may shoot anyone at any time. This may be used to show that there is also danger to black people and that there is a still an underlying racism that appears in a lot of people still. 
Close up on Gun- There is a close up on the gun which is used to emphasis the fact that this white character has the power and he is the person who can be responsible for the death of these two characters. However, the gun is shaking and he is unable to hold it still. This may be used to show how he may be having second thoughts about the situation and his consciousness may be catching up with him. This may be used to indicate that he has ended up in a situation that he does not want to be in but is unable to get out of it. This could show that white people feel as though they have to have some power and they feel pressure to carry things through if they start something.

Editing
Jump Cuts- At the begging of the clip, there are jump cuts from a man on his phone to people in a room tied to a chair. This is used to show the reaction of the man on the phone to what the women is telling him but can also be seen to show the distance between the two characters are they are in completely different settings. It shows how the male character is helpless and how he is unable to help the woman that he is talking to on the phone. He is not saying anything to the woman which may be used to show that he is shocked and does not know what to say. This may be used to show that even though the man with the gun and the man on the phone are the same race, they have different attitudes and powers and they are not all the same. This shows how you should not group people together just because they are the same race and that stereotypes do not apply to everyone.
Flashback- The flashback allows you to see what happened by in a way in which allows you to see others reactions rather than the actual shooting. It cuts to two other people to show their anger and their frustration at the fact that this is happened. This makes it look as though this whole situation was set up among a lot of people but it was not meant to end this way. It could also mean that it was meant to end with a death but they may not regret it and wish that this had never happened. It cuts to two other white people which may be used to show that they all stick together and are against other races.
Reaction Shots- There are a lot of reaction shots after the shooting which is used to show different characters reactions to what has just taken place. This is used to show their attitude to what has happened and it gives the audience a chance to understand what they may be thinking. There are characters are shown at this point who where not shown earlier in the clip which may be used to show that there was a hidden team behind the white male and it was not just him that was doing this. It shows how they were hidden but watching which may be used to show that they are worried of what people will think of them and they also may be too afraid to do something like this themselves so will send someone else in to do it for them.
Slow Motion- After Danny has been shot, the clip then begins to show things in slow motion. This may be used to show how shocking this is for everyone and that they are unable to believe what happened. The slow motion emphasises the characters reactions and allows us to image what they are thinking but only showing them for a short amount of time. 
Blurry- The shots become blurry after the death of Danny which may be used to show that everything is a blur to them and they do not know what to do or how to react to what has just happened. 

Sound
'If I had been born somewhere else, it might have been me holding the gun'- This is what the black male says to the white male whist he has a gun to his head. He then continues to say 'If you had been born somewhere else, it might have been you sitting where I am'. These two lines are used to show that this whole situation is based purely on the race which the men are. This is because the black man is saying that if he were white, he may have the power to kill people he may be as evil and cruel as the white character is being. He is also saying that if the white character was black, he would be the one who was at gunpoint. This may be used to show that all races are put together in a group and people are categorized depending on their race. It shows that stereotypes do not apply to all of the people in that race and everyone is different. 
'I guess you are just unlucky'- This use of diegectic speech is ironic because of the fact that we view the black male character as the character that is unlucky. This is purely based down to the fact that he is being held at gun point and may be hot at any moment. However, he does not view himself to be the unlucky one and in fact feels as though the other character is the one that is unlucky. This is for the fact that he feels as though he is much worse of a person because he feels as though the only way to live is through killing other people. This may be used to show that he feels as though white people are the people who are unlucky because they are seen to have to act in a  way in which makes them want to react in this way. 
'I'm unlucky?'- After Danny has said a lot about the situation, all the male character responds by is asking this question. This shows that this is the only thing that he has picked up on out of everything that Danny has said. This may be used to show that he does not feel as though what he has to say is important. However, he has said something that has offended him so he wants to pick up on it and address it. It also emphasises this line and exaggerates the fact that Danny believes the other character is the character who is the unlucky person. It may also scare the audience as now the male character may want to prove that he is not the unlucky one and there is an obvious way in which he is able to show that, by shooting Danny.
'And you know what my answer would be?'- This is how the man with the gun responds to Danny after he has said what he would do if he was not tied to the chair. He then shoots Danny. This shows that he believes the only way in which he can answer someone being rude to him is to kill them. I also shows that his only answer is violence and he does not see any other way. This portrays white people in a way that may make people feel as though they all only believe in violence and killing rather than peace.
Music- When the male character gets shot, non-diegetic music is played for the rest of the clip. This music is quite slow and may be used to show that the male character is now at peace. This may also be viewed a being quite haunting music. However, it is used to emphasis the fact that the male character has been killed and shows the other characters horror and frustration at this fact.

Mise-en-Scene
The Gun- The gun is the item which gives the man the power to kill and why the other character are scared of him. It shows that the male character feels as though he needs to make an impact and he needs the other characters to realise that he is important and dangerous. It could be used to show that he did not feel as though he would be taken seriously if he did not take the gun which may be used to show that white people are not seen to be dangerous and they are not seen to be the race which can cause a lot of harm. This is because it is widely stereotyped that black males are the dangerous people and these are the people who are capable of killing and are seen to be dangerous. This clip proves this stereotype wrong as the black character is the one who is being shot rather than doing the shooting. This may be used to show that societies ideas of people are wrong and the stereotypes are racist and how dangerous a person is does not depend on the colour of their skin.
Dark Lighting- The whole scene is quite dark which is because the lights are off and the only light that is lighting the scene is the natural light which is coming through the window. The dark lighting is used to show that this scene is eary and dangerous. The dark lighting can be used to show that the male character is dangerous and capable of doing a lot of harm. It may also be used to show that the clip is going to end badly and that this conflict is not going to be solved. It may also show that the man does not want the other characters to see who he is in great detail because he is ashamed of what he his doing. He may also be making sure than nobody is able to see into the room from the outside which ensures that nobody is able to see what he is doing. This could be used to show that society is blind to the fact that some white people can be dangerous and that the stereotypes that they have are wrong.
Curtains over the windows- This is used as a way to block out most of the light that is trying to come through the windows. This means that the room remains dark and makes it hard to see the scene clearly, which shows that he is ashamed of what he is doing. The curtains also shows that he wants to make sure nobody is able to look through the windows and see what he is doing, so that he is unable to get caught. It also backs up the fact that society is blind to this kind of actions and they do not see this part of life, which leads people to carry on with their stereotypes.
Black- Most of the things in this scene are black, this includes their clothes and the interior. Black is seen to be the colour of death so may be used to show that there is going to be a death before it happens. Black is also a colour of danger so shows the audience that there is an underlying danger throughout this scene.

Thursday 4 December 2014

Monday 24 November 2014

Queer as Folk


Blonde Male Character
This character is gay but is the countertype of this stereotype. This is because he is not 'camp' and does not speak any different from the other male characters. He also does not walk how gay people are expected to walk. This means that people are unable to tell that he is gay until he tells the other character about his new boyfriend. He is not seen to be feminine which people may not expect as this is how people associate gay men to be. This shows the audience that the stereotypes are not always real and they are not a true representation of how all gay men actually are. The character may also be used to show a younger gay audience that they do not have to act 'camp' if they are gay and they can act in which ever way they feel is best for them. This is because if there is a gay man in a TV programme, they normally act feminine and this may pressurise gay boys to act feminine if they are also gay.

Brunette Male Character
This character gets angry when the blonde male says to him 'you missed your chance'. This may mean that this character is gay but does not want to be. This means that he sees being gay as a bad thing and does not wish to be with men. It shows that he feels as though if he tells himself that he is not gay, then it means that he is not and no one will know that he is. He may believe that there is a cure for being gay or that it is just as phase that he will soon get out of. He may also feel as though he is not normal if he is gay and that he is less of a person because he does not like the opposite gender. Because of the fact that he gets angry when the other character says this may mean that he is angry that someone has realised that he is gay and is angry at himself for letting this show.

The Boyfriend
The boyfriend of the blonde male fits the stereotype of gay men. This is because he acts 'camp' and talks in a feminine way. This is the representation of gay men and this is how people expect gay men to act and talk. He also walks in a way that gay men are expected to walk which shows how he further fits the stereotype. He also dresses up with the little girl which shows that he is in to, what is seen to be, feminine things. He also tells a story of how he has dressed up as Brittany Spears before and rein-acted the music video. This shows how he chose to dress up as a women rather than a man which is a stereotype of gay men. This is because gay men are seen to be in to more feminine things rather than masculine. This character fits in with Tessa Perkins theory that most homosexual men talk with a lisp and act feminine.

The Women
The women is telling her children how she got with the man who is talking when she was 15. This shows that she is the countertype of heterosexual women as she does not stick to one person. She did not wait until she was married until she slept with her husband but instead had sex with someone that she didn't know. This is the counter type as heterosexual people are seen to only have one partner and they are seen to be with this partner for the whole of their life. However, this female character is talking about how she slept with this man so shows how she has not only had one partner.

The Mother
The mother of the blonde male character is a heterosexual women. She fits the stereotype that all heterosexual people have children as she has two. However, she is no longer with her husband which shows that she is the countertype of the idea that heterosexual women stay with one man their whole life. However, this fits Tessa Perkins theory that heterosexual couples have high levels of divorce.

Camera Shots
Long Shot- There is a long shot which allows the audience to see what the character is wearing and how he is walking. He is wearing a school uniform which shows his age and shows that people of all ages have their own sexuality and there is not a certain age in which people suddenly decide what sexuality they are. He is also walking in a way that looks quite feminine but it a way that is forced. This may be used to show that this is the way in which he chooses to show his sexuality as he feels as though he is unable to present this in any other way. By it looking quite forced, this may be used to show how he feels as though he has to walk like this if he is gay which shows that there are unfair stereotypes in society.
Over The Shoulder- There are over the shoulder shots when the blonde male character is talking to the other male, brunette character. This is used to show the characters point of view and to show the character how the other is seeing them. This is also a shot which shows their facial expressions so that we are able to see what they may be thinking. The first way that the brunette male looks at the blonde male is by looking him up and down. This is quite a intimidating action and may be used for this purpose. This character may be trying to be shown in a way that makes him look as though he is cruel and a bully. This may be used to show the difficulties that gay men have to go through and the stereotypes that come along with their sexuality.
Two Person Shot- There is a two person shot which is used to show both of the characters reactions at the same time. This is when the brunette character is angry at the other male character for saying that he has 'missed his chance'. This shows that this character may be ashamed by his sexuality and does not want anyone to know about it. This shows the difficulties that people who are gay have to go through and feel as though they are different if they are not straight.
Long Shot- There is another long shot used which shows the blonde male and his boyfriend. Here, we are able to see what the boyfriend is wearing and how he is walking. People are able to link stereotypes to this character from what they see.



Editing
Cuts- There are cuts used when the conversation between the male characters is taking place at the beginning of the scene. The cuts are used to enable the audience to see the two characters as they speak to each other. The shots are over the shoulder of each character, jumping from one to the other as the speech changes to a character. These shots may be used to show that these character are the same, they are both homosexual. This is because the shots allow a familiarity to take place between the two characters.
Cutting Rhythm- During the conversation, the cutting rhythm is quite slow, allowing time for all of the speech to be said before it changes. This makes the audience feel as though this is just a conversation between two friends who respect each other. However, when the brunette male character become angry, the rhythm changes and the cutting becomes a lot quicker. The anger is witnessed by the audience through the sudden cuts and it makes the conversation look a lot less smooth.
Jump Cut- There is a jump cut which takes place to change scenes. The scenes change from the school to other characters in another scene. This switch may be used to signify that these characters are seen to be different because of their sexuality. It may be used to show how people view people being homosexual completely different to those who are heterosexual and they are not viewed to be equal.
Jump Cut- There is another jump cut which changes from the boys walking down the street to all four characters sitting around a tale having dinner. This jump cut shows that time has passed and that it is not later in the day than it was when the last part of the clip took place.

Sound
'Got myself this boyfriend'(Diegetic)- This is what the male character says to the other at the beginning of the scene. This may be used to show how he does not see him as being important but he sees the fact that he has a boyfriend the important thing. This may be used to show that gay people are not seen to be important and they are not seen to be equal to straight people.
'I only had him the once'(Diegetic)- This is what the women says to the other characters as they are sitting around the table. This line may be used to suggest that she has slept with a lot of people and has one night stands. This is opposite to the stereotype that heterosexual women only have one partner for the whole of their lives. This shows how stereotypes do not apply to everyone who is in that group as people are not the same just because they have the same sexuality.
'Sex and that'(Diegetic)- This is what the blonde characters says to his boyfriend as they are walking down the street. Here, he is telling his boyfriend to not talk about sex whilst they are having dinner with his family. This fits the stereotype that gay men are obsessed with sex and that this is all they talk about. Also, by him telling the other character what to do it shows that he believes he does not know how to behave and believes that he will act inappropriately.
'That's not Tudors and Stuarts'(Diegetic)- By the blonde character proving his boyfriend wrong this is trying to make the boyfriend look unintelligent and as though he does not know what he is talking about. This may make some humour for the audience at the expense of the male character. This may be used to try and show that gay men are not intelligent and that they do not care about education. 
'Big frocks though, same difference'(Diegetic)- This is the characters response to what has just been said. This suggests that all the character cares about is clothes and fashion and this is the only thing he thinks about. This may be used to show the stereotype that gay men are very feminine as this is a thing that is normally associated with femininity. 
'I know you're new to all of this'(Diegetic)- This is what the mother says to her son when they are talking in the kitchen. This line may be used to suggest that being gay is just a phase that he has gotten into and will soon be back out of it, which is a stereotype that a lot of people feel about homosexual people.

Mise-en-Scene
School Uniform- The characters at the beginning of this scene are all in uniform which shows that they are at school. This shows the age of the characters and shows that sexuality is inbuilt and is not something that is decided at a certain age. The uniform also shows how all teens are grouped together and are acted to act one way as they all look the same. This may be used to show how older people do not believe that teenagers are capable of knowing what their sexuality is and sees them all to be the same. 
Bright, feminine clothing- The boyfriend of the other charter is wearing quite bright, feminine clothing. This shows his personality as he is seen to act quite feminine. This is the style of clothing which people would expect homosexual men to wear so therefore fits the stereotype of this character. The bright clothing may also be used to show how homosexual people are seen to be different and stand out from the crowd and people who are heterosexual.
Masculine House- The house colours are seen to be quite masculine colours. This is unusual as the mother is a single mother as the father left. The masculine colours may be used to show how the mother believes that the children still need some masculinity in their life and is expressing this through the colours of the house. This may also be used to show that heterosexual women have to have a man in their life as this is expected by society. 
Bright Colours- The colours in the kitchen are quite bright and feminine. This may be used to show how women are expected to be the gender who are in the kitchen the most and do all of the cooking. This shows the stereotype of heterosexual women and how this character fits this stereotype.
Representation of Sexuality
Kill List Research
Production Companies
Warp X
Warp X is a British film production company which was founded in 2005, pro ducting feature films. It is a digital film studio that produces feature films in the UK with budgets usually between £400,000 and £800,000, therefore making their budgets low. As well as Kill List Warp X have produced films such as For Those in Peril, which was realised in 2013, and Tyrannosaur, which was realised in 2011.

Studio Canal
Studio Canal is a French-based production and distribution company that owns the third-largest film library in the world. Studio Canal was founded in 1988 by Pierre Lescure and the original function was to focus on French and European productions. It has strong links to Universal Studios meaning that Studio Canal have co-produced a lot of Universal's films. The highest grossing films for Studio Canal have been Terminator 2: Judgement Day, which grossed $519 million, Basic Instinct, which grossed $352 million, and The Tourist, which grossed $271 million worldwide.

Film Yorkshire(Screen Yorkshire)
For over 10 years, Film Yorkshire has been helping the film, TV, games and digital industries in Yorkshire. Its aim has always been to secure and support the very best projects, companies and individuals, helping to make Yorkshire one of the most sought after destinations for production in the UK. It has also been a part of films such as Tyrannosaur and Wuthering Heights.

Film Four
Film4 is a British film production company which is owned by Channel Four Television Corporation. The company has been responsible for backing a large number of films made in the UK. The company's first production was Walter, which was released in 1982. Prior to 1998, the company was identifies as Channel Four Films or FilmFour International. Later, the production company was re-branded as FilmFour which was to coincide with the launch of the TV channel. In 2004, Tessa Ross became head of both Film4 and Channel 4 drama. The same Film4 Productions was introduced in 2006. Films which Film Four have produced include films such as Never Let Me Go, 12 Years A Slave and 24 Hour Party People.

UK Film Council
The UK Film Council was a non-departmental public body set up in the 2000 by the Labour Government to develop and promote the film industry in the UK. It was funded by various sources including the National Lottery. On 26th July 2010, the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition announces that the council would be abolished. UK Film Council closed on the 31st March 2011, with many of its functions passing to the British Film Institute. The aim of the UK Film Council was "To stimulate a competitive, successful and vibrant UK film industry and culture, and to promote the widest possible enjoyment and understanding of cinema throughout the nations and regions of the UK. The UKFC had a mandate that spans cultural, social and economic priorities".

Rook Films
Rook Films was founded in 2010 and its registered office in Sheffield. Rook Films is a Private Limited Company registered in with the Companies House and the accounts submission requirement is categorised as 'total exemption small'. The annual turnover is £6.5 million or less, the balance sheet is £3.26 million or less, employs 50 or less employees and the company is exempt from audit.

Distributors
Optimum Releasing(UK)
Optimum began in 1999 and lasted until 2011. The company's image was that of a modern and independent distributor of new releases and back catalogues.  Films were released under four strands Optimum Releasing, Optimum Home Entertainment, Optimum Classic and Optimum World. The latter three appear to still be in use, despite the company's name chance. Optimum released over 200 films a year and were one of the most prominent distributors in the UK independent film and world cinema market. Kill List, The Guard and a re-release of Whisky Galore! were the last titles released under the Optimum Releasing banner. The company is now known as Studio Canal.

IFC Midnight(US)
IFC Films is an American film distrbution company based in New York City. It distributes independent films and documentaries under the IFC Films, Sundance Seletcs and IFC Midnight brands. IFC Midnight has distributed films such as Inner Demons, Premature and Contracted.

Wednesday 19 November 2014

Representation of Gender- Sherlock Holmes

Camera Shots
Establishing Shot- There is an establishing shot used at the beginning of the clip. This is used to set the time of the clip and to also allow the audience to know in what please that clip is taking place. By using a time that was in the past this may suggest that things have changed since this clip and that men and women are different now. This gives us an insight to how gender used to be back in the time when this was set.
Zoom In- There is a zoom in on Sherlock when they are in the carriage. This is indicating to us that he is the important character in the clip and he is the one who we should be focusing on. This may also may tell us that he is the intelligent one and he is the most important person on the carriage. However, people may not realise this until after because, the audience believes, he is the person who is being taken somewhere and he is not going by his free will.
Mid Shot- There is a mid shot to show the man holding Sherlock. This tells us that the man who is holding Sherlock is the person who has the authority and he is higher up in society than Sherlock. This shows how eve though they are the same gender, they are not equal and one man can still have power over another.
Close Up- There are close ups of Sherlock and the other man in the scene as Sherlock is being given to him. This is showing their facial expressions and how they differ between the two men. The man, who we see as being the more important one, looks glad at the fact that Sherlock has been taken to him whilst Sherlock looks worried about being in his presents. This shows how one man can be scared of another and how people may differ in a gender.
Mid Shot- There is a mid shot that shows Sherlock being punched by the man who has taken him to this setting. The mid shot is to emphasise the act of violence and to make us notice the action. This may be used to show how men gain authority over each other as he may feel like he now has more power over Sherlock through this action. It also shows that even though they are both the same gender, if someone has more authority and power over another, they will use it for the wrong reasons.
Two Person Shot- There is a two person shot that includes both the male character and Sherlock. The important male character is in the foreground and is the person we can see clearly whilst Sherlock is in the background and we are unable to see him as clearly. This may be used to show how the male character does not see Sherlock as important and he does not make an impact on his life. This could also be used to show how society pay a lot of attention to the men who they see as to have more power where as other men are left in the dark and are not thought about.
Close Up- There is a close up of handcuffs as they slide across the floor to the male character. This shows emphasises the fact that Sherlock was able to take the handcuffs off of himself whilst he was in the smoke. This may be used to show the fact that he is intelligent and also gives the audience a clue to this being planned. This is because he may not of been able to take the handcuffs off of himself if he did not have a key and did not have practice of doing it before. This shows how some men may be doubted and seen to be unintelligent but they are very intelligent and know what to do for the things that they want to get done. This is because he was able to get into the scene and find the clues whilst pretending he was taken there.
Low Angle- There is a low angle shot that looks up at the male character. This is used to show how he still feels important even though he does not know where Sherlock is. As he has the gun, he is not worried about Sherlocks where a bouts and is not threatened by him. This shows how men may feel as though they are important just because they may be able to do harm to another male.
Mid Shot- There is a mid shot of the gun that the male character is holding. This shows that the gun is moving side to side so suggests that the male character does not know where Sherlock is. This shows that the powerful and important men may not be as clever as they seem and may not know how to handle situations like this one.
Extremely Long Shot- There is an extremely long shot to show Sherlock jumping out of the window. As he jumps he dives which shows that he know what he was doing and knew that he would have the exit through the window. This shows how this was all planned and emphasises his intelligence. There is boat waiting for him that holds two male characters and a women. There is a male character that pulls him out of the water. This shows how he is playing the role of the hero which is a male stereotype.

Editing
Cross Cutting- There is cross cutting between the male character and Sherlock. This shows how these are the important characters in the clip. This also is used to show how the two characters are holding eye contact. This shows how neither of them are backing down and how they both want to be the dominant one. This could link to the idea of he alpha male and show how both the characters want to have this role.
Flash Back- As Sherlock is looking around the room, there are close ups of certain items that he is looking at. After the close up, there is a flash back of that item in a scene. This shows how Sherlock's mind is working and how is he is putting the pieces together. This shows us that he is there for a purpose and he is trying to work out the pieces as soon as he gets in there. This shows the intelligence in some men and could also show that he is deceiving as he was able to get into the scene that he wants to to enable him to sort out the crime mystery.
Flash Back- There are more flashbacks whilst Sherlock is explaining what he found to the male character. This shows how Sherlock is right with what he thought and how he has been able to link the items back to the crime. This shows his intelligence and how he is able to put clues together. This may be used to show the intelligence of men and how they are shown to be the more intelligent gender and the gender which is expected to be able to fulfill jobs like this.
Flash Back- There is another flashback which shows the parts of thee beginning scene that were not included in the clip. This is to show that the whole thing was planned and Sherlock knew what he was doing. This shows his level of deceit and how he is able to plan and then preform a task to the level where it even fools the audience. This may be used to show how men may get judged to quickly and people think that what you see is what you get with men. 
Smooth Editing- Overall, the editing is smooth and all of the clips look as though they have been put together smoothly. This could be used so show how Sherlock's plan is going smoothly and everything that he wants to happen is happening. This may be used to show how men are able to get things done smoothly and nothing goes wrong for them.

Sound
Music- There is non-diegetic music which plays from the starting of the clip. This music sounds dangerous which gives the audience the feel as though something bad is going to happen. The music is quite fast and then slows down throughout the scene which makes the beginning of the clip seem chaotic and as though a lot of happening. When the music slows down is when they are entering the building which shows that even though it is a dangerous place to be, it is calmer than it was outside. This could be used to show that Sherlock found it harder at the beginning as he may of been unsure if the plan was going to work which would of resulted in danger for him. However, when is managed to get into the room, he was more positive and he felt as though there was more chance of his plan working. This shows how men who may seem confident may not always be that confident and they may doubt themselves some or most of the time.
Shoes- Sherlock says to the male character 'Very distinctive those shoes of yours'. This is showing how Sherlock is collecting all of the evidence that he needs in order to know that is was this male character that committed the crime. However, the male character is not aware at the fact this is what he is doing and just feels as though Sherlock is complimenting his shoes. This may be used to show that not all men are as intelligent as each other and sometimes they can be vein and often think about the clothes that they wear.
Murder- There is diegetic sound when the male character says to Sherlock 'It's not murder, it's mercy'. This shows how he does not believe that killing someone is murder and that in fact it is a good think that they were murdered. This shows how he feels that he is better than all of the people around him and he feels as though his life is more sacred than theirs. This gives the impression that men are cold blooded killers and do not feel bad if they do anything that is wrong.
Music- The music, which is non-diegetic sound, that is played at the beginning starts in the middle of the clip but then becomes louder and suddenly stops. This is as the male characters grabs a gun from his drawer and gets prepared to shoot Sherlock. However, when he turns around he sees that the room is covered in smoke and he is unable to see where Sherlock is. The music represents the danger and whilst the music is playing and getting louder, the audience believes that Sherlock is going to be shot. However, as the male character can no longer see Sherlock he is unable to shoot him at that moment so the music stops as the danger has disappeared. This shows how the male character has been outsmarted by Sherlock and how, this time, he is not going to be able to do what he wanted, which is to kill. This may be used to show how the men who use violence are the ones who are not very intelligence and can be beaten easily.
Talking Behind Smoke- Sherlock is explaining what he found to the male character as he stays in the smoke where he is unable to be seen. This may be used to show that even though Sherlock is the smarter one, he is still scared by this male character and wants to make sure that he can not be seen. This may be trying to show that men can still be scared of other men, even if they can out-smart them. As Sherlock can not be seen but his voice can still be heard loudly, this may be used to act as a conscience of the male character. This may be used to show that even the men who are seen to be the toughest, may still be scared and may feel bad for what they have done to someone.
Music- There is more non-diegetic sound when the male character is searching for Sherlock in the room. This music could be said to be quite western which could then link to cowboys. Cowboys are known for shootings and this links back to the fact that the male character wants to shoot  Sherlock. This may be suggesting that shooting people isn't normal in the society that they live in. It may be used to show that men who murder should not be treated as though they are part of that society and that time.
Gun Shot- There is a gun shot which is then followed by Sherlock falling out of the window. This gives the impression that the male character has managed to kill Sherlock whilst he is trying to escape. This would have meant that Sherlock was unable to out-smart the male character and he has gained his role in society back. However, we soon realise that the male character did in fact not shoot Sherlock and he jumped out the window to escape. This shows that the Sherlock did out-smart the male character. This leaves the audience feeling as though the male character is not as intelligent as he makes out and he should not be seen to be as important as he is.
Man On Boat- The man on the boat says to the old man 'Technically that isn't the top window'. This shows that he is disagreeing with the old man in order for his views to be right. This links in with the idea that all men have to be right and they will argue their point until they are seen to be right.
Woman- The woman on the boat does not speak for the part of the clip which she is in. This shows how women were not seen to be important in this time zone and their opinions were not important. It shows that women where just there for men and they were not seen to be as important as men.

Mise-en-Scene
Dark Surroundings- The room is quite dark as not much light is coming in and the interior is dark. This shows that this character is quite a dark one and how he is not seen to be happy.It shows that he is the evil and links to the fact that he is a murderer. This may show that men are seen to be the more miserable gender and how they are seem to be the gender that does the worst things. 
Windows- The fact that he has a lot of windows shows that even though he is full of gloom, he is trying to shine some light into his life and he is trying to become a better person. It may also be used to show that even though he is mostly seen as bad, there is a little good in him. This may be used to show that men are seen to be the violent gender and are not seen to have good inside of them.
Clothes- The male character's clothes are seen to be smart and looks as though he makes an effort. This may make the audience feel as though he is important even before he talks. However, Sherlock's clothes look quite dirty and he does not look as smartly dressed as the other male character which automatically gives the impression that he is not as important and intelligent as the male character. This shows how men are automatically judged on the way that they dress and the way in which they are viewed differs on how smartly they are dressed.
Tidy Surroundings- The room that the scene is set in is tidy and organised. This shows that the male character is organised and takes care of his surroundings. This goes against what people automatically feel about men. This is that they are messy and do not look after their surroundings. This shows how society may wrongly judge men and have wrong perceptions about the gender.
Gun- The male character pulls out a gun with intentions to shoot Sherlock. This shows how he deals with situations and how he acts, which is with the use of violence. This is fitting the stereotype of some men being violent and using violent acts as the resolution to everything.
Clues- The fact that Sherlock is able to find the clues that he needs on the man's clothes shows that he is careless and has not thought about covering his tracks. This may show that he has not thought about it and can therefore be seen as not being very intelligent. This may be used to link to the thought that men can be careless and not care about the little details. However, it may also be because he does not care and does not believe that anybody will be able to work out the fact that he killed someone. This shows how he feels as though he is better than everyone else and feels as though no one else is as clever as he is. This may make people feel like men are vein and think that they are better than everybody else.
Smoking Pipe- When the male character finally can see Sherlock, we see that he is smoking a pipe. Pipe's are normally liked to old age and wisdom. By Sherlock smoking the pipe we link him to wisdom and intelligence. This is after he was able to get himself out of the handcuffs and is expressing that he is smarter than the male character. This could be used to show that the men who are seen to be less powerful are in fact the intelligent ones and are the people who are able to deceive people.
Old Man- The old man who is in control of the boat looks quite dirty and not very well kept. This is as his clothes look dirt and not very smart. He also has a long beard that looks like he has been growing for a long time. This shows how different men dress different and show their appearance differently. It also shows how men are judged differently depending on their appearance.
Woman- The woman on the boat is wearing red lipstick. This shows how she is being used as a sexual object. This is because res is seen to be a sexual colour and lips are seen to be a sexual part of the body. This means that through wearing the red lipstick, she is being seen as a sexual object. This backs up the idea of the woman only being there for the use of the man and not being seen as being important.
Lighter Outside- The lighting is lighter at the end than it has been throughout the clip. This shows that Sherlock now has nothing to worry about as he has been able to carry out his plan and it has gone smoothly and how he wanted it go to. This shows how he has been able to get out of the doom and gloom and the danger of murder. He has also been able to collect the evidence he needed to collect in order to prove that he has the right person.

Wednesday 12 November 2014

Mise-en-Scene


Colour
  • The scene starts with dull colours. This shows that they are lower class as dull colours are normally the colours that are the cheapest to buy. Dell colours are normally associated with men so show that it is predominantly male decor. It is also quite blue which may be used to show that they are unhappy and do not enjoy being lower class. It may also be used to show that they do not like the place that they live and want to move into a better house.
  • The father is also wearing dark colours which blend in to the decor. This may show that it was his choices for the house and he had all of the say. However, it could also mean that the father brings darkness to the family as dull colours are normally seen to be bad. He could be seen to be the person in the family who brings all of the gloom. It could also show that he is unhappy and does not enjoy being lower class.
  • The rest of the family are dressed in bright colours which show that they are seen to be the happiness in the family. It may also show the father spends all of his money on them as the brighter clothes are the ones which cost the most money. By him spending more money on his children's clothes it shows that he cares about them and would rather spend money on them than himself. 
  • The baby is pink which is the brightest colour in this scene. This could indicate the the baby is the thing that brings the most happiness to the family and is the person that they all care about. 
  • The house door is red which normally is used to indicate danger. This could show that people see lower class people a danger to society. It also may show that people do not want to go into their house as they see them as danger.
Costume
  • The people in this clip are also wearing quite casual clothing which could show that they are working class. This is because we can see that they do not spend a lot of money on their clothes and stick to the basics.
  • From the fathers clothing, we can see that he does not have a job. This is because he does not look as though he is about to go out to work. This is as his clothes are quite dirty and they do not look like they would fit in with a job. This fits in with the family being lower class as they would not have any money coming in from working.
  •  The boys are dressed in tracksuits which fit in with the stereotype of teenagers that are lower class. Teens that wear tracksuits are seen to be a threat to society and are seen to be dangerous. Lower class children are seen to be dangerous and are seen to take part in a lot of criminal activity. This shows how the boys wearing tracksuits fit in with the fact that they are lower class.
  • When the family are outside, the business man that gives them the money is wearing a suit. From this, we can see that he is middle class because it looks like he has a good job that will pay a lot. Middle class people are stereotypically known for wearing suits.
Lighting
  • The lighting in the clip is quite simple which matches the interior. This shows that they do not want to spend a lot of money on lighting and they want to stick to what they need. This can be used to show that they are lower class.
  • They use a lot of natural lighting which could be seen to show that they do not care about other people judging them and they do not mind who they are. This shows that they do not worry about people judging them because they are lower class.
  • There are curtains on the windows which could be used to show that they are seen to be outcasts from society. It shows that people do not want to include lower class people into society and they would rather ignore them and separate them.
Body Language/Posture
  • The children are leaning on the table which shows that they are lower class. This is because lower class people are shown to have little manners and not leaning on the table is classed as manners. 
  • The father is slouched over and he is not walking straight which may be used to show that he is drunk. By the action of him leaning over, this could be used to show that the weight of responsibly is on him and he struggles to cope with everyday life. This may be used to show that being lower class is hard for people and they have a lot to cope with.
  • Most of the characters arms are crossed at various parts of the clip. This is used to show their anger and to show that they do not enjoy being lower class.  It may also be used to show that they are angry with the father for letting them become lower class and not doing anything about it.
  • The teenager with the baby is cradling the baby tightly. This may be used to show that she is protecting the baby from being lower class and does not want the same for her baby when she is older.
Framing
  • The dad is away from the family at the beginning of this clip. This may be used to show the father is not close with his children and do not have a good bond with them. This may be because his children do not like the fact that he is an alcoholic and doesn't work.
  • The rest of the family are close together which show that they all have a close bond. This shows unity which is a stereotype for lower class people. The stereotype is that lower class families are close and strongly rely on each other.
  • However, all of the family are standing together at the end which shows that they have become close again. This shows that they were able to overcome their differences and accept their father again.
  • The table that the children are sitting around is covered in empty alcohol. This shows that the children are surrounded by his bad habits and have had to put up with them for their whole life. It could also be used to show that the alcohol is the center of the father's world and his children come after that.
Hair and Make-Up
  • The father has long, greasy, messy hair. This shows that he is not bothered by his appearance and does not put effort into his hair. It shows that he does not wash a lot as he has greasy hair. However, this may also mean that he is unable to afford shampoo which shows that he does not have enough money to buy basic items. The fact that his hair is like this shows that he does not have a job as this makes him look unprofessional and is not a hairstyle that people who work have.
  • The girl who has a baby has her hair tied back into a bun. This shows that she does not have time to do her hair now that she has a baby. This hairstyle is also quite child-like which may be used to emphasis the fact that she is a teenage mother, which is a stereotype for lower class teenage girls. Her make-up is quite simplistic which reinforces these points. It could also show that even though she does not have much time, she still wants to make a little bit of effort with her appearance.
  • Both of the teenage boys have shaven heads. This may show that they cannot afford to go the hair dressers as they are able to do this hairstyle themselves. This is also known to be how prisoners have their hair so links in with the boys being seen as dangerous. It may also be used to foreshadow their later life and where society thinks that they will end up because of their class.
  • The little boy has quite long hair, like his father. This may be used to show that the boy is also going to end up being like his father, lower class. This shows the cycle which most lower class people find themselves in and unable to escape from.
  • The business man has styles hair which shows that he is middle class. He has quite a formal style which shows that he has a good job.
Facial Expressions

  • The fathers facial expressions are rather blank for the clip and he does not show a lot of expressions. This may show that he is used to living as lower class and it does not phase him anymore. It may also be used to show that he has lost hope and he does not feel as though he would ever be able to get out of him. He also looks as though he is drunk which portrays his alcoholism and his addiction, which is a stereotype of lower class people.
  • Most of the time, the other characters look angry. This may be used to show that they are angry at the situation and how they are angry at the fact that they are lower class. This may also be used to show that they are angry at the fact that their dad is not doing anything to help them and they know they they will be stuck being lower class. 
Props
  • There are a lot of empty alcohol bottles which show that the father may be addicted to alcohol. It also shows that they do not tidy the house often. This shows that they are not bothered about their surroundings and the place in which they live. It may also be used to show that they are lazy which shows why the father has not got a job.
  • They have a lot of locks on the door which may show the kind of area they live in. This shows that they live in a place which has high crime rate, which is typically known to be a lower class area. This is as lower class people are stereotypically known to to be involved in crime and they are all seen to be criminals.
  • There are pictures and drawings up on the wall. This shows how the family are close and how the house is family orientated. A stereotype of lower class people is the families are close and stick together. By images of the family being up on the wall, it shows how they are proud of their family and want to display their memorable moments. By the pictures being displayed on the walls, it shows how the father respects his children and want them to feel good about themselves.

Friday 7 November 2014

Mise-en-Scene
Hair and Make-up
Women
  • The women has short, highlighted hair. The shortness is seen to be quite formal. Her highlights could be used to show that she cares about her appearance and likes to make an effort on how she looks. Her hair is also quite dry which shows that she must style it a lot therefore reinforcing the fact that she cares about her appearance.
  • She is wearing make-up which shows that she likes to make an effort on her appearance. This could be used to show how she wants to attract her husband which could lead us on to believe that their love is no longer how it used to be.
Girl
  • The girl has long hair that is in no real style showing her innocence as she does not put effort into making her hair look a certain way. A ponytail is also quite a child-like style so also shows her innocence.
  • She has simple but heave make-up on. She is only wearing eye-liner and lipstick, however, her eye-liner is thick and her lipstick is red which is quite a bold colour. This shows that her make-up is the opposite from her hair and portrays her in a different way. Her make-up shows how she is trying to look older and sexual.
  • Her skin looks healthy as it has a little glow which is also used to show her innocence and child-like personality. Healthy skin shows that she is young. 
Man
  • The mans hair is short and looks formal which could be used to show that he has a good, well paid job. He has a receding hairline which is used to show age and could also be seen to show that receives a lot of stress from his job. 
Body Language/ Posture
Women
  • She leaning back showing that she does not care and does not wish to a take part in the conversation. This could show that she has lost love for, who we presume is, her husband as she does not wish to have a conversation with him.
Girl
  • She has her elbows on the table, where as her parents do not, showing that she may have little respect for her parents and she does not follow their rules. It also shows that she may be quite rude and not have many manners as most people do not put their elbows on the table whilst you are having dinner.
Man
  • The man is leaning over showing that he is engaging in the conversation and cares about the people who are at the table with him. This could show that he does want the love to last between the couple as he looks as though he is trying to make conversation with the two.
  • He has is fists clenched which indicates that he may be angry. This may be used to show the fact that he is angry that he is the only one out of the pair that is trying in their relationship. This may be used to show his frustration at the fact that he is being shown little respect by both his daughter and partner.
Clothing
Women
  • She is wearing quite formal clothing which may show that this dinner is important and she has dressed up for it, which could also lead to us believing that this does not happen often and they are not used to all of them being around the same table, at the same time for dinner.
  • She is wearing a silk shirt which shows that this family is wealthy and has a lot of money to spend on clothes. The silk shirt could also be used to attract the man which shows that their love may not be how it used to be.
Girl
  • She has quite casual clothing on which shows that she has not made as much effort as her parents have. This shows that she does not feel as though she has to dress up for a family mean. This could be used to show how she already as her parents love and does not feel as though she has to impress them.
  • She has quite bright clothing on which may be used to show that she is the only brightness in her parents lives and she is the only good thing they have. This is because the rest of the surroundings are quite dark and she is the only thing that stands out.
  • Her clothing is also quite unique which could be used to show that she has quite a unique personality.
Man
  • The clothing that he is wearing is quite old and formal and is a lot older than the age that we think that he is. This could show how he does not feel as though he has to dress up for the women, showing the fracture between their relationship.
Facial Expressions
Women
  • The women looks quite emotionless which shows that she does not want to be there and she does not feel anything towards the man. The only slight emotion that she does appear to be showing is un-impressed which shows that she is not happy with what the man has just said.
  • She is staring directly at the man which could be used to show that she wants to have his attention, either for him to notice her or for him to see the face that she is giving him.
Girl
  • The girl looks quite angry which could be used to show that she is not happy with what her father has just said. She could also be angry at the situation and is annoyed with her parents relationship.
  • The mother and daughter and showing quite similar looks which could be used to show the bond between the two. This could be used to show how they both dislike and are against the father.
Man
  • The man looks as though he is laughing showing that he found what he said funny and may not understand why the mother and daughter do not share the same views as him. This could be used to show the differences between the family and how they differ between them all.
Framing
All of the family is spaced out which shows that the family is not a close family and may be used to show the broken relationships between all of them. The child is in the middle of the two parents which is used to show how they are all they care about and how she is important to them. She also may be in the middle to show how she is the important character and how she is the only one that matters in the scene.
All of the props are centered around the child which reinforces the fact that she is the important one to both her parents and the scene.

Lighting
The candles, that are the only light, are around the girl showing that she may be the only light in their world. This could also be used to show that she is the only person that is keeping her parents together. The rest of the lights are off showing that that relationship has been lost between the parents. Also, candles are only temporary and will run out showing that the child's love might run out towards the parents or eventually the relationship between the parents will eventually be over.
The adults are quite dark which may be used to show their hatred towards each other. IT could also be used to show that they are not important in the scene and we should not be focusing on them.
There is a window behind the father that letting a little bit of light through. This may be used to show how the father believes that there is still something between the two adults. It is used to show how he has hope and believes there is still something to fight for.
However, the mother does not have a window or and source of light behind her showing that she has lost hope for their relationship and doesn't believe there is anything worth fighting for.
The lighting is quite dark meaning that you are unable to see the items in the room. This could show how wealth doesn't matter to this couple and just because they are rich and have a lot of possessions, it doesn't mean that they are happy.
The curtains are closed to cover the windows. This may be used to show how they do not want the outside world to know about their problems and do not want people to see into their private life.

Props
The women is drinking wine which shows how she is trying to escape from the situation and her life in general. The bottle of wine is half empty so shows how much she has drunk, this could be used to show that she may be an alcoholic.
The decorations on the table such as the vase and the candles show the wealth of the family This is because these items are usually shown to represent wealth and upper class.
There is flowers on the table that are placed in front of the daughter. As this is the only life, this could be used to show that the daughter is their life and the most important thing to them.

Colour
The women's has a blue top which is the same colour as the table mats. This could be used to show that she was the person who laid the table and prepared the dinner which could lead us on to believe that she is a house wife. The colour blue is also classed as a sad colour which may be used to show that she is unhappy in the situation that she is on.
The colour of the flowers, that are in front of the daughter, are red. This is the only vibrant colour in the room which shows how the daughter is the important character. Red also is seen to be a sexual colour which shows how the daughter is trying to be sexual and attractive, which links to her make-up.

Wednesday 5 November 2014

Monday 3 November 2014

Representation of Regional Identity- Our Friends



  • The clip starts with a mid-shot of the the couple, Nicky and Helen join the other couple, Mary and Tosker, at the table for dinner. The fact that Helen is the person who is  joining the people who live in Newcastle could be used to show that she is not from Newcastle and this is not the place that she is used to. It could also be used to show how the rest of the characters are comfortable with where they live and the area that they come from where as Helen is not used to this city and they are used to the place where they live. This could be used to show that she is someone that has been brought up differently and is used to a different kind of life. However, they are all in a restaurant that looks as though it is quite posh and expensive which is the kind of environment that we associate with Helen.
  • All of the four characters are dressed up and you can tell that they have made an effort for this meal. This could indicate that this meal is important and may be a celebration of something. This shows that the restaurant that they are all at is quite posh and expensive. This may show that they are all entering the world that Helen is used to. This is because this meal seems to be to find out about Helen so it would make sense for them to be in environment that most like Helen.
  • There is diegetic sound when Helen asks Mary and Tosker 'have you ever had the Gamberoni?'. Tosker then has to look at the menu in order to find out what this food is as he is unsure of what it is. Once he has found it in the menu he then replies by saying 'Oh yeah, they're prawns'. By Tosker using the simplified name for the food this may be trying to show that people who are from Newcastle are not as smart as people from London, the area from which Helen is from. It may also suggest that they do not have as much money as they may not be used to eating out as much and therefore do not know the names of these foods in this kind of situation.
  • Helen then goes on to ask what the Prawns are like, which is diegetic sound, as she wants to know whether she should order them or not. Tosker then replies by describing what the prawns look like in which all of the people from Newcastle reply to by laughter. Here he is trying to be funny and make a joke, however, Helen does not laugh and does not understand what he means, This is showing how Helen maybe does not have a sense of humour and she is also thinking that he is not as intelligent as her as she believe that he does not understand what she is asking him. This may be trying to show that people who are from London are all like this and none of them have a sense of humour and they feel as though that they are better than everyone else.
  • There is a mid-shot of Tosker which shows him as he is trying to eat the spaghetti. This shows him and  the table where his plate of spaghetti is places. he then tries to eat some of the spaghetti off of his fork. However, all of the spaghetti falls off of his fork and back onto his plate before he is able to place this food into his mouth. This may be trying to show how Geordies may not have very good table manners and may not be used to situations where he eats in posh resteraunts. By the camera only focusing on him and not showing anyone else in the shot, it is trying to emphasis the fact that he is unable to eat the spaghetti.
  • Tosker insteps the conversation that Mary and Helen is having, which is diegetic sound. Helen replies to this by saying 'I'm sorry I was talking to Mary'.  This shows Helen is not used to people interrupting the conversation and she is used to only talking to one person  at a time. This may be used to suggest how people from Newcastle do not have manners and they will talk over people and not see a problem, with this. It may also be used to show how people from London, like Helen, have manners and are not scared to say what they are feeling as she tells him straight away that she was talking to Mary and that she does not want him to join the conversation.
  • Tosker lights his cigarette after Helen corrects him for interrupting the conversation that she was having with Mary. This could be his way of saying that she will not change him and his way of saying that he doesn't care what she thinks of him. It may also be his way of dealing with being in a surrounding that he is not used to. Smoking is typically seen to be a lower class thing showing that Newcastle is a lower class than London.
  • 'What's one of them?'- Tosker says this to Helen when she tells him what she does for a living. This may be used to show how Newcastle has simple jobs and does not have many 'posh' jobs. It also may be used to emphasis the fact that Geordies are not as intelligent as this is not a 'proper' sentence. It also may give the impression that the area that Helen comes from is a lot more upper class as she has a job that other people may not have heard of.
  • Helen does not answer Tosker's question and in fact stares at him blankly. This may be because she does not know if he is joking or not or because she does not want to answer the question as she may not respect him enough. However, both of these things show that people who are from London can be quite rude and disrespectful. It shows that they think that they are better than other people from the fact that she does not feel the need to reply to him. However, she does reply to him when he asks about money. This shows how she cares about money and wants to show off how much money she makes. This shows how people like Helen show off about how much money they make.
  • When the waiter comes over to see if they want any dessert, Tosker asks 'How much are they?'. This shows how much Tosker cares about the money that he has and does not want to spend it on expensive food, This may also show that he may not make a lot of money so does not have the money to spend on expensive food even if he wanted to. This could be used to indicate that people from Newcastle are tight with money. However, to this question, the waiter just laughs. This may be because he is not used to people going out for a meal but then asking how much it is. This also shows how people do not take Tosker seriously as this is the second time that he has been ignored. This could link to the stereotype that people from Newcastle are annoying.
  •  There are close ups of all of the characters when Helen and Tosker start having an argument. This is so that the audience focuses on their facial expressions in order to feel how they are feeling. At this moment in time, it is showing how they are all equal and that Helen is not seem to be at a higher authority because of where she is from as they are having an argument that is showing the more authoritative and less jokey side of Tosker.
  • Helen begins to laugh when she no longer wants to argue with Tosker. This shows how she is regaining her authority and power and wants to make Tosker look stupid. Tosker does not know how to reply to this and just goes silent. This is showing the rudeness of Helen which leads us on to believe that all people form London are like this.
  • Nicky then offers to pay for Tosker and Mary and Tosker replies with 'You're not'. This is the way in which Tosker believes that he is able to regain his dignity and show that he is also powerful. Most of the talk has been about money and what has been concluded is the fact that Helen has a lot of money and Tosker does not. Tosker believes that if he allowed Nicky to pay for him, this would make Helen have something else that she is able to have over him and he does not want that. He wants to be able to prove that he is just as good as her. This may be used to show how people who are from poorer parts of the country do not want to be seen to be this and do not want to be treated differently because they may not have as much money as someone from London.
  • Helen says to Nicky 'Brace the change, brace the future' to which Nicky looks uneasy at the thought of. This could show how Nicky does not want to change and he likes the fact that he is from Newcastle. This may also show how he does not want to become like Helen as he does not like the way she handled the situation with Tosker. This may be trying to show how people do not like, or aspire to be like, people who are from richer parts of the country.