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Liesbet Van Zoonen
One way in which Liesbet Van Zoonen’s theory that women's bodies are to be looked at in western patriarchal culture is supported by...
Megan Sorrell
Jan 72 min read
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Barthes codes: Pretty Woman
I have chosen to look at Roland Barthes media language semiotics theory in relation to the 1990 'Pretty Woman' film poster, as the poster...
Megan Sorrell
Oct 13, 20242 min read
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2024 Speak No Evil Trailer- Barthes Codes
I have decided to look at the 2024 Speak No Evil trailer as I thought it was a really interesting film. It is about a dream holiday which...
Mya Haddon
Oct 1, 20243 min read
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Stuart Hall’s audience reception theory and Gilmore girls:
Stuart Hall’s audience reception theory is the idea that the media products are encoded by the producers and that they aim to have them...
ava haddon
Oct 1, 20243 min read
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Theorist Blogs: Paul Gilroy, The Sun
Paul Gilroy’s theory of post-colonialism points out that Britain has an air-brushed version of colonial history. It suggests that Britain...
Zara Williamson
Oct 19, 20232 min read
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Oppenheimer Curren & Seaton
Oppenheimer is a 2023 drama/thriller movie. It is set during World War II. It follows Lt Gen Leslie Groves and physicist Robert...
Nick Saward
Oct 16, 20232 min read
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Henry Jenkins and Headcanons: Across the Spider-Verse
In June of this year, Sony Pictures Animations released 'Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse'. A sequel to the hit animated movie 'Into...
Maddy
Oct 11, 20233 min read
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The Last Of Us Part 2: Reception Theory
The Last of Us Part II was released in 2020; it is an action-adventure game developed by Naughty Dog and published by Sony Interactive...
Zara Williamson
Oct 10, 20234 min read
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Curran and Seaton : Buckethead
Buckethead is an American musician, songwriter, virtuosic guitarist for whose skills and innovation have granted him critical acclaim...
George Sephton
Oct 9, 20232 min read
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Curran and Seaton: EA FC 24
In the world of video gaming, few franchises have had as profound an impact as FIFA, the beloved soccer simulation game from Electronic...
Nick Saward
Oct 8, 20233 min read
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Saw X and Roland Barthes
Saw X is the most recent addition to the well-known 'Saw' franchise, having been released on the 29th of September 2023. its been out for...
Kayden Manley
Oct 8, 20232 min read
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Theorist Blogpost: bell hooks- Overwatch
I have chosen bell hooks to apply to Overwatch as I get to cover some real positives of this game I love, bell hooks believes that white,...
Charlie Creevy
Oct 7, 20233 min read
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Stuart Hall's Reception theory - John Lewis Christmas advert 2022
The John Lewis 2022 Christmas advert was created in association with children’s charities Action for Children and Who Cares Scotland, its...
Nick Saward
Nov 19, 20223 min read
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David Hesmondhalgh - Marvel
Marvel Studios, LLC is an American film and television production company that is a subsidiary of Walt Disney Studios, a division of the...
Nick Saward
Nov 15, 20222 min read
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Roland Barthes - Men's Health magazine front cover
The media product I have chosen to evaluate Barthes codes semiotics theory is a 2021 edition of Men's Health magazine front cover. The...
Nick Saward
Oct 18, 20223 min read
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Paul Gilroy - Get Out
Get Out is a 2017 horror/thriller film. The plot follows Chris Washington, a young African American man who uncovers dark and disturbing...
Nick Saward
Oct 12, 20223 min read
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Paul Gilroy : The Daily Mail
Daily Mail is a right wing tabloid newspaper founded in 1896. Tabloid newspapers such as the Daily Mail are typically aimed at a working...
Nick Saward
Oct 9, 20222 min read
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Steve Neale - Stranger Things 4
Stranger Things is set in 1980s Indiana, where a teen with powerful psychic powers escapes a sinister government installation. Eleven...
Nick Saward
Oct 6, 20223 min read
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dynasty- David Gauntlett
dynasty is an American drama series based on the 1980s soap opera. the show follows the lives of a family whose main goal in life is to...
Nick Saward
Oct 6, 20223 min read
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Normal People - Stuart Hall representation theory
Normal people is an Irish romance drama. It focuses on the relationship between Marianne, described as a shy and odd schoolgirl and...
Nick Saward
Oct 6, 20223 min read
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