I think i have a done quiet a good research on my topic and other related texts, and also on my particular text.
most of my research that i have done was mainly from websites and the delicious links, and i have gathered quiet a big amount of research from websites, and that i found useful and i will hopefully use when writing my essay.
i will still done more research on books and gather some articles form newspapers which i haven't done, and i will really need the research of the books because they are more relying on and they are much more useful.
i am hoping to get more research done which is on websites and i also have to get research from books.
Monday 29 October 2007
Saturday 27 October 2007
DIFFERENT 50 CENT MOVIE REVIEWS
http://movies.nytimes.com/2005/11/09/movies/09try.html
http://www.celebritywonder.
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/reviewsnews.php?id=11917
http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1808704198/info
http://www.nobodysmiling.com/hiphop/editorial/85315.php
http://movies.about.com/od/getrichordietryin/a/getrich103105.htm
http://www.celebritywonder.
http://www.comingsoon.net/news/reviewsnews.php?id=11917
http://movies.yahoo.com/movie/1808704198/info
http://www.nobodysmiling.com/hiphop/editorial/85315.php
http://movies.about.com/od/getrichordietryin/a/getrich103105.htm
GENERAL RESEARCH ON GANGSTERS AND DEFINITIONS...
" I THINK THIS RESEARCH WILL HELP ME TO SOME EXTENT,BECAUSE IT INCLUDES DIFFERENT DEFINITIONS OF THE GANGSTER GENRE AND GANGSTERS AND WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF GANGSTERS, THAT I CAN RELATE TO MY STUDY WHEN RELATING TO 50 CENT, AND ALSO THEY ARE GIVING AN IDEA ABOUT HOW THOSE GANGSFARE FORMED AND ABOUT WHAT KIND OF PEOPLE JOIN, AND WHAT ARE THE REASONS THAT MAKE THEM JOIN, THIS I FOUND RELATING TO MY QUESTION BECAUSE, I AM ALSO TRYING TO INVESTIGATE ON HOW THIS YOUNGSTERS MAINLY BLACK PEOPLE JOIN AND BECOME GANGSTERS."
What is a gang?
The police's definition of a gang is: a group of individuals, juvenile and or adult, who associate on a continuous basis, form an allegiance for a common purpose, and are involved in delinquent or criminal activity. This definition is simple and functional. It allows the police departments to take proactive law enforcement action normally before the gang gets an organized structure. The gang may range from a loose knit group of individuals who hang around together and commit crimes together, to a formal organization with a leader or ruling council, gang colors, gang identifiers, and a gang name.
How do they join?
Many kids are intrigued by the lifestyle of the gangsters and are drawn to them like magnets. They will "hang" with them constantly trying to prove their allegiance. They may be asked to commit crimes to "prove" themselves. Once they and proven themselves, they will be initiated.
Initiation consists of a process that is referred to as being V'd in. There is usually a time limit set of ten minutes in which time the inductee will be beat on by a set number of members. They are allowed to kick and punch. Some gangs have rules where you are allowed to hit the victim anywhere on the body, while others don't allow blows to the head. The only reason the blows to the head are not permitted is so the beating can be easier to hide. The inductee is not allowed to block any blows. If he survives the beating, he (or she) becomes a member of the gang.
It never ceases to amaze me the violence and rules that the kids are willing to put up with in order to join and to belong to a gang. That is why once they become a member, it is very difficult to get them out. So the obvious solution is to try to prevent their involvement in the first place. This can be done by having a "ZERO TOLERANCE" attitude towards gang attire and gang affiliation. Keeping the child involved in sports or other activities will help to keep them occupied so they wont be tempted because of idle time. Knowing where they go and who they go with, and keeping in touch and having an open line of communication with their friend's parents will also help. But probably the most important thing you can do as a parent is to be educated and know what to look for.
Gang structure.
O.G.s, original gangster. They are in it forever.
Hardcore. Comprise approximately 5-10% of the gang. These are the die-hard gangsters, who thrive on the gang's lifestyle and will always seek the gang's companionship. The hardcore gangsters will most always be the leaders and without them the gang may fall apart. The gang's level of violence will normally be determined by the most violent hardcore members. They are usually the shooters.
Regular Members (or Associates). Usually range from 14 to 17 years old; their jobs are robbing and stealing. They are money oriented. They are initiated into the gang and will back up the "hardcore" gang members. If they stay in the gang long enough, they will become hardcore. They usually join the gang for status and recognition. They will wear gang colors, attend gang functions, and may even participate in some gang related criminal activity all to fulfill their emotional need of belonging.
Wanna-be's. Usually 11 to 13 years old; their jobs are tagging and stealing. They are not yet initiated into the gang, but hang around with them and usually will do most anything the gang members ask of them so that they may prove themselves worthy of belonging.
Could-be's. Usually under the age of 10. Children of this age are at more risk when they live in or close to an area where there are gangs or have a family member who is involved with gangs. It is important to find alternatives for these children in order that they may avoid gang affiliation completely. Generally, the further into a gang that someone is, the harder it is to get out.
Make-up of different gangs.
Scavenger Gangs (Wanna-be's): Have no backing from the "real" gangsters. They get killed for using sect names. They are usually trouble makers. They are commonly found in the suburbs. They join gangs because they want to be cool and are nick-named "weekend gangsters". They are usually white and usually join the gang for the intimidation factor.
Territorial Gangs: They protect their block, neighborhood, or city. They are usually Latino or Spanish, but sometimes are black. Their purpose is to keep their gangs in their neighborhoods and they join for respect.
Hardcore: They want all rival gangs dead. Their main objective is to make money and to get rid of their rivals. They are mostly black, but some can be Spanish.
Gang attire.
Dressing to the right or the left. brim of hat turned to the left or right, pant leg rolled up, shirt collars turned up on one side only, any predominance of colors, colors displayed in wrist or ankle bands, shoe laces, rubber bands, barrettes, and bandannas, tongues hanging out of one shoe, earrings worn on one side only, bandannas or scarves hanging from belt loops, pockets, or tied to the leg. Eyebrows shaved or lines shaved through them. Small tattoos on the inside of the hand or between the thumb or index finger. Burn marks (brands) on the arms, hands, or chest. Look for writing on the inside of hat, or under the brims for gang writing.
Some clothes that have strong gang affiliation:
Chicago Bulls: People
North Carolina: Crip Nation, or Cobra Nation
Detroit Tigers Hat: Disciples
University of Texas/Long Horn: Insane Folk Heart; looks like heart with horns coming out of it.
L. A. Kings: Latin Kings
Green Bay Packers: "G" stands for gangster.
Georgetown: "G" stands for gangster
Seattle Mariners: "S" stands for rolling 60 Crip
Houston Astros: "H" stands for Hoover; folk.
These are just a sample of some of the gang affiliated clothing . One thing to remember: No one wants to be mistaken for a gangster if they are not one. If your child absolutely refuses to part with an article of clothing because you suspect it could be gang related then chances are they want to be recognized as a gang member. Gang graffiti should not be tolerated; writing is common on school books, paper, etc. Hand signs are another way of identifying gang members. Any unusual hand gestures should be questioned.
Girls and gangs.
Girls are attracted to gangsters because of the respect they think they will acquire once people realize who they are going out with. Little do they know that the guys are only using them for their sexual enjoyment. Very rarely will a gangster have a serious relationship with a girl who "hangs" with the gang. And in almost all cases where the girl gets pregnant, they guy will ditch her and the baby.
Girls do form their own gangs, and also belong to spinoffs of the guys' gangs. The girl gangsters can be just as dangerous and just as organized. They also are initiated in the same manner as the boys; by being V'd in. And don't think for a minute that these beatings aren't every bit as vicious as the beatings that the guys take. In some cases, if a girl wants to hang with the guy's gang, she has to be V'd-in in order to associate with them. This is done by one of several ways. The most popular of those ways being that the girl have sex with every guy in the gang (never using protection); and in some cases, the girl has to have sex with a guy who is HIV infected to prove her loyalty.
What is a gang?
The police's definition of a gang is: a group of individuals, juvenile and or adult, who associate on a continuous basis, form an allegiance for a common purpose, and are involved in delinquent or criminal activity. This definition is simple and functional. It allows the police departments to take proactive law enforcement action normally before the gang gets an organized structure. The gang may range from a loose knit group of individuals who hang around together and commit crimes together, to a formal organization with a leader or ruling council, gang colors, gang identifiers, and a gang name.
How do they join?
Many kids are intrigued by the lifestyle of the gangsters and are drawn to them like magnets. They will "hang" with them constantly trying to prove their allegiance. They may be asked to commit crimes to "prove" themselves. Once they and proven themselves, they will be initiated.
Initiation consists of a process that is referred to as being V'd in. There is usually a time limit set of ten minutes in which time the inductee will be beat on by a set number of members. They are allowed to kick and punch. Some gangs have rules where you are allowed to hit the victim anywhere on the body, while others don't allow blows to the head. The only reason the blows to the head are not permitted is so the beating can be easier to hide. The inductee is not allowed to block any blows. If he survives the beating, he (or she) becomes a member of the gang.
It never ceases to amaze me the violence and rules that the kids are willing to put up with in order to join and to belong to a gang. That is why once they become a member, it is very difficult to get them out. So the obvious solution is to try to prevent their involvement in the first place. This can be done by having a "ZERO TOLERANCE" attitude towards gang attire and gang affiliation. Keeping the child involved in sports or other activities will help to keep them occupied so they wont be tempted because of idle time. Knowing where they go and who they go with, and keeping in touch and having an open line of communication with their friend's parents will also help. But probably the most important thing you can do as a parent is to be educated and know what to look for.
Gang structure.
O.G.s, original gangster. They are in it forever.
Hardcore. Comprise approximately 5-10% of the gang. These are the die-hard gangsters, who thrive on the gang's lifestyle and will always seek the gang's companionship. The hardcore gangsters will most always be the leaders and without them the gang may fall apart. The gang's level of violence will normally be determined by the most violent hardcore members. They are usually the shooters.
Regular Members (or Associates). Usually range from 14 to 17 years old; their jobs are robbing and stealing. They are money oriented. They are initiated into the gang and will back up the "hardcore" gang members. If they stay in the gang long enough, they will become hardcore. They usually join the gang for status and recognition. They will wear gang colors, attend gang functions, and may even participate in some gang related criminal activity all to fulfill their emotional need of belonging.
Wanna-be's. Usually 11 to 13 years old; their jobs are tagging and stealing. They are not yet initiated into the gang, but hang around with them and usually will do most anything the gang members ask of them so that they may prove themselves worthy of belonging.
Could-be's. Usually under the age of 10. Children of this age are at more risk when they live in or close to an area where there are gangs or have a family member who is involved with gangs. It is important to find alternatives for these children in order that they may avoid gang affiliation completely. Generally, the further into a gang that someone is, the harder it is to get out.
Make-up of different gangs.
Scavenger Gangs (Wanna-be's): Have no backing from the "real" gangsters. They get killed for using sect names. They are usually trouble makers. They are commonly found in the suburbs. They join gangs because they want to be cool and are nick-named "weekend gangsters". They are usually white and usually join the gang for the intimidation factor.
Territorial Gangs: They protect their block, neighborhood, or city. They are usually Latino or Spanish, but sometimes are black. Their purpose is to keep their gangs in their neighborhoods and they join for respect.
Hardcore: They want all rival gangs dead. Their main objective is to make money and to get rid of their rivals. They are mostly black, but some can be Spanish.
Gang attire.
Dressing to the right or the left. brim of hat turned to the left or right, pant leg rolled up, shirt collars turned up on one side only, any predominance of colors, colors displayed in wrist or ankle bands, shoe laces, rubber bands, barrettes, and bandannas, tongues hanging out of one shoe, earrings worn on one side only, bandannas or scarves hanging from belt loops, pockets, or tied to the leg. Eyebrows shaved or lines shaved through them. Small tattoos on the inside of the hand or between the thumb or index finger. Burn marks (brands) on the arms, hands, or chest. Look for writing on the inside of hat, or under the brims for gang writing.
Some clothes that have strong gang affiliation:
Chicago Bulls: People
North Carolina: Crip Nation, or Cobra Nation
Detroit Tigers Hat: Disciples
University of Texas/Long Horn: Insane Folk Heart; looks like heart with horns coming out of it.
L. A. Kings: Latin Kings
Green Bay Packers: "G" stands for gangster.
Georgetown: "G" stands for gangster
Seattle Mariners: "S" stands for rolling 60 Crip
Houston Astros: "H" stands for Hoover; folk.
These are just a sample of some of the gang affiliated clothing . One thing to remember: No one wants to be mistaken for a gangster if they are not one. If your child absolutely refuses to part with an article of clothing because you suspect it could be gang related then chances are they want to be recognized as a gang member. Gang graffiti should not be tolerated; writing is common on school books, paper, etc. Hand signs are another way of identifying gang members. Any unusual hand gestures should be questioned.
Girls and gangs.
Girls are attracted to gangsters because of the respect they think they will acquire once people realize who they are going out with. Little do they know that the guys are only using them for their sexual enjoyment. Very rarely will a gangster have a serious relationship with a girl who "hangs" with the gang. And in almost all cases where the girl gets pregnant, they guy will ditch her and the baby.
Girls do form their own gangs, and also belong to spinoffs of the guys' gangs. The girl gangsters can be just as dangerous and just as organized. They also are initiated in the same manner as the boys; by being V'd in. And don't think for a minute that these beatings aren't every bit as vicious as the beatings that the guys take. In some cases, if a girl wants to hang with the guy's gang, she has to be V'd-in in order to associate with them. This is done by one of several ways. The most popular of those ways being that the girl have sex with every guy in the gang (never using protection); and in some cases, the girl has to have sex with a guy who is HIV infected to prove her loyalty.
Friday 19 October 2007
MORE LINKS:
http://www.questia.com/PM.qst?a=o&d=96530443
This website is showing the representation of black gangsters and how they are related to audiences.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gangster_Disciples
this link is showing the history of black gangsters and how they were formed and many gangster organizations within America.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=gangster&page=2
this website have the different definitions of gangsters and explains the word in details,and on the sametime is it giving examples of black rappers within the definitions.
http://www.japantoday.com/jp/product/975/all
this page is from japan and showing how 50cent has an effect on the kids, and explaining abut his game that was out, and also talks about 50 cent being the future and showing black youths as being a gangster as a positive way.
http://www.pickledpolitics.com/archives/910
there is an interview of 50cent and him intervening and arguing the racism issue, and comparing black movies and white movies.
http://www.prometheusinstitute.net/opinion/mh61906.htm
this website is touching on issues to do with SHEP which are mainly political and economic because it is concentrating on the poverty of black communities in the US and relating it to the movie and mentioning that the issues happening within he movie are real issues in some communities.
This website is showing the representation of black gangsters and how they are related to audiences.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gangster_Disciples
this link is showing the history of black gangsters and how they were formed and many gangster organizations within America.
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=gangster&page=2
this website have the different definitions of gangsters and explains the word in details,and on the sametime is it giving examples of black rappers within the definitions.
http://www.japantoday.com/jp/product/975/all
this page is from japan and showing how 50cent has an effect on the kids, and explaining abut his game that was out, and also talks about 50 cent being the future and showing black youths as being a gangster as a positive way.
http://www.pickledpolitics.com/archives/910
there is an interview of 50cent and him intervening and arguing the racism issue, and comparing black movies and white movies.
http://www.prometheusinstitute.net/opinion/mh61906.htm
this website is touching on issues to do with SHEP which are mainly political and economic because it is concentrating on the poverty of black communities in the US and relating it to the movie and mentioning that the issues happening within he movie are real issues in some communities.
10 Definitions related to my study:
Gangster rap:a style of rap which includes aggressive and violent lyrics.
it is used on the opening sequence where ha sings "i'll whip ya head boy" which is quiet aggressive and meaning i'll kill you in some sense.
High concept film: it is a film that is associated with Hollywood institutions and it is a big budget film.
It is related to my movie because, the movie is a high budget film and also all of the institutions are Hollywood institutions which are Paramount, Isa, MTV FILMS.
Levi Strauss: a theory called the binary opposition, two things opposing each other.
50cent against the other members mainly his friends which oppose him at the end.
Objectivity:a text which is being objective and neutral without being biased.
the movie is objective and showing 50cent's real life and representing the life of some black gangsters.
Realism: a film which aims to show the real thing.
this is used because 50Cent's real life is shown on the movie and real events that happened to him.
Representation: is a key concept showing how different individuals or groups are represented in the media.
the movie is representing the black community, mainly black teenagers and how they turn into gangsters.
Subjective: something which is shown from a subject's point of view.
an example in the movie which is when we see a gun, we can understand that a crime is going to happen.
Todrov: a tododrovian theory which shows if the text has a linear or a non linear narrative, and includes equilibrium, disequilibrium and new equilibrium.
the movie includes flash back and it starts with 50Cent as an adult and goes back to when he is a child and that is making the non-linear narrative.
Viacom:owner of media institutions such as Paramount, MTV, they are based and mainly used by US movies.
most of the institutions used in the movie are Hollywood institutions and the movie is set in the US.
White balance: the setting of the camera in order to match the light and have quality pictures.
many scenes shot from a setting to make the lighting look better and make the audience concentrate on characters.
it is used on the opening sequence where ha sings "i'll whip ya head boy" which is quiet aggressive and meaning i'll kill you in some sense.
High concept film: it is a film that is associated with Hollywood institutions and it is a big budget film.
It is related to my movie because, the movie is a high budget film and also all of the institutions are Hollywood institutions which are Paramount, Isa, MTV FILMS.
Levi Strauss: a theory called the binary opposition, two things opposing each other.
50cent against the other members mainly his friends which oppose him at the end.
Objectivity:a text which is being objective and neutral without being biased.
the movie is objective and showing 50cent's real life and representing the life of some black gangsters.
Realism: a film which aims to show the real thing.
this is used because 50Cent's real life is shown on the movie and real events that happened to him.
Representation: is a key concept showing how different individuals or groups are represented in the media.
the movie is representing the black community, mainly black teenagers and how they turn into gangsters.
Subjective: something which is shown from a subject's point of view.
an example in the movie which is when we see a gun, we can understand that a crime is going to happen.
Todrov: a tododrovian theory which shows if the text has a linear or a non linear narrative, and includes equilibrium, disequilibrium and new equilibrium.
the movie includes flash back and it starts with 50Cent as an adult and goes back to when he is a child and that is making the non-linear narrative.
Viacom:owner of media institutions such as Paramount, MTV, they are based and mainly used by US movies.
most of the institutions used in the movie are Hollywood institutions and the movie is set in the US.
White balance: the setting of the camera in order to match the light and have quality pictures.
many scenes shot from a setting to make the lighting look better and make the audience concentrate on characters.
Thursday 18 October 2007
SELF EVALUATION
Attainment-c
during the course of this term, i have improved a lot mainly on the topic of the research on my coursework, but still need more research on other information resources, and I'm working to improve my med6 title.
Effort-2
I have been trying hard and doing my best over the first term and always try to do some research about my med5 topic, and always try to improve my work.Punctuality-1
i have always been punctual to all media lessons,and i didn't miss any lessons concerning media, and always try to avoid being late.
Submission and quality of homework-3
i always submit my homeworks on the date due, but i still need to improve the quality of my work and mainly do more research which will help me with my med5 study.
Ability to work independently-3
i think i have improved to be able to work independently and in class i am able to do the work, but i need to do more research and extra work without being asked,to improve my grade.
Quality of writing-4
although my writing skills have improved much more than last term, but i still need to make it better especially when writing the comparison module and to apply the key concepts correctly, improving my writing will really help me write my coursework.
organisation of media folder-1
my media folder is organised in different sections for different modules covered because it will really help when it comes to revision, i will be able to find my booklets and information easily.
Oral contributions in class-2
my oral contribution has improved throughout the term and i starts to contribute in topics in the class, and i am more confident in speaking.
Standard of med 5 blog-3
i think my blog is at a good standard, i always do all of my tasks, but i still need to do more independent research which concentrates on the topic which is Black representation, and do more analysis of different scene to really understand the text more.
standard of med6 blog-2
my med6 blog is quiet good, because it includes research on the topics and issues covered in the media lesson,and i tried to post up my research as using my own words which will help me understand the topic more.
www:
- i have done more research on my med5 topic.
-improved my oral contribution in class.
-my blog has got better but always try more to improve.
EBI-
-add more research on my topic and also on the med6 blog.
-research about my topic on books because i haven't done much research on books.
-improve my writing skills by doing more independent work, in order to make my skills better, especially when relating the key concepts and SHEP.
Sunday 14 October 2007
Detailed textual analysis of a scene...
The text is the first scene from the movie 50Cent "Get rich Or Die Tryin" which is hollywood movie according to the institutions used such as Paramount, ISA and MTV films as it it a music company because he is a rapper and his music is promoted in the movie as it is shown on the begining of the scene, and the movie is set in Dublin and also includes british actors, it opens with the gang and 50 cent in the car where the tiltle credits are shown, and a white boy is with them the car which they have kidnapped.
The starting scenes are creating and making the audience really think waht is going to happen next, as the gang is shown in the car in the credit sequence preparing the guns which is indicating that somekind of action is going to happen, it is trying to make the audience ask questions such are they going to kill the white boy in the car as he is looking scared, everything changes then when there is a close up from the car to bank, this is now showing the audience that they are going to rob the bank.
low key lighting is used throughout the scene indiacting seriousness and scariness, and to make the audince think aswell as when it is shot at night what sort of crimes are going to happen during night, but when the bank is shown it is clearly meaning that they are going to rob the bank.
they are represented as gangsters because of the use of guns and the clothing such as hoodies and hats , and oppurtnists as they used the white boy to be able to get into the bank as his mother works there, when they got in, the mood changes suddenly and they come in with guns in their hands and shouting so that the bank employers stop and be able to give them the money, the womens screaming scared to get killed so they obeyed what they swere asked to do which was to put the money into the sack.
as they went in 50 cent was filmed from a low angle shot to make him look superior and being the boss of the gang, offensive language is being used throghout the scene to scare the people, therefore this is creating the gangster genre by the use of the offensive language nad the propps used, and we see how the gangs obey 5ocent, when he orderded that they should not shoot anyone, this is seen as a patriachal ideology of having a boss ruling the gang and oredering them what to do.
aswell as the patriachal ideology is used the capitalist ideology and economic value is used because they went in to the bank to get the money and that what is going to make them rich and that what really matters to those people as they are living in poverty and they are really in need of money and get out of poverty.
The patriachal ideology of being the boss of the gang and giving the other members orders on what to do that brings us to the Levi Strauss theory which is binary opposition because one of the gang members didnt obey what 50cent asked to do not to shoot anyone but he started shooting the people and he wanted to shoot and saying that this is his life and he didnt get anything from it and he wanted to get rich, so that can also be considered as revenge from his past and wanting to become a boss and have the money, he is opposing what 50 cent has ordered him to do and then he throws all the money to 50 cent and resigns from the group, this brings him to become the villain and 50 cent as the hero, and it is proved by the scene where someone follows 50cent during night in the car and starts shooting him, until he shot him nine times, this is then make the audience straight away thinks that that friend became his enemy and wanted to kill him and get the moeny after 50cent shouted at him of shooting the innocent people and also he wanted to become the boss, and when he is shooting 50cent he is being shot from as low angle shot, to make 50cent look at him as superior.
when the shooting is happening, there is a medium shot on 50 cent and then a side close up where there is a voice over of 50cent where he says "i knew i was about to die and i was expecting my father to rescue, i know realised that i have been looking for him all my life" , this is showing a social value where there is a lack of parents and that might be one of the issues that is causing most black males becoming gangsters, because there is no one supporting them and giving them advice.
from that scene we see the Todorovian narrative which is non linear because after being shot he goes back and starts remembering the past, and his voice over is still used whre he starts talking about his mother and how he doesnt know his father, where he was younger and describes how he lived, during that scene when he was being shot dramtic music was used to create more scariness, him being a gangster can be also related to the historical value, because his motehr used to get involved into drugs and from that shooting he goes back ans start remembering his childhood memories.
the audience that will be more likely to watch the movie is 15-19 black males and 50cent's fans, because they will be really wanting to know how he was killed and how from that quote taht he was looking for hisfather the movie starts, it is trying to create enigma to the audience and also to his fans where they also want to know how 50cent was able to get that position of being a famous rapper.
this scene is introducing the movie and showing how these gangsters are really looking for money, according to the poverty that is going on, and making them wanting money.
Friday 5 October 2007
10 Definitions related to my study...
B-
Biopic: a film that concentrates on the life and the biography of someone.
50 cent's life is shown throughout the movie.
C-
cross genre: a text which includes a hybrid genre.
E-
Empathy: is to share the emotions or a point of view of a person.
G-
Gangster: a film genre based on the life of gangsters.
This is one of the genres of my text.
I-
ideology: values and what is the idea that the text is trying to show u such as capitalism, patriarchal ideologies, etc...
M-
method acting: actors really get in to that character and they act as that character physically, emotionally and psychologically.
N-
norms: the cultures of that special society and the type of behaviour expected in that particular society.
P-
Polysemic: a sign which shows many possible interpretations of social, cultural and educational background.
Power: which is used to dominant ideologies and control the society.
production values:
all the elements that are involved in a production of a text, mainly the media language.
R-
Racism- involving social and economic discrimination, including blaxplotation which is reinforcing negative stereo types.
Representation:
how the media constructs the representation of various places, people, images, words, sounds etc...
S-
Social realism: representation of characters and issues to raise serious issues.
Y-
youth culture: which represents the style of living in a particular society such as dress, music, behaviour etc...
Biopic: a film that concentrates on the life and the biography of someone.
50 cent's life is shown throughout the movie.
C-
cross genre: a text which includes a hybrid genre.
E-
Empathy: is to share the emotions or a point of view of a person.
G-
Gangster: a film genre based on the life of gangsters.
This is one of the genres of my text.
I-
ideology: values and what is the idea that the text is trying to show u such as capitalism, patriarchal ideologies, etc...
M-
method acting: actors really get in to that character and they act as that character physically, emotionally and psychologically.
N-
norms: the cultures of that special society and the type of behaviour expected in that particular society.
P-
Polysemic: a sign which shows many possible interpretations of social, cultural and educational background.
Power: which is used to dominant ideologies and control the society.
production values:
all the elements that are involved in a production of a text, mainly the media language.
R-
Racism- involving social and economic discrimination, including blaxplotation which is reinforcing negative stereo types.
Representation:
how the media constructs the representation of various places, people, images, words, sounds etc...
S-
Social realism: representation of characters and issues to raise serious issues.
Y-
youth culture: which represents the style of living in a particular society such as dress, music, behaviour etc...
Wednesday 3 October 2007
Delicious-tags links:
- Ramneet's blog, is quiet similar to my blog and i found some really good analysis of the text as well as some really good research on theories which i really found helpful, and might be able to use in my independent study.
- Bilan's blog, which is as well a good website to use because it has some really good research on the topic, i thought that this blog will help me because it is about "bullet boy" one of the other text that i am concentrating on and this will help me to improve my research and research more on my text.
- BBC article about black gangsters in Los Angeles that turn to become famous rappers such as 50Cent and Snoop Dogg.
- An article showing how most black gangsters are turning into rap music.
- This article is about counter-culture music and what is the message that this rappers are trying to show.
- An article which is a review about the movie get rich or die tryin, which is introducing the movie and showing how rap is now the solution to become successful and also mentioning that rap music is mainly created by black gangsters which they all turn to rap at the end.
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