The evolution of Batman in Cinema

Here's a really handy little video that would be of use for GCSE Film revision: The Evolution of Batman in Cinema. 

Really useful in being able to describe the changing style of costume, mise-en-scene and overall tone. It's also a simple way of being able to revise film names and release dates. 

The 10 minute clip can be found here: https://vimeo.com/119087147

The Business of Film Podcasts

These podcasts narrated by the brilliant Mark Kermode,  are an incredibly useful tool for AS Film Studies, as well as the Industry Analysis section of GCSE Film Studies controlled conditions work.

The link to the series is here: http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/businessoffilm but I've also embedded them below for you to listen to.

Each episode is only around 30 mins in total and will be a really useful insight into the film industry. Some of the language can be really specific and assume that the listener already knows a lot about film, but these are a really enjoyable and informative listen and are highly recommended.


Episode 1: https://www.dropbox.com/s/x1xc97h0bqw1uhb/businessoffilm%20ep1.mp3?dl=0
Episode 2: https://www.dropbox.com/s/f5zzx1v9j3joj0s/businessoffilm%20ep2.mp3?dl=0
Episode 3: https://www.dropbox.com/s/wnlhzagv03pp382/businessoffilm%20ep3.mp3?dl=0

Year 12 Film Homework - Thursday 12th March

Linked here are three wonderfully insightful and informative radio shows. You need to listen to all 3.
You can either download them for free from your phone, tablet or computer with a Podcast app, or use the buttons on the right hand side of the linked website below and stream them from there. It will work on phone, tablet or computer as well.

When listening, or after, please complete the worksheet given to you in class which asks you to summarise what you learned from each. Bring this to next lesson ready to be handed in.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/podcasts/series/businessoffilm

How to get more people in cinemas-is technology the future?

A report from the BBC on how apps, such as UsherU, are hoping to lure more people to the cinema with the promise of reduced ticket prices and other incentives. With the death of Orange Wednesday and what seems to be a consistent trend of declining returns at the Box Office, cinemas and distributors alike are having to work creatively to get people to come and pay to see their films.

http://m.bbc.co.uk/news/business-31628446

US Box Office down in 2014-is the Blockbuster to blame?

Great article here, perfect for AS Film Studies, from The Hollywood Reporter that looks at the role of giant 'tent pole' or BlockBuster films dominating the Box Office. Crucially however, these films don't always perform as well as expected or hoped...

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/box-office-picture-darkens-tentpoles-778552

'The Blockbuster is in decline-here's how to save it'

An article on The Guardian website about the huge amount of SuperHero films due to be released in the next two years, and how to ensure that they're successful. 

As an editorial aside, I disagree with a lot of the analysis, but think there are some pertinent points regarding how upcoming releases can be successful. 

http://www.theguardian.com/film/2015/mar/03/marvel-us-box-office-decline-blockbusters?utm_content=bufferfa276&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitterbfi&utm_campaign=buffer