Task One: Critic Reviews

• “A film like no other” – The Sun
• “Greatest film of the year” – The Guardian
• “A simply must-see” – The Times
• “Astounding performance by Kevin Bacon”– The Telegraph
• “A masterpiece of cinema” – Evening Standard
• “Fantastic Kevin Bacon” – Sight & Sound
• “Unique & Unforgettable, A sensational film that tackles many issues” – BBC
• “A truly thought provoking film, flawlessly written” – Empire
• “Performances by Viola Davis & Frances McDormand really bring the film together” – Total Film
• “Perfectly directed by Quentin Tarantino” – The Radio Times

 

 

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Task Three:

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COLUMBIA PICTURES presents a SHANNON MURPHY film “KILLER COUNTRY” FRANCES MCDORMAND KEVIN BACON VIOLA DAVIS line producer DANNY BOYLE edited by TOM CROSS director of photography by JOHN LANDIS executive producers SHONDA RHIMES AARON SORKIN TOBY EMMERICH produced by DAVID MICHOD directed by JOHN LANDIS

What ‘issue’ are you integrating into your narrative? Explain how your film idea reflects a social, cultural and/or political context? (200 words)

I am going to be integrating the issue of climate change within my film idea. This is an issue which has increasingly gained both mainstream and niche media attention in recent years due to different activist movements. The issue will be explored by the socially aware main character finding out about the governments plans and intentions towards climate change. Whilst highlighting the governments poor efforts to change anything, it also informs the audience about the subsequent consequences of those in higher authority and power such as the police and government forces. The topic of cover ups and corruption will also be explored throughout the film as people continue to not listen, and these portrayals will be represented through the characters and their views. I chose to cover the issue of climate change as the older audiences (30-49 year olds) tend to often be less informed about it. The narrative will contain all elements of social, cultural and political contexts as it establishes an issue not commonly explored in mainstream media.

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Character Profile- Part One

Basics

Name: Bill Ackley

Age: 49

Place of birth: Outskirts of London

Current location: Coventry

Nationality: British

Education: graduated high school and directly served in the navy afterwards

Physical Appearance

Height: 5’9

Eye colour: brown

Hair colour: brown

Build: medium

Preferred outfit: Often pictured in police/smart uniform

Glasses: none

Accessories (cane, pipe, necklace, etc.)?

Grooming: cleanly shaven

Distinguishing “tics” and mannerisms: none

Health? Do they suffer from chronic illnesses? No

Handwriting: smart and organised.

Gait: confident and intelligible

Speech and communication

Style of speech: well educated, put together

Tempo of speech: average

Do they have an accent? No

Pitch: average

Posture: stiff

Gesturing: compulsive hand talker

Level of eye contact (direct, shifty, etc.): direct

Speech impediments: none

Laughter: colleagues jokes etc

Describe their smile: sarcastic

Emotive: keeps emotions to self- They have a resting neutral/serious face.

Part Two

The Past

Hometown: Watford

Type of childhood : sheltered

Education: Graduated high school and went onto the navy afterwards

Were they involved in organizations and clubs at school: Involved in sports, especially football in school. Enjoyed playing football however was often left out of teams

At graduation, they were named Most Likely To be successful in the yearbook.

Jobs (if applicable)? What would their résumé look like: Resume would be organised, plenty of experience within the police, recently promoted within the police

Dream job as a child: Always wanted to be in the navy because of how organised he is.

Who were their role models growing up? Describe them: Grew up listening to David Bowie, inspired by many footballers.

Greatest regret: Moving away from his hometown

Hobbies growing up: Football(both watching and playing) , academic subjects, etc

Favourite place to be as a child: Watching daytime football in the living room

If they could change one thing from their past, what would it be: Time spent away from family

Major turning points or “life beats” in childhood: Main major turning point in his childhood would be when he decided to join the police instead of fulfilling his lifelong goal to be a footballer

Earliest memory: His 1^st Birthday party

Saddest memory: Near-death experience as a child, the passing of his father

Happiest memory: Any childhood memories

Clearest memory: Winning the first football tournament

What are their skeletons in the closet?: Portrayal and hint that he is corrupt throughout the film

Three adjectives to describe them as a child: Outgoing, committed & shy

What advice would they give to their younger self: Work hard to build up

Criminal record: Clean

Family

Father: Age (if living): deceased

Occupation: former police officer

Briefly describe their relationship with your character: Always looked up to father growing up, they had a close and inseparable relationship. His father sadly passed away not long before his near-death experience in the Navy which caused him to change jobs to work within the police like his father did.

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Mother: Age (if living): 72

Occupation: Retired, had previously worked at a solicitors

Briefly describe their relationship with your character: Close to mother, frequently visits and cares for her. However she can sometimes be too worried about Bill.

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Siblings:

How many?: Only child, however he has a bestfriend who he considers his brother

What are their names?: Martin

Ages?: 42

Briefly describe their relationship(s) with your character: Worked within the navy together, however they have both moved on after the incident that nearly killed them both. They still frequently keep in contact and Martin now works within a Tech company.

Family’s economic status: middle class

How often do they see their family in a year?: Frequently sees mother, however very rarely sees wider family.

External Relationships

Closest friends? Describe them: His closest friend is Martin from his Navy days. However he does have friends and colleagues within the police force such as Debbie, Ethan and Jacob who all work within his department which he is in charge of.

Enemies? Describe them: His main enemy is himself, he often doubts himself but he also has a lot of enemies as a result of the line of work he does (policing). He is well known to common criminals.

How are they perceived by…

 

• strangers in the street?: As he is smartly dressed he is often seen as a more respectable character.
• acquaintances at a work function?: Due to his recent promotion, he has seen many co-workers begin to notice and listen to his ideas more.
• colleagues in the office?: He is represented as smart, logical and organised
• authority figures?: respected but sometimes belittled by higher authorities
• friends in their friend circles & the opposite sex: He is considered sometimes too serious about situations, he doesn’t always know how to switch off after work.
• extended family?: Rarely sees, but at family events is well-spoken to and appreciated, although he doesn’t necessarily trust them.

 

Social media platforms they are on: Facebook & Twitter

How would they use their social media platforms?: To be updated on information, particularly if it has to do with his job, he prefers to stay up-to-date with world and local events.

How would they fill out an online dating profile for themselves?: He would want someone less serious due to his serious job nature.

What’s their role in a group dynamic?: Parent

How quickly do they respond to emails?: Almost instantly, he has to stay updated with information. He is constantly glued to his computer for email updates.

Who do they depend on for…

• Practical advice: His mother
• Mentoring: His mother/Martin
• Wing-man: Martin
• Emotional support: Himself
• Moral support: His co-workers

What do they want from a relationship: To be valued and have somewhere to escape work related problems.

Who would be their ideal partner: Someone who is less serious about life, funny, caring and smart

Do they have a significant other?: Not currently

How many people would attend their funeral?: 75- close family and friends, most co-workers as he is a well respected.