Monday 29 October 2007

...More Key Words!...

A
American Dream
- A myth that says, 'USA is the land of opportunity'.
Elijah Woods character aspires to have this dream but his dream is turned around when he meets the hooligans.

C
Continuity editing - Editing done in chronological order to create realism for the audience.
The film has continuity editing throughout and this creates a sense of realism for the audience.

D
Deviance -
Acts that are unaccepted in society
The concept of football hooliganism is seen as deviant and therefore is frowned upon in society.

H
Human interest
- A topic that appeals to the audience
Football hooliganism is a topic that will keep the audience interest and will appeal to them because it is a real concern in society.


I
Infotainment - Mixing news with entertainment to dumb down hard news for the audience.
In 'Green Street' there is a great connection between the world of journalism and football hooliganism and the war between the two are made clear to the audience throughout.

P
Propaganda - A text created to reinforce certain norms and values upon an audience.
The movie promotes camaraderie and loyalty as well as pride and family, through the relationship between different characters, especially Pete's and Matt's.

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