Media Blog 2 (Frankly)

Introduction: Reviews and features 1)  Find one positive aspect and one criticism of   Deutschland 83  in the reviews. The reviews emphasise the nostalgia that the show conjures up because it is based in the 1980s, complete with the music and product branding. The criticism of the reviews is that the sad past of Germany may have prevented German viewers from enjoying the show. 2)  Why does the second Guardian article suggest the Germans didn't like the show? This year, a lot of critics are throwing away their notebooks because only one German show was included in the competition schedule.  3)  Find a 'below the line' comments from either of the Guardian articles. What did the audience think of  Deutschland 83 ? Do you agree with the comments? " Not rating much of Walters output so far I'm afraid."   suggests the show is only enjoyable due to the soundtrack. Promotional interview: 1) What does Jonas Nay say about growing up in a united Germany?   He disbelieve

Task 1: Mail Online review of Capital 1) Re-read the Mail Online review of Capital. Why does it suggest that Capital features a left-wing ideology? It sees immigration as positive, mentioned that the hardest worker on the street was an illegal immigrant (Quintina), mentions that the Polish builder had a heart of gold and his Hungarian girlfriend was as honest as Mother Teresa; which shows that most characters that has a positive impact on where those who immigrated to  London  for a better life. 2) Choose three quotes from the review that are particularly critical of Capital and paste them into your blogpost. Do you agree with the criticisms? Why? Some unknown anarchist was posting ominous cards through the doors in a  gentrified  London street, where property values and parking permits were all-important. Properties rising in value is still a problem London goes through to this day. Everything British came in for a dose of loathing. When investment banker Roger muttered something self

Reviews and Features Read the following review and feature on Capital: Guardian review by Sam Wollaston London Evening Standard: five things you need to know about Capital 1) What positive points does the review pick out about Capital?  What criticisms are made - either of the TV drama or the original novel? "They have managed to squeeze an incredible amount into one street, one book, and then further squeeze into three hours of television. A lot of the important stuff, as well as what is most wonderful and most terrible about the place. It shows  sympathetic  and  unsympathetic  characters and the  representation  of the neighbourhood in Capital is identical to how most neighbourhoods look like in London.  It’s not just a brilliant allegorical portrait of London. There are stories to tell, the postcards keep coming, then DVDs, someone really WANTS WHAT THEY HAVE. We’re heading for a crash, big bang, meltdown. Is it that kind of Capital, too: not just principal city and wealth, bu