For students studying media at college or university, our collection of free media essays will be a valuable inspiration to dip into, time and time again.
Macbeth (2015) directed by Justin Kurzel brilliantly describes the tale of a man who is corrupted by his ambition and ultimately comes to his demise by his tragic flaw. A brilliant depiction of the play, with excellent acting, beautiful cinematography, and a haunting soundtrack. This essay will analyze the technical production elements, the themes, and … Read more
This essay will take the BBC Two television series, Bottom (1991-1995) and analyse how it activates ‘Genre’. The essay will take a look at the series as a whole, and take particular scenes from episodes to emphasise how by factoring in talent – particularly that of actor Rik Mayall – performance style, audience perception and … Read more
Whether or not Carnival is a politically subversive act or restorative of the status quo is subjective to each individual. To argue whether or not it is a subversive act and challenges society or, is entirely reinforcing the status quo: I will engage with the ideas of Mikhail Bakhtin’s Rabelais and His World, Michael Bristol’s … Read more
The stories communicated by early comedians were well-liked by relatively small audiences. At the turn of the century, as American ideals changed with the rise of the modern city, audiences began to desire comedy that was more representative of mainstream America. The country was galvanized by the industrial revolution in the early 20th century, a … Read more
The nexus between modernity and postmodernity is debated throughout the field of social science. Subsequently, the fault-lines of where the two conditions intersect are unclear. By using communication and media studies as a discipline, and autism as a subject area to contextualise these debates; this essay will explore the limitations of viewing modernity and postmodernity … Read more
Discuss the ways in which filmmakers have employed or subverted fantasy in their representations of British characters and communities. Draw upon one or two films of your choice. The British Cinema has always had ways of depicting communities in film. Whether it’s an organised and patriotic group of people in a 1940’s British war film … Read more
The shows on the television that most watch today has had a lot of positive as well as negative effects and influences on our society and culture. Television is beneficial for many because it gives out information, various forms of education and entertainment. The TV allows the viewers to see the latest news, weather, and … Read more
In the present time applications of Visual art through Mass media and specially print media has emerged as a immense significant medium in our society. Role of media to generate awareness and to educate people has been through a lot of experimentation. By using instruments of visual art in a direct and indirect ways we … Read more
Though mist and fog are considered to be similar types of hazy weather, the two movies that share these names have very little connection throughout them. The 1980 hit horror film, The Fog, which was directed by John Carpenter is a classic when it comes to monsters hidden in the obscure air. Twenty-seven years later, … Read more
01.02.2019. Political communications between the American people and the American President have evolved dramatically since the foundation of the Republic, and the scale of communication has grown exponentially. With the growth and evolution of both political communications and the American Presidency, the current president, Donald J. Trump, is now harnessing relatively new forms of interaction … Read more
As one of the most heated discussed topics all around the world, LGBTQ+ equal rights have entered a new era. In 2010s, an increasing number of countries have started or completed the process of legalizing same-sex marriage and supporting LGBTQ+ rights by establishing anti-discrimination laws concerning sexual orientation as well as gender identities and expressions. … Read more
Women in television are often portrayed as stereotypical roles, especially in programs set in the medieval times. Game of Thrones is a medieval fantasy novel adapted into a television show on HBO. Game of Thrones follows the lives of two powerful families and their desire to control the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros and sit on … Read more
The Namesake, by Jhumpa Lahiri depicts the immigration experience, cultural identity, and family tradition. Similarly, Bend It Like Beckham, a movie directed by Gurinder Chadha, tells a story of a young, Indian girl who is culturally torn between two worlds. The theme of alienation is present in the book; Ashima Ganguli, Gogol’s mother, feels like … Read more
For the purpose of this assignment I will be analysing the economic impact of the creative industries and reflect upon how creative industries have integrated, resulting in an impact on the economy. The creative industries are complex and ever-changing, especially over the past 100 years. The fundamental inputs of these industries are tangible and intangible … Read more
Jean-Pierre Jeunet’s Le Fabuleux destin d’Amélie Poulain, better known as Amélie, is Jeunet’s contribution to France’s cinematic history. A critical and popular success, both nationally and internationally, Jeunet expertly employs the idea of the spectacle to provide viewers with opportunities for autonomy, emphasising the role of the audience beyond consumers of media. As a modern … Read more
