Social Realism

Dear Bloggers,
Since some of you expressed curiosity about the genre of Social Realism, a timely episode of The Film Programme popped up on Radio 4 this week with a discussion about two of my favourite British directors, Andrea Arnold (of 'Fish Tank', Lizzy) and Ken Loach. They both have new films out this month - 'American Honey' (Andrea Arnold) and 'I, Daniel Blake' (Ken Loach). Have a listen to their discussion - it's something you can write about in the AS Audiences and Institutions exam essay, and in the A2 Collective Identity essay!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006r5jt

There's even a tutorial on the BBC website on how to make a Ken Loach film: http://howtomakeakenloachfilm.com/en/ios

These two films are definitely worth watching at the cinema this month. Here are their trailers:





Then, listen to the 'Woman's Hour' podcast from 18th October, from 15 minutes in, with an interview on 'I, Daniel Blake' http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07z3cb1#play:

Blogger of the Week

Well done this week to Isadora, who is up to date with all her blog posts and used an interesting media - PowerPoint online - embedded in her blog for one of her posts. The competition was very tricky this week. At A2, it's Lizzy, who has completed a magnificent 42 posts and filmed some fabulous shots for her short film. Blog on, everyone!

Blogger of the Week

Huge well done to Lauren B at AS this week for being the first to reach 20 blog posts and for blogging really well about our cameraman visit, foley sound and the Harry Potter Tour. And at A2, well done to Charlotte for getting to 40 blog posts (half way there!) and keeping us completely up to date with her planning decisions so far. Blog on!