Is This England?

Can you see what I did there?


This is what Thommo thinks of it all. He can't even see the film because of the absurd R18 rating...


A film that explores one of the most pressing social issues this country faces and we can't even get to see it in our local multiplex. What a joke!
Released today and neither Ipswich or Bury are showing 'This Is England'.

But don't worry, you can still see brilliant works of cinema like Mr. Bean's Holiday, Music & Lyrics, and Wild Hogs. Of course, these films tell us much more about what is to be British....*sarcastic and resigned sigh*

Timesonline review here

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Shane Meadows - This Is England tasks

Research tasks - This Is England.

Using the headings below, conduct synoptic research for This Is England:

• Institutions - producers, production companies, distribution & marketing, funding, budget, box office takings, dvd sales.





• Critical acclaim - awards, reviews (read at least two separate reviews from a range of sources e.g. established newspapers or magazines)





• Forms and conventions - genre, style, tone. (look at the poster and tagline as well as close textual detail)





• Representations - Britain (1980's and today), youth, gender, family, ethnicity.





• Director - Who is Shane Meadows? Upbringing and education, influences, previous and current work, subject matter & style.

Below is video of Mark Kermode interviewing Shane Meadows on The Culture Show. Mainly about his new film 'This is England' but some good stuff about his filmmaking style.