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How is media language including the intertextuality used in ‘Burn the Witch’ to construct representations of groups, messages & values? The music video I will be analysing is Burn the Witch, by Radiohead. It was reported that this music video represented their views on the refugee crisis, and how they are treated and observed as, in societies such as those in the UK. Burn the Witch is a narrative music video which illustrates the scary events of an inspectors (who is a guest) experiences when visiting a town, which looks peaceful and full of life. This music video depicts mob rule in a rural community. The inspector is first shown the town by the mayor and witnesses the people of the town carrying out everyday tasks such as mowing the lawn, reinforcing a happy village life. However, later on, he is exposed to a series of unsettling sights, such as children happily playing dunking chairs, which was used as a test to see if someone was a witch. There was also reference to th

Deutschland is a German-American television series about a 24-year-old native of East Germany who is captured and sent to West Germany as an undercover spy for the HVA, which is the foreign intelligence agency of the Stasi. This TV series is similar to many shows and movies of the historical-war period dramas. An example of this is the German TV-series called The Same Sky, which also focuses on similar elements to Deutschland 83, as the Berlin Wall is of particular interest in both. A similarity is that there are elements of romance in both. Martins fiancée back in East Germany is Annett, who Martin clearly has lots of affection for, while in The Same Sky, there is a storyline where an East German agent on assignment seduces a woman on the other side of the wall. Deutschland 83 is also based on real-life events such as all the events that took place in Germany, and the events regarding the Berlin wall. But on the other hand,  this show romanticises some of its story de

This Lucozade print advertisement has Real Madrid (& Wales) footballer Gareth Bale, who is one of the best in the world. The advertisements slogan is 'IN A DIFFERENT LEAGUE', which is a reference to the product being so great that it is a level above the rest. This also has a literal denotation of Gareth Bale playing his football currently at Real Madrid, which is the La Liga (Spanish League). Gareth Bale is known for being well known and respected in the football world, and has a squeaky clean personality, rarely being linked to any controversy. This may be one of the reasons for his inclusion in this advertisement. The slogan also refers to the drink, which is known for being given to football player (and other athletes) during matches/sporting events, the slogan signifies the superiority of the refreshment compared to all its competition that is inferior. This advertisement also shows Gareth Bale in a masculine light, as he is seen looking directly into the lens

Carry out a textual analysis of the print advert for Old Spice (slide 2). How are viewpoints and ideologies communicated? Draw on a range of examples to illustrate your analysis (500 words) This is an 'Old Spice' print advertisement. 'Old Spice' is an American  brand of male grooming products encompassing  deodorants  and antiperspirants,  shampoos ,  body washes , and  soaps . This advertisement consists of a model (Isiah Mustafa) and his head being joined to a volcano. The advertisement is at a beach, with a bright blue sky, and sand making its way up the model's body making the sand look like it’s the base of a volcano. The use of a volcano gives connotations of being 'hot', which is hat the advertisement aims to do, as it wants the users who use the product to feel 'hot'. Furthermore, the use of the model, Isaiah Mustafa gives connotations of masculinity as he was previously an American Football player. The sand base also has drawin