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Little White Lies INK Review

Evaluation Question 4

Evaluation Question 3

Evaluation Question 2

Evaluation Question 1

Evaluation Question 1 from MichaelLam1997

Magazine Review Research

Little White Lies magazine analysis-

 

 



The ‘Little White Lies’ magazine is unique in its style and delivery of the ever-growing independent film industry, it uses 3 categories (‘Anticipation’, ‘Enjoyment’ and ‘In Retrospect’) that are marked out of 5 along with an explanatory text. This helps the reader easily understand the reviewed film and makes the magazine more approachable. The reviewer tends to give some background on the film, its cast or producer/director as well as giving their impression on the film. The magazine is special in that it makes independent film more accessible with short reviews and its scoring system, The Guardian called it “the best-designed film magazine on the shelf” which has helped to propel its status as one of the “magazines at the vanguard of the independent publishing movement”.

The magazine utilizes a variety of key features to give it its distinctive style.

The name of the short film as well as a few important details such as the director, cast and release date are detailed on the top left before the review begins. The names of the cast or crew are usually in bold which helps certain people stand out, the name of the film is also in bold and with larger text to make it clear what film this is and attract the reader.


On the top right of the review is usually a shot of the film that is interesting in its own right. This makes the review more enticing to a reader and can help to attract new audiences to the film.
It also helps to give visual context to the film.

The magazine uses a blue font and always begins with a letter that is bold and larger than the standard text, the review also ends with the reviewers name in bold text.
The font used it clean and simple which helps to make it easy to read and more approachable to an audience.

The reviews tend to focus on the plot at the beginning using descriptive language that helps the reader  to visualise the film and its plot easily, technical terms are included that appeal to readers interested or in the industry. Illustrative text and technical terms are combined to create a well thought out review that tackles the positive elements of each film whilst also constructively criticising and bringing out the negative.

The most unique feature of the review is the scoring system at the end of the review, this is usually on the bottom right. The categories are rated out of 5 and helps the reader to understand the review easily and quickly. The descriptions next to each score help to summarise the film and end the review in an excellent, simplistic way.

Film Poster Photo Shoot

Film Poster Photo Shoot

The first shot that we took during this photo shoot was a front facing shot of Mr Cross, we decided against using this shot as it made Mr Cross look to aggressive which we felt reflected the character in a different light. This was critical to us as the poster is a very important piece of advertising.

We took two very similar shots of Mr Cross in this position as we took inspiration from a Johnny English poster where he stood in a similar position. However, we felt that the facial expressions were too condescending in these two shots.

This was one of the many shots that we tested and improvised during shooting. This was the idea of Mr Cross winking at the camera, but when taking the shots the wink didn't look as we wanted it to which resulted in us not using it.

Another improvised shot during shooting, this is a shot of Mr Cross reaching for a pen, we thought that we could have Mr Cross on the poster reaching for pens that fall around him.




This was the shot that we used in our poster, we decided on this because we felt that the characters facial expression was suspicious looking and intriguing, also the pen is more visible on Mr Cross' ear.

Film Poster Analysis

Film poster analysis a2.pptx from MichaelLam1997

Q&A- Ed

Q&A- ED



Edward Bic, 14, was born in the UK, East London. He is a mischievous young teenage boy who is currently attending school, he occasionally steals pens from other students as it makes him feel good about himself and confident, however, stealing has caused Ed to become increasingly greedy. He doesn't have many friends or is social as he dedicates his time to stealing pens.

When were you happiest?
When I'm stealing pens, gives me a sense of satisfaction

What is your greatest fear?
Getting caught stealing, don't wanna get taken away by the pen police do I?

What is your earliest memory?
Taking my brothers toy from him without him noticing

What is the trait you most deplore in yourself?
Probably my greed, sometimes I just cant control it

What is the trait you most deplore in others?
When people don't take care of their pens

What's the most expensive thing you've brought?
My Xbox, cost me about £100!

What has been your biggest disappointment?
Not begin able to steal my English teachers red pen this one time

What makes you unhappy?
Pens with no lids on them

What is your guiltiest pleasure?
Listening to Michael Buble

What is your most unappealing habit?
Being mischievous

What was your most embarrassing moment?
Being denied by this girl in front of my friend

What do you consider your greatest achievement?
I haven't been caught stealing yet

What would your super power be?
Ability to be invisible

What song would you like played at your funeral?
Smooth criminal, Michael Jackson

What keeps you awake at night?
Not much, sometimes I think about what I would be like if I was popular

What makes you depressed?
Nothing really, enjoying my life, wish I had a few more friends though

Which living person do you most despise, and why?
My English teacher, I get the feeling he doesn't like me and goes after me sometimes

Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
"Honestly"

What is the worst thing anyone' said to you?
That i'm nothing and won't become anything

What is the closest you've come to death?
I haven't had life threatening experience

What is the most important lesson life has taught you?
To follow my gut instincts

How would you like to be remembered?
As a good friend and son

Costume list- INK

Main Characters
Mr Cross-
Smart attire

• White shirt
• Black tie
• Black trousers
• Black shoes
• Teacher/Staff ID
• Coat

Ed-
School uniform

• White shirt, un tucked
• Red and black tie 
• School blazer
• Black trousers
• Black shoes
• School bag

Secondary Characters
Head teacher-
Smart attire, perhaps in a suit

• Grey suit
• White shirt
• Patterned tie
• Brown shoes
• Teacher/Staff ID

Pen Police-
Police attire

• High visibility jackets with 'pen police' on the back
• Black trousers
• Black shoes
• Police belt

Extras
Other students-
School uniform

• White shirt, un tucked
• Red and black tie 
• School blazer
• Black trousers
• Black skirt
• Black shoes
• School bag

Prop List- INK

Scene 1-

• Big Bag - Michael
• LOTS of Pens - School / pound shop / personal pens   
• Pencil case - deni / Jojor / Courtney / class mates 
• School Bag - tyler
• Mobile Phone - George
• Stationary - pound shop / school / personal
• Paper - school
• Tables - school
• Drawers - school
• Clock - school
• Teacher/Staff ID - teacher
• Chairs - school
• Books - personal books
• Folders - school / personal folders
• Detention sign - DIY
• Carrier bags with different colour pens - Home
• Keys - personal
• Watch - Mchael

Scene 2-

• Head teacher sign- DIY
• Cloakroom sign - DIY

Scene 3-

• Table- School
• Chairs- School
• Lamp - Michael
• Mind map- Pictures, board pins, string, cut up newspaper articles, maps, wanted lists e.t.c - Deni
• Pencil cases - personal
• Pens - personal / school/ pound shop
• Nametags - School

Scene 4-

• Pens, Red Pens- pound hop
• Packets of pens - pound shop
• Earpieces - pound shop
• Box - school
• Pencil case - personal
• Apples - Tesco

Scene 5-

• Handcuffs - Deni
• Walkie Talkie - pound shop
• Pepper spray - pound shop
• high visibility vest - School / Ms SS

Storyboard INK

Story Strips (Narrative Breakdown)

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INK Script Final

Scene 1

INT. DENTENTION ROOM. DAY

MR CROSS is in the detention room supervising ED, who is in detention. MR CROSS is tapping his pen whilst he is waiting for the clock to strike 3. ED looks in his big bag which has three carrier bags inside of it all consisting of pens which are colour coordinated, but instead of using one of them he asks MR CROSS for a pen to start writing his lines

                                      

ED

 

(Puts hand up and asks with no emotion)

 

Can I borrow a pen sir?

MR CROSS picks up a pen from his big bag of pens and is hesitant to give ED the pen, he gives ED the worst pen. MR CROSS also give ED a dirty look. MR CROSS’ phone starts to ring. MR CROSS steps out of the room whilst answering his phone. ED notices MR CROSS leaving the room. With MR CROSS’ big bag full of pens in sight, ED gets up with his bag of colour coordinated pens and goes to MR CROSS’ desk. ED confidently takes one pen and places it in his bag. Consumed by greed he begins to open MR CROSS’ draws and takes even more pens. Whilst ED’S back is facing the door, MR CROSS silently walks in and stands by the door with his hands crossed.

 

MR CROSS

 

(Coughs; walks closer to ED)

ED turns around with his bag in his hands and sees MR CROSS

 

MR CROSS

 

(Aggressively whilst grabbing ED’s arm)

 

Come with me now… To the heads office!

 

 

SCENE 2

INT.HALLWAY/ SECRET CLOAKROOM .DAY



ED and MR CROSS walk towards to the heads masters office in silence. ED is nervous and starts to worry about the consequences as his conscience starts to take over his thoughts.



 

CONSCIENCE

 

You have done it again ED.

 

What will your mum say this time?

 

You’ll be grounded for life.

As they arrive next to the head teacher’s office, ED notices MR CROSS closing the half open head teacher’s door. ED is astonished, without saying a word ED and MR CROSS continue to walk silently. Not knowing where MR CROSS is taking him ED begins to get scared. MR CROSS turns into a corridor which ED has never seen before.

 

MR CROSS

 

(Points to the corridor)

 

 

Panicking ED follows Mr cross. They stop at a door.



 

MR CROSS

 

(Looks around and then quietly open the door) Screen goes pitch black

 

 

 

 

SCENE 3

INT.INSIDE THE CLOAK ROOM. DAY



When the lights come on we see that the room consists of a large crime board of students and pens on the wall which is labelled, a chair and a desk which has a black table lamp sitting on it MR CROSS is standing behind the table and ED is sitting in front of him. In the corner of the room ED notices pencil cases with names labelled on it assorted in alphabetical order.

 

 

MR CROSS

(Turns around and looks ED in the eye)

 

So… You like pens ay?

 

 

 

ED

(Gulps)

 

 

ED

(Nervously and quietly)

 

Yes.

 

MR CROSS

 

(Sitting down behind his desk MR CROSS demeanour changes into ‘cockney bloke’)

I’m not gunna lie to you Ed, you… are something special. I’ve seen some fine pen stealing in my time, but this, this is…

(MR CROSS takes a breath)

 

MR CROSS

 

I’ve got a proposition for you Ed… I want you to get me back what’s mine.

 

Get me back my pens. Every year students ask me for pens and never return them.

 

Now it’s my turn… to get back my pens, and I think you’re the man for the job.

 

You know what I mean?

 

 

 

ED

(Smirks and nods)

SCENE 4



Over the next few days ED and MR CROSS set up an incredible pen stealing network. A montage is shown of ED stealing pens and the big bag of pens getting filled more and more each day. ED is consumed by greed and starts to steal pens for himself. One day MR CROSS offers ED another proposition.

 

MR CROSS

 

Ed, I’ve got a new mission for you. After seeing how skilful you are, I can see it’s in your blood, you do some of the finest work I’ve ever seen. And so… I invite you, to join me… on the ultimate pen heist.

 

 

 

(ED’s eyes widen as the sound of this task sounds exciting)

 

 

 

MR CROSS

 

Ah! I knew you would be up to it, now. We have lots of work to do. Firstly, the object you are to retrieve safely is placed here

 

 

 

(MR CROSS gets out a map of the school and points to the head teachers office)

 

MR CROSS

 

You will walk in around 10:35 and 10:40, no earlier and no later, he will be getting his morning coffee from the staff room. You sneak in, take 3 steps forward, turn 90 degrees and take 2 more steps, carefully. DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING! To your right you will see a brand new box of Bic’s finest red pens, placed next to the bowl of apples on his desk. Grab them, and bring them to this room as quickly as you can, don’t forget to shut the door behind you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SCENE 5



MR CROSS is waiting in the staff room looking at his watch, at 10:35 the head teacher enters and grabs his coffee to go. MR CROSS quickly walks up to the head teacher

 

MR CROSS

 

Hey John. Hey what was that kid doing in your room? You know, Ed?

 

 

 

JOHN

 

Ed? Now? In my room!?

 

 

 

MR CROSS

 

Yeah I saw him go in there a few minutes ago, I assumed you were in there otherwise I’d have stopped him, you might want to go and check that out!

 

 

MR CROSS does an either hand gesture and a crooked smile. Quickly HEAD TEACHER makes his way to his class room, ED has just discovered the box and is about to pick it up, next to them he see’s another box of unopened brand new pens, looks at the time and see’s he still has one more minute, ED picks them up too. When behind him, we see the head teacher standing there just like MR CROSS did previously.

 

HEAD TEACHER

 

(Coughs)

 

ED

 

 (freezes)

 

 (whispers)

 

Damn

 

 

Behind the HEAD TEACHER, MR CROSS appears

 

MR CROSS

 

Just called the pen police sir, they’re on their way. Should have known a new box of pens like that would have people sniffing around

 

 

 

HEAD TEACHER confused

 

Thank you MR CROSS

 

 

 

(MR CROSS nods)

PEN POLICE arrive shortly and rush into the office

 

PEN POLICE

 

Well, well, well. A young offender ay?

 

Edward Bic you are being arrested on suspicion of theft, you do not have to say anything but anything you do say may be given in evidence of which you later rely on in court.

As everyone vacates the room, MR CROSS while laughing to himself and shaking his head, walks into the room and grabs both boxes of pens on the desk, he spins around and dances out of the office.







 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SCENE 6



Back in his secret room, MR CROSS is looking in a mirror talking to himself

 

MR CROSS (to himself mimicking the police)

 

Well, well, well, MR CROSS you’ve only gone and done it again haha!

MR CROSS goes over to his row of pencil cases and adds another to his collection, after the letter D and strokes it, he looks at a register next to the pencil cases, and see’s the name Frank. We hear a knock on his door.

 

MR CROSS (shouts)

 

COME IN

 

 

 

BOY (FRANK)

 

You wanted to see me Sir?

 

 

 

MR CROSS

 

Yes…

 

MR CROSS goes over to the boy

 

 

 

MR CROSS

 

So… You like pens aye?

INK Script - Draft 3

Changes to Script
·         Changed Ed’s normal size bag to a huge bag in order to emphasise his love for pens and how many he steals

·         Made Ed’s bag colour coordinated to show his obsession is similar to that of Mr Cross’

·         Also gave Mr Cross a huge bag to show the two have something in common to show Mr Cross has an obsession

·         Added Mr Cross feeling hesitant to show he has a problem with giving pens out despite his hundreds in his bag and desk drawers

·         Also made Mr Cross give Ed an ugly broken pen even though he had many more normal ones to show he hates sharing with his students, especially his knew stuff

·         Made Ed take his bag to the desk to show he doesn’t like leaving his pens behind, and he has big plans to steal Mr Cross’ pens, also to show he is a professional

·         Added Ed being caught from behind with his bag of pens

·         Added a voice over of Ed being worried about getting in trouble, so audience are as surprised as Ed when the plans change, show typical thoughts when a child is sent to the head teachers office

·         Added a fade to black when entering the room to show suspense of what’s inside the room

·         Changed the dialogue to police jargon to make the matter seem more serious even though it’s about pens

·         Add more dialect to explain the story and make sure the audience are fully aware of what’s going on

·         Add more scenes to make the story more interesting and add more layers to it, also to add to logical causality and add depth to the characters

Scene 1

INT. DENTENTION ROOM. DAY

 

MR CROSS is in the detention room supervising ED, who is in detention. MR CROSS is tapping his pen whilst he is waiting for the clock to strike 3. ED looks in his big bag which has three carrier bags inside of it all consisting of pens which are colour coordinated, but instead of using one of them he asks MR CROSS for a pen to start writing his lines

                                        

 

ED

(Puts hand up and asks with no emotion)

Can I borrow a pen sir?

 

MR CROSS picks up a pen from his big bag of pens and is hesitant to give ED the pen, he gives ED the worst pen. MR CROSS also give ED a dirty look. MR CROSS’ phone starts to ring. MR CROSS steps out of the room whilst answering his phone. ED notices MR CROSS leaving the room. With MR CROSS’ big bag full of pens in sight, ED gets up with his bag of colour coordinated pens and goes to MR CROSS’ desk. ED confidently takes one pen and places it in his bag. Consumed by greed he begins to open MR CROSS’ draws and takes even more pens. Whilst ED’S back is facing the door, MR CROSS silently walks in and stands by the door with his hands crossed.
 

MR CROSS

(Coughs& amp; walks closer to ED)

 

ED turns around with his bag in his hands and sees MR CROSS

 

MR CROSS

(Aggressively whilst grabbing ED’s arm)

Come with me now… To the heads office!

 

SCENE 2

INT.HALLWAY/ SECRET CLOAKROOM .DAY

 
ED and MR CROSS walk towards to the heads masters office in silence. ED is nervous and starts to worry about the consequences as his conscience starts to take over his thoughts.

 

 

CONSCIENCE

You have done it again ED.

What will your mum say this time?

You’ll be grounded for life.

 

 

As they arrive next to the head teacher’s office, ED notices MR CROSS closing the half open head teacher’s door. ED is astonished, without saying a word ED and MR CROSS continue to walk silently. Not knowing where MR CROSS is taking him ED begins to get scared. MR CROSS turns into a corridor which ED has never seen before.

 

MR CROSS

(Points to the corridor)

 

Panicking ED follows Mr cross. They stop at a door.

 

 

MR CROSS

(Looks around and then quietly open the door) Screen goes pitch black

 SCENE 3

INT.INSIDE THE CLOAK ROOM. DAY

 
When the lights come on we see that the room consists of a large crime board of students and pens on the wall which is labelled, a chair and a desk which has a black table lamp sitting on it MR CROSS is standing behind the table and ED is sitting in front of him. In the corner of the room ED notices pencil cases with names labelled on it assorted in alphabetical order.

 

MR CROSS

(Turns around and looks ED in the eye)

So… You like pens ay?

 

ED

(Gulps)

 

ED

(Nervously and quietly)

Yes.

 

MR CROSS

(Sitting down behind his desk MR CROSS demeanour changes into ‘cockney bloke’ )

I’m not gunna lie to you Ed, you… are something special. I’ve seen some fine pen stealing in my time, but this, this is…

 

(MR CROSS takes a breath)

MR CROSS

I’ve got a proposition for you Ed… I want you to get me back what’s mine.

Get me back my pens. Every year students ask me for pens and never return them.

Now it’s my turn… to get back my pens, and I think you’re the man for the job.

You know what I mean?

 

ED

(Smirks and nods)

 

SCENE 4

 
Over the next few days ED and MR CROSS set up an incredible pen stealing network. A montage is shown of ED stealing pens and the big bag of pens getting filled more and more each day. ED is consumed by greed and starts to steal pens for himself. One day MR CROSS offers ED another proposition.

 

MR CROSS

Ed, I’ve got a new mission for you. After seeing how skilful you are, I can see it’s in your blood, you do some of the finest work I’ve ever seen. And so… I invite you, to join me… on the ultimate pen heist.

 

(ED’s eyes widen as the sound of this task sounds exciting)

 

MR CROSS

Ah! I knew you would be up to it, now. We have lots of work to do. Firstly, the object you are to retrieve safely is placed here

 

(MR CROSS gets out a map of the school and points to the head teachers office)

 

MR CROSS

You will walk in around 10:35 and 10:40, no earlier and no later, he will be getting his morning coffee from the staff room. You sneak in, take 3 steps forward, turn 90 degrees and take 2 more steps, carefully. DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING! To your right you will see a brand new box of Bic’s finest red pens, placed next to the bowl of apples on his desk. Grab them, and bring them to this room as quickly as you can, don’t forget to shut the door behind you.

 

 

 

SCENE 5
 
MR CROSS is waiting in the staff room looking at his watch, at 10:35 the head teacher enters and grabs his coffee to go. MR CROSS quickly walks up to the head teacher

 

MR CROSS

Hey John. Hey what was that kid doing in your room? You know, Ed?

 

JOHN

Ed? Now? In my room!?

 

MR CROSS

Yeah I saw him go in there a few minutes ago, I assumed you were in there otherwise I’d have stopped him, you might want to go and check that out!

 

MR CROSS does an either hand gesture and a crooked smile. Quickly HEAD TEACHER makes his way to his class room, ED has just discovered the box and is about to pick it up, next to them he see’s another box of unopened brand new pens, looks at the time and see’s he still has one more minute, ED picks them up too. When behind him, we see the head teacher standing there just like MR CROSS did previously.

 

HEAD TEACHER

(Coughs)

ED

 (freezes)

 (whispers)

Damn

 

 

Behind the HEAD TEACHER, MR CROSS appears

 

MR CROSS

Just called the pen police sir, they’re on their way. Should have known a new box of pens like that would have people sniffing around

 

HEAD TEACHER confused

Thank you MR CROSS

 

(MR CROSS nods)

 

PEN POLICE arrive shortly and rush into the office

 

PEN POLICE

Well, well, well. A young offender ay?

Edward Bic you are being arrested on suspicion of theft, you do not have to say anything but anything you do say may be given in evidence of which you later rely on in court.

 

As everyone vacates the room, MR CROSS while laughing to himself and shaking his head, walks into the room and grabs both boxes of pens on the desk, he spins around and dances out of the office.

 

 

 

 

SCENE 6

 
Back in his secret room, MR CROSS is looking in a mirror talking to himself

 

MR CROSS (to himself mimicking the police)

Well, well, well, MR CROSS you’ve only gone and done it again haha!

 

MR CROSS goes over to his row of pencil cases and adds another to his collection, after the letter D and strokes it, he looks at a register next to the pencil cases, and see’s the name Frank. We hear a knock on his door.

 

MR CROSS (shouts)

COME IN

 

BOY (FRANK)

You wanted to see me Sir?

 

MR CROSS

Yes…

MR CROSS goes over to the boy

 

MR CROSS

So… You like pens aye?