daffyd's media coursework - Mr Bush

  1) Find one positive aspect and one criticism of  Deutschland 83  in the reviews. One positive from the reviews is that Deutschland 83 is presented as an exciting and tense spy drama, with a strong sense of danger that keeps the audience interested. One criticism is that it can feel a bit simple at times, especially when compared to other spy shows, meaning it doesn’t always explore ideas or characters in great depth. 2) Why does the second Guardian article suggest the Germans didn't like the show? The second article explains that German audiences didn’t respond well mainly because the show deals with their own recent history, which can be uncomfortable or sensitive. It also suggests that the tone of the show, which sometimes feels light or entertaining, may not match how some Germans think this period should be represented. As a result, it didn’t attract many viewers in Germany even though it was popular in other countries. 3) Find three 'below the line' comments fro...

  1) Re-read the  Mail Online review of  Capital . Why does it suggest that  Capital  features a left-wing ideology? The review argues that Capital presents wealthy characters negatively while showing immigrants and working-class residents sympathetically, suggesting criticism of wealth inequality and modern capitalism. 2) Choose  three  quotes from the review that are particularly critical of  Capital  and paste them into your blogpost. Do you agree with the criticisms? Why? “A heavy-handed lecture about multicultural London.” “Another example of the BBC’s liberal agenda.” “The rich are portrayed as shallow while immigrants are moral victims.” Partly — the programme clearly highlights inequality and social division, but this reflects real social issues rather than simply promoting political bias. It can also be seen as social realism rather than propaganda. 3) What scenes or characters from  Capital  could be read as promoting lef...