First Ideas

The representation of drugs and how it effects the audience

Discussing if drugs in film are used accurately. Do drugs ever get represented badly? e.g resulting in character death, getting caught. Are there moments in film that make drugs look desirable? e.g no consequences, opportunities. Is there a way of representing drugs accurately and still engaging the audience? Why are there so many films that focus on drugs and why do people watch them? Vicarious pleasure? Education? Curiosity?

Films I could focus on:                                                                                                                              

- Blow (2001)

- Dazed and Confused (1993)

- Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998)

- Pineapple Express (2008)

- Pulp Fiction (1994)

- Requiem for a Dream (2000)                          

- Savages (2012)

- Scarface (1983)

- Trainspotting (1996)

The secret to Steven Speilberg's film making

Investigating the director, Steven Speilberg and discussing how he continues to make great film after great film. Looking into how long he takes to produce films. His motivation behind it. How he became a director. Why he chooses the films he does? Looking to see if he has any best picture wins (2) and nominations (9). I could look at any of Spielberg's films however there are some that can offer more evidence and create more discussion.

Films I could focus on:

- Bridge of Spies (2015)

- Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977)
- E.T (1982)
- Jaws (1975)
- Jurassic Park (1993)

- Lincoln (2013)

- Munich (2006)

- Schindlers List (1993)
- Raider of the Lost Ark (1981)

- Saving Private Ryan (1998)
- The BFG (2016)
- War Horse (2012)