Initial Ideas For A New Film Magazine
Cineaste
This is a cover of the 2017 film 'Get Out'. This cover was posted as the summer 2017 issue of Cineaste magazine.
The purpose of my research is to provide an analysis of a film magazine by providing information of its content and publication. At a later date, I will be creating my own film magazine so it is in my best interest to research what content goes into a film magazine.
As is the case with most Cineaste issues, the cover uses a one page spread of a key moment. The heading of the magazine is the publishing company's name, written in bold to draw attention. A key frame from the film is included fully on the page which is used to also draw attention and make the viewer question what film it is that they're due to read about. The name of the featured film is pasted in small print above the barcode in the bottom left- hand corner of the cover page.
As is the case with most Cineaste issues, the cover uses a one page spread of a key moment. The heading of the magazine is the publishing company's name, written in bold to draw attention. A key frame from the film is included fully on the page which is used to also draw attention and make the viewer question what film it is that they're due to read about. The name of the featured film is pasted in small print above the barcode in the bottom left- hand corner of the cover page.
Cineaste film magazine was published in summer 1967 in New York. The magazine is publish quarterly by Cineaste Publishers.
Cineaste magazine features in depth analyses, reviews, and interviews with filmmakers and actors. Cineaste's target audience is targeted towards the intelligent general public who are fairly sophisticated and show a common interests in the world of art and politics of cinema. Cineaste offers content on a social, political and aesthetic approach on cinema.
Authors give their analysis of films that make the magazines cover. Cineaste ensures that authors do not include jargon, therefore every reader is able to understand what they're reading. Cineaste also decline work that contains obtuse Marxism terminology and obscure theoretical references. The content of Cineaste issue's also contain the strengths and weaknesses of a film.
The interview included in Cineaste are with film contributors such as directors; performers, writers, composers, producers, distributors, technicians and anyone who is involved in the creative process of film making.
Empire is a British film magazine published monthly by Bauer Consumer Media. The first issue was published in July 1989 and edited by Barry McIlheney and published by Emap. Empire is the highest selling film magazine in the United Kingdom and is also published in the United States, Australia, Turkey, Russia, Italy and Portugal.
Empire
Empire is a British film magazine published monthly by Bauer Consumer Media. The first issue was published in July 1989 and edited by Barry McIlheney and published by Emap. Empire is the highest selling film magazine in the United Kingdom and is also published in the United States, Australia, Turkey, Russia, Italy and Portugal.
Empire reviews both mainstream films and art films, however, features articles concentrate on mainstream films. As well as film news, previews and reviews, Empire have features such as a Classic Scene, and a transcript from a notable scene.
The cast of Harry Potter is featured on this issue of Empire. It has a one page spread as is with the majority of Empire magazine issues. The cover features the main characters in the movie.
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The cast of Harry Potter is featured on this issue of Empire. It has a one page spread as is with the majority of Empire magazine issues. The cover features the main characters in the movie.
Questionnaire
Topic : Film Magazines
This is a questionnaire to observe what you know about film magazines, your ideal film magazine, as well as your opinion on them.
1) Please circle the age range that best describes you? Circle only one
12- 15 16-19 20- 23 24+
2) What would you expect to see in a typical film magazine?
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3) In your personal opinion, what makes a good film magazine? eg. reviews, interviews...
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4) What features would not be included in your ideal film magazine?
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5) Would a double page spread about a popular/ newly released film be included in your ideal film magazine? Please Tick One
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6) What genre of film would you be interested in reading about? Please Tick One
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7) What genre of film would you not be interested in reading about? Please Tick One
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8) Who is your favourite actor/actress?
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9) How much are you willing to purchase a high quality film magazine for? Please Circle
£1- £2 £2.01 - £3 £3.01 - £4 £4.01 - £5 £5 and over
10) What would you include on the front cover of your ideal film magazine?
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11) What other film magazines are you interested in and why?
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New York Times: A.O. Scott, a reporter from the New York times, reports that 'Deadpool' is
3.5 stars
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ARTICLE SAMPLE
Critic Reviews
Critic Reviews
Many highly accredited publications have reviewed Deadpool and placed this film in high regard. A common feature within all the reviews is that consumers appreciate the quirky, unique twist on a Marvel 'superhero'.
New York Times: A.O. Scott, a reporter from the New York times, reports that 'Deadpool' is
''loaded with winky, fourth-wall-piercing eruptions of meta, the kind of humor that can make even the slow-witted and literal-minded feel devilishly clever.''
4 stars
The Guardian: The Guardian newspaper has given 'Deadpool' a rating of 4/5, commenting that....
''Ryan Reynolds' pansexual superhero is needy, neurotic and very entertaining''
3.5 stars
Charlotteobserver.com:
Lawrence Toppman has given Deadpool 3.5/ 5 stars and comments that...
Lawrence Toppman has given Deadpool 3.5/ 5 stars and comments that...
''Deadpool gives the superhero genre a kick in its pearly white teeth''
On a separate occasion, Toppman also comments that it is...
''impossible to envision a sequel with pleasure – this kind of lightning wouldn’t strike twice – but the first one could hardly be improved.''
''impossible to envision a sequel with pleasure – this kind of lightning wouldn’t strike twice – but the first one could hardly be improved.''
Common Sense Media-
Sandie Angulo Chen comments that...
"Those who thought "Deadpool" might just be a smidge more violent than your standard Avengers or X-Men movie, know this: It's NOT for middle schoolers.
Plugged In
Paul Asay comments that...
"With great power comes great responsibility. That's what Spider-Man taught us. But Deadpool is as irresponsible
as they come."
My Film Magazine
Outline and purpose
The purpose of my film magazine is to provide an in-depth analysis of a chosen film and give an overview of the film as well as any necessary extra information about the chosen film. My film magazine will be a current film that has recently been released. I will choose a current film due to the nature of my target audience and their lack of interest towards past films. My film magazine will feature a double page spread within it that will include a full analysis about the film.Target Audience
My film magazine will be targeted at audiences aged 15-30 years old. The reason for this specific age range is due to the nature of the featured film and analysed text within. The magazine may feature explicit language and topics that may be inappropriate or sensitive for younger viewers. It would be inappropriate for children under the age of 15 to reading the content of the article. Anyone older than 30 years of age will be outside of my considered age bracket because anyone outside of the age bracket may not show interest in the content due to their mature age and the content of the magazine may be inappropriate or immature for their age. However, there may be a fair few adult outside of this age bracket may show interest to this genre of film and may be interested in reading about it. This is why my target audience bracket is only a targeted guideline and is not strictly limited to 15-40 year olds. The guideline should be at the readers discretion.
Production Costs and Sales
Based on secondary research (obtained by worksthatwork.com) costs for the basic production of a magazine can start at US$20/ £15 for a printed version and US$10/£8 for a digital version. However, sale price is likely to be a small fraction of the cost. On the other hand, contrasting secondary research (obtained by quora.com) suggests that production costs US$2 each to print which is equivalent to £1.52 GBP.
My film magazine would be sold in places such as newsagents, supermarkets, news stands, and specialist stores. I have chosen to sell my magazine in these stores because they are frequently entered stores/ areas with many customers entering purely for purchasing magazines and articles to read from. Selling my magazine in a variety of stores will ensured accessibility for my entire target audience as few might not have either a supermarket, newsagents, news stand or selected store in their local area.
My magazine will include relevant interviews from the director (Tim Miller), writers (Rhett Reese & Paul Wernick), editor (Julian Clarke) and cast members that were involved in or contributed to Deadpool. My magazine will feature an in depth analysis of Deadpool, including full plot of the film, highlighting implicit information that the audience may have easily missed whilst watching. This will be on a double page spread.
My film magazine would be sold in places such as newsagents, supermarkets, news stands, and specialist stores. I have chosen to sell my magazine in these stores because they are frequently entered stores/ areas with many customers entering purely for purchasing magazines and articles to read from. Selling my magazine in a variety of stores will ensured accessibility for my entire target audience as few might not have either a supermarket, newsagents, news stand or selected store in their local area.
Film of choice- Deadpool
Contents Page
Plot Overview…………………………………………………… 1
Critic and Consumer Reviews and Rating ……...………… 3
What you may have missed………………....………………. 5
Relevant Interviews…………....……………………………… 7
FILM
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''RYAN REYNOLDS' PANSEXUAL SUPERHERO IS NEEDY, NEUROTIC AND VERY ENTERTAINING “ – THE GUARDIAN
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