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Auteur or Schemateur: Tan Sri Jins Shamsudin

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Tan Sri Jins Shamsudin I grew up watching the late P Ramlee’s movies. Tan Sri Jins Shamsudin had first caught my eyes through his acting as the antagonist in Sergeant Hassan together with P Ramlee. So, I’ve watched several films directed by him and I have tried to break down several elements from the Auteur Theory. In most of his films, I noticed that he always had the same theme such as family bond, love, and sacrifices. For example, in his early creations like his first “newborn”— Bukan Salah Ibu Mengandong (1969). He also always instilled a character with disability such as a character with blindness, broken-legged, cancer patient, emotional-pain, and few more.   Although those characters have disabilities, I think he successfully made a big impact out of all those characters. Talking about mise-en-scene in his works, it probably seems more noticeable in his films after the year 1970s because they were in colors. Every scene was memorable. He knows how to ...

Genre Analysis: Cinderella (1998) & Sindarela (2008)

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A scene from Cinderella (1998) Promotional poster of Sindarela (2008) TV3’s series— Cinderella (1998) and Sindarela (2008). A little background about these two TV series, the former one was a hit back then in the end of 90s as it catches everyone’s heart with the sweet chemistry of both main characters Ahmad Idham and Haliza Misbun together with their opening and closing song of the series by singer Haslinda. Meanwhile, the latter was a series included in the Lestary slot for the TV station. It was played by Sharifah Amani, Bront Palarae and Remy Ishak. The three approaches analysed from both series are aesthetic approaches, ritual approaches, and ideological approaches. 1.Aesthetic approaches To compare, both drama series had the same major theme which is fusion of drama and romance although the latter had a little bit of fantasy. However, the plot may be a bit differ as Cinderella had a plot of the main character searching for her long lost family and got m...

Individual Assignment: Film Critique—Verses of Love

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Do a research based on the given theme and identify interesting subject matter or phenomenon that are related to the theme. VERSES OF LOVE/AYAT - AYAT CINTA (2008) The official poster of the movie. INTRODUCTION Fahri is the kind of husband you wished you could have. He’s a student in Al-Azhar University, handsome, kind-hearted, a gentleman, respects women, and most importantly, he never misses his prayers. Oh, bonus, he never dated any women in his life. That’s what makes him extraordinary though. Or maybe not... (we’ll know later). In Egypt, he lived together with his Indonesian colleagues. Living above his flat is Maria Girgis, a friendly Coptic Christian neighbour who always offers help in his studies. Little did he know, she was admiring him in silence. Oh, trust me, Maria wasn’t the only one. Ayat-ayat Cinta or Verses of Love (2008) is an adaptation from the best-selling novel of Habiburrahman El Shirazy with the same title. This film was directed by Hanung Brama...

TV Series Review: The IT Crowd

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The IT Crowd (2006) EXIT CARDS (13 questions) - The conventions that make up the genre were technical and technology (IT) staff working in a big company but they were always left behind. They are known as Roy, Maurice and also Jen. Jen knows nothing about IT. The show focuses on their daily work environment as well as each character’s side story. - The show is classified as a comedy genre. No hybrid genre identified. - This show somehow was going great for the first official episode and it got me hooked. However, towards the end of the season, it got a little bit draggy and the jokes were kind of boring. - The plot sets place in a work environment for IT department and the staff members are always facing different situations for each episode. In a simple word, each episode has a new story/plot. - The show always begins with a new plot or storyline for each new episode. There were some episodes that set in the current time and there were also some episodes with flashbacks. The...

TV Series Review: F.R.I.E.N.D.S

Rabiatul Adawiyah (2018699136) F.R.I.E.N.D.S (1994-2004) This famous TV series is created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman for every episode of each ten seasons. This comedy and romance series that first released on 22nd September 1994 is about six people in their twenties living off of each other in New York City. Each of them strived to reach their goals and dreams while happily enjoying their moments together. Rachel Green was a spoiled brat child who suddenly escaped from her wedding and went to her long lost high school’s best friend, Monica Geller and they started to be roommates since then. Monica’s brother, Ross Geller is a paleontologist who lived across the building, has been facing misfortunes with his love life especially including raising up a son of him with his lesbian ex-wife. Meanwhile Monica is now a head chef at a restaurant who used to be bullied during schools due to her excessive weight. Living infront of Monica’s apartment is Joey Tribbiani and his roommat...

Individual Assignment: Multi Camera Production (MCP) (Raya Aidilfitri)

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SYNOPSIS SHERRY & ALIF SHOW is a talk show that includes few entertainments together with the hosts and invited guest. This Raya Edition is special because the show invites a local born artist that is well-known to the world. In this Raya Edition, the hosts will be talking about their Eid experiences when in overseas. /UP MUSIC/ /UP LIGHT/ /FADE OUT MUSIC/ /UP MIC/ /CUE ARTIST/ SCENE 1/STUDIO B/NIGHT 1.        2A _______________________________ LS HOST /SUPER GRAPHIC/ HOST (SHERRY):/ Assalammualaikum and Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri to all viewers at home. It is the first day of Aidilfitri Eid and thank you for watching us in SHERRY & ALIF SHOW RAYA EDITION. I’m sure most of the viewers at home and also in the studio are already bloated from having rendang, lemang, ketupat, and many more delicious raya dishes, isn’t it Alif? ...

Pairwork Assignment: Drama TV (Raya Aidilfitri)

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Peace be upon you. Here is the assignment given which requires the theme to be Raya Aidilfitri . My partner, Anyssa and I has been brainstorming to produce a good script for a telemovie during Raya. Here it goes. Please enjoy the script. Name: Anyssa Salleh Mokhtar (2018208162) Rabiatul Adawiyah Abdul Hanif (2018699136) Group: MC243S2A Title: Tanpa Kasih Aidilfitri SCRIPT TANPA KASIH AIDILFITRI FADE IN. 1.   INT. HOSPITAL. NOON. LARA, 19, tall and mature-looking, is walking into a ward with a plastic bag full of fruits. KHALID, 49, skinny, is laying on the hospital bed, coughing heavily while a NURSE is taking Khalid’s blood from his arm. LARA (cheerful) Ayah… Lara belikan buah untuk Ayah! Ayah sihat harini? Malam tadi tidur okay tak? Nurse is cleaning Khalid’s arm and walks out of the room. Lara kisses Khalid’s hands and his cheeks.                   ...