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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...

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...

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.                   ...