Film magazine analysis

MASTHEAD - This is placed near the top of the page to advertise the magazine. It is very unconventional as each letter is a birds-eye view of several buildings to form the shape of each individual letter. This is a very clever and effective way of incorporating the film that is featured into the magazine properly by adapting the logo to the film. The use of these buildings create a mysterious and secretive effect which suggests that this thriller/action film may be based around a mission that takes place in the air. The use of these buildings create a mysterious and secretive effect which suggests that this thriller/action film may be based around a heist, for example, which involves the use of maps.

SKYLINE- The skyline is placed at the top of the page and says 'THE MIND BLOWING ISSUE'. This is very effective as it is all in capital letters and in a bold broad red to catch the reader’s eye. Therefore assuming that this is the first thing the viewer will see, it causes them to want to see what makes it the biggest most mind blowing issue yet therefore they want to read or purchase the magazine.
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HEADLINE - The headline is advertising the main movie in this case. It is grey and in capital letters across the character's chest which stands out against the black and blue colours.


SUB HEADING - This is placed below the main headline of ‘inception’, it reads 'Inside the ultimate head trip' this implies that the film will be confusing and very psychological which could keep people guessing. It is written in the same font and colour as the headline so the reader links the headline with the sub headline easily as they are both about the film.


PUG - This is in the shape of a circle which is conventional since it is usually a circle. The pug contrast with the background and blends in with the title so it stands out as this is what a pug is meant to do. As it has three different colours on it, it is bold and looks almost like it is coming out of the page.


MAIN IMAGE - The cover features Leonardo DiCaprio which as the main image, it appeals to the audience straight away as he is a recognisable actor. His character is depicted as being quite authoritative as he is wearing a suit and tie which straight away tells the audience he is an important and respected character in the film. His face is half lit by a dim light and he is holding a torch which suggests that the film is quite dark, secretive and perhaps sinister. The colours of this image are mainly blue which give connotations of coldness and sadness, in contrast to the bright red bits of typography that are on the cover which represent heat, blood and anger which implies that this film will be quite chilling and sinister with scenes of fast-paced and thrilling action and perhaps love scenes.


WEBSITE – There is a website that is placed under the masthead, it is written in a very small font but is still noticeable.

DATE - This is placed under the masthead with the issue number, shows when this particular issue was released and also shows that it is a monthly magazine, they are all conventions of film magazines. The writing is similar to the writing used for the website.

PRICE – The price is next to the issue date, which can be seen as unconventional as it is normally somewhere near the barcode.

BARCODE - This conventionally positioned at the bottom left of the page along with the symbol of the publishing company.

COLOURS - The background colour used is a mixture of blue tones, this blends in nicely with the grey writing and makes the red and white writing stand out to the readers.