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TV Drama Title Sequences

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Narcos The title sequence used for the Netflix series Narcos uses a number of conventions, from music to camerawork to illustrate the overall theme of the TV drama. I split the sequence into three sections; each section represents a different theme that the show includes. The first section of the sequence introduces the main plot of the show, which is the investigation and tracking down of the infamous Pablo Escobar; we are shown various shots of high tech equipment, diagrams and maps to represent this main story associated around the DEA. We are then shown the next main topic associated with the show, money and cocaine. Already the audience is familiar with what the show is about. We are then later introduced to a luxurious aspect of the series though the shots of attractive women and private planes. This first section illustrates the overall theme of the show: the DEA, money, drugs and luxury.   The music used helps create an exotic feel to the sequence, as i...

The Political Landscape Of Britain

Conservatives The conservatives (or Tories) are a British party of the right wing. For the last forty years, the party has been divided over issues about sovereignty and Britain in the EU. A majority of the part is in favour of a referendum or withdrawal from the EU. But others including industrial leaders are strongly pro-European. In 2016 the referendum for Brexit was held. Two thirds of the party who were right wing and were in favour of staying, whereas the other third – sovereigns and neo conservatives wanted to leave.   The conservative party is made up of local associations, which play a major role in the selection of candidates and appointment of party leader. The importance of this local structure reflects the very old tradition of territorial representation in British politics. UKIP – The UK independence party UKIP is a party that wants Britain to withdraw from the EU. It has little in the way of policies apart from Europe bashing. It only secured...