Case Study: Capital
Reviews and features 1) What positive points does the review pick out about Capital? What criticisms are made - either of the TV drama or the original novel? The accuracy of the setting and the engaging story. There are some criticisms regarding some of the characters. 2) What references can you find in the reviews and feature to the idea Capital is a 'state-of-the-nation' drama? How does it capture modern-day London? There are references regarding the idea of a "state-of-the-nation" drama regarding the street/area and the community. It captures modern-day London with its diverse community and societal issues. Trailer analysis 1) How does the drama use camerawork to capture London life? It uses a lot of close camera shots to relay the close and personal connections a lot of the characters jave with their friends and family, and to also represent their personal lives. The characters in the drama all know each other one way or another and are all dealing with the same i...