What is media/ Why do I like it?

What is media to me?

To me, Media Studies is becoming an increasingly important and interesting subject. Even more so as we progress into an ever increasing media based world.

 I personally enjoy the whole film/documentary making process (as you can see below in the trailer below which I created for Ten Tors) but also have a great interest in the media as a whole: e.g. how it is used in some cases for entertainment, but then others for propaganda and influence. 

What media am i interested in?

I wouldn't say I have a specific genre that I enjoy over others. Different films appeal to me for different reasons. For example, one of my favorite films is Cool Runnings, which is primarily a comedy, but then I also love films such as Battle Los Angeles which certainly isn't. I tend to stray away from really cheesy films, and (despite being a teenage boy) don't really like crude humor either. Often a film with a potent meaning is one I like; a film that is relatable but even if not it can still create an emotion. I don't have many favorite actors; I often prefer the unknown ones as I feel it creates a more real experience. However, I'm a fan of people such as Morgan/Martin Freeman and prefer them to the stereotypical chiseled cheek bone types such as Zac Elfron.