Evaluation 2

• Are there any elements of deliberate pastiche or parody - where you "play" with the genres code and history?

When making my piece I purposely took things from other iconic films and made them my own. When editing my piece I purposely used quick cuts which added pace to the piece. This a very common thing done with spy films. I also used costumes that were popularised by the James Bond films.

• Are there any "intertextual" moments where you hint at a reference to another film?

The use of the microphone and radio is a clear reference to the James Bond. The role of the M in the James Bond for many years was played by Judi Dench. In my piece I used a female as the voice for the leader who was back at the HQ. Viewers should easily be able to pick up on this reference and if they are then the reference will have been successful.

• What kinds of audience pleasure are you trying to provide, and how confident are you that you have delivered on this promise?

From my piece I hope I have created suspension for the viewer as the secret agent doesn't succeed and this sets up the rest of the film.

I also want the audience to enjoy the nature of the film and be on the edge of their seat. I'm confident that I have succeeded because of the story and the music I have used creates suspension and a clear narrative for the rest of the film.