'Gangster' Questionnaire

How old are you?


Male or Female?


Do you like 'Gangster' films? If so what do you like about them?
-Storyline/Plot
-Suspense
-Violence/Action
-Other


If not what do you not like about them?
-Storyline/Plot
-Suspense
-Violence/Action
-Other


What is your favourite 'Gangster' film, or the most iconic you can think of?


What costumes do you stereotypically think a gangster should wear?


What is your preference of period setting for a 'Gangster' film?


The results for this questionnaire was that a higher percentage of males preferred this type of genre, and most people who liked 'Gangster' films was because they enjoyed the action, suspense and violence. Most people that did not like 'Gangster' films was because they either did not like or approve of the violence. 'The Godfather' was voted the most iconic 'Gangster' film. Stereotypically the most common costume was a suit. The most popular period setting was modern day.
This questionnaire was useful to see what the audience desire and like to see from this genre.

'Godfather' Empire Film Magazine Front Cover

On this front cover of 'Empire' film magazine features Don Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando) from the film 'The Godfather'. This picture is a direct mode of address, he is staring straight at the lens inviting the viewer to challenge him. The photograph could have criminal connotations as it reassembles a 'mug shot'. The black and white image suggests a dangerous, evil story will unfold. It is an unforgettable image which provokes curiosity. The text is not typical 'Empire' red this is to accommodate the atmosphere and emotion of this front cover, although this is still recognisable as 'Empire' magazine. This front cover is cold there is no colour and the picture focuses on Don Vito Corleone's eyes they keep the reader guessing and intrigued. The lack of pugs is effective as the 'less is more' theory is created here.

'Public Enemies' Empire Film Magazine Front Cover

This is another front cover from 'Empire' film magazine. We can see this is going to be a action packed film with crime as the gun is an enigma code for violence. We can also see from the clothes Johnny Depp is wearing that this is a film set in the thirties. The pale background in contrast with Johnny Depp's dark suit makes him stand out. His facial expression is serious it means he is focused. The gun is the main focus of this picture this informs the audience this film involves crime. This magazine is easily recognisable to the audience by the red text. This front cover also advertises other films that are not within the 'crime' and 'gangster' genre this shows that this magazine is diverse. The plugs, such as price, date, and logo are evenly spread out and clearly visible to the reader. At the top of this front cover we see there is a "Harry Potter on-set exclusive" this is a useful technique as it makes the reader feel like they will not be able to purchase or find this in any other magazine it works well as a purchase motive. This front cover also advertises their website 'empireonline.com' this shows that the magazine is keeping up to date with their audience. We can also establish by this front cover this is quite a popular magazine we see this by the films they have "exclusive" access too and they also have a well equiped and highly accessible website.

'American Gangster' Empire Film Magazine Front Cover

This is another front cover from 'Empire' magazine. The characters appear to be unaware of the camera. One is dressed in a suit this suggests power and wealth. His power is emphasised as this character is infront of the other. It also suggests this character is the main protagonist. The background shows cars and tall buildings we know that this is in a urban setting.

At the side we notice the text reads "worlds biggest movie magazine" this is an example of self promotion.

This front cover also advertises posters within this issue, again this something extra that encourages the reader to buy.

We see this issue is labelled as crime this will appeal to a certain target market in particular a male audience.

'Public Enemies' Film Poster (2009)

'Public Enemies' poster (2009)

- The trilby hat, the smart suit, and gloves is a stereotypical costume for gangsters or bank robber during the 1930s.

- The gun is an enigma code, so we can expect to see scenes of violence with the gunfire.

- The setting is urban, this is where gangs operate.

- The setting shows us it is in the 1930s with the old cars.

- The poster is made up of dull colours, this suggests darkness, crime, and death perhaps?

- Indirect mode of adress, he is not looking at the camera, he looks preoccupied by something else.

'RocknRolla' Film Poster (2008)

RocknRolla poster (2008)
- The whole poster is advertised in shadow this is stereotypical as most ‘Gangster ‘films are set at night or in poor lighting.
- Gun is a stereotypical prop for a ‘Gangster’ film. It is also an enigma code to show violence.
- Lights could suggest an interrogation, or running from the law.
- They look quite sinister which is often associated with ‘Crime’ and ‘Gangster’ films.
- Shows Director’s previous success, this will attract fans of his previous films, and is a useful method of film promotion.
- A suit is a stereotypical costume associated with ‘Gangster’ films. Also shows wealth.
- Indirect mode of address he is unaware of the camera, he looks preoccupied. His body language suggests he is physically prepared for an encounter.
- Looks to be set in an urban environment.

'Goodfellas' Film Poster (1990)

'Goodfellas' film poster (1990)
- Direct mode of adress they are looking directly at the camera. The body language is quite challenging.
- The suits are stereotypical costumes for wealthy gangsters.
- Urban setting. This is the Gangster environment.
- Dead person means we can expect to see some violence.
- Film promotion – they are promoting the cast in the film.
- They are all in shadow. This suggests it set at night when Gangsters usually operate.