M.I.G.R.A.I.N Analysis

Media Language
Over the shoulder shots
Zooms in/out
Pans
Use of reflections
Handheld camera work
Off center composition/framing
Music parallel/contrapuntal with situation.

Parallel => The Specials – Ghost Town
Contrapuntal => Queen – Don’t Stop Me Now

Institution
Universal Pictures
British Film

Genre
Romantic, Shaun has to save his relationship with Liz
Zombie, the zombie element
Comedy, Ed and Shaun’s relationship

Representation
White, working class – Shaun in a dead end job
Goes to the pub to unwind
Ethnic minorities – man who owns corner shop
Some female dominance – Ed and David fail to help Shaun where as he gets help from Liz and Dianne.

Audience
Fans of Pegg and Frost, Spaced
People who enjoy British comedies

Ideology/Values
Mock the mundane lifestyle; it’s a mindless routine (mindless like zombies)
Family values – Shaun has to save his girlfriend and mum.
Non-nuclear family, Shaun has a step-dad
Patriarchal – Shaun is the leader/hero

Narrative
Shaun needs to save his relationship with girlfriend Liz, without giving up his long time friend Ed. He has to see his mum and dodge the zombies too.