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  The movie uses a mix of smart, witty insults and regular teenage slang. the characters often use clever, sharp words to show that they are smarter than the "popular" crowd. It makes the dialogue feel punchy, funny, and cool! The movie is made for teenagers . It talks about the things you deal with every day: trying to fit in, dealing with crush drama, and wanting to be yourself even when others judge you. By using a high school setting, it makes the audience feel like they are right there in the hallways with the characters. Think of the "institution" as the movie studio that paid for the film. In the 90s, studios realized that movies about high school life were huge moneymakers. They picked this story because it was a "safe" betit’s a classic story with a modern twist and they used it to turn the actors into big-time stars. The main character, Kat, is not your typical movie girlfriend. She is angry, smart, and doesn't care about being "popula...
  Why was the casting of Ncuti Gatwa a significant moment in the history of Doctor Who? He is the first black actor What aspects of this scene do you think an audience might enjoy? List at least three things and explain why the audience would enjoy each aspect.  How is this scene constructed to tell the audience the history of Doctor Who? Think about the script, camerawork and acting. What can you spot in Doctor Who that you will find in most television dramas? (E.g. characters, dramatic music etc.) These are called key conventions - list as many as you can think of.  What would a Doctor Who fan ('Whovian') like or dislike about this scene?  Mistaking Doctor Who for Star Trek or Star Wars is a quick way to annoy a Whovian.