Double Page Spread Analysis - Gods and Monsters

- In similarity to the Bond double page spread, the first thing the eye is drawn to it the feature article photograph. Most dominant within the photograph is, once again, the stories protagonist which indicates to the reader several things; he is alone in his quest, he is a strong warrior and the story/film is about him. The mise-en-scene of the image is that of a stereotypically masculine, with all the smoke and browny earthy colours. The reason I chose this double page spread is because the image communicates something that I will need to use in my ancillary task: that this is a period piece. Of course, it is not a romance but from the costume and smaller image, we know that this is set in an older period.

- The layout of the article is an interesting, interactive and new-take on the medium. The placing of the headline over two the two pages causes an integration of text and image that feels seamless and successful. Furthermore, the placing of the second smaller image gives the article an off-centre feel which shows that the film is not a traditionally structured, coherent one. Also, the second image does not demand the attention that the headline, stand first and feature article photograph demand as it has a much more muted colour palette with no direct-looking at the camera. Plus because of the size of the second image, there is more image than text which makes the double page spread feel more aesthetically lead and that the text comes second which would makes sense because this is, after all, selling a film.

- The typography is also effective because of the readable, traditional text that also includes enough variation of colour and size for it to have enough change and contrast. The two relatively small columns with sizeable text caters to an audience that may not want to read too-much of an article, as it is leisurely, therefore the two small columns deal with this issue. And the typography used within these columns is readable, clear, subtle yet seeming quite dramatic due to the boldness of the letters but also because of the extended nature of certain letters.