Wednesday, 23 November 2011

JOHN LEWIS XMAS ADVERT.


BBC article relating to the new John Lewis advertisement. Remember, a John Lewis advert was last year's exam text. Note how spoof versions have already appeared on various digital media platforms. What does this tell us about the impact of digital media? Note reader comments:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-15825050

Here is the advert.Click on link below:
Here is a horror genre spoof version:
Here is a version with the music from THE SHINING:
The selection of THE SMITHS as the choice of soundtrack has clearly been noted. There is a version of 'Shoplifters of the World Unite' used as a soundtrack to one of the online spoof adverts. This version lampoons singer Morrissey's vegetarian philosophy:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5jE0hoBJM8s&feature=related

Charlie Brooker's response to the John Lewis Xmas advert in The Guardian:
Students should be aware of CHARLIE BROOKER. He will make you smile.


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