MAKUTANO JUNCTION- PROGRAMME CRITIQUE BY CHRISTINE KASIVA
This critique is of a show that i highly value because of its in-depth teachings that it has.(I could not do a critique of each episode hence i decided to generalize all of the shows i watched.) It had been off-air for a while but now it is back. The setting is in a fictitious village called Makutano, this is a village where real things truly happen.
Duration
This program rules the airwaves from 7.35p.m to 8.05p.m on Saturdays on Citizen TV.
Target Audience
This soap drama series targets rural and peri-urban audiences.This is because their themes revolve around what people in the community deal with.For example greed,love-hate relationships,gossip,broken marriages,sex in teenagers and teaches people to be responsible good citizens.Their themes are brought out well in that it does not compromise the plot and the premise.
Main Character
In my opinion it was hard to know the main character even the protagonist and antagonist. This is because of the many support characters whom some of them overpower the main characters. Though the main characters are Red and Pipi. Red is a daughter of the local headmistress amd Pipi is in love with her.
Dialogue and Characterization.
The screenwriter of this series brought out the dialogue perfectly it is not like staccato or dry or plain. It has humor and replaces dialogue with actions where need be.To go hand in habd with the dialogue, the director chose people who could fit as the dialogue is. People who immediately got in to character and bring out the dialogue as expected. Though some of the actors sound as if they are reading from a acript while dialogue should be natural all the time.
Camera shots and movements.
The director did a good job on the shots. The close-ups are there to show the emotions of a person or their reaction to something. The panning of the camera is there to show emphasis and the establishing shots to show the setting of the place. Basically, the camera shots and movements are used well in this programme.
Conclusion
In my opinion i would rate the screenwriter a 9/10 because of the 4p's being clearly brought out except for the protagonistand. The themes are good for teaching,educating and as well as entertaining the audience.
Christine Kasiva 07-1546
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Saturday, May 22, 2010
mother in law
MOTHER IN-LAW
Saturday, May 22, 2010
mother in-law
MOTHER IN-LAW
I choose to critique The Kenyan soap/Drama entitled Mother in-law since it is of great interest to me and it displays what a typical family with the presence of a mother in-law could be like.
Background
This program is set in a Kenyan city or estate where a mother in-law resides with her sons and their wives.
It potrays the interferes of families by their mothers in law when they live together.
Duration of Airing
This program airs on CITIZEN TV on Sundays from 7:35pm to 8:15 pm immediately after the 7 o'clock news.
Target Audience
This soap targets the parents who have the habit of interfering with their children's marrital affairs and manipulating everyone who is brought in that family espessially the wives of their sons.
Main Characters
The main character is the mother in-law named Charity who takes an important role in the drama since all things evolve around her character and arguments with her daugthers in law.
Her husband Mwamba is cool and collected throughout and only talks when necessary and he cools things down when Charity has heated them up.
Alison is Charity's daughter in-law and she almost always disagrees with her mother in-law therefore causing chaos in the family.
Though we have other secondary and supportind characters like Swapo, Mustapha,Ras and Alison's two three sons we find that almost all the time things start with Alison and Charity.
The plot of these Drama flows well in that the premise is well maintained throughout the soap and it is used to achieve unity in families.
The flow is developed by the rising actions of the mother in-law(Charity) causing drama with the other family members who live with her in the same houise. She develops some problems when she pretends to be old enough and strong to have a say in her son's families since she is their mother forgetting that this people have their lifes to live.
She always has a hard time trying to sell her ideas to Mwamba who seems tgo be reasonable and not manipulative because he always fights for peace and what is right. This shows that the premise is well linked to the dramatic problem in order to acheive the desired outcome which according to me the writer has acheived because it warns mothers in-law who always want to rule their son's families even when they are away.
The opening of the soap is in a modern house in the city where Charity,Alison,Mwamba and their sons and their families are living. This potrays a modern family in our todays life which the sons have settled but their mothers still think that they can manipulate them in ruling their families.
Dialogue and Characterisation
The characterisation in this soap is well done since each character's personality is well displayed in their dialogue. These characters have dialogue that steers their personality and shows the theme of the drama.
The dialogue matches with each of the characters since in a normal typical Kenyan family, mothers in-law are always interefering with their son's marriages even when they are aware that that is a different home. Charity really brings out the character of a troublesome mother in law.
Camera shots and movements
The drama has made good use of camera shots to help the audience understand what is going on in the play. for example when they want to bring out the thought of one person,the close up shot has been used and when the whole family is present alot of wide and long shots have been used.
When creating a setting outside the house, long and establishing shots have been utilised thus giving us the feeling of trasition from a scene to the next.When characters are in debate and people like mustapha are busy in the kitchen moving from here to there, the following right and left has been used well to acheive the reality. The effects that have been used to bring believability in the drama have been well crafted and used.
To bring more touch to the locations, lighting has been well done to make transitions from a well or bright environment to a dull one. Also some dim lighting has been done to bring about a dull feeling in the drama.
In general this soap is a good production since the flow is well dedveloped by the characters and their dialogue in the rising of the complications in the drama.The picture of nosy mothers in-law have been brfought out in a dramatic way and it serves as a warning to them not to interefere with their children's marfital affairs as it will only cause disunity.
CALEB 08-0038
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Saturday, May 22, 2010
mother in-law
MOTHER IN-LAW
I choose to critique The Kenyan soap/Drama entitled Mother in-law since it is of great interest to me and it displays what a typical family with the presence of a mother in-law could be like.
Background
This program is set in a Kenyan city or estate where a mother in-law resides with her sons and their wives.
It potrays the interferes of families by their mothers in law when they live together.
Duration of Airing
This program airs on CITIZEN TV on Sundays from 7:35pm to 8:15 pm immediately after the 7 o'clock news.
Target Audience
This soap targets the parents who have the habit of interfering with their children's marrital affairs and manipulating everyone who is brought in that family espessially the wives of their sons.
Main Characters
The main character is the mother in-law named Charity who takes an important role in the drama since all things evolve around her character and arguments with her daugthers in law.
Her husband Mwamba is cool and collected throughout and only talks when necessary and he cools things down when Charity has heated them up.
Alison is Charity's daughter in-law and she almost always disagrees with her mother in-law therefore causing chaos in the family.
Though we have other secondary and supportind characters like Swapo, Mustapha,Ras and Alison's two three sons we find that almost all the time things start with Alison and Charity.
The plot of these Drama flows well in that the premise is well maintained throughout the soap and it is used to achieve unity in families.
The flow is developed by the rising actions of the mother in-law(Charity) causing drama with the other family members who live with her in the same houise. She develops some problems when she pretends to be old enough and strong to have a say in her son's families since she is their mother forgetting that this people have their lifes to live.
She always has a hard time trying to sell her ideas to Mwamba who seems tgo be reasonable and not manipulative because he always fights for peace and what is right. This shows that the premise is well linked to the dramatic problem in order to acheive the desired outcome which according to me the writer has acheived because it warns mothers in-law who always want to rule their son's families even when they are away.
The opening of the soap is in a modern house in the city where Charity,Alison,Mwamba and their sons and their families are living. This potrays a modern family in our todays life which the sons have settled but their mothers still think that they can manipulate them in ruling their families.
Dialogue and Characterisation
The characterisation in this soap is well done since each character's personality is well displayed in their dialogue. These characters have dialogue that steers their personality and shows the theme of the drama.
The dialogue matches with each of the characters since in a normal typical Kenyan family, mothers in-law are always interefering with their son's marriages even when they are aware that that is a different home. Charity really brings out the character of a troublesome mother in law.
Camera shots and movements
The drama has made good use of camera shots to help the audience understand what is going on in the play. for example when they want to bring out the thought of one person,the close up shot has been used and when the whole family is present alot of wide and long shots have been used.
When creating a setting outside the house, long and establishing shots have been utilised thus giving us the feeling of trasition from a scene to the next.When characters are in debate and people like mustapha are busy in the kitchen moving from here to there, the following right and left has been used well to acheive the reality. The effects that have been used to bring believability in the drama have been well crafted and used.
To bring more touch to the locations, lighting has been well done to make transitions from a well or bright environment to a dull one. Also some dim lighting has been done to bring about a dull feeling in the drama.
In general this soap is a good production since the flow is well dedveloped by the characters and their dialogue in the rising of the complications in the drama.The picture of nosy mothers in-law have been brfought out in a dramatic way and it serves as a warning to them not to interefere with their children's marfital affairs as it will only cause disunity.
CALEB 08-0038
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Mashirima's Tahidi High Crtique
Tahidi high- Episode 1
Condom saga
Eddie is found with condoms in his bag by his mother. His mother comes to school to report the issue to Mrs. Morgan.
Shish, is in a fix because everyone, even her own mother, thinks that she sleeps around. Her mother gives her contraceptives which really makes her feel untrustworthy. She meets Freddie in the gym and tells him about it, clearly seeking some sympathy. Freddie brushes her off.
Shish is in the ladies with Tanya and Becky. Both suspect Shish of having a hand in the condom saga. She shows them the contraceptives but they are also not sympathetic to the fact that not even her own mother trusts her. She drops the envelope that contains them as she leaves.
Eddie’s mother informs Mrs. Morgan of her problem but Morgan assures her that Eddie is a good boy and she should talk to him about it. She heads out and meets up with Eddie who explains to her that it was a prank. All is forgiven, but he still gets grounded.
The envelope containing the contraceptives is found by a worker who finds out they belong to Shish. She reports the matter to Mrs. Morgan. Mrs. Morgan calls Shish who explains where she got them. Her mother is called and the matter is settled.
The script is beautifully done since the dialogue itself shows that the writer put a lot of thought into it. The conflict rises progressively and it is finally cleared at the end. I was a bit confused though, that as much as Shish is the protagonist here, I felt some sympathy for her at the end. I stand to be corrected in this but; I think this is a mistake that the writer made.
Tahidi high- Episode 2
Rape saga
Allan is ignored by Azumi who suspects him of trying to rape her. Allan is sad because he knows that it was all a set-up by Shish and Freddie. Allan’s friends try to beg Azumi to listen to his side of the story before reporting the matter to Morgan.
Becky suspects Shish off having a hand in Azumi and Allan’s rape case. She follows her around and finally tells her of her suspicions. Shish ignores her and walks away.
Azumi is scared of Shish and she suspects her involvement in this. Shish uses this to her advantage by intimidating her. She is not able to do much since Becky comes in and tells her she should go to Morgan for her suspension letter. Shish leaves but promises to be back with revenge.
The problem with this episode is the fact that there was too much suspense in the script. It would take the viewer a lot of time before you would actually conclude that there was an attempted rape case. The writer did not share any secrets with the audience.
Tahidi high-Episode 3
Paraffin saga
Mrs. Nduati and Mama Jane are fighting over what sufuria should be used. Morgan appears and calls Mrs. Nduati to her office where she fires her.
Kibuja takes a bribe from Maryanne who reveals that he has taken many bribes from her before. She mentions the incident where she made him put paraffin in the boys food to keep their libidos down. Meanwhile, Melvin is listening in.
Melvin tells Joni about what he’s found out and they decide to confront Kibuja. He denies the allegation but Omosh believes the boys. He rushes to stop Mrs. Nduati from leaving; sure that Kibuja will be fired. He then rushes to tell Mrs. Morgan about the issue.
Melvin confronts Maryanne and catches her trying to bribe Kibuja into silence. He implies that he is going to report the issue to Mrs. Morgan.
This script touches on the exact life of a student in high school. Any high school student watching this understands that sometimes paraffin is put in food, to apparently lower student libidos. At least that’s what most of them suspect. It connects with the particular audience it is trying to reach, i.e. the high school student, or someone who has been in a Kenyan high school before.
The antagonist, Maryanne is found out and the audience is left with the implication that she and her accomplice will surely be punished. Overall, this was the best episode I watched.
Condom saga
Eddie is found with condoms in his bag by his mother. His mother comes to school to report the issue to Mrs. Morgan.
Shish, is in a fix because everyone, even her own mother, thinks that she sleeps around. Her mother gives her contraceptives which really makes her feel untrustworthy. She meets Freddie in the gym and tells him about it, clearly seeking some sympathy. Freddie brushes her off.
Shish is in the ladies with Tanya and Becky. Both suspect Shish of having a hand in the condom saga. She shows them the contraceptives but they are also not sympathetic to the fact that not even her own mother trusts her. She drops the envelope that contains them as she leaves.
Eddie’s mother informs Mrs. Morgan of her problem but Morgan assures her that Eddie is a good boy and she should talk to him about it. She heads out and meets up with Eddie who explains to her that it was a prank. All is forgiven, but he still gets grounded.
The envelope containing the contraceptives is found by a worker who finds out they belong to Shish. She reports the matter to Mrs. Morgan. Mrs. Morgan calls Shish who explains where she got them. Her mother is called and the matter is settled.
The script is beautifully done since the dialogue itself shows that the writer put a lot of thought into it. The conflict rises progressively and it is finally cleared at the end. I was a bit confused though, that as much as Shish is the protagonist here, I felt some sympathy for her at the end. I stand to be corrected in this but; I think this is a mistake that the writer made.
Tahidi high- Episode 2
Rape saga
Allan is ignored by Azumi who suspects him of trying to rape her. Allan is sad because he knows that it was all a set-up by Shish and Freddie. Allan’s friends try to beg Azumi to listen to his side of the story before reporting the matter to Morgan.
Becky suspects Shish off having a hand in Azumi and Allan’s rape case. She follows her around and finally tells her of her suspicions. Shish ignores her and walks away.
Azumi is scared of Shish and she suspects her involvement in this. Shish uses this to her advantage by intimidating her. She is not able to do much since Becky comes in and tells her she should go to Morgan for her suspension letter. Shish leaves but promises to be back with revenge.
The problem with this episode is the fact that there was too much suspense in the script. It would take the viewer a lot of time before you would actually conclude that there was an attempted rape case. The writer did not share any secrets with the audience.
Tahidi high-Episode 3
Paraffin saga
Mrs. Nduati and Mama Jane are fighting over what sufuria should be used. Morgan appears and calls Mrs. Nduati to her office where she fires her.
Kibuja takes a bribe from Maryanne who reveals that he has taken many bribes from her before. She mentions the incident where she made him put paraffin in the boys food to keep their libidos down. Meanwhile, Melvin is listening in.
Melvin tells Joni about what he’s found out and they decide to confront Kibuja. He denies the allegation but Omosh believes the boys. He rushes to stop Mrs. Nduati from leaving; sure that Kibuja will be fired. He then rushes to tell Mrs. Morgan about the issue.
Melvin confronts Maryanne and catches her trying to bribe Kibuja into silence. He implies that he is going to report the issue to Mrs. Morgan.
This script touches on the exact life of a student in high school. Any high school student watching this understands that sometimes paraffin is put in food, to apparently lower student libidos. At least that’s what most of them suspect. It connects with the particular audience it is trying to reach, i.e. the high school student, or someone who has been in a Kenyan high school before.
The antagonist, Maryanne is found out and the audience is left with the implication that she and her accomplice will surely be punished. Overall, this was the best episode I watched.
Programme Critique
All COM 364A members(except Dzame, Nyambura, trezer, Hellen, Hazel, Portia, Tyler, Sheila) must contact me not later than 24th May 2010 concerning their programme critique assignments. Failure to do so means lose of 20 marks from your final grade. If you posted the critique any where else, make sure you transfer it to the class blog not later than 24/05/10 noon.
Rosemary Kowuor
Rosemary Kowuor
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Class Update!
A few members of COM 364 and the lecturer will be away on a study tour of NTV. However, we will join the rest a few minutes into class time. Tomorrows class will focus on fleshing out dialogue for ACT III. I believe your ACTS I and II are in better shape now. Pick your scripts from Hellen Mayelle.
Work, in consultation, with your director and producer to develop your script to professional standards. As you always do, be masters of your destiny. Don't wait for anyone to learn.
By Mrs Kowuor
Work, in consultation, with your director and producer to develop your script to professional standards. As you always do, be masters of your destiny. Don't wait for anyone to learn.
By Mrs Kowuor
Thursday, April 8, 2010
NAIROBI LAW
Woman battered by her husband who ends up suing her for burning him with hot water.
Richards son joins his firm on internship. The good boy.
The camera is unsteady.
Poor sound effects during ruling, inappropriate…. Does not bring out the intensity of the matter.
Use of flash back and black and white scene.
Richards son joins his firm on internship. The good boy.
The camera is unsteady.
Poor sound effects during ruling, inappropriate…. Does not bring out the intensity of the matter.
Use of flash back and black and white scene.
NAIROBI LAW
Case on pornography.
Three clients accused in this case. One of the man’s sons was selling the tapes to his friends. Resulting in a ten year old boy masturbating. I don’t think the issues are given the kind of weight they deserve, some of the issues are weight and just brushed through.
Jabali’s father resurfaces and still wants his son.
Richard’s sons come to his office. His first born as usual is in trouble. Had been drinking and found himself in police custody. Family tension plays out again here.
At the same time Elsie is stressed and frustrated, the secretary offers her a drink. The two drink in the board room. Surely, you cannot tell me that they would be as foolish as not only to drink in the office but furthermore in the boardroom where the chances of being caught are so high.
Richard, confuses the smell of alcohol in the office with it being that his son was still drinking in his office. In anger he hits the boy
Three clients accused in this case. One of the man’s sons was selling the tapes to his friends. Resulting in a ten year old boy masturbating. I don’t think the issues are given the kind of weight they deserve, some of the issues are weight and just brushed through.
Jabali’s father resurfaces and still wants his son.
Richard’s sons come to his office. His first born as usual is in trouble. Had been drinking and found himself in police custody. Family tension plays out again here.
At the same time Elsie is stressed and frustrated, the secretary offers her a drink. The two drink in the board room. Surely, you cannot tell me that they would be as foolish as not only to drink in the office but furthermore in the boardroom where the chances of being caught are so high.
Richard, confuses the smell of alcohol in the office with it being that his son was still drinking in his office. In anger he hits the boy
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