Intro Blog: second year is starting!

Year 2 is underway! My name is Ben Polsky. I am so excited to start my second year as a Media Studies A-Level expert! Here's a little bit about me. I love watching films and specifically studying cinematography. I like this class quite a lot. Some of my favorite films and series are Parasite, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou, Master of None, L'Avventura, Get Out, and Ratatouille. They are all a bit different but truly express how magic is made from film in general. I am currently excited to see what will ensue with this new project. The first project. I had some rough ideas though I know those will be adjusted as I am working with group members that have their own input. I also am glad people I am friendly with chose to tale the class. Especially the ones in the same period. It automatically gives me an advantage when it comes to collaborating with people. Some of my friends came up with products to create a commercial on. Though I do like my ideas better I am flexible. I can tell this class has not progressed to it's full potential. I have patience yet anticipation to get there as quickly as possible. I was thinking about important products like medicine or health products. Or even relating famous products to current events. Like relevant times. I think it could have a deeper message.






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