Magazine Analysis 1 (Total Film)

I am going to be analysing two film magazines regarding romantic comedy however I have looked on google images for an example of film magazines featuring a romantic comedy and it appears that this genre does not appear in magazines. I do not understand why they are not featured as they are a very popular film genre however most film magazines only feature film genres such as, Sci Fi, Thrillers, Action etc. This shows to me that the audience these film magazines ae aimed at are not very female based. I have found the two magazines that are the closest to romantic comedy as I could get.

The title of the magazine, 'Total Film', makes it clear that the genre of the magazine is film based. The various cover lines relate to other films, film quizzes etc so also represent that it is a film magazine. the target audience for this magazine is clearly anyone who has a interest for films and who wants to find out the latest on details regarding various films stars and behind the scenes gossip etc.

I think that this magazine shows that their is a relationship between the two characters as they are positioned lovingly each others arms insinuating that there is a sense of romance within the narrative linking to the genre for the film, king kong. King Kong looks as though it is romantic however it also implies that it is partly action due to the way the male character is holing the female as if he is protecting her from something and they both have scared expressions.I think that the way the female character is represented portrays that she is a damsel in distress and she looks petrified as she is being protected. and the male character looks heroic as he is trying to protect her as he grasps her in his arms, this is common in romantic comedy films.As I have found out that it is rare for romantic comedy films to be featured on film magazine covers this makes me wonder if total film are trying to appeal to a mixed audience rather than just female based as most romantic comedy target audiences are mature female. The magazines cover is dark in tone and includes black and grey shades, this adds a slightly morbid affect it also makes the yellow text stand out and makes it easy for the audience to read, gravitating the focus towards the key information about what is inside the magazine. Overall I personally think that this magazine looks amazing.