Trailer for 2006 film starring Tannishtha Chatterjee, which is an adaptation of the novel of the same name by Monica Ali. This is a deeply emotional British film about a young Bengali woman, in an arranged marriage, who is brought to London by her older husband. She has never loved her husband and deeply misses her family back home. 18 years on she falls in love with a younger man and rethinks her options.
Some members of London's Bangladeshi community protested that they were being portrayed as backward and uneducated.

KS3 idea: Use this trailer to stimulate discussion of questions such as: What musical features of the soundtrack signal that this is a deeply emotional film? What is the balance between Asian and European musical styles in the soundtrack? How is the most intense musical moment of the soundtrack achieved and what is happening in the drama?

A kung-fu obsessed American teenager goes to China to join a band of warriors aiming to free the imprisoned Monkey King.

KS3 idea: Discuss which musical characteristics of the soundtrack suggest martial arts. How many Chinese musical clichés can pupils count? (There are none - why do pupils think there are no Chinese clichés?)

2008 stage-to-film adaptation of the 1999 West End musical of the same name, based on the songs of successful pop group ABBA.

KS3 idea: The opening section of this trailer has a soundtrack that is very different from the Abba songs used later on. Can pupils give an accurate musical description of the musical texture at the beginning? How exactly does it contrast with what follows and what is the effect of the simpler opening (i.e. why do they think the composer decided to do this)?

This film is a modern retelling of the ancient Sanskrit epic 'Ramayana' as an animated cartoon. In this short trailer the soundtrack contains elements of traditional and more modern Indian musical styles.

KS3 idea: Use this trailer to stimulate discussion of questions such as: What instruments do you hear in the soundtrack for the opening titles (first 10 seconds)? How is the music in the rest of the soundtrack different to the opening 10 seconds? In particular, which sounds would not be heard in more traditional Indian music? Get hold of a recording of the Indonesian 'Ramayana Monkey Chant' and make a comparison of the very different musical styles concerning the same subject matter.

2008 superhero film based on the Marvel Comics character the Hulk, directed by Louis Leterrier and starring Edward Norton as Dr. Bruce Banner/the Hulk.

After a genetic accident, scientist Dr Bruce Banner turns into a raging muscular monster whenever his temper is aroused.

KS3 idea: Consider the musical textre in the first 20 seconds of the music soundtrack. What musical ingredients are there and what is the emotional effect? Which elements are changing and which staying the same? Can pupils compose a similar texture that has a similar emotional effect?

Afropop's foremost Diva talks to Link about her music, her ideals and her activism. Exploring the influence of African music across the world from it's roots in the slave trade, Angelique travels to the US, Brazil and the Carribbean. She also talks about her 2007 collaboration with british singer Joss Stone covering Rolling Stones 'Gimme Shelter' for Kidjo's album and also performing it live for Live Earth in Johannesburg 2007.
Producer: Link Media, Inc.

-YouTube Awards 2007 - Top Six Finalist, Best Short Film
-WINNER: Fitzroy Short Film Festival (Melb, Aus)
-WINNER: DearCinemaFest Short Film Festival (Int.)
and more...

Mr Roberts finds himself awoken inexplicably in a white room. A man sits before him at a desk and in between them stands a black button. If Mr Roberts pushes it, he will receive a briefcase filled with millions of dollars. Or he can take the key to the door and leave penniless. The catch? Pushing the button will result in the death of a human being. What would you do?

KS3 idea: The music soundtrack is always low in the mix throughout this film and there are no 'big tunes' at all. Discuss with pupils whether it was worth including music at all. What does it add? Can pupils accurately describe the musical texture and how it develops through the film? Why does the music fall silent for a few seconds in the middle of the film?"