The masthead is bold and brightly coloured which catches the readers attention and is a convention of magazine covers. It is placed against a red background which could connotate danger and drama which is a convention of drama films.

The background colours are dark and mysterious which is a convention of drama films.

The main image is large and bold and covers the majority of the page. It shows the two main characters in the film (including popular actor Leo Dicaprio) which will attract the target audience to go and see the film.

The main cover line is also bold and written in bright yellow and white letters. These colours are not conventional of drama films as they are associated with happiness however this could reflect the conventional happy endings that drama films usually have.

The selling line is at the top to attract readers to pick up the magazine in the first place. This is a convention of magazine covers.

The main cover line is bold and the font is unusual and edgy which gives a mysterious effect which is a convention of both magazine covers and drama films. Being large and bold, this also lets the reader know that the majority of the magazine is going to be focused on this particular film.

The main image on the cover is large and bold. It shows the two main characters in the film which are both well known actors and therefore this will persuade people to go and view the film. The characters are dressed in dark colours which suggests the film is going to be tense and exciting but also dangerous and dramatic. This fits with the conventions of drama films.

The masthead is large and bold and is the colour red. The colour red connotates death and danger and could also suggest a theme of love which are conventions of drama films.

The main image is of the two main characters, this is a convention of magazine covers as it gives the reader an idea about what kind of film it is by the type of actors that are in it. This will also attract their audience. The woman in the image is also a pasty white colour suggesting she is dead which is a convention of drama films.

The Masthead is a silvery colour which could suggest death. It is also big and bold which will attract readers. The font is quite boring and simple which may attract older audiences.

The main cover line is the name of the film and is bold and eye-catching. The colour white has been juxtoposed against the dark background which could suggest the tension and thrilling moments throughout the film. This fits with the conventions of drama films. The writing below the cover line states the directors name and uses a persuasive line ;best-seller to the screen. This will attract audiences.

The masthead is big and bold and is the colour red. The bright colours stand out against the dull background which will attract readers. This is a convention of magazine covers. The colour red also connotates death and danger, but also love. These are all conventions of drama films.

The main image is of the main character in the film. The actor is well known and therefore by having his face on the cover, this will attract many readers and more audiences. He is dressed in a dark coloured suit which could connotate danger and death but also adds mystery as he is holding a gun. This is conventional of drama films.

The main cover line is the title of the film 'inception' which links to the photo and suggests that this is what the magazine is mainly going to talk about. This is a convention of magazine covers. The writing is big and bold and the colour red. Red connotates death and danger which is conventions of drama/thriller films.

The actors names are listed at the top of the page to attract peoples attention and persuade them to go and watch the film. This is a traditional poster convention.

The title of the film is in big bold red letters. It captures the readers attention which will help persuade them to watch the film. This is conventional of film posters as their purpose is to persuade. The text is the colour red which could connotate themes of danger and death, which is a drama film convention.

The main images are close ups of 2 of the main characters in the film. The use of a close ups creates suspense and shows pressure that the characters are feeling which makes the reader feel intrigued. This is conventional of drama films.

The dark shadowing and lighting on the image could foreshadow the dramatic storyline which is a convention of drama films. The image is also large and eye-catching which will attract readers which is a convention of posters.

The title is bold and pink which will attract readers and persuade them to go and see the film. This is conventional of film posters.

The main image on this poster is a picture of one of the main characters in the film, this is a convention of posters as it allows the reader to get an idea of the type of film and characters that are in it. The image is also of a realistic character which is a convention of drama films as they are known to be relateable to audiences.

The main actors names are at the top of the poster. This is a poster convention as it helps to persuade readers to go and watch the film as the actors are well known and will attract peoples attention.

The colours are dark and mysterious which could represent the tense climaxes and struggles within the film. This is conventional of drama films. However, the blue eyes could represent hope and a happy ending which is also a typical drama convention.