Total Film magazine front cover analysis

• Masthead - the magazine name and logo is clearly displayed in the stereotypical format - being the largest and most prominent words on the whole front cover. However what is counter typical about the masthead is that the name of the magazine doesn't match with the consistent display of the magazine's logo as it blends in with the skyline background.
• Anchorage text - the enticing words 'mind-blowing' is displayed over the foreground of the main image which is stereotypical placement. These texts are clearly used to make the reader feel as if they are missing out if they don't find out what the "27 most mind-blowing" movies are, thus making them buy the magazine in order to find out.
• Cover lines - these are also in stereotypical placement for a magazine front cover as they are placed on the sides and show only additional information for the audience. Titles such as 'first looks' and 'preview' provide the reader with additional incentive to purchase the magazine.
• Main image - once again placed in the conventional position the main image is the largest and the counter-typically only image on the front cover. It displays the main protagonist of the features film which is stereotypical, and that main character is one of the most famous actors in the world - which immediately draws the attention of the reader through the use of star power.
• Barcode - displayed on the side of the magazine which is typical.
• Date, issue, price - all in small font at the top of the magazine, stereotypical. 
• Tagline - the magazine's tagline is displayed at the very top of the magazine and reads "the mind-blowing issue" - this immediately draws the attention of the audience and suggests to them that this magazine will include something hugely important and unmissable which increases sales.
• Buzz words - many are used in the magazine, some notable being "first look", "mind-blowing" and "ultimate". These all grab the attention of the reader and make it feel worth buying.
• Banner - the banner describes the featured movie as the "ultimate head-trip", this identifies that the featured film belongs in the psychological thriller genre and fans of the genre will be interested in discovering more about the film. Also this term is used as a persuasive technique in order to sell the product. 
• Film logo - The name of the film is stereotypically displayed in the middle of the main image. The font of the logo is like that of the marketing however the colour has been changed to a silver for the magazine cover in order to fit the colour scheme shown and to make the title stand out in the minds of readers.