This is an issue of the magazine 'Total Film', which features Leonardo DiCaprio.
The cover star has been positioned in the middle and covers most of the page which shows that he is the main attraction of the magazine. He is wearing a smart suit which suggests that his character may be quite sophisticated and that the movie could have a big budget. This is not a typical magazine cover image as he is not looking directly towards the camera which gives him a sense of mystery. There is also a shadow cast over the entire right half of his face which could connote that he character is sinister.
The background looks very technical and almost futuristic which may suggest that the film is a science fiction. The background is blue and some of the text is silver, which suits the technical theme. The rest of the text is in white and red which could suggest that there is some violence in the film.
The skyline states that this is a 'mind-blowing' edition which could suggest that the film is quite psychological and requires 'thinking about'. It also shows that this is a special edition of the magazine and all of the films mentioned will 'blow your mind'. No strapline has been used on this cover.
The sell lines help to 'sell' the magazine, the main image and anchorage text help to attract people to the magazine, but the sell lines are what make people decide to buy this magazine compared to others. The magazine producers try to choose articles that they think people will want to read about.
The masthead has been made to look like the background but has been made a slightly lighter and brighter shade so that it stands out and people can read it with ease. The name of the magazine is 'Total Film' so it is very clear what the magazine is and what kinds of articles it publishes.
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