Don't listen to your parents. Choose what you want to do. Drama's very difficult if you've had no prior experience. You should be writing at least 1A4 page/ night and must be socially interqactive.
Re: Whats everyones Top 10 favourite films?
We have quite a few films in common. I had an inkling that NO. 1-3-7 and Léon would be there, probably due to my own appreciation of the masterpieces.
Your teacher is partially correct on the basis of students writing pieces which resolve around school. My conjecture is that as long as you can pull it off in a sophisticated and fluent manner which is genuinely adapted to the stimuli, go for it. However, take heed on this considering the...