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1
Which of these would you not expect to see in a superhero movie?
A McGuffin
CGI
Supernatural hauntings
Superheroes
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What is the definition of genre?
A group based on similarities in narrative/audience response
the art of photography and camerawork in film-making
a procedure by which something is done; a manner or way
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From this still alone, what does imdb list as the genres for this film? (Grand Budapest Hotel)
Romance
Adventure
Drama
Comedy
4
What does this clip show which is
conventional
to the comedy genre?
Western setting
Dark colour grading
Jumpscares
Slapstick
5
What is a predictable convention of the horror genre?
Bright lighting and sunny skies
Creepy Music
Intelligent characters
The Jumpscare
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Why might a film like
Iron-Man (2008)
be considered
conventional
to the superhero genre?
It is directed by Jon Favreau
It is big budget
It has little visual effects
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Which of the following would be considered unconventional in a science fiction film?
Male protagonist
Red lighting
A dance scene
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Why might an editor find genre useful when working on a musical?
The editor can make sure the film is shot at higher angles
Know the typically moody colour gradings of other horrors
Know the typically light colour gradings of other musicals
Can direct the cast members to sing in a similar fashion
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Why is genre helpful to film distributors?
It provides the actors with a means of work
It is marketable as they can repeat similar techniques
It can help close unequal gaps in Hollywood pay
It makes it more difficult to recognise cliche's
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What would audiences expect from a Western genre movie?
Wild West Setting
Laser beams
Native Americans
Cowboys
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What does this clip show which is unconventional to the action genre?
Third person cinematography
A Soundtrack
First person cinematography
Machine guns
12
Which of these is an example of a horror
sub-genre
Splatter
Psychological
Monster
Slasher
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What horror conventions can be seen in the clip?
The Jumpscare
String music soundtrack
Crucifix prop
City landscape shots
14
What does the clip show which is
conventional
to the action genre?
Punching
Charlize Theron
Blonde haired protagonist
Men fighting men
15
Why might
Deadpool (2016)
be considered
unconventional
to the superhero genre?
It has a runtime of over 90 minutes
It has a famous lead
It has a red-coloured superhero in it
It is vulgar and gory
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Can documentaries have sub-genres?
No
Yes
17
Why might someone consider genre to be restraining?
Genre helps us find our place in society
Genre was created as Hollywood began
Conventions in one genre can crossover into other genres
Genre is an excellent way to classify movies
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From this still alone, what does imdb list as the genres for this film? (Hellraiser)
Thriller
Comedy
Horror
Action
