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Duplicate of Film Genre
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1
Which of these would you not expect to see in a superhero movie?
A McGuffin
CGI
Superheroes
Supernatural hauntings
2
Why is genre helpful to film distributors?
It provides the actors with a means of work
It can help close unequal gaps in Hollywood pay
It makes it more difficult to recognise cliche's
It is marketable as they can repeat similar techniques
3
Why might a film like
Iron-Man (2008)
be considered
conventional
to the superhero genre?
It is big budget
It has little visual effects
It is directed by Jon Favreau
4
Why might
Deadpool (2016)
be considered
unconventional
to the superhero genre?
It is vulgar and gory
It has a red-coloured superhero in it
It has a famous lead
It has a runtime of over 90 minutes
5
From this still alone, what does imdb list as the genres for this film? (Grand Budapest Hotel)
Comedy
Adventure
Romance
Drama
6
What conventional gender role can be seen in this clip for the superhero genre?
Independence from men
"Damsel in Distress"
7
What does this clip show which is
unconventional
to the science fiction genre?
Male protagonist
Red lighting
A dance scene
8
What does the clip show which is
conventional
to the action genre?
Blonde haired protagonist
Punching
Charlize Theron
Men fighting men
9
What would audiences expect from a Western genre movie?
Cowboys
Laser beams
Wild West Setting
Native Americans
10
What is the definition of genre?
a procedure by which something is done; a manner or way
Discrimination, typically against women, on the basis of sex
A group based on similarities in narrative/audience response
the art of photography and camerawork in film-making
11
What is a predictable convention of the horror genre?
Creepy Music
Intelligent characters
The Jumpscare
Bright lighting and sunny skies
12
Why might someone consider genre to be restraining?
Genre was created as Hollywood began
Genre is an excellent way to classify movies
Genre helps us find our place in society
Conventions in one genre can crossover into other genres
13
From this still alone, what does imdb list as the genres for this film? (Hellraiser)
Thriller
Action
Horror
Comedy
14
What does this clip show which is unconventional to the action genre?
Machine guns
First person cinematography
Third person cinematography
A Soundtrack
15
What does this clip show which is
conventional
to the comedy genre?
Dark colour grading
Western setting
Slapstick
Jumpscares
16
What horror conventions can be seen in the clip?
The Jumpscare
City landscape shots
String music soundtrack
Crucifix prop
17
Can documentaries have sub-genres?
No
Yes
18
Which of these is an example of a horror
sub-genre
Slasher
Splatter
Psychological
Monster
19
Why might an editor find genre useful when working on a musical?
Know the typically moody colour gradings of other horrors
Know the typically light colour gradings of other musicals
The editor can make sure the film is shot at higher angles
Can direct the cast members to sing in a similar fashion
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What genres/sub-genres can be seen in the clip?
Horror
Sci-Fi
Action
Western
