Identifying Film Genres

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What is the primary goal of the financial/organizational approach in the film industry?

  • To enhance creative freedom for filmmakers
  • To increase the diversity of genres produced
  • To cater solely to critical acclaim
  • To guarantee success with minimal risk (correct)

Why are more films of a certain type produced?

  • Because audiences respond positively to them (correct)
  • Because they require less budget
  • Because critics prefer those types
  • Because they are easier to market

What do critics use to assess the distinctiveness of a film?

  • The film's runtime and budget
  • The popularity of the actors involved
  • The number of films released that year
  • Identifiable characteristics of the films (correct)

How does genre in film theory facilitate understanding among filmmakers, audiences, and critics?

<p>It highlights the interaction between different parties (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of film does genre theory NOT address according to the provided content?

<p>Financial profitability (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of sub genres in film?

<p>They can contain elements of both convention and innovation. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT identified as an element defining Caribbean Cinema?

<p>Box Office Appeal (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do audiences generally approach sub genre films?

<p>They anticipate familiar elements along with innovative features. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best illustrates the relationship between genres and their broad classifications?

<p>Thrillers can include a variety of film styles, leading to potential overlaps. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can be concluded about the term 'comedy' based on its description?

<p>It contains various forms such as slapstick, romantic, and gross-out comedies. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What time period is primarily associated with the Western genre?

<p>1860 – 1910 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT typically a setting in a Western film?

<p>Factory (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which character type is typically found in Western films?

<p>Cattle/Land Barron (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which costume element is NOT commonly associated with the Western genre?

<p>Tuxedo (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of conflict is commonly found in Western plots?

<p>Damsel in Distress (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a typical cinematic element in Western films?

<p>Wide shots of desert (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which genre is recognized chiefly by its manner of presentation, such as singing and dancing?

<p>Musical (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of genre definition, which aspect is often recognized as central?

<p>Distinctive emotional effect (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of identifying elements of a genre?

<p>To categorize works of film art (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT typically considered an element when identifying a genre?

<p>Audience Ratings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of setting is commonly found in gangster films?

<p>Large-scale urban environments (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of character types, which of the following is associated with police thrillers?

<p>The sidekick (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which costume element is characteristic of science fiction films?

<p>Space suits (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What common cinematic element is found in thrillers?

<p>Somber lighting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which plot scenario is often associated with gangster films?

<p>The gangster's rise and fall (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do production companies respond to popular genres in films?

<p>By reproducing successful film elements (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of character is commonly found in mystery genres?

<p>The femme fatale (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which element is usually a plot element in horror films?

<p>Experiences involving blood and gore (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Genre

  • "Genre" is a French word meaning "type."
  • It is used to define different types of literature, music, and film.

Identifying Genre Elements

  • Settings:

    • Gangster films: large-scale urban environments
    • Science-fiction films: technologically advanced societies
    • Westerns: life on some frontier
  • Character Types:

    • Police Thrillers: The Informer, The sidekick, The Squad Captain
    • Mystery: Detective, Femme Fatale, Foreign Spy
  • Costumes and Props:

    • Gangster: Trench Coats, Fedoras
    • Science Fiction: High concept fashion, Space suits
    • Fantasy: Tunics, Sandals, Armor
  • Cinematic Elements:

    • Thrillers: Somber lighting
    • Horrors: Lots of blood and gore
    • Action films: Rapid cuts and slow-motion sequences
    • Romantic dramas: Lots of non-diagetic music
  • Plots/Situations/Conflicts:

    • Mysteries: Usually involve an investigation
    • Gangster Films: Usually involve the gangster’s rise and fall
    • Hong Kong martial-arts films: Usually involve loyalty to one’s teacher

Genre and the Film Industry

  • Production companies reproduce elements of popular films to attempt to replicate their financial success.
  • This includes repurposing production assets like costumes, props, and settings.
  • If audiences continue to respond positively to a film type, more films are made within that genre.
  • Film critics use the identifiable genre characteristics to assess a film's distinctiveness or conformity, as well as audience tastes.

The Western Genre

  • A distinctly American genre typically set between 1860 and 1910.
  • The stories are set during the period of American western expansion.
  • The genre popularized characters like Wyatt Earp, Jesse James, Wild Bill Hickok, Crazy Horse, and Geronimo.

Western Genre Elements

  • Settings:

    • Desert
    • Saloon
    • Train Station
    • Brothel
    • Homestead
  • Character Types:

    • Good Guy
    • Bad Guy
    • Cattle/Land Barron
    • Saloon Keeper
    • Sheriff
    • Cowboy
  • Costumes:

    • Stetson hat
    • Bandanna
    • Gun belt
    • Chaps
    • Ruffle skirts/petticoats
  • Plots/Scenarios/Conflicts:

    • Crime (bank robbery, cattle theft)
    • Chase Scenes
    • Retribution/Revenge
    • Native v.s Colonial
    • Damsel in Distress
  • Cinematic Elements:

    • Wide shots of desert
    • Cavalry trumpets
    • South Western American Folk music

Subgenres

  • Genres can be broad categories that fit many films.
  • Subgenres are devised to describe more precisely what films are like.
  • Examples include: Action/Comedy, Sci Fi/Horror, and Back Stage Musical.
  • Subgenres offer a familiar base with a twist.

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