Category: Reader
Genre, and Romantic Comedy Over the Years
Chapter 9 of Film Art covers the concept of genre; authors Bordwell, Thompson, and Smith discuss the definition of genre, its conventions, history, social functions, significant genres over time, and ... Read MoreContemporary Combinations: A Look at Genre Mixing in Saltburn (2023)
This week’s reading in Film Art focuses on genre, highlighting specific conventions utilized in certain types of films and noting the common themes they express. The author discusses technical eleme... Read MoreThe Purpose of Genre and How It’s Conveyed
Simply put, genre is what separates films into different narrative categories. While no concise definitions exist for any particular genre, they are easily recognizable through the film as they are ty... Read MoreSignificance of Genres within film
The most interesting thing I took from the reading was the conventions and rules that are placed into genres. When you think of genres you think of very general and flexible categories for films and o... Read MoreClassic Films and Genre: Following, Bending, and Breaking the Rules
Chapter 9 of Film Art focused primarily on film genres, and their role in categorizing films, shaping audience expectations, and serving as both artistic tools and marketing techniques. Movie Ge... Read MoreRethinking Genre: Exploring Romance in Portrait of a Lady on Fire and All That Heaven Allows
Reading this chapter has changed my prior beliefs about what defines a genre. I thought it would be very clear and specific like comedy, science fiction, horror, and action. But as the book mentioned,... Read MoreThe Importance of Narratives and Narration
This reading helped me understand the importance of narratives in film. Without it, humans would not be able to make sense of the scenes or understand the importance of a film. Narratives help evoke e... Read MoreExploring Plot and Story in Film Narratives
Film, at its core, is an art form rooted in storytelling. Yet, the way these stories are crafted—what we call narrative form—can vary dramatically, creating a rich tapestry of cinematic experience... Read MoreThe Importance of the Audience when considering Narrative Form
This week’s readings on narrative form both highlighted distinctive time periods throughout film history, with Gunning focusing on the industry pre-1906 and the textbook on all films thereafter.... Read More- 2 of 4
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