We dissect your favourite genres — drama, horror, sci-fi, you name it! — and offer notes for a better understanding of their codes and conventions.
The rising popularity of the Eat The Rich theme in films and TV shows is a response to the increasing amount of wealth and control in the hands of a few individuals and companies. It is also a reflection of a growing awareness of the …
Simply said, a romance film is one in which the two main characters' relationship is the story's driving force. Love at first sight, forbidden love, love triangles, and sacrificial love are just a few of the many themes explored by works in this genre. Films …
Some of the most influential, significant, and critically acclaimed movies ever made have been about the Hollywood film industry itself.
Here are the top 5 most anticipated film + TV adaptations that fans can look forward to in the new year.
We’ve witnessed some great Whodunit films, yet the genre appeared to be dying away until a few years ago when we began to see a resurgence.
When Netflix biopic, Blonde opens, you are filled with a deep sense of overwhelming sadness within minutes; a man so important his name cannot be muttered and his framed image cannot be touched by his own child. When the child asks “But where is he,” …
Whether shouting at the heroes or jumping out of your skin, the horror movie is king when eliciting a visceral response from an audience.
Murder, armed robbery, conspiracy, betrayal; the crime genre has brought us some of cinema’s most ruthless villains and enigmatic heroes.
Film genres typically promise familiarity, comfort, a guarantee to meet the audience’s expectations. A comedy implies jokes and romance hints at a loving relationship. Yet, some of the greatest films are those that are able to acknowledge conventional forms that adhere to these classifications, then …
Just because a film is funny does not necessarily mean it is a comedy.
