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Film Genres

We dissect your favourite genres — drama, horror, sci-fi, you name it! — and offer notes for a better understanding of their codes and conventions.



Film Genres
The Evolution of the Hollywood Thriller
Posted On July 29, 2017 Paul Laight 0

Most of us like to be scared and thrilled and made tense, especially if it is in the darkened recesses …

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The Action Genre: Codes and Conventions Explained
Posted On July 9, 2017 Staff 0

Tapping into the most primal of storytelling, thrill-seeking, and wry humor, the action movie is hard-wired into mainstream cinema. Driving …

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Body Horror: How to Subgenre
Posted On September 27, 2016 Freddie Van Der Velde 0

The recent release of Nicolas Winding Refn’s Neon Demon caused an uproar at the 2016 Cannes Film Festival. A depraved mix …

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The Expository Mode
Posted On August 25, 2016 Staff 0

The Expository mode stresses the importance of creating an impression of authenticity and having a well-supported argument. Unlike the Poetic Mode, …

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