Action and Adventure!

Action and Adventure!To understand and be able to recognise sub genres. Key TerminologyGenre- Type of film, e.g. Thriller

Hybrid Genre- Two genres together e.g. Romantic Comedy.

Sub Genre- A genre within a genre e.g. Psychological Horror.

Genre Cycle- The way types of films develop over timeThe Genre CycleExperimental Stage-Trying out new ideasClassical Stage-Conventions are establishedPostmodern Stage-Satire and Parody of conventions

Which is the odd one out?

Which is the odd one out?

Which is the odd one out?

Which is the odd one out?

How many sub genres for Action Adventure are there?Can you think of some signifiers for these sub genres?

TASK:Go to Google and find two different posters for action movies and label generic signifiers. Use these generic signifiers to identify the sub genre.

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Cowboy hatSwordGoldSkullSnakeSoldierGunSkullOther films to search for:

Harry PotterLord of the RingsIndiana JonesDisney FilmsMask of Zorro2012TerminatorThe Golden CompassNarnia ChroniclesPredatorBeverley Hills CopFlash GordonStar WarsETJurassic ParkClose Encounters of the 3rd KindIron Man SpidermanHulk

Why do directors use more than one genre?

Which action sub genres are the most successful?

Why do we classify films by genre?