What’s your favorite genre?

Types of genres:

-Thriller (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thriller_(genre) is a film genre that uses suspense, excitement and tension as the main elements. It keeps the audience alert and on the edge of their seats. The protagonist of these films is set against a problem an escape or a mystery and it emphizes the danger that the protagonist faces.  (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMba3fckhuQ) “The Da Vinci Code” 2006.

-Horror (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horror_film) is a film genre that plays with the negative emotional reaction from the viewers. It seeks their nightmares, hidden fears and terror of the unknown. It also includes demons, vampires, monsters, curses and serial killers. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDGw1MTEe9k) “The exorcist" 1973.

-Comedy (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comedic_genres) is a film genre that uses the humor as a source. The aim of the comedy is laughter from the audience through entertaining stories and characters. It can be divided into multiple sub-genres.

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mKFH0Om1ts) “The Mask” 1994.

-Action http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Action_film is a film genre that puts one or many heroes in difficult situations as fights, frenetic chases that require physical challenges to achieve victory. The main character passes through explosions, gunplay, fist fights and car chases. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLnDT6uCr_I) “The Mummy” 1999.

-Romantic (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romantic_film) is a film genre that travels the intricate side of love. The plot usually revolves obstacles between two people. The music is very important in this type of genre because it indicates the emotional mood of the character. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6GsPB-eMK4) “Tre metri sopra il cielo” 2012.

-Drama (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drama_film )is a film genre that develops realistic problems with characters dealing with dramatic themes such as identity, drug addiction, racial prejudice, sexuality corruption, etc. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3G9lnyXJGU)“A Beautiful Mind”  2001.

-Parody (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parody_film) is a film genre that satirizes other film genres or films. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXrAYdSeWY8 “Kung Pow! Enter the Fist” 2002.



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