Genre is classifying products according to

the elements they have in common. It is

also an expectation of judgement of what Types of genres:
the audience views. Subgenre is when Thriller
there are a variation of an established Romance
genre with recognizable features in a Horror
number of genres. Hybrid genres is Comedy
common in film, this is when there are a mix Sci-fi
of two or more genres. Fantasy
Kids
Western
People gender stereotypes about movies generally match the preferences
of men and women. However, it is argued that people also tend to
exaggerate just how different men and womens preferences are. The most
known stereotype is that women are supposed to like romantic and
melodramatic movies (chick flicks)as well as comedy, but to dislike action
and horror movies. In contrast, men are supposed to like action and horror
movies, but to dislike romantic and melodramatic movies.
Mise-en-scene is romance films:
Mise-en-scene is everything that the audience
witnesses on the screen. It can include a variety of
different features such as setting and costume. In
romance films it could be something such as flowers or
a bright red dress. For example, a bright red dress is
used in romance films to suggest things such as
seduction and love.

Sound in romance films:

Sound is a vital aspect of film. 50% of film is sound and
the other 50% is visual. Diegetic sound is used is
romance films in order to make it seem more natural so
that the audience (stereotypically young females) can
engage with the film. An example of this is when we
witness a couple kissing on screen.
Cinematography in romance films:
Cinematography is camerawork based on 3 different elements:
1. The shot
2. The angle
3. Movements included
This is the part of film making that tests the creativity of the people behind the
scenes. This is because it is the most difficult part to learn and if it isnt right, it
may not work.
Editing in romance films:
Editing is what makes a film
interesting. It is used to tell a story.
There are 3 main types of film
production:
1. Cuts
2. Transitions
3. Time
Editing is so important because it is
the key to blending both images
and sounds in order to engage
and connect with the audience.
Generic Conventions The common boy
Normally, the meets girl to see
storyline links to the happy ending.
the audiences For example, The
emotions about Usually has a happy fault in our stars
their own ending
personal life

Heroes are Expected in romance films

men

Aimed at
a female The main couple
audience always tend to
re-unite after any
form of argument
or disagreement
Subgenres
1. Chick flick: does not essentially contain only romance
in their theme but it does contain a romantic
relationship. An example of this is The Notebook.
2. Historical romance: this is a romantic tale with the
period setting. An example would be Titanic.
3. Romantic action: this is a comedy film that also blends
with action and romance. Example= Mr and Mrs Smith.
4. Romantic comedy: these are films which have a range
of different plot lines to imply that love is able to
conquer all obstacles. A popular example of this is the
film Four Weddings and a Funeral.
5. Romantic drama: includes an obstacle that prevents
true deep meaning of romantic love between two
people. Music plays a big part in this subgenre
because it conveys the emotional mood. For example,
Casablanca.
6. Romantic fantasy: this describes fantasy tales. An
example of this is The Princess Bride.
7. Romantic thriller: this is a genre of a film that has a
storyline that connects with romance and thriller. For
example, The Bodyguard.
Hybridity in the media is a wide spread of different people from
different cultural backgrounds emerging. It means that there is
a blending mixture in the groups of different people found in
either economic, political or social differences.

Subversion is when the values of

our society are challenged by an
attempt to change the structures
of power. An example of this in a
romance film is in the film Thelma
and Louise. This film challenged
the views of women and
violence. The typical stereotype
of females in society today is that
women belong in the kitchen
cooking and cleaning.