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Do you think genres are timeless? Can we still label films?
The main bases of genres are timeless, but the sub genres and hybrid genres are expanding and changing with trends. The way that they are filmed and the audiences that they are aimed at change with fashion and trends also. John Turby suggests genres are useful for marketing and attracting the target audience. This implies that genres are crucial to the success of a film, so we feel they are timeless and are going to be around for a long time.


Why do you think hybrid genres are developing so much?
Hybrid genres are developing because by combining to different genres you appeal to a wider audience. An example of this is Green Hornet which is a combination of comedy and action. By appealing to a wider audience, more people are likely to watch the film which means the film maker will be able to make more money as the film will be more successful. Also Robert Stam states that genres can be defined through the performer. If a film has a varied cast it can fall into a hybrid genre if there are different actors from different genres to appeal to everyone.

Choose one of your products and determine how it does/doesn't conform to a genre.
The video conforms to the genre as it is very dark lighting and there is a low slow rumbling noise with pianos playing chilling music over the top. It conforms to thriller theme as the opening scenes are linked with death and mystery which automatically gives the viewer an incite to the rest of the film. Janet Steiger says there are 4 ways of defining a film genre; one way is comparing to other films. The opening to this film is similar to other thriller films, with the slow moving camera, dramatic scenes, and subtle music. Another way is through "Ironic hybridization" where elements if different genres are combined. This is true for this film as it is a crime/thriller.