What is genre?

Today we learn about genres, here's my summary of the lesson.

1. Define 'genre' and 'genre convention'

Genre is the category of a media. Genre convention is a common element that are specific to one genre.

2. Choose any movie, and describe the genre and genre conventions of the movie. Describe its audience (demo/psycho). How are the audience appealed to?

Deadpool & Wolverine

The genre of this movie is action and comedy. It subverts the genre as Deadpool in the movie addresses the audience directly at the beginning of the movie.

The audience of this movie are mostly teens and adults, as the movie is filled with violence and gore.

Audience are more likely to be appealed to this movie as this is the first Deadpool movie after Disney acquired 21st Century Fox. Fox killed Wolverine, but now Disney has brought him back, which is what the audience wants. And bringing Wolverine into an adventure with Deadpool is just... perfect. That's what makes this movie has mostly positive reviews.

Avengers: Endgame

The genre of this movie is sci-fi and action. It conforms the genre as the way the plot unfolds isn't as much different as most other movies of this same genre.

The audience of this movie are from all age group, young kids to elder people, as this movie doesn't have too much violence, which most kids should be able to handle.

This movie appeals to its audience because this is the last installment in the Avengers saga. The ultimate ending to all the movies we've known and loved for so long.

Toy Story 4

This sequel movie, and the 4th installment in the Toy Story franchise is an adventure and family movie. It pretty much conforms the genre, as the storyline isn't too surprising or different from most other cartoon movies alike.

The audience of this movie are mostly kids and younger teens, though it might appeal to grown-ups as well.

The reason this movie appeals to the audience is probably because of it being one of those long-awaited Pixar movies.

Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny

The 5th Indiana Jones movie follows the genre of the previous movies, adventure and action. It conforms the genre as this movie doesn't differ much from most movies of this kind.

The audience of this movie is most likely teens and adults, as this movie contains a good amount of violence, even though not as much gore.

This movie should appeal more as Indiana Jones is extremely popular, and fans of the franchise would love to watch this sequel.

Reflection:

We learned about genre, and what it means when a movie conforms or subverts its genre.