[ORDER SOLUTION] Film Genre Analysis

For this topic I picked the film Star Wars (1977)

800-Word Genre Analysis

1. Describe the characteristics of the genre of your film, using the handout “How to Write about Genre.” You don’t need to address all the questions, but you should thoroughly explain the genre’s characteristics.

2. Explain why your selected film is a good example of the genre. How does your film satisfy the requirements and expectations of a specific genre?

Make sure you acknowledge all sources used, whether paraphrased or quoted. Any words not your own must be enclosed in quotation marks. Sources should be listed on “References” page (APA style)

Questions to Consider When Analyzing the Conventions of a Particular Genre:
What are the settings typical of a particular genre?
What kinds of characters are found in a particular genre?
Are there actors associated with your selected genre?
What kinds of stories are associated with your selected genre?
Are there common themes?
What are the kinds of scenes you expect to find?
What is the visual style typical of your selected genre?
Are there typical patterns of lighting?Are there typical patterns of editing?Are there common sounds or a particular kind of sound track?
When did this genre first emerge?How has the genre changed over time?
Have there been parodies of the genre?