Monday 27th March
LO: To explore genre codes and conventions
Genre Research, Action-Adventure:
Codes and Conventions:
- Graphic violence is tolerated
- Romantic sub-plot
- Fast paced
- Use of close up shots
- High key lighting
- Always involves a quest
- Humorous
Three famous movie directors from Action-Adventure:
- Michael Bay
- James Cameron
- Richard Donner
Movie stars associated with Action Adventure:
- Jason Statham
- Sylvester Stallone
- Bruce Wilis
- Robert De Niro
- Gary Daniels
- Al Pacino
Three movie posters for Action Adventure (Past 10 years):
Annotated poster for Action-Adventure:
- The character is in the background walking away so they know he is on a quest
- The hobbit is in bold for emphasis
- It doesn't show any iconic scenes from the movie so people want to watch it
- Shows an iconic character from the movie
