Thursday, 9 October 2014

Mainstream Hollywood, UK/US Collaborations, and Independent Film

  • Snakes on a Plane:
Mainstream Hollywood

a. Genre: Thriller; action
b. Stereotypical: Flashing lights; suspense; special effects; dramatic phrases (e.g. 'They are the deadliest creatures on earth'); play on words (e.g. 'Sit back, relax, and enjoy the fright'); famous actors (e.g. Samuel Jackson)
c. Audience appeals: provokes fear; intense; gripping; exciting

  • The Full Monty:
UK/US Collaboration

a. Genre: Comedy; feel-good
b. Stereotypical: British, regional actors; american voice-over narrating their story; typical, cheesy allusions to 'American Dream' (e.g. 'staying alive', 'working together'); clear, simple narrative (introduction, climax, resolution), optimistic, British humor
c. Audience appeals: Easy to watch; provokes laughter; puts them in a good mood

  • Withnail and I:
Independent Film

a. Genre: Black comedy
b.Stereotypical: Set in countryside, pubs, British cafes; British actors; British accents; less special effects:very basic; stereotypical, white, British characters; dull, dark lighting showing miserable British weather
c. Audience appeals: Relatable British humour

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