Genre: Horror

Introduced the conventions of genre (could use a good definition)

http://www.digitalfilmarchive.net/clda/moving_image_arts/film_lesson_plans/introducing_genre.asp

Went over the specifics of the conventions of 'horror'

Watched 'Frankenstein' intro clip (Dr. Frankenstein creating his monster)
Watched 'Frankenstein' ruining the wedding prep

Watched the Thriller video in full identifying
   setting
   character
   iconography

It all seems to tie in.

Tomorrow questions:

a) Why does genre exist?

• the importance of expectation and audience pleasure;
• the fluidity of genres and the constant renegotiation between industry and audience through the combination of the familiar and the unexpected;
• the relationship between audiences and producers to minimise financial risk;
• the cultural dimension; myths and fears played out through repetition, innovation and resolution;
• the ideological level: genres offering reassurance and closure on the complexities of life. 


Note: Genres are like family members - they resemble each other, but no two are alike.
          Genres are constantly blending and changing - but they retain a constant set of iconography expected by the audience.

Look at some Horror movie posters (and synergy posters!)

In groups - pitch me a horror film
  Must include conventions of the horror genre:
    List:

After viewing the film:

Handout "Elements of Horror"

a) Fill it in related to the film
b) Fill it in related to your own work
c) Pairs are responsible for the creation of a short script and a movie poster.

Blogs

Period 4


Lucas: crazysuperballsoffire.blogspot.com
Autumn: energydrinkgirl.blogspot.com
Dylan: purplezippy.blogspot.com
Drake:  orangejuice1234.blogspot.com
Jon:   mrbiglesworth.blogspot.com
Brody:  mynameisjew.blogspot.com
Adam: mynameisfifty.blogspot.com
Tom:  badass-tom.blogspot.com
Tim:  penner21.blogspot.com
Travis:  dinosaursinspace123.blogspot.com
Nick:  nicksbloger.blogspot.com
Savannah:  anniesbestfriend.blogspot.com
Maria:  1-farm-girl.blogspot.com
Annie:  savannasbestfriend.blogspot.com



Tasha:  
Amy


Period 1


Jocelyn http://debbiesdrycleanedgossip.blogspot.com/

Kayla http://keighlah-snowwhite.blogspot.com/

Lyndon http://foxrider10.blogspot.com/

Ranelle vball2012.blogger.com

Sean P http://gossipboii616.blogspot.com/

Matt P http://neufonmars.blogspot.com/

Devan http://agasjockeysthoughts.blogspot.com/

Madisson http://maddiemccorhill.blogspot.com/
Matt N    http://neufonmars.blogspot.com/
Coralie      http://coco-cmsaphfire.blogspot.com/2010/09/relationships.html
Brett    bnolin87.blogspot.com
Kyle   nameyourblogkyle.blogspot.com
Brennon: callofduty612.blogspot.com
Josie: silverj04.blogspot.com
Brighton:  bmcfadyen.blogspot.com
Jared:   whatsontunasmind.blogspot.com
Sean U:  polarisbeatsskidoo.blogspot.com
Alycia:
Matt P: mrcool125.blogspot.com
Becky:  gossipgiirl616.blogspot.com

Documentary Film

Amazing is their continued interest in Bowling for Columbine


First = Conventions

Second = Modes and Genres

Motifs in Bowling for Columbine


Themes in Bowling for Columbine


What genre is Bowling for Columbine?

        Explain how Michael Moore develops a particular argument by pairing specific conventions to a documentary mode.

Motifs:  Guns, Violence, Evening News, NRA, Government, bullets, Fear, South Park, Columbine, 'Weapons of Mass Destruction', police,

(Minimum 5 paragraph essay)