Overview of film genres and their sub-genres.

1. What are the main genres of film? What are some of the subgenres? Why is categorizing into genre a necessary and important thing?

2. What are some characteristics of a science fiction film? Of an action film? Of a war film? What sort of cross over is there between genres? How many characteristics must a film have to be categorized into a specific genre?

An extensive list of literary resources for genre studies.

1. What does the list of resources available to study genre tell you about the important nature of genre study? Why do you think studying genre is important to understanding of a film?

2. Browse the lists of resources available to those interested in genre. What sorts of titles and subjects seem to be the most popular? What are some interesting titles? Which genres are you interested in learning more about?

Links to sites dedicated to various film genres.

1. How many genres are defined on this website? How many other genres can you think of? Which genres cross boundaries into other genres? What sort of subgenres could you create in each of the categories?

2. Explore the fun stuff link on the website. What do the activities and links have to do with genre? Which websites exploit the stereotypes of their genre? Which one is your favorite?

Western Film genre synopsis

1. What are some of the typical characteristics of a western film? What western films can you think of that contain the stereotypical elements? Are there films that have many of the elements that you don't consider to be a western?

2. How have western films evolved? What were some of the characteristics now that have been changed? What do you think accounts for the differing qualifications of western films?

Reference site for the works of Western director John Ford.

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Horror Film genre synopsis.

1. What are some of the typical characteristics of a horror film? What horror films can you think of that contain the stereotypical elements? Are there films that have many of the elements that you don't consider to be a horror film? What is the difference between a thriller and a horror film?

2. How have horror films evolved? What were some of the characteristics now that have been changed? What do you think accounts for the differing qualifications of horror films? What do you think is the future of horror films?

Musical Film genre synopsis

1. What are some of the typical characteristics of a musical film? What musical films can you think of that contain the stereotypical elements? What is the difference between a film with music and a musical?

2. How have musicals evolved? What were some of the characteristics now that have been changed? What do you think accounts for the differing qualifications of musicals? Why do you think musicals come and go in popularity? What current form are musical films taking on?