Hello again,
For my second genre, I chose romance. Romantic movies combine love, chemistry, and heartbreak at times; these movies are so fun yet emotional which keeps the audience attached. Almost everyone can relate and rely to romance in a sense, even if your going through a stage where you have a crush or dreaming of meeting your special person.
The target audience for romance movies usually range from teens and young adults, although anyone who is entertained with love stories will watch them. Not to be stereotypical, but I feel like they lean towards a female audience but honestly it can be appealing to everyone; love is universal. Many individuals watch romance to connect and just feel the sensational, warmth ups and downs of relationships.
Romance film often prioritize the relationship journey between the main characters. Familiar themes consist of first loves, love triangles, sorrow, or conquering and healing their inner selves to qualify being with someone. In romantic opening scenes, they introduce the actors and mysteriously hint at the dispute that will affect their relationship later throughout the movie, this creates suspense which I love. For instance, the Notebook begins with a young, content woman that meets a man her age and establishes the dynamic that will push the story.
Techniques in romance movies consist of:
Close ups/slow motions- they utilize this especially during intimate scenes
Soft lighting- making everything feel dreamy.
Romantic sounds- music creates a setting of emotional impact
For distributing and marketing these films, they make it all about the pure emotional connection and relationship the actors carry. Posters include the couple particularly with a dramatic colorful background and trailers emphasize the highs of emotion to hook the audience in.
Examples of movies:
The Notebook (2004) - This film follows a couple, Noah and Allie, on their romance that lasts until they die. The opening scene instantly shows their personalities and synergy, pulling the readers in and giving you a sense of what to expect while watching.
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The notebook. “behind every great love is a great… | by Bella Ruetten | film reviews | medium. (n.d.-e). https://medium.com/witty-film-reviews/the-notebook-55d3630dd674
La La Land (2016) - This movie mixes music and romance together which deepens the storytelling. The opening scene presents Mia and Sebastian, giving small hints at their future dreams, conflicts, and later romance. La La Land uses music and illustrations to peak softness and show their relationship.
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Mallenbaum, C. (2016, December 27). Your “la la land” cheat sheet. USA Today. https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/entertainthis/2016/12/27/your-la-la-land-cheat-sheet/95602260/
Im considering using this genre for my portfolio project because it entertains me and allows me to explore more about the background storytelling in a way thats relatable.
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