Discussion of film genres

1. A supernatural thriller with a strong female lead.
- definition: Wikipedia defines it as "In which the conflict is between main characters, usually one of which has supernatural powers.This type of thriller combines tension of the regular thriller with such basic horror oriented ingredients as ghosts, the occult, and psychic phenomenon; the supernatural thriller combines these with a frightening but often restrained film."
- examples: Carrie, The Others, Sixth Sense.

2. A British social realist drama.
- definition: based on real-life situations. may contain themes of crime/violence and relationships.
- examples: This Is England, Trainspotting, Football Factory. Kidulthood.

3. An adventure story for younger audiences.
- definition: an adventure story where the main characters go on some sort of quest which is mirrored by the emotional quest that the characters must also endure on the way.
- examples: The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe, Big, Pan's Labyrinth.

4. A teenage romantic comedy.
- definition: "a humorous movie, play, or novel about a love story that ends happily"
main characters typically have a dilemma that they need to solve resulting in humorous consequences. the main characters are normally teenagers.
- examples: Juno, 10 Things I Hate About You, Just friends.

5. A crime caper with an ensemble cast.
- definition: A film with a group of main characters involved with a crime of some sort of major value. compared to original crime films, crime capers generally have a lighter tone to them and some humor.
- examples: Ocean's 11, Snatch, Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels