Genre

Genre

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Settings and locations usually in a rom com

→white sand / beautiful beach    →train stations    →paris / france    →bedroom    →rooftops    →picnics in a massive green park    →churches    →cute / twee dates    →high schools    

→bathroom - petals, bubbles & champagne    →park bench

1. the meet-cute ➤ two characters meet in a movie

has to force the 'lovers' to meet and notice each other 

2. the music and dance ➤ music & romance have always been intertwined

rom-coms and musicals = twin genres

goes over montages, reflects moods e.g. dancing = happiness

3. casting ➤ sparkly eyes - why they stick to the genres.

it can be accidental



Task

Black Mirror - 'be right back'

1. state of equilibrium  → when they are driving and singing and gent inside the house - everything is normal and is no change
2. a disruption  → the lady ringing her sister thinking something has happened to the boyfriend / husband
3. recognition →  when the police arrive at  her door - something dribble has happened and this is when she realises - a recognition that the equilibrium has been disrupted
4. attempt to restore the damage → when she starts to call him and speak to him
5. return or restoration of a new equilibrium  → when the fake man comes to life and she starts to live like normal again - looks after their child etc.



( black mirror image of be right back )