discussion of all five genres

supernatural thriller with a strong female lead - thrillers are characterized by fast pacing, frequent action, and resourceful heroes who must thwart the plans of the more powerful villains. literary devices such as suspense, red herrings and cliff hangers are normally used.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=Vm4Fw2QElA4
What Lies Beneath

british social realist drama - kitchen sink drama. real life issues and scenarios dramatized into a programme.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=SfoJx6t97RE
This Is England

adventure story for younger audiences - adventure stories normally include a quest or journey to find something or someone in a race against the competition. usually the main character meets lots of different people/characters along the way.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=lhQ-0HGn8mI
Madagascar 2 - Escape To Africa boyyyy

teenage romantic comedy - stereotypically includes a young teenage girl trying to fit in/make a certain boy like her and messes everything up in a humorous way.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=zx-Um3L2S3g
Angus, Thongs & Perfect Snogging

crime caper with an ensemble cast - a group of people trying to commit a crime eg. robbing a bank.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=BV-U-ERRU_A
Oceans Eleven