Genre Research Activity

 The genre that I will be researching is Romcoms. Romcoms have always been one of the most loved and watched genres in film. These movies focus on love, humor, and how relationships grow and fall apart in funny ways that people can relate to. 

The typical target audience for rom-coms are usually teenagers to middle aged adults. The stories are made for people who like watching romance but also like to laugh. They usually aim towards women or couples. One example of a RomCom that I personally enjoyed was Crazy Rich Asians (2018) - IMDb. When it comes to content, rom-coms always include a few classic things. One of them first funny or awkward way the main characters meet or when couple are complete opposites, which causes lots of funny and romantic moments. 

For production techniques, romcoms are usually filmed with colorfull settings to make them feel warm. They often take place in cities or nice towns that look romantic, like New York or Paris. The music is also with love songs or fun background music. 

The marketing for romcoms is typically showcasing the two characters chemistry and have posters that usually show them both together. Trailers always include the funny and cute moments so the audience knows what to expect.They also release the film with a usual theme to it, whether it is christmas, fall, or summer break. Another example of a romcom is The Proposal (2009) - IMDb. It's about a boss who forces her assistant to marry her to keep her visa.The movie mixes funny scenes with romantic tension between the two. The lighting and costumes are bright and stylish, matching the fun tone.

Other examples of rom-coms include 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) - IMDb, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003) - IMDb, The Holiday (2006) - IMDb, My Big Fat Greek Wedding (2002) - IMDb, 500 Days of Summer (2009) - IMDb.