War films have been a popular genre since the creation of film in the late 1800s. There are films about war from around the world because everyone’s perception and experience of war is completely different. Also, wars feature in many different genres as well such as westerns (cowboys shoot outs), science fiction (Star Wars is based on an imaginary intergalactic war) and costume dramas.
Adventure, much like horror, is a well established genre within film. Action and adventure are very similar in terms of structure, however, action films rely more on violence whereas adventure is more about following along on a journey. Common themes in adventure films are pirates/swashbucklers, search and expedition, jungle and desert epics, and treasure hunts and quests.
Horror is akin to marmite, you either love it or you hate it. I, for one, cannot stand it, I can count the amount of horror films I have watched on one hand. Something that does fascinate me though is the posters used to promote horror films. They are always full of intrigue and leave me, an avid hater of horror films, wanting to know more.
Spoof posters of our favourite films are always a great laugh but what is it that makes them so effective? Parody posters are able to encapsulate the essence of the original poster but put a funny, comedic spin on it.
Star Wars, a franchise that has spanned 4 decades and captured the hearts of many a geek around the world. But what about the typographical choices that went into making the posters? In this blog post I will discuss the ins and outs of all things Star Wars.
Howdy partners! In this blog post we will be delving into all things Hollywood Westerns. Westerns were a very popular genre in the early to mid 20th century but the popularity declined after that. They are usually set in the American West in the mountain regions that lie west of the Mississippi river, particularly the Great Plains.
Harry Potter is a worldwide phenomenon, it made around 8 billion dollars in the worldwide box office and it is absolutely adored by fans. No other book series has had quite the outstanding success that Harry Potter has. Some have got close, for instance The Hunger Games, but none still have such cultural relevance nearly twenty years on.
Romantic comedies are a very popular and established genre, in 2019 the genre made 122.34 million in the US box office. It’s easy to see why these films are so popular, they’re generally light easy watches that don’t require you to have a PhD in Film Studies to understand what’s going on.
