Picking my genre
This week, I have been researching different genre options to figure out which one I should use and what kind of story I want to tell. Two genres that I am considering are Rom-coms and Psychological thrillers. Two very different options one is filled with suspense, mystery, and mind games, and the other one is funny, heartwarming, and all about love. Growing up, I enjoyed watching both of these genres so much. Sometimes, it was watching these rom-coms with my mom and grandma that gave me high expectations about what love is supposed to be like or watching thrillers, which made me so scared I watched Barbie after.
RomComs
A romantic comedy is about relationships, enjoyment, and love. These films focus on the emotional journey of falling in love usually with quirky and relatable characters. They usually start with a meet-cute and then some challenges the couple has to overcome. Some Rom-coms I really liked were How to Lose a guy in 10 Days, To All the Boys I've Loved Before, 10 Things I Hate About You, and Anyone but You.
How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days is a good humor and romance. In this movie, Andie tries to drive Ben crazy, trying to make him break up with her in just 10 days for her job, while Ben is trying to make her fall in love for his job. The characters start off with different motives, the movie shows their growth and how they slowly start to care about each other. The famous rain scene where Andie and Ben have a romantic moment when they get wet in the rain is an example of a romantic comedy mixing humor and romance. The relationship between Andie and Ben helped me to think about how to make a connection between characters who want different things but fall in love with each other over some time. I also liked how the film uses humor to show people can miscommunicate and mess up relationships but still end up falling for each other. I'd like to combine humor and real emotion in my film in a similar way.
Psychological thriller
A psychological thriller focuses on the human mind its usually about themes like paranoia, fear, obsession, and manipulation. Traditional thrillers are usually about external danger and physical things. These films show the mental struggles of the character, making you question what's real and what's not. They usually show a bunch of mind games and secrets. These films often have a dark and tense atmosphere, using lighting, sound, and pacing to build unease. Psychological thrillers are also known for their complicated lives and are usually dealing with deep emotional or mental issues. The plot shows how these issues affect their behavior and relationships.
In Black Swan for example the main character's mental breakdown makes the audience feel uncomfortable. I think these films create a more emotional experience by showing what the character are going through.
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