We will first identify a definition for the gangster film genre and go on to discuss the role it has played in American Film with reference to the aforementioned films. Film genres are categories of film characterized by instantly recognisable recurring patterns of setting, content, theme, styles, characters, and stars. ... Each genre deals with the central societal conflicts, problems, and concerns of the audience, with the gangster film dealing in particular with threats to law, order, and social stability within an already established urban society. ... Production of American Film: ...

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The Science fiction genre has interested film-makers since the earliest days of the cinema, though not often to the benefit of the film or of science fiction. ... Examples from other genres, such as westerns and horror, will help us to argue how the science fiction genre has helped to progress the now more equal role women play in cinema. ... Now Science Fiction has five major themes which unites them under the one genre. ... One of the most important films of modern science fiction genre is 2001: A Space Odyssey, made in 1969, which combines optimism and spiritual developments with explor...

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Using a combination of documentary style film techniques and fictional film techniques, Burnett's choices effectively ˜hit home' in relation to the Post Rebellion context. ... The film in itself contains pacing, and framed shots that represent the main character Stan's "entrapped " life. ... Later in the film a scene with his wife at the same kitchen table matches the distance created between his friend shot earlier. ... In reality, during the time of the intense riots, post Civil Rights War, and the coming of a new era for the black community; black exploitation (commonl...

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