The document discusses the conventions and subgenres of romance films. Some of the main conventions include a boy meets girl scenario and traditional happy endings that are typically aimed at a female audience. Some films that challenged conventions include The Break Up, which subverts the happy ending trope, and Twilight, which features non-human protagonists. Popular romance films mentioned include The Notebook, Dirty Dancing, Titanic, Pretty Woman, and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days. Major studios that produced romance films include Time Warner, Paramount, Touchstone Pictures, and Focus Pictures.

1. Romance.

2. Conventions of the genre One of the main conventions is that of t he scenario of b oy meets girl . This is typical and expected in this genre. most target audiences choose to view these films to see the traditional happy endings. Particularly aimed at a female audience, often r eferred to as a C hick - Flick there are many well known sub-genres in Romance films. such as r om-coms most Romance films include other genres elements without making the film a sub-genre the Romance film genre explores the idea of sexuality, status, gender and relationships. Usually two Protagonist characters - Man and woman

3. Films that challenged the conventions of romance The break up . This film subverts the usual happy ending. The “happy ending” does not occur, they split up, even though the audience want them to get back together. Twilight This film uses characters that are not in the “norm” using vampires and werewolves that fall in love with a human being goes beyond human expectations.

4. Lists of films from genre The Notebook Dirty Dancing Titanic Pretty Woman How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days pride & prejudice Romeo & Juliet The curious case of Benjamin button

5. Studios where production took place Time Warner production vestron pictures Paramount Touchstone pictures Focus pictures