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Adventure films tell exciting stories of journeys to exotic locales that emphasize struggle and overcoming obstacles. Early adventure films from the 1930s-1950s often featured courageous male heroes fighting for freedom or justice. Modern adventure films from the 1980s onward use advanced special effects and include a range of heroes, with franchises like Lord of the Rings and Pirates of the Caribbean appealing to broad audiences with comedy elements alongside action-packed adventures.
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Action films originated in the 1920s with swashbuckling adventure films and expanded in the 1940s-50s to include war and western movies. Alfred Hitchcock helped establish the spy-adventure genre and use of action sequences. The 1960s saw the success of the James Bond franchise, which solidified the resourceful hero archetype and use of gadgets, fights, and car chases. During the 1970s, grittier police dramas and martial arts films from Japan emerged as competitors. Advances in CGI in the 1990s allowed for more fantastical settings in big-budget action films known for parodies and spectacular visuals.
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3) James Bond films dominated the 1960s with larger-than-life characters and gadgets, car chases, and martial arts fights.
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The evolution of action genres from the 1920s to today is summarized as follows:
1) Early action films from the 1920s-1930s featured swashbuckling movies and sword fighting heroes.
2) From the 1940s-1950s, war movies, westerns, and spy films became popular, reflecting cultural changes.
3) The 1960s were dominated by James Bond films, which featured larger-than-life characters and gadgets.
4) Gritty detective and crime dramas shaped a new action style in the 1970s along with the rise of martial arts films exposing new cultures.
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This document discusses the genre of Westerns. It notes that Westerns typically have settings in the American West between 1865-early 20th century and feature cowboys, settlers, lawmen and the clash between civilization and lawlessness. The document outlines some key elements of Westerns like rich landscape descriptions, mythic heroes, and morality tale storylines. It then recommends several classic Western authors like Louis L'Amour and Larry McMurtry. The document also explores trends in the genre like modern adaptations, genre blends with historical fiction, and awards for Western fiction.
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1) The genre of action/adventure films typically features heroes facing off against evil characters through dramatic scenes involving weapons and danger.
2) When the genres first emerged in the early 20th century, adventure films often linked to action through exploring wider settings and creating more opportunities for perilous scenarios.
3) Many early action/adventure movies were set during times of war or in dangerous jungles and seas, using these settings to incorporate action elements through conflicts and threats encountered by the characters.
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History of genre
- 1. History of Adventure Films Akasha Corion
- 2. Background • Adventure Films are exciting stories, with new experiences or exotic locales. • Adventure films are designed to provide an action- filled, energetic experience for the viewers- similar to a ‘action film genre.’ • Rather than emphasis the violence however, they emphasis the journey and the struggles of the main character. • Adventure films were intended to appeal mainly to men, creating major male heroic stars through the years. These courageous, patriotic, or altruistic heroes often fought for their beliefs, struggled for freedom, or overcame injustice.
- 3. First Adventure Film • Starred Douglas Fairbanks and were silent films and aim for a male audience with the courageous male hero and sword fighting
- 4. 1930’s • Adventure films that offered tales of British colonialism and imperial campaigns of worldwide conquest.
- 5. Late 1940’s- 50’s • Many adventure epics have been based on the legend of King Arthur, these films included the hero and a quest.
- 6. 1960’s • Adventure films became a real Adventure as they started to be set in different countries such as Africa and Russia.
- 7. 1970’s • This was the time of Major Films such as Star Wars and Jaws. Where advanced special effects began and Stars Wars was set in a digital future.
- 8. 1980’s-90’s • Modern Day Swashbucklers were made in this time with pirate theme, although these films didn’t have as much success as other an adventure film.
- 9. Modern Day • Pirate of the Caribbean, Lord of the Rings and Re-makes of Swashbucklers films. • All of these films have advanced special effects and most have a comedy element. These also include a range of heroes.