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Movie Types - Other Types
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Science Fiction:
Futuristic movies like star wars, star trek, theme of time travel, superhuman powers, etc.
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Many science fiction movies are about the future.
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The success of a science fiction movie is usually dependent on how much they spend on special effects.
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After watching a science fiction movie such as star wars, I always wish I lived in the future.
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Gene Rodenberry and George Lucas are two great people in the Science Fiction world.
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Suspense (Thriller):
A movie that intentionally keeps you in a heightened state.
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I am always on the edge of my seat when I watch suspenseful movies.
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I can't stand to watch suspenseful movies because my stomach always gets upset.
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The suspense just kills me.
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It's so exciting to watch a suspense movie.
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Western:
Old time cowboy movies
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Western movies are not so popular anymore.
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Client Eastwood was a popular western actor.
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Western movies show a little bit about the United States during the early years.
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After watching The Last Samurai, I always hoped an Asian country will make a movie called The Last Cowboy.
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Commentary / Non-Fiction:
Educational and true.
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Commentaries and non-fiction films are usually educational.
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Non-profit organizations usually create commentaries supported by the government.
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Popular non-fiction films are about chimpanzees and gorillas.
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Sometimes non-fiction films are sad because of the hidden truth that is revealed.
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