Questions&Answers

1. What is a stereotype?
A stereotype is a widely fixed opinion/image of a particular something or
someone!
2. What stereotypes are there in romantic comedies?
- Dumb blonde female characters
The misunderstanding
- The gay best friend that everyone loves
- British people are evil
- Overpowering female characters
- The cheating boyfriend
- The male best friend who gets the girl in the end
- The male friend who confesses his love for the girl
3. Does this relate to common stereotypes in our society- explain your
answer
Yes, this does relate to normal, everyday life because even in our modern
day society some people still believe that all men are physically stronger
than women and in most cases, this is true but you could get a really weak
man and a female body builder.ect. And in this scenario, it isnt the case.
This is against feminism!
4. What are all the traditional conventions of a Romantic Comedy?

5. Who is the target audience for British Romantic Comedy films?

The stereotypical and most common target audience for a romantic
comedy is middle aged, preferably single women, but in truth- anyone
could watch them!
6. Pick a British Romantic Comedy(look at the film poster)
The film that I have picked for this question is- The Holiday

Film Poster!
What does the film name connote?
That the film is based on some sort of holiday.
What does the tag line connote?

This film does not have a tagline as far as I can see.

What colours are used and why?
On this film poster, the colours, black and white are used most in the title,
this grabs the attention and it is plain and simple- in this case, less is
more. In the picture, neutral colours are used; this resembles the simple
but absolutely brilliant story line.
What font is used and why?
On this film poster, a simple but effective font is used, this also resembles
the plain and simple story line.