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Why are movies shelved?
The act of being “shelved” is one of the oddities of the movie business. There are many reasons that a completed movie is set aside: a matter of timing, Executive Meddling, dissatisfaction with the result, corporate restructuring, unexpected copyright problems, etc. It can last anywhere from a couple months to forever.
How movies affect our behavior?
The best influence on our behavior is that movies and television reduce stress. Watching films, we can escape our own problems for a little while. Also, sometime movies show positive ways to resolve problems we all face. While TV and movies shouldn’t be a way to hide from life, sometimes they can help us cope.
What does getting shelved mean?
to put off or aside from consideration: to shelve the question. to remove from active use or service; dismiss.
What does shelved mean?
1 : to place or store on a shelf shelve books. 2 : to put off or aside : defer The plan has been shelved for now.
What are some stupid choices in movies that leave the audience screaming?
Too many stupid choices leave the audience screaming at the characters, “Don’t drop that weapon!” “Why do you keep falling?” “Don’t check if he’s dead; just shoot him again!” “Just move out of the house!” and of course, the “Stop asking if anyone’s home! THE MURDERER IS HOME!”
What makes a movie a horror movie?
If the scary movie has zombies, it could be apocalyptic. If it has ghosts, it could be supernatural. If it’s focused on a person losing their sanity, it could be a psychological horror. Besides these general story elements, tropes also classify a movie’s genre.
Do horror movies have dumb decisions?
Dumb decisions are a mainstay in the horror genre, just like the meet-cute in romance, an alcoholic detective in noir, and “discovering powers you never knew you had” in a fantasy-adventure. Not all horror movies have dumb decisions, but they are no surprise whenever they turn up, although they are never welcome.
What defines a genre of movie?
Genres classify movies based on their tropes and story elements. In basic terms, if it’s got magic, it’s fantasy; if it’s got advanced technology, it’s sci-fi; if it’s funny, it’s a comedy; and if it’s scary, it’s horror. These very vague guidelines can be branched in to further subgenres. If the scary movie has zombies, it could be apocalyptic.