The Matrix
Film Genre/Subgenre: Science Fiction - Cyberpunk
MATRIX, THE (1999). Photography. Britannica ImageQuest, Encyclopædia Britannica, 25 May 2016.
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MATRIX, THE (1999). Photography. Britannica ImageQuest, Encyclopædia Britannica, 25 May 2016.
quest.eb.com/search/144_1542424/1/144_1542424/cite. Accessed 24 Sep 2020.
Cyberpunk: Cyberpunk, a science-fiction subgenre characterized by countercultural antiheroes trapped in a dehumanized, high-tech future.
("Cyberpunk." Britannica Academic, Encyclopædia Britannica, 1 Sep. 1999. 0-academic-eb-com.library2.pima.edu/levels/collegiate/article/cyberpunk/118413. Accessed 24 Sep. 2020.)
COLUMN 1 - BEGIN:
Use the list below to consider film genres of interest.
Film Genres & Sub-Genres
Film Genres and SubGenres (styles):
Action
Disaster / Apocalyptic
Epic
Martial Arts
Post-Apocalyptic
Spy
Superhero
Thriller
Video Game Movies
War
Adventure
Animation (not permitted for this assignment)
Comedy
Dark Comedy / Black Comedy
Farce
Romantic Comedy
Satire
Screwball Comedy
Slapstick
Drama
Historical
Alternative History
Biblical
Biopic
Historical Drama
Historical Fiction
Historical Romance
Fantasy (not permitted for this assignment.)
Horror
Found Footage
Monster
Paranormal / Occult
Psychological Horror
Slasher
Splatter
Survival Horror
Romance
Chic Flick
Romantic Comedy
Romantic Drama
Romantic Thriller
Sci-Fi
Apocalyptic Sci-Fi
Future Noir
Hard Sci-Fi
Military Sci-Fi
Punk Sci-Fi
Cyberpunk
Steampunk
Space Opera
Speculative Sci-Fi
Thriller
Crime
Conspiracy
Courtroom / Legal
Whodunnit/Detective Movies
Film Noir
Gangster
Mystery
Spy
Western
Empire Western
Epic Western
Marshall
Outlaw
Revenge
Spaghetti Western
Revisionist Western
COLUMN 2 - EXPLORE
Use this column to explore the definitions and descriptions of film genres. Decide upon a genre of interest. Use the bottom box to explore films within your chosen genre.
Film & Film Genre Reference Resources
- Pop Culture Universe This link opens in a new windowAmerican history and popular culture, including fads and entertainment.
- Encyclopedia Britannica Online This link opens in a new windowA general knowledge English-language encyclopedia.
- Gale Virtual Reference Library (formerly Gale ebooks) This link opens in a new window
Film Reviews
- Academic Search Premier This link opens in a new window
An unprecedented collection of peer-reviewed, full-text journals for academic research.
- Nexis Uni Academic This link opens in a new window
Search for any of the following types of content: news, cases, law reviews, company information, country information, or publications.
- ProQuest Research Library This link opens in a new window
Research Library is a truly multidisciplinary resource featuring a diversified mix of scholarly journals, trade publications, magazines, and other timely sources across the top 150 subject area
COLUMN 3 - VIEW FILM, FIND IMAGES
Use the two no-cost streaming video databases below to search for films by genre; select and watch a film. If the film you chose is not included in either of these two database, either select a film that is, or view the film with your personal subscription to Netflix or Pima, or try IMDB to see if the film is offered free for streaming with commercials.
Use the ImageQuest database below if you would like to search for movie posters and image stills. You may also find these via IMDB.
Interpretations of The Hero's Journey - Joseph Campbell
Film Posters & Still Images
- Image Quest This link opens in a new windowOver 2.5 million copyright-cleared images for educational use at Pima Community College