Film Scholars Argue That Genre Conventions,repeated from Film to Film

question 16

Multiple Choice

Film scholars argue that genre conventions,repeated from film to film,

• A)indicate continual studio worries about profits.
• B)reflect actors' and producers' resistance to change in film technology.
• C)result in audience boredom and demand for innovative ideas.
• D)reflect audience doubts or anxieties and therefore vary with history.

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