Si Estrada, Pelikula at ang Masa
Si Estrada, Pelikula at ang Masa
Media302 – Media Historiography
Dr. N. Tiongson
I. Introduction
At the height of the action genre in the Philippines, Joseph Estrada was one of the most coveted actors for the films.
This paper, therefore, aims to answer the following:
1. Understand the common narratives and themes of Estrada‟s films
2. Determine the various roles portrayed by Estrada
3. Theorize how Estrada‟s films helped catapult him to the highest post in the land
II. Action as a genre
Genres are film categories roughly differentiating one type from another. This differentiation allows filmmakers and even moviegoers to identify usual narratives of the film and how the movie is expected to unfold. Genres‟ characteristics are also sometimes called conventions or codes.
When it comes to action genre films, stunts and fights are commonly expected. In fact, it is said that,
“Action film is a genre wherein physical action takes precedence in the storytelling. The film will often have continuous motion and action including physical stunts, chases, fights, battles, and races. The story usually revolves around a hero that has a goal, but is facing incredible odds to obtain it (The Script Lab).”
The site, Tripod, also have these to say about the usual conventions of a Hollywood action movie.
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1. Usually involve straightforward story of good guy versus bad guy, where usually the disputes are resolved by physical force.
2. Usually heroes in Hollywood films are patriotic Americans.
3. Bad guys in Hollywood films tend to be drug lords, terrorists or some other sort of criminal rather than a Nazi or a Communist like in the past.
4. Usually requires big budget special effects and stunt work.
5. Damsel in distress tends to be used but in recent movies female characters have become stronger in action/adventure movies and even work alongside the strong male characters. 6. It is more than likely that a chase scene will feature
Media302 – Media Historiography
Dr. N. Tiongson
I. Introduction
At the height of the action genre in the Philippines, Joseph Estrada was one of the most coveted actors for the films.
This paper, therefore, aims to answer the following:
1. Understand the common narratives and themes of Estrada‟s films
2. Determine the various roles portrayed by Estrada
3. Theorize how Estrada‟s films helped catapult him to the highest post in the land
II. Action as a genre
Genres are film categories roughly differentiating one type from another. This differentiation allows filmmakers and even moviegoers to identify usual narratives of the film and how the movie is expected to unfold. Genres‟ characteristics are also sometimes called conventions or codes.
When it comes to action genre films, stunts and fights are commonly expected. In fact, it is said that,
“Action film is a genre wherein physical action takes precedence in the storytelling. The film will often have continuous motion and action including physical stunts, chases, fights, battles, and races. The story usually revolves around a hero that has a goal, but is facing incredible odds to obtain it (The Script Lab).”
The site, Tripod, also have these to say about the usual conventions of a Hollywood action movie.
Page
1
1. Usually involve straightforward story of good guy versus bad guy, where usually the disputes are resolved by physical force.
2. Usually heroes in Hollywood films are patriotic Americans.
3. Bad guys in Hollywood films tend to be drug lords, terrorists or some other sort of criminal rather than a Nazi or a Communist like in the past.
4. Usually requires big budget special effects and stunt work.
5. Damsel in distress tends to be used but in recent movies female characters have become stronger in action/adventure movies and even work alongside the strong male characters. 6. It is more than likely that a chase scene will feature
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