What Is Genre? (Cutting Room Floor #233)

Update: 2025-09-04

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When we talk about "genre" as it relates to movies, books, comics, etc. what do we mean? What IS "genre?" Josh and Ira break down how we use that term on Film School.

Also, Josh recommends MasterChef (Hulu), and Ira recommends Sunderland Till I Die (Netflix).

The Genre Five Leaf Clover is available over at StoryGrid.com: https://storygrid.com/books/story-grid-genre-five-leaf-clover/

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What Is Genre? (Cutting Room Floor #233)

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What Is Genre? (Cutting Room Floor #233)

What Is Genre? (Cutting Room Floor #233)