What about literature/movie genres?

[Tamske]

Which genre do you prefer?

I have a love/hate relationship with fantasy.
Love: magic, dragons, dwarves, elementals...
Hate: prophecies!, bombastic language, the One, pure-hearted...

I love dystopic science fiction (eg. 1984 by Orwell).

I kind of like historic fiction.

 

[Spamtar]

Like dystopian science fiction too (i.e. A Clockwork Orange). Ever since my Dad read me the tales of Narnia loved fantasy yet have not read any in a while still look for it in the movies. I However enjoy prophecies/the One (to make things worse see myself as having a destiny and being either the One or one of the few). Notice I like historic fiction too, especially if the author has done their homework. Robert Graves I Claudius is one of my favs.

I notice I am enjoying more untraditional nonlinear storytelling of recent (e.g. Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting; special note book much different than how the movie was presented)

With movies am always looking out for a great psychological thriller or something cutting edge.

 

[Wonkavision]

My favorite genres are:

biography
autobiography
creative non-fiction
dystopian sci-fi
surrealism
Noir
"cult"
"camp"
costume drama
psychological horror
documentary
"special interest"
"experimental"

 

[OrangeAppled]

Books:

I mainly read classic literature and literary fiction. If it's not great, I usually don't want to waste my time with it. I do enjoy page turners, but finding well written ones is hard.

I tend to dislike genre fiction (I REALLY dislike fantasy and sci-fi), and I have a hard time finding new books I like. I particularly like books that reveal some sort of truth about people, even if it's light-hearted and comical, and books which are thought-provoking. Character development and insightful/clever writing is more important to me than plot also. I dislike contrived plots.

Movies:

I love old, classic movies; especially old romantic comedies, musicals, and suspense. Writing was just much better. Those genres tend to disappoint me in new films.

Also: Whimsically romantic movies, smart comedies (not vulgar), psychological thrillers, some crime capers, and period dramas. A tragic tinge appeals to me.

I dislike fantasy/sci-fi, action, horror, very violent movies, very vulgar comedy, and cheesy romantic movies (ie. the Notebook, barf!). I'm not a snob at all though. It just needs a degree of cleverness to it.

 

[Athenian200]

Books:

Mostly self-help, pop psychology, neurology, political, technical, or historical.

Movies:

Mostly science fiction, fantasy, historical, or comedy.

 

[Polaris]

I have no major preferences, except I avoid Space Fiction and High Fantasy. I avoid Space Fiction because I feel that the writers focus too much on world building and science. When I read, I like to explore the human condition and enjoy some genuine drama, not learn about how a society gained the power to travel through time. I shun High Fantasy because it's mostly Lord of the Rings fanfiction, and I have trouble stomaching the grandiose prose.