Steve Neal - Genre

• What does Neale say about genres?

  Genres are marked by difference and change
• What conventions do gangster films and historical dramas share?

  They include anti-heroes and scenes of violence
• Why is originality important in genres according to Neale?

  Originality sets them apart from other examples
• How does Peaky Blinders evolve the gangster genre?

  By offering depth and complexity to characters
• What socio-economic context does Peaky Blinders root its violence in?

  PTSD and historical context
• How is the set design of Peaky Blinders described?

  It is industrial and hellish
• What aesthetic difference does Peaky Blinders have compared to Bridgerton?

  Peaky Blinders features fire in almost every scene
• What are the key narrative ingredients in gangster films and historical dramas?

  • Anti-heroes
  • Scenes of suspense
  • Scenes of violence
  • Aesthetic pleasures (locations and costumes)
• What are the essential elements for sustaining a genre according to Neale?

  • Display originality
  • Show difference and variation
  • Evolve over time
• What distinguishes Peaky Blinders from other period dramas?

  • Greater depth and complexity in characters
  • Historical and socio-economic context of violence
  • Distinctive industrial and hellish set design