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  The Feel-Good Film: Genre Features and Emotional Rewards

Sarkhosh, K., & Menninghaus, W. (2021). The Feel-Good Film: Genre Features and Emotional Rewards. Projections: The Journal for Movies and Mind, 15(1), 55-77. doi:10.3167/proj.2021.150104.

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Sarkhosh, Keyvan1, Author           
Menninghaus, Winfried2, Author           
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1Scientific Services, Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics, Max Planck Society, ou_2421695              
2Department of Language and Literature, Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics, Max Planck Society, ou_2421695              

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Free keywords: aesthetics of lightness; being moved; emotional uplift; fairy-tale likeness; romantic comedies; sentimentality
 Abstract: In film criticism, “feel-good films” are widely dismissed as intellectually undemanding and sentimental entertainment. This study identifies key characteristics, emotional effects, and aesthetic qualities of feel-good films from the audience’s perspective. Although the feel-good film does not appear to be a genre in its own right, it is more than just a rather vague category. Romantic comedy films with a substantial share of drama are shown to be the most prototypical feel-good genre blend. Fairy-tale likeness and perceived lightness were indicated as key characteristics of these films. Yet for all their focus on happiness and relaxation, the emotional trajectories also involve serious conflicts and are experienced as profoundly moving. Moreover, preferences for feel-good films differ greatly, depending on gender and age.

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Language(s): eng - English
 Dates: 2021-03-012021-03-01
 Publication Status: Issued
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 Rev. Type: Peer
 Identifiers: DOI: 10.3167/proj.2021.150104
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Title: Projections: The Journal for Movies and Mind
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Pages: - Volume / Issue: 15 (1) Sequence Number: - Start / End Page: 55 - 77 Identifier: DOI: 10.3167/proj.2021.150104