Definition of each Genre
Crime dramas are filmic representations of criminals, law officials, and offer a commentary on the dynamics that separate these two groups. Black comedy is best defined as a satirical portrayal of society.
Historical Significance of each Genre
One of the first crime dramas created for television was a series called "Dragnet." This show dramatized real-life crimes of the police in the L.A. region. It was not particularly popular at conception, but gained popularity as time went on. It was quickly copied by others, including 'I Spy' and 'Police Woman.'
One of the first black comedies created were novels, including Directions to Servants (1731). These were later adopted in film, particularly in post-war Germany, when satire was highly prevalent towards the hatred for the other European countries.
Application to Movie
There are many tight shots, which contribute to a sense of questioning by the audience, as if each detail in the shot could be significant in the following seconds. Additionally, the excerpt contains some key examples of black comedy. The concept is somber; an intelligent man turned criminal, but the combination of the two (a teacher and a meth dealer) seem so preposterous when juxtaposed, thus creating this sense of black comedy.
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