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genre

[zhahn-ruh, zhahn-ruh] / ˈʒɑn rə, ˈʒɑ̃ rə /


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Other Connelly characters make cameos in “Ironwood,” a special treat from a genre master whose work seems as fresh as ever.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Writer Paul Doolan said the Welsh series was intended to offer warmth, comedy and mystery, rather than follow the darker tone often associated with the genre.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

“Hope” brings to mind several genre classics, from “Jaws” and John Carpenter movies like “The Thing,” to something more homegrown such as Bong Joon Ho’s “The Host.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Soccer-themed documentaries have proliferated in recent years, with the 2023 hit Netflix series about David Beckham helping popularise the genre.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Houseman didn’t enjoy the genre himself, but he knew his partner did.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow




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