documentary: this happened, in my opinion
drama: wouldn't it be sad if this happened?
science fiction: what if this happening was possible?
horror: wouldn't it be scary if this happened?
comedy: wouldn't it be funny if this happened?
fantasy: what if this happened but we made nonwhite people monsters
action: wouldn’t it be exciting if this happened?
suspense: what if you didn’t know what was going to happen next?
adventure: what if something happened in a place where white people don’t live?
Mystery: Bet you can't guess how this happened!
Reality/Gonzo: This really happened (because we made it happen)
@alex