Postmodernism and cinema

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Term papers   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « The blurring of reality and surreality. The post-modern text. Conclusion. Postmodernism and cinema The term post-modern has several related meanings. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Techno culture.. Dreams as a significant part of the story.. Hybrids and the juxtaposition of elements.. Twin Peaks.. Exploring self-reflexivity in Twin Peaks.. Hybrids in Twin Peaks.. The scenes between Donna and James.. The blurring...»

Film studies: signs and postmodernism

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Presentation   |   01/09/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Film studies: signs and postmodernism LIE: Long Island Expressway. The cinema being a medium of communication that encompasses a large audience, it seems ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Reality according to J. Fiske.. Parts of Howie's house in L.I.E.. The use of colors.. Shots of the white kitchen with no food in it.. Howie's bedroom.. The difference in social class between Howie and Gary.. The movie 'La Vie est Un...»

David Lynch

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   School essay   |   11/19/2007   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « In his book Postmodernism in the Cinema, Cristina Degli-Esposti defines heterotopias as the postmodern worlds that live side-by-side (Degli-Esposti 9). In Lost ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Classical Hollywood cinema during the latter half of the twentieth century. Postmodernism a view of the world where contradiction reigns supreme. David Lynch's first successful film . The innovative storytelling behind Blue Velvet...»

Subverting the Mainstream: The Postmodern World of David Lynch

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Presentation   |   11/19/2007   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « is clear that Lynch professes a genuine admiration for the detective movies of mainstream, Hollywood cinema. The parody and satire of postmodernism are clearly ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The world that David Lynch portrays . David Lynch's first successful film . The innovative storytelling behind Blue Velvet . What most critics of Wild at Heart failed. The critical response to Mulholland Drive . The world of David...»

The phenomenon of fandom: Refuting the view that consumers of mass media culture are passive cultural dopes?

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   03/12/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « accept what the culture manufacturers offer him" on the basis that cinema disallows for Docker, J., (1994) Postmodernism and Popular Culture: A Cultural History ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Samantha Barbas' book Movie Crazy.. John Fiske.. Semiotic productivity.. Textual productivity.. His book Understanding Popular Culture.. Conclusion.. Bibliographical references.....»

Live technologies in theatrical performance in a post modern perspective

Arts & media   |   Arts and art history   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2007   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « Postmodern cinema is rich in intertextual references, and is often self Indeed, technology can mean many things and postmodernism encourages the fusion and ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The work of Robert Lepage and Laurie Anderson . The temporal element of video art . The use of sound in The Passing and Hotel Methuselah . The multidisciplinary quality of multi media performances. The characters in Hotel Methuselah...»

The Roles and Reflection of British Society in British Comedies

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « It is part of the trend of postmodernism to assume the audience is very literate about media forms and so From 1951-1958, the cinema output was rather banal. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Then humour muddled up the image, and muddled up actuality. . The constant use of irony allows Brits to stay clear from being sentimental, pompous, or zealous, all undesirables. . Other ways irony pervades the screen is its use of detachment. ...»

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