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Postmodernism & Eternal Sunshine | 4.14

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We tackled the daunting task of trying to figure out what postmodernism is in film.  One thing we agreed on, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind may just fit the bill.Postmodernism in Film organization of film industry – mass production to flexible independent production exemplify postmodern themes or offer images of pomo society – dystopian sci-fi bricolage - playful mixing of elements (genre for us) – we could also use pastiche for mixing of film elements such as live action and animation nostalgia – reflect on past but w/o real exploration intertextuality / blank parody – Hot Fuzz and homage erasure of boundary between past, present & future self-referential – break down 4th wall no separation between high and low films and techniques We could also possibly add the idea of voyeurism to this list, but let’s discuss that next week.  If you have any comments on Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, please add them here.  Or are you scared?  Are you chicken?