Film Response – Make up Assignment for Timeline of ...
Film Response – Make up Assignment for Timeline of American Literature Assignment – DUE NOT LATER THAN Monday, June 5. No exceptions.
1. Watch three films THAT HAVE BEEN ADAPTED FROM A BOOK, PLAY, COMIC OR OTHER LIT FORM– 2 FROM POST MODERNISM (produced between 1960-1995) and 1 From our current ERA (produced between 1995-2017)
2. For each film, list ALL of the characteristics of EACH type of literature – (PM – use the form we used for X-Men Last Stand (below)– and for PPM the one I put out for Wonder Woman EC (on forms page by June 1)
3. Give 1-3 examples for each characteristic from the film.
4. If the characteristic was not in evidence, explain what why or how that was not a characteristic of the story.
5. For each film, write an essay explaining whether or not that film is a good example or a non-example of that genre.
6. Final draft should be neat and complete. The characteristics and examples should be clear and easy to read/understand (like the forms). The essays should either be typed or printed neatly and correctly. There should be a total of 6 pages – One characteristics/example sheet from each of the three films and one essay for each of the films.
7. DO NOT COPY EACH OTHER ANY ANSWERS THAT LOOK PLAGIARIZED – Both students (or however many involved) will get a ZERO.
Name date period and title on EVERY PAGE – DUE IN MY HANDS JUNE 5
Page 1 – PM Characteristics Worksheet filled out – Postmodern film title
Page 2 – Essay on that film
Page 3 – PM Characteristics Worksheet filled out – Postmodern film title
Page 4 – Essay on Film from page 3
Page 5 – PPM Worksheet – PPM film (not WONDER WOMAN)
Page 6 – Essay on film from page 5
Characters, Themes, Plots, Art, Historical/Cultural/Political Context
Postmodernism: Title of FILM:
• Allows for multiple meanings and multiple words (ambiguity).
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• Structures works in nontraditional forms.
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• Comments upon itself.
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• Features/VALUES cultural and other types of diversity.
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• Blends and overlaps fiction and nonfiction.
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• Uses the past fearlessly. (shame-history of characters, authors, or society)
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• Art and literature can copy itself continuously; no ‘new’ ideas – no difference between high and low culture
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• Gallows or DARK humor; New or “Gonzo” journalism aka Literary Journalism; Surrealism/Fantasy; post apocalyptic/dystopian
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• Magical Realism
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Characters, Themes, Plots, Art, Historical/Cultural/Political CONTEXT – CURRENT ERA – POST POST MOD
FILM TITLE:
• Global and/multicultural – diversity in all aspects is supported and embraced – “unique” is good
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• Reliance on suspension of disbelief; paradox; juxtaposition and other surreal elements – magical realism
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• SHOCK VALUE – use vulgarity, gore, violation of social norms for the sake of audience interest - cliffhangers
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• Series oriented; long-term characters and characterization – background knowledge a plus but not nec
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• Moral Ambiguity Motif: “cautionary tales” – characters “bad” but likeable; who decides “right v wrong” in absence of religious belief or faith?
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• Cult of personality – people who are famous for being famous (rather than becoming famous for talent or ability) – i.e. reality tv stars, youtube, twitter, etc… - Asks audience to question what IS REAL?
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• Gallows or DARK humor; New or “Gonzo” journalism aka Literary Journalism; Surrealism/Fantasy; post apocalyptic/dystopian – other ways to question or confront TRUTH – DOES IT STILL EXIST?
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• Old made new; re-hash or revision updating of historical genre aspects; nothing is unique – characteristics from all previous literary periods co-exist to make something “new”
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• Reliance on technology/digital effects – to share the information; promote; create; emphasize, etc…
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