Postmodernism and film

Postmodernist film upsets the mainstream conventions of narrative structure and characterization and destroys the audiences suspension of belief to create a work in which is less recognizable internal logic forms the films means of expression.


Features of postmodern films.

•  They don't pretend to be wholly works, and draw attention to the idea that the film is fictitious. 
• The genres are deliberately mixed and will borrow from music videos, TV, animation, etc.
• Other films are often referred - this process is also known as inter-textuality.
• Linear narratives are disrupted or re-arranged, and instead use circular narratives as well as open ended closures.
• It can sometimes contain stories within stories and films within films.
• Some characters involved may feel disconnected and alienated from their environment, and distrust authorities.

Different Types of Postmodernism




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The type I have chosen to focus and expand on is Pastiche
A strong example of postmodernism pastiche genre is Scary Movie 4 . 


Synopsis 
Cindy finds out the house she lives in is haunted by a little boy and goes on a quest to find out who killed him and why. Also, Alien "Tr-iPods" are invading the world and she has to uncover the secret in order to stop them.


Scary movie 4 challenges an array of movies within one film. for example, War of the worlds, The grudge Saw and real events such as George Bush in an american school & Opera. It mocks the horror concepts of the films and turns it in to friendly humor 


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This trailer follows a strong pastiche pattern as it shows the audience a selection of significant movies it is mocking, this is to lure them into the movie as it is emphasising the humerous side to it. Pastiche films such as this one do not pretend to be 'wholly works' and focus on drawing the audiences attention to the fact that they are fictitious. The trailer explores obvious non fiction scenes, such as when there is a green hand shaving the females armpit this conveys humor. This film challenges the mainstream conventions of a narrative structure throughout all. It almost seems like a documentary of a mockery however is a film.