Post Modernism

Postmodernism in film is describe as an aspect which obstructs not only narrative structure but the mainstream conventions of film. The term 'postmodern' applies to the ways in which new texts are constructed by making reference to or 'borrowing' idea from already existing films or texts.

An example of a postmodern film would be Thomas Twykers 'Run Lola, Run', which we watched in class. Its backwards narrative and all too obvious edits earn its status as a postmodern film. Another example of postmodern film would be Baz Luhrmann's 'Moulin Rouge' or 'Romeo + Juliet'. A scene at a petrol station in the beginning of 'Romeo + Juliet' reflects a contemporary gangster film, it also makes references to a John Woo martial arts film.

Narrative

Claude levi strauss

This is a narrative slideshow that me and two others made in class about two narrative theorists, Claude Levi Straus and Edward ?Brannigan.

Mood Board For My Short Film

This is my mood board for my short film. It contains many of my influences. These include:

• (500) Days Of Summer (2009, Marc Webb)
• American Beauty (1999, Sam Mendes)
• Gone With The Wind (1939, Victor Flemming)
• An Education (2009, Lone Scherfig)
• A Streetcar Named Desire (1951, Eila Kazan)
• Breakfast At Tiffany's (1961, Blake Edwards)

I am not only influenced by films but also by music, Morrisey/The Smiths and Laura Marling inspire me greatly. A certain song by Laura Marling has fueled my idea for this film as her sheer beauty and grace when she sings make me remember the moments of beauty in my own, past present or future.

Also there is a scene from American Beauty which although seemingly meaningless has made me think about similar sorts of things. I want my short film to get people to realize about the 'seemingly meaningless' moments in their life thats why i felt these following clip was important to the context of my own film: