Post modernism

1. A2 Post-modern Media - specifications What are the different versions of post-modernism (historical period, style, theoretical approach)? What are the arguments for and against understanding some forms of media as post-modern? How do post-modern media texts challenge traditional text-reader relations and the concept of representation? In what ways do media audiences and industries operate differently in a post-modern world? Candidates might explore combinations of: How post-modern media relate to genre and narrative across two media, computer / video games and new forms of representation, post-modern cinema, interactive media, reality TV, music video, advertising, post-modern audience theories, aspects of globalisation, parody and pastiche in media texts or a range of other applications of post-modern media theory. Post modernism

2. TBSHS students will study • Cinema - The films of Baz Luhrmann Visit, read and download onto your blogs the following links: http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0525303/ http://bazmark.com/ http://www.imdb.com/Name?Luhrmann,+Baz http://www.guardian.co.uk/film/baz-luhrmann • In the director's chair: Baz Luhrmann • : The director of Romeo + Juliet, Strictly Ballroom, Moulin Rouge and new outback epic Australia talks to Jason Solomons about his career

3. From Wikipedia • The Red Curtain Trilogy is the formal and official marketing title for Baz Luhrmann's first three films: • Strictly Ballroom (1992) starring Paul Mercurio and Tara Morice • William Shakespeare's Romeo + Juliet (1996), starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Claire Danes • Moulin Rouge! (201), starring Nicole Kidman and Ewan McGregor • Each film contains a theatre motif which reappears throughout the film. • [edit] Characteristics and hallmarks • Each film features luxurious design work. The costumes, music, sets and script are all rich, sumptuous and intricate. • Catherine Martin, Craig Pearce and Marius DeVries have all worked on each film. Additionally, John Leguizamo appeared in the latter two films as a supporting actor. • Each film's plot is based on a myth or widely-known story, the ending of which it can be assumed the audience is familiar. Strictly Ballroom is based on the David and Goliath Bible story; Romeo + Juliet is based on the Shakespeare play of the same name; and Moulin Rouge! is based on the operas La Traviata and La Boheme. • Each film has a thematic device through which the story is told. In Strictly Ballroom, this is the dancing, in Romeo and Juliet it is the poetry, and in Moulin Rouge! it is the music. • All use techniques seen within the Western, Musical and Romantic-Comedy movie genres. The style is meant to be heightened, and non-realistic, so that at all times the audience are aware that they are being entertained in a theatrical way. • The films each represent the end (curtain falling) of older methods of entertainment blended with the contemporary styles that have overshadowed them: classical dance, verse drama, and musical theatre.

4. Publicity for the Red Curtain Trilogy box set • Baz Luhrmann's Red Curtain Trilogy showcases a method of unique film making that dares to break the conventions of typical Hollywood movies. While critics can sometimes be less appreciative of his talent, Luhrmann's determination to reinvent genres and break away from the traditional process of story-telling has rewarded him with worthy recognition across the world. • The Red Curtain style of film making was devised by Luhrmann with certain specifics in mind that serve to actively promote audience participation. These are: 1) the audience knows how it will end right from the start; 2) the storyline is thin and simple; 3) the world created in the film is one of heightened reality; and 4) there is to be a specific device driving the story, whether it be dance, iambic pentameter or characters bursting out in song. • Luhrmann made ballroom dancing trendy again with Strictly Ballroom, introduced Shakespeare to a whole new generation with the remarkable modernisation of Romeo and Juliet, and then went on to reinvent movie musicals with the box office smash hit, Moulin Rouge.

5. http://www.bazthegreatsite.com/chanelno5.htm Chanel No. 5 Baz Luhrmann's Chanel No. 5 commercial (or 'film', as Luhrmann prefers it being called), reunited Luhrmann and his Moulin Rouge! star, Nicole Kidman, in one of the most expensive and elaborate advertisements of all time. The film was screened all over the world from 2004 to 2006. Shooting of Baz Luhrmann's Chanel No. 5 film took place on the Fox Studios backlot in Sydney, Australia, from 19 to 23 December 2003. Despite intense security on set, many details were leaked to the press and this information helped to further increase the general anticipation of this pioneering advertisement. Rumoured to be one of the most expensive commercials ever made, the exact figure spent appears to be unknown, with various media publications speculating anywhere from around AU$10 million in total, to over AU$10 million a minute! The costumes and set pieces are exquisite, with the Chanel No. 5 pendant Kidman wears in the final scene of the film containing an amazing 687 diamonds. The film took five days to shoot, but many months to prepare. The Chanel No. 5 film runs for exactly two minutes, with a further minute of credits, although these credits were only shown with selected screenings of the film. The film was also cut down to around a 30 second version for television screenings in many countries. While shooting the Chanel No. 5 film at Fox Studios, a half-hour "making of" special was also produced. This short film gives an insightful look into the creation of this stunning advertisement, and features interviews with Luhrmann, Martin, and others involved with the production. The score for the Chanel No. 5 film was Debussy's Clair De Lune, performed by the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and conducted by Craig Armstrong, who also worked with Luhrmann on Romeo + Juliet and Moulin Rouge! As far as I know, the Chanel No. 5 film has not been released in DVD format to date. However, the film is currently being shown on the 'You Tube' website. Also available to view are the five parts of the 'Making Of' documentary. Chanel No 5 FilmChanel Making Of Film #1Chanel Making Of Film #2Chanel Making Of Film #3Chanel Making Of Film #4Chanel Making Of Film #5 Also, click here to read my review of Chanel No. 5 - The Film.

6. TBSHS students will study: Advertising • Levi 501 ‘A Story of Love’ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPyD4jyiObo T Mobile flash mob Liverpool Street Station http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VQ3d3KigPQM Baz Lurhmann Channel No 5 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C525FnMFSBI

7. Reality TV • Strictly Come Dancing • Operatunity • How do we solve a problem like Maria • X Factor • Last Choir Standing • The Restaurant

8. Prequel… • Marxism • Post Marxism • Structuralism • Post Structuralism Create a time line - plot the names and dates of the theorists and add a simple definition

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