Postmodernism Lesson 26/02/14

- Breaking down of barriers/structures
- Destruction of ideologies
- Cynicism: Lack of Belief

3 Approaches
- Stylistic Approach
- Historical Approach
- Theoretical Approach

Exam Question Criteria
- Comparison of 2 PoMo Texts
- Historical Reference, e.g Matrix Music ideo
- Future Production
- Arguments for/against
- Examples

Key Terminology
- Simulacra, alterity, bricolage, cyberspace, dystopia

Big Theorists
- Baudrilliard

Key Postmodern Media Texts
- Extras, GTA, Scott Pilgrim, Matrix, Being John Malcoich, Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind
- The Truman Show

Characteristics of Postmodernism
- Dissilusionment with modern thinking
- opposition to traditional authority
- truth is relatie
- facts are useless
- rationalization
- morality is relatie
- each religion is legitimate
- belief in internationalism
- collectie owenership
- equality