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Post-Modernism in Pulp Fiction
Does PF refer to other films?
PF refers to John Travolta’s previous debut
work in film by having his character, Vincent, dance with Mia in a dancing
competition at Jack Rabbit Slims. It also references the Marilyn Monroe film,
‘The Seven Year Itch’, by having the waitress who was dressed as Monroe
re-enact the famous skirt-blowing scene from that movie.
Does it refer to other texts of popular
culture?
All of the lookalike staff at Jack Rabbit
Slims dress and ‘act’ like various pop culture icons, specifically from the
time in which the bar is themed, the 1950’s.
What different genres does PF play upon or
mix?
PF could be said to hold the features of a
gangster film, a musical, a romance, a buddy cop movie and also a comedy. In
some ways the film merges elements of all of these genres.
How does PF mix elements of high and low
culture?
PF mixes high culture and low culture
elements mostly in the portrayal of Mia’s character, from the moment Vincent
enters her house and she speaks to him from the intercom and then watches him
on the CCTV system as he walks around her art-filled house, she is shown to be
a very wealthy woman. The narrative tells us that she is married to a powerful
and well-respected gangster, and so it would seem that she could dine anyplace
she wants to, and yet she chooses to go to a cliché 50’s-retro-themed diner.
Mia is arguably a high culture character that enjoys low culture things.
What is the effect Mia magically drawing a
square on the screen?
Mia magically drawing a square on the
screen brings the viewer out of the filmic world and supports the
self-reflexive nature of the movie.
What is the effect of giving such a number
of characters equal screen time?
Giving so many characters equal screen time
further develops and emphasises the idea that Pulp Fiction is a series of
separate stories that intertwine and relate to one another in obscure ways.
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Post-Modernism in our text
Does our film refer to other films?
Although heavily inspired by 'Welcome to the N.H.K', our film doesn't really refer to other films, I have had ideas about possibly integrating one or two references, and as our footage-gathering sessions have not yet ceased, references could be included. If they are, I will make a post about them on the blog.
Does our film refer to pop culture texts?
Again, any pop culture references made are likely accidental unless stated otherwise later on in the blog.
Do we play on different genres, and/or mixing them?
Our film is so heavily-steeped in the 'Indie', self-reflexive, pretentious genre that mixing is basically not possible, at least not in the 4-5 minute runtime we've been allocated.
In what way, if applicable, does our film mix elements of high and low culture?
High and low culture representations in the film are really just coincidental, we film what we can with what we have, we're not making too many statements separate from the narrative and cinematography. We just don't have the resources to specify the entirety of the filming situation.
Does our film refer to other films?
Although heavily inspired by 'Welcome to the N.H.K', our film doesn't really refer to other films, I have had ideas about possibly integrating one or two references, and as our footage-gathering sessions have not yet ceased, references could be included. If they are, I will make a post about them on the blog.
Does our film refer to pop culture texts?
Again, any pop culture references made are likely accidental unless stated otherwise later on in the blog.
Do we play on different genres, and/or mixing them?
Our film is so heavily-steeped in the 'Indie', self-reflexive, pretentious genre that mixing is basically not possible, at least not in the 4-5 minute runtime we've been allocated.
In what way, if applicable, does our film mix elements of high and low culture?
High and low culture representations in the film are really just coincidental, we film what we can with what we have, we're not making too many statements separate from the narrative and cinematography. We just don't have the resources to specify the entirety of the filming situation.
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