Friday, May 13, 2011
Modernism Defined
Works Cited
Diamond, Marie Josephine, ed. "realism." Encyclopedia of World Writers, 19th and 20th Centuries. New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2003. Bloom's Literary Reference Online. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp?ItemID=WE54&SID=5&iPin= GEWW480&SingleRecord=True (accessed June 1, 2011).
McDonald, Olivia M. "U.S. foreign policy." In Schultz, David, ed. Encyclopedia of Public Administration and Public Policy. New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2003. American History Online. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp?
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Werlock, Abby H. P. "modernism." The Facts On File Companion to the American Short Story, Second Edition. New York: Facts On File, Inc., 2009. Bloom's Literary Reference Online. Facts On File, Inc. http://www.fofweb.com/activelink2.asp?ItemID=WE54&SID=5&iPin= CASS589&SingleRecord=True (accessed June 1, 2011).
Monday, May 9, 2011
Journal #44: Post-Modernism Movie
Most films can be classified with a Post-Modernism title. It is apparent that various films correlate with common characteristics of the style. The use of political inequalities, religious exploration or prevention, the use of multiple worlds, etc. are all common characteristics within Post-Modernism pieces. In the film industry, it is quite common for a film to correlate with such characteristics.
One of my favorite movies of all time would probably be Garden State. I absolutely love that movie. Not only is the story line just exceptionally great, I believe the soundtrack is probably the best soundtrack I have ever heard. I feel that Garden State is one of the best indie films of all time. Well I may be completely exaggerating but I feel that the film is just dandy. The movie follows Zach Braff, who also wrote and directed the film. In the movie, his character's mother has died. He returns back to his hometown in order to pay respect toward his mother and support his father. His relationship with his parents was greatly scathed since he left. The movie then spirals down into his depression, but in the midst of it all, he meets a wonderful ole lady. That girl is played by Natalie Portman. Following this introduction, they began to spend time together, having comical encounters and falling in love. Her persona completely lightens the film, making it less dark. I believe this is a true representation of Post-Modernism.
Garden State displayed Post-Modernism throughout. The film retained various aspects of the film, allowing for much literary observation. The film has common uses of humor, darkness, drama, and content. Due to this, I believe Garden State is an effective representation of the various aspects found within a Post-Modernism piece. Much like most films of this time, one may find many correlations between the story and Modernism. I really connect with the film, not only because of the writing and soundtrack, but because of the vibe, message, and resolution. I truly believe that Garden State is an adequate and completely effective depiction of Post-Modernism within the film industry.
One of my favorite movies of all time would probably be Garden State. I absolutely love that movie. Not only is the story line just exceptionally great, I believe the soundtrack is probably the best soundtrack I have ever heard. I feel that Garden State is one of the best indie films of all time. Well I may be completely exaggerating but I feel that the film is just dandy. The movie follows Zach Braff, who also wrote and directed the film. In the movie, his character's mother has died. He returns back to his hometown in order to pay respect toward his mother and support his father. His relationship with his parents was greatly scathed since he left. The movie then spirals down into his depression, but in the midst of it all, he meets a wonderful ole lady. That girl is played by Natalie Portman. Following this introduction, they began to spend time together, having comical encounters and falling in love. Her persona completely lightens the film, making it less dark. I believe this is a true representation of Post-Modernism.
Garden State displayed Post-Modernism throughout. The film retained various aspects of the film, allowing for much literary observation. The film has common uses of humor, darkness, drama, and content. Due to this, I believe Garden State is an effective representation of the various aspects found within a Post-Modernism piece. Much like most films of this time, one may find many correlations between the story and Modernism. I really connect with the film, not only because of the writing and soundtrack, but because of the vibe, message, and resolution. I truly believe that Garden State is an adequate and completely effective depiction of Post-Modernism within the film industry.
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