Wes Anderson - #Pomo or not #Pomo?

As we are going to be looking at the concepts of 'quirky sensibility' and 'new sincerity' through the work of Wes Anderson, this video (once again shared via 'FilmSchoolRejects') was very timely:

You can see more videos about Wes Anderson's films here, here and here.

We will be asking the question: Is Wes Anderson's work postmodern or does his work represent something that might be considered post-postmodernism, metamodernism or is it not postmodern at all?

A2 Revision: Intertextuality

Another nicely timed video that is useful for revision. In this case, The NerdWriter discusses 'intertextuality' and there are some great examples in the video. Watch, make notes and enjoy.

There are more great film and media related videos on his Tumblr; go check 'em out!

Everything is a Remix: The Force Awakens

This is a fab caveat to your Ferguson/Matrix/Blade Runner case study, brining it bang up to date. Check out his original post for more info and links.

This post by Austin Kleon also posits some useful thoughts and additional links/resources (scroll down!).

Everything is a Remix - Remastered (2015)

Kirby Ferguson has remastered his seminal series 'Everything is a Remix' as one single video. This continues to be the starting point for our study into Postmodern Media.

Please watch and make detailed notes. We will begin our study of Postmodern Media on Thursday 1st October.

'From 'Clueless' To 'Fancy' - Pop Music Videos Inspired By TV & Film'

The relationship between film and music videos has a long history, not least due to the fact that many film directors started their careers making music videos.

The influence works both ways though and ex-media student Jess Mockler shared the following link to a post about music videos that have been inspired by films: http://www.capitalfm.com/photos/music-videos-inspired-by-film/

Click through and take a look. This is a good intro into one of the many facets of postmodern media - remember 'everything is a remix'!

Most Sampled Songs of All Time.

This list shows the most sampled songs of all time, and displays the ideas of Everything is a Remix. You can listen to the songs and then hear the other tracks that have sampled the sounds and ideas. The top song has been sampled 1351 times; take a look see if you can add anything to the list or search for your favourite song and see if it has been sampled.

Click Here to start listening.

Cameron Phone Call Meme

Article tracking the various stages of the David Cameron phone call meme.

Everything is a Remix (Catch up & Case Study)

Kirby Ferguson the creator of the series "Everything is a Remix" is back with a one off special on the iPhone and where the influence of both the first iPhone and OS 7 came from.



If your not up-to-date with the series then here are the videos.

[A2] Postmodernism - A Brief Review

A clear and succinct overview of the 'theory' of post modernism (and postmodern media) including key ideas, Lyotard, Baudrillard and remixing (via. Hollyfield Media)

Visit Hollyfield Media's YouTube page to find more videos on media theories, including semiotics, structuralism and Marxism.

Obama/Pulp Fiction MashUp

Embracing the remix in the name of politics...

Via: ihatepeacocks

Remixing with X-Ray Goggles!

This afternoon A2 Media students had their first foray into learning to code, remixing websites using Mozilla's X-Ray Goggles. Here's how they got on...

Remixed by Josh
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Remixed by Lucy
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Also remixed by Lucy
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Remixed by Danni
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Remixed by Hannah
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Remixed by Alice
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Postmodern culture

Embracing the Remix

This TED talk acts a nice caveat to Kirby Ferguson's fabulous 'Everything is a Remix' series...

Find out more at: www.everythingisaremix.info

Everything is a Remix - Part 4

It seems fitting that just as we are nearing the end of our unit on Postmodern Media, Kirby Ferguson has published the final part of his 'Everything is a Remix' series.

Please watch the video and make notes. I recommend that you click through to his site and re-watch parts one to three.

Link: Everything is a Remix

Bricolage and Self-reference in the Matrix

Please remember to watch the rest of this video and makes notes as your homework. Will be discussed in Tuesday's lesson.

Have a good weekend.
Mr. M.

Critical Perspectives: Postmodern Media

Follow the link below to access an electronic version of 'Postmodernism and the Media: An Introduction' document you were given today.

https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1rS88GITwxzmRjwg0wpqRqyI4PfrM_ltVDRfSShH6fyI


You will be able to access all of the links to videos, articles and key documents.

Regards,
Mr. M.