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Problem with Irony Quiz
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A Critique of the Postmodern
Postmodernism is present all around our cultural zeitgeist, ironically, that makes it hard for us to really see. Understanding the problems of postmodernism is important to address as well. As we dig...
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Postmodern Analysis
Before we analyze a postmodern film for this next assignment, we here at InThinking Film want to make it clear that we will never doubt your commitment to Sparkle Nation. For this assessment, I've often...
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Postmodern Techniques
Master Oogway, Kung Fu Panda Understanding how postmodernist thought manifests in film texts can be tricky to understand and is constantly evolving. However, looking at certain characteristics can help...
Syllabi & Lessons
Lesson: Introduction to Postmodernism
The postmodernism project challenges students to engage in the dialogue about our contemporary world created by postmodernist discourse. Students will learn to critically analyze postmodern films, discussing...
Syllabi & Lessons
Postmodern Film Unit Plan
Vaclav Havel Students are creating films in a postmodern context. Understanding what that means may help them create films with deeper meanings connected directly to their own cultural contexts. Postmodernism...
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Mystery Box Examples & Exemplars
It's how we can create tension and mystery about what might be in the box. More importantly though the key to this lesson is about telling a story without words. The Black Hole is a great example of...
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Portfolio Project: The Mystery Box
Brad Pitt, Se7en A mystery box is a cinematic device that represents the allure of the unknown. This project introduces students to basic narrative structure and helps them develop their first ideas for...
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Looking at Film The Wright Way: Part One
As we've seen in Scott Pilgrim vs.The World, Edgar Wright has a unique approach to his filmmaking. In this project, we'll learn about how he leverages the roles of cinematographer, director, sound designer,...
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The Wright Way: Lesson Two
This unit plan includes both analytical and practical filmmaking work that will provide scaffolding support for multiple assessments including the Textual Analysis and the Film Portfolio. This lesson...