Nicole's Film Blog

 Human Traffic is a classic example of a post modernist film, from the lack of plot to the unrealistic scenery and mis-en-scene, this indie movie definitely ticks the boxes for postmodernism. Firstly the film is very stylised with bright unrealistic colours that really help to translate that 90s vibe. Whether it’s filmed this way from the perspective of the junky drug induced teens or simply for aesthetics, it really helps to convey what the 90s rave culture was all about. Theres a scene in which the workers at a fast food restaurant are literal robots, which is entirely hyper realistic but also metaphorical to reality and how such workers are perceived. We then meet the disgusting sicko manager, covered head to toe in slimy sweat whispering perverted creepy comments into employer Ninas ear. We are made to feel just as Nina does in this situation as the perception and performance of the manager is entirely exaggerated to the extent that the audience can feel equally as uncomfortabl...

Silent comedies in 1920s America had a significant impact on society and the chaotic world of the roaring 20s as it provided many a joyous escape from reality. It was a universal attraction, for people of most classes (costing around 25 cents or less) to gather and socialise in an upbeat environment. Due to the films having no spoken words, all cultures and people from different backgrounds could understand the plots and enjoy the stunts, overall contributing to the boom. Buster Keaton is a prime example of a filmmaker who referenced key cultural contexts and helped the succession of early film production.  Keaton often embraced or even mocked upcoming technology in his films, from a bed that turns into a piano to a sink that transforms into a sofa. During the opening of Keaton's short film The Scarecrow, a multi-purpose table is seen in wide shot. This space-efficient and labor-saving device is a clear reference to the great joke of Rube Goldberg's comics which was published i...