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Post-Cinema Affect Analysis In Animation
With the new technological advancements of the digital equipment for recording, sound and editing, post-cinema era has drastically changed and shaped how films are interpreted and portrayed to convey strong meanings and emotions out of the consumer like never before. One of those thing that have came out of post-cinema is called “Chaos Cinema” A…
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FKA twigs – Pendulum Representation of Gender & Sexuality
With the collapse of Music Television stated by Vernallis in the 21st Century, changing from MTV to a Reality TV (Vernallis, 2013) . Music videos have been more popular than ever before through the mainstream variety of media, whether it is Twitter promotions/leaks of their new music to whole narrative storytelling music type videos on…
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Netflix is The New Cinema BUT Better ?
With the world consensually becoming more globalized and heavily industrialized. It is no surprise that cinema was once most loved activity do in social gatherings have slowly drifted away. From just ticket sales down from $6 billion om 2023 to now $4.8 billion just shows how much of a decline cinema has had and may…
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Trans TV and the Global Stage: Challenges and Opportunities for Inclusive Storytelling on Netflix and OTT Platforms
Netflix offers a series for minority communities, allowing audiences to listen to various environments and topics. For example, the series pose covered the themes of queer and trans communities, while the Sense 8 also connected transnational and LGBTQ narratives. Trans TV provides a new approach to modern TV formats and content by expressing minority identities,…
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Post-cinema: from analogue to digital, but is digital film considered art?
The shift from analogue to digital technology has brought changes to TV and cinema. Some people tend to idealise traditional methods and reject modernity, when in fact art is not something that should have restrictions. We call this transformation ‘new media’, referring to the digitalisation of how we produce, store and distribute content. Concerning this…
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Hong Sang Soo and his film with Long Take
Rodowick finds the essence of the medium of film in its cinematic experience, its timeliness, and the way of perception it produces, not just limited to the physical presence of film. He especially insists that film embodies a ‘virtual life’ and that its virtuality can continue in a new form even in the digital age.…
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From MTV to K-pop: The Evolution of Music Videos and Cultural Influence
MTV is a 24-hour American music channel that transformed music culture in the late 20th century. It revolutionized how music was produced and consumed with its fast-paced, flashy videos known as “MTV style.” Primarily showcasing Western artists, MTV’s content may not resonate with Eastern cultures due to its deep roots in Western cultural traditions. That…
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YouTube Channels, Content Creation, and the Rise of Reaction Videos
YouTube has revolutionized content creation, giving rise to diverse formats, including the immensely popular reaction video genre. Popular channels like Blind Wave and SSSniperWolf exemplify how reaction videos have evolved into a significant mode of engagement, blending commentary, personality, and viewer interface. Blind Wave, known for its group reactions to TV shows, movies, and trailers,…
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Representations of Queerness; We Are Who We Are (2020)
Luca Guadagnino’s We Are Who We Are (2020) is a captivating exploration of queerness, identity, and adolescence. The series defies traditional television conventions, merging cinematic artistry, nonlinear storytelling, and global themes to create an immersive, introspective experience. At its heart, it tells the story of two teenagers, Fraser and Caitlin, who find solace in each…
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Post-Cinematic Affect and Sensation in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Michel Gondry’s ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind’ (2004) exemplifies the concept of post-cinematic affect, where sensory and emotional experiences transcend traditional cinematic boundaries. This notion, explored by Shaviro (2010), emphasizes how contemporary films engage audiences through embodied, affective responses rather than linear narratives coherence. The film tells the story of Joel and Clementine, whose…
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