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From Screen to Stream – How ‘Spree’ Redefines Post-Cinema in the Age of Social Media
Exploring contemporary media and its intersection with post-cinematic theories By George Hewitt Eugene Kotlyarenko’s 2020 film ‘Spree’ follows Kurt (Joe Keery), who has devised a murderous ride-share scheme in an attempt to go ‘viral’ online. Described as a ‘black comedy’ the film delves into themes of streaming culture, interactivity and the blurring of fiction and…
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Glitches Within Playboi Carti’s ‘Magnolia’ Music Video
A modern example of glitches being used as an art form is demonstrated within Playboi Carti’s 2017 music video for ‘Magnolia’. The music video features the use of distortion and digital effects, as well as CGI superimpositions like butterflies and blood splatters flying around the scene. Shaviro (2017) suggests that these “glitch aesthetics” interrupt and…
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Race and gender in the video for ‘Rush’: inclusive expression or invisible prejudice?
Music video as an art form is not only a visual expression of music, but also includes the artist’s own expression of cubu slture, fashion and social awareness. The ability to communicate music videos in the digital age has the potential to communicate specific ideas, and Troye Sivan’s status as an openly LGBT public figure…
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Tarkovsky Versus Digital Cinema: Creating Metaphysical Spaces Without CGI
Written By: Polina Olhovska (33661919) Andrei Tarkovsky, Soviet filmmaker, known for his poetic cinematography and unique approach to space and time. Through “sculpturing time,” Tarkovsky creates metaphysical dimensions, prioritising emotional depth. William Brown’s analysis of spatial reality in digital cinema examines how digital tools transforms the relationship between cinema and space, particularly through the creation…
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Unraveling the Genius of Netflix’s Dark: A Case Study in Serialized Storytelling and Visual Mastery
Dark is a German sci-fi thriller television series created by Baran bo Odar and Jantje Friese. As Netflix’s first German-language original series, Dark quickly became a topic of global discussion upon its release. This article delves into the unique narrative structure and production quality of Dark, integrating personal viewing experiences, online resources, and academic literature…
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From ‘Youtuber’ to Corporate Machine: MrBeast’s Algorithmic Transformation
YouTube has always been a content creator’s paradise, billed as a hub for personal expression and niche followings. The platform has allowed individuals with any interest to cultivate a dedicated fanbase. Early YouTube stars like PewDiePie and DanTDM built massive followings by producing revolutionary content such as video game playthroughs. MrBeast started his YouTube journey…
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Lana del Rey: showcasing persona through music videos
Lana Del Rey: Surrealism and Post – cinema in music videos – music videos became a way of showing the artists’ aesthetic – the music industry is wedded to the idea that selling music requires a visual component now. Lana del Rey is one of the most influential artists of our generation. She is best…
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Kendrick Lamars “Alright” hitting on political and cultural issues
The song “Alright” by Rapper Kendick Lamar hits on many political issues, but the main one you take away from the music video is Police brutality. In the start of the video you can see there are video clips of innocent black men being arrested, shot at, or even being brutally beat up. This is…
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Ken Carsons “Overseas” and its glitchy and edgy aesthetic
“Overseas” is a hit single by Artist/ Rapper named Ken Carson. He is known for his very unique and distinct, high-energy, glitchy beats. As well as being one of the bigger artists in the “Punk Rap” and “Opium” sub-genres, he brings a very new and unique style of music that is heavily influenced by punk…
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Baz Luhrmann: merging the past with the present
Baz Luhrmann, australian director and producer, is known for his lack of naturalism and incredible merging of visual effects and soundtracks in his movies, managing to bring stories set in the past into our present. Luhrmann’s films are characterised by fast paced editing, striking visuals and his choices of music. Post cinema can be identified…
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