Digital Audiovisual Media Class Blog

Steven Shaviro, in Post-Continuity: An Introduction, highlights how contemporary cinema has moved beyond the classical principles of continuity editing to embrace new, fragmented forms of storytelling. This evolution is central to the concept of post-cinematic form, which reflects the digital era’s aesthetic, emotional, and cultural sensibilities. Shaviro argues that post-continuity films abandon traditional editing conventions…

The storytellers of the various identity groups frequently influence how transgender and non-binary characters are created and portrayed in the movie. It has taken so long for transgender and non-binary characters to be represented in television shows because, historically, the media industry has not been sufficiently diverse, especially when it comes to creators and producers,…

Representation of Non-Binary/ Transgender identities in film sparse, and are portrayed in a plethora of ways but not limited to misrepresentation and tokenism, as discussed by Horvat in ‘Crossing the Borders of Queer TV’, particularly in Transparent (2014) the a Trans character, Maura is played by a CIS man, which received backlash. However in my…

In a positive light, we can attribute the delay in representations of these communities to a combination of lacking information and misrepresentation, or at least attempts not to misinform. Historically, ‘othered’ communities have been positioned to disguise or feel ashamed of their differences from traditional and binary identities. Therefore it can be argued the space…

There has been both a societal and technological shift on the television industry, including more specifically on audience viewing habits. In Goddard and Hogg’s dossier on ‘Trans TV’ they agree with scholars Jenner and Lotz, on ideas that modes of production, distribution and consumption have been radically affected by the implementation of digital technologies of…

Cult films have a unique place in cinema history. They are often strange, different, and sometimes even shocking. These films attract loyal fans because of their unusual stories, distinctive style, and the way they go against mainstream movie rules. Originally, the term “cult film” referred mostly to odd movies shown at special times, like midnight…

In the introduction, Netflix and the Reinvention of television (pp.1-31), Jenner discusses how Netflix disrupts traditional; television structures through its on-demand, subscription-based model. Jenner notes that binge-watching shifts viewing habits, allowing for a more immersive experience, but she also raises concerns about its impact on narrative structure and audience interaction with content. Binge-watching takes people’s…

Traditional cinematic narratives are undergoing significant transformation, shaped not only by technological innovation but also by a redefinition of narrative structures themselves. Steven Shaviro’s theory of postcinema, as outlined in The Postcinema Effect, offers a critical framework for understanding how contemporary visual media challenge the conventions of classical cinema, impacting both narrative coherence and affective…

The shift from analog to digital in cinema has not only revolutionized how films are made but also redefined what cinema truly is. For decades, traditional film stock—photochemical, tangible, and bound to its physical medium, was the core of cinematic production. Its materiality shaped the aesthetic and experience of film, offering a sense of realism…

In delving into the post-cinematic influences of Attack on Titan, we can see how it constructs a unique audience experience through the combination of form and content. Rather than relying solely on traditional narrative techniques, this work employs a more dynamic and non-linear narrative. This approach not only heightens the urgency of the narrative, but…