Postmodern Cinema Postmodernism and Film Essay

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In terms of sexuality, the film explores the different avenues by which teenagers are exposed to sexual content, which includes musical lyrics as demonstrated through the recitation of lyrics to "Papa Don't Preach" by Madonna, a pop culture music icon who has continuously infused her music with sexual themes. The film also makes reference to "The Gift of the Magi," a short story by O. Henry, which throws a major obstacle into the cheerleaders' heist plans, which serves to demonstrate that the cheerleaders are not planning a heist out of greed, but because they believe that it will serve a greater purpose, to help provide for an unborn child and help them realize their educational, political, and philanthropic goals in the future.

Postmodernism attempts to bring together different schools of cinema and erase the boundaries that separate them. While Beyond the Black Rainbow attempts to redefine science fiction horror films, its reliance on the visual representations of its characters' psyches and its art film approach prevents the film to be considered a postmodern film, but rather causes it to fall into the category of modernism.
On the other hand, Sugar & Spice successfully captures the spirit of postmodernism through its pastiche, apparent intertextuality, and its commentary on popular culture and themes of hyperviolence and sexuality.

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