5 Reasons why Moulin Rouge is Postmodern

Pastiche - The film is basically a mash - up of various love songs. Its known to be the "Romantic Pastiche Jukebox." Featuring songs such as Your Song, One day i'll fly away, Lady Marmalade and the list goes on!

Appropriation - the film takes various songs and gives them a new meaning to tell its own story. For example they use "The Sound of Music" in the musical that the characters are creating called "Spectacular, Spectacular."

Magic Realism - Although parts of the film involve realism it does have some hyper - real and fantastical moments. For example the singing moon or green fairy. The film also uses music that was written about 70 years after the time period the film is actually set in.

Intertextuality - the film conveys popular culture by playing pop music from artists such as David Bowie and Madonna. The elephant scene between the two lovers involves a medley of popular love songs. The film is also a story within a story and musical within a musical. Both having the same narrative.

Parody - The film has a lot of comedic moments that imitate the musical genre. There is a "playfulness" and melodramatic quality through out the entirety of the film.

Postmodern Definitions - Week 5

The Canon - Cultural products accepted as superior, most meaningful, significant and better.

DWEMs - Dead White European Male, dominant in literature. Liked by critiques as they are DWEMs too.

Phallocentricism - A belief that centers around the male point of view and the dominance of the male sex.

Eurocentricism - Interpreting non-european societies through a European/Western perspective.

Postcolonialism - Controlling and placing a set of rules or values on a native society.

Multiculturalism - Supporting the diversity of multi - ethnic groups in society.

Feminism - Wanting equality between both women and men.

Life Drawing - Lesson 5

Red pencil and water colour - 20 mins

Orange pencil and water colour

5 minutes poses 

The Incredibles (2004) - Structure

Exposition - The film begins with the characters Mr. Incredible, Elastigirl and Frozone being interviewed on camera.  Later on, there is an incident with police cars and gunshots. Mr. Incredible tries to go after them but ends up having to help an old lady save her cat from a tree. He manages to use the tree to stop the other situation that he was originally dealing with. The next main character is introduced and his name is "Buddy." Who wants to help Mr.Incredible as "Incrediboy." Bob (Mr.Incredible) doesn't want his help.

Later on, Mr.Incredible comes across another scene of crime and smashes into a building only to find a new villain. Yet again "Incrediboy" comes flying in,  trying to help. However he makes the situation worse. We then come across another main character called "Frozone," who warns Mr. Incredible about being late for his own wedding. Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl get married and we are gradually introduced to their three children: Violet, Dash and Jack Jack.

Inciting Incident - Bob goes to find a new plate for Dash whilst a family feud breaks out at the dinner table. He starts to read the newspaper and comes across this "Man Missing. Simon J. Paladino, a long time outspoken advocate of superhero rights is missing."

Frozone knocks on the door and they head off to go bowling but end up listening to police scanners and trying to help a fire and robbery. They're unaware that they are being watched by a lady called "Mirage." We later discover that this lady is working in his office.

Plot Point 1 - Bob is in his office at home and comes across a technical, hand held device. Mirage starts to talk to Bob on the screen's device, persuading him to work for their company and to get paid triple his original salary.  They want his "unique abilities." He decides to ring her back, agreeing to come to the island. His task is to destroy the robot they invented because it has become too powerful and disruptive for them.

Plot Point 2 - Mr. Incredible is enjoying his new job. He's earning more money and making his wife and family very happy.

Rising Action/ Obstacles - Helen (Elastigirl) goes to meet Edna, after realizing her husband's super suite had been fixed. She discovers that her husband was suspended from work over two months ago and is working secretly on an Ireland. We later learn that Mr.Incredible is actually working for Buddy, who has now become a bitter, villain known as "Syndrome." He tries to attack Mr.Incredible with the robot but he manages to escape. Mr. Incredible tries to edge his way into Syndromes headquarters but gets caught and trapped by Syndrome.

Helen flies a jet over to the Island, but discovers that her children violet and dash have sneaked on the Jet with her. However before they reach the island Syndrome sends flying missiles to destroy the jet. They luckily escape but Bob thinks his family is dead and is left in utter despair.

Climax - Syndrome comes across the whole "Super family" in the jungle and tries to kill them all. He manages to trap them all but the family eventually escape back to the city. He destroys the city with the robot and fools the public into thinking that he is a Superhero. The Incredbiles and Frozone manage to defeat him.

Twist - The audience believe that Syndrome is locked up and handcuffed for his crimes. However he actually escapes and tries to kidnap the family's baby, Jack Jack. His plan fails when his cape gets stuck in the helicopter blades.

Resolution - Mr. Incredible has learned to be a better father to his family. The family are able to work together as Superhero's.

Partial Ending - All the problems are resolved. A new Villain called the "Underminer" comes to light at the end of the film. This may bring the family more adventures to take on.

Mini Plot -  We see all the different perspectives from each character, seeing the story from each individual point of view.

3 Act Structure - The film is 1hr and 51 minutes long. The film consists of a Exposition, Midpoint and Resolution.

Character Reference for Fashion Man

Sculpting Poses - Character Development

Exploring Style - Influence Map

Cute and Simplistic Character Designs

I want my Cowgirl bug to have a cute, simplistic style. To gain some inspiration I've looked at some Disney Characters which I think have achieved this! I realize that many of these characters have smooth and rounded shapes. This creates an endearing and friendly look.