I. Analytical. (20 points)
Use appropriate film terminology to analyze one of the following film segments:
Use the appropriate film terminology to analyze two of the following film segments:
1) Los amantes del Círculo Polar
4) Viridiana
II. Theory. (40 points)
Answer the following question:
1) Discuss two postmodern films assigned for this segment of the course through the lens of Irvine’s article, “The Postmodern, Postmodernism, Postmodernity: Approaches to Po-Mo.” Specifically, discuss some of the following: 1) hybridity or blending; 2) incredulity towards metanarratives; 3) playing with masks; 4) parody; 5) Indeterminacy, contingency, polycentric power sources.
III. Comparative Analysis. (40 points)
Answer one of the following questions:
1) Analyze and interpret Madeinusa, Viridiana, or Todo sobre mi madre as allegory of modern nationhood.
2) Discuss and analyze one postmodern film that masterfully blends neorealism, surrealism, and magical realism. What effect is produced by this type of aesthetic hybridization and cinematic recoding?
IV. Reflection. (10 points)
1) Critique the concept of postmodern film from an informed standpoint. This is an open-ended question, and you are free to be as objective or subjective as you please. Your answer will be assessed based on its level of thoughtfulness.