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Postmodern Film Genre
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The Musketeers of Pig Alley released
Film's IMDB Page This is one of the first recorded Crime/Mobster films. Set in New York this film uses many of the typical conventions of crime films. -
Brighton Rock released
Link to the films IMDB page This film is one of the first British Crime films ever released. Making it's release an extremely important event for crime films. -
Blade Runner Released
Link to IMDB page for film.This is perhaps one of the most important examples of postmodern film released as it touches on many key elements which make film postmodern. For example, a challenging meta narrative, intertextuality and hyper realistic themes. -
Pulp Fiction Released
Link to films IMDB page.
This date is important as Pulp Fiction is another important example of a postmodern film which helped to define the genre. The director Quetin Tarantino is known for the many intertextual referneces he puts in his films as well as a meta narrative and hyper reality.
