Post Modernism

Jean Baudrillard.

PASTICHE– Means to combine multiple elements.  In postmodern media this can be a homage or a parody of past styles.

It can often reference pop culture as part of the narrative.

Postmodernproductions often blur the lines between good and evil, light and dark for both viewers and characters. 

HYPER REALITY- is a condition in which reality has been replaced by simulacra.

SIMULACRA- an image or representation of someone or something.

Give examples of Billie Jean aligning with Baudrillard.

Pastiche: It shows homage to "singing in the rain" although is a parody as it highlights it through the perspective of a black American.

Postmodernism: It blurs the lines between the detective and Michael, as the detective who would be seen as negative in his pursuit of Michael in the video. Where as in society a detective is seen as positive.  

Hyper reality: When Jackson gives the homeless man a coin and his clothes change.