Assignment 1: Something PostmodernGlee
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What is Glee?
Glee is a tv programme
Genre: Comedy, musical
Glee is a mashup of intertextual references, music, ideological contents that is often nostalgic
Intertextually- Homage & Pastiche
Pastiche- they imitate the work of previous artist such as Madonna
Glee is a Mashup of music, videos and popular culture
Some are new and old for example
Simulation
Glee is a simulation of reality
'Fame' & 'High school musical' use purpose written musical scores
Whereas Glee features real musical scores from pop icons
The Power Of MadonnaSeries 1 episode 15
Pastiche
' The Power Of Madonna' was a tribute to Madonna
Songs- Vogue, Like a Virgin, What it feels like for a girl, 4 minutes
Tribute- VogueGlee's version Official Video
Plurality
Plurality- is when there is multiple stories and multiple identities
Glee has plurality because there are many characters who have their own personal story
Nostalgic
The fusion of Madonna songs had elements of nostalgia as they were addressed throughout the show.
This was because the songs were old and classical.
Madonna was influential before and now
Nostalgic & Self- Reflexivity
For example 'Express yourself' and 'What it feels like for a girl'
Encouraged the audience to pay attention to issues that are happening in the real world
Message was for boys to treat girls with respect
This was because their personalities throughout the show was misogynistic and empowering
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