Media Critique # 3 Pulp Fiction : Media History For most students the term pulp fiction is just a reference to a particular movie. The movie title refers to a particular North American print genre that has had an important impact on other media. Use the Links provided below to help you answer the following questions . 1. Use an appropriate search engine to identify the director and screenwriter of the film Pulp Fiction . 2. What were the pulp magazines ? a) Why were they called "pulp" ? b) Give examples of types of genres and characters. c) Identify target audience. 3. What were some of the codes and conventions of pulp covers ? 4. Explain the following terms and their relevance to the pulps. a) Penny Dreadfuls b) Dime Novels c) Hard boiled dective d) Gum Shoe & Shamus e)Film Noir f) Femme Fatale 5. How and why was the character of The Shadow created ? Explain how it relates to the principles of media. 6. Look at some of the illustrations/covers of the Shadow magazine. How effective was the 1994 Alex Baldwin film at visually capturing the mood and style of these covers and illustrations ? Bonus : Q) Based on what you have learned why was the movie called "Pulp Fiction" ? R) What is the secret Pulp hero origin of the name "Clark Kent" and the expression "man of steel" ? S) What influences can you see of the Shadow and other pulp heroes in the portrayal(visual & actions) of Batman & Catwoman? Pulp Links (Archives and Special Collections Department) (a guide to the online world of pulp magazines definitions, history, examples & links) This site will introduce you to the pulp magazines of the 1920 - 40's. Sections (writers, genres,heroes, history) include a brief historical essay, a bibliography, links & special feature. (The 1930s and '40s were a time of heroes...) (An Unofficial Doc Savage Site) (a short definition) ( background and samples) (online samples) (a return to Victorian values ?) (excellent site for history & definitions check timeline and tour) (biography of this "hard-boiled" mystery writer) (conventions of theses film genres) (defines film characteristics, including femme fatale ) ~*Sites just for entertainment*~ |
Media Critique # 3 Pulp Fiction : Media History For most students the term pulp fiction is just a reference to a particular movie. The movie title refers to a particular North American print genre that has had an important impact on other media. Use the Links provided below to help you answer the following questions . 1. Use an appropriate search engine to identify the director and screenwriter of the film Pulp Fiction . 2. What were the pulp magazines ? a) Why were they called "pulp" ? b) Give examples of types of genres and characters. c) Identify target audience. 3. What were some of the codes and conventions of pulp covers ? 4. Explain the following terms and their relevance to the pulps. a) Penny Dreadfuls b) Dime Novels c) Hard boiled dective d) Gum Shoe & Shamus e)Film Noir f) Femme Fatale 5. How and why was the character of The Shadow created ? Explain how it relates to the principles of media. 6. Look at some of the illustrations/covers of the Shadow magazine. How effective was the 1994 Alex Baldwin film at visually capturing the mood and style of these covers and illustrations ? Bonus : Q) Based on what you have learned why was the movie called "Pulp Fiction" ? R) What is the secret Pulp hero origin of the name "Clark Kent" and the expression "man of steel" ? S) What influences can you see of the Shadow and other pulp heroes in the portrayal(visual & actions) of Batman & Catwoman? Pulp Links (Archives and Special Collections Department) (a guide to the online world of pulp magazines definitions, history, examples & links) This site will introduce you to the pulp magazines of the 1920 - 40's. Sections (writers, genres,heroes, history) include a brief historical essay, a bibliography, links & special feature. (The 1930s and '40s were a time of heroes...) (An Unofficial Doc Savage Site) (a short definition) ( background and samples) (online samples) (a return to Victorian values ?) (excellent site for history & definitions check timeline and tour) (biography of this "hard-boiled" mystery writer) (conventions of theses film genres) (defines film characteristics, including femme fatale ) ~*Sites just for entertainment*~ |
