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Apply Baudrillard's theory of postmodernism to stranger things and Deutschland 83

Consider the following questions to help you write an answer.

What is the basic reality represented by each drama? E.g. from drama

Does the representation mask a basic reality? E.g. from drama

Does the representation mask the absence of a basic reality (plays at being an appearance) E.g. from drama

Does the representation bear no relation to any reality, it is purely a simulation and becomes a hyper-reality. E.g. from drama

Baudrillard argued that postmodern society is organised around 'stimulation'. Differences of gender, class, politics and culture are dissolving into a world of stimulation in which individuals construct their own identities . The new world of 'hyperreality' consists of stimulations that no longer have anything real to refer to but one another. Any media product adds to hyperreality, so to this extent it is not really significant what the product contains. However, some of the products appear to refer to this postmodernism condition, that must be seen either agreeing or commenting on his theory.

Stranger Things agrees with Baudrillard's theory as it is inclusive of many intertextual references, which depicts its hyperreal nature, as it refers to many media products, which adds to the hyperreality- its postmodern condition. Simulacrum and hyperreality within tv drama. Within this this representation, the image replaces a reality to form a hyper reality because its a copy of a copy, this bears no reality due to the fact that it is purely a stimulation that is made up from all these intertextual references, becoming a hyperreality. The image masks an absence of reality, as within Stranger Things a certain image is manufactured, promoting other media products managed by third parties this being the intertextuality. For example Stranger Things includes intertextual references from films that were representations of their time and previous films, which is how Stranger Things relives the 80s era to a youth that never lived it. As Stranger Things places itself firmly within 1980s, the opening placecard tells us it is it is set in 1983, 6th November. For example Stranger Things shows three layers of intertextuality by the three different generations within the show, exist in different 80s movies; the adults are in a Spielberg film; the teens are in an 80s horror film such as Halloween and The Nightmare on Elm Street; whereas the kids are in a Stephen King novel such as Stand By Me or IT. Stranger things references E.T right from the first shot, with the starry sky, in both we are introduced to the characters as they are playing a game of Dungeons and Dragons whilst the characters are eating sausage and pepperoni pizza. Stranger Things overall premise is really similar to E.T, as a group of kids finds an outsider and must hide from a secret government agency. Eleven corresponds strikingly to E.T, for example the two displaying love for a particular food Eggos for eleven, and Reese's Pieces for E.T. Wills family has the same structure as the one in E.T, a single mums and two brothers. The character of Jim Hopper reminds us of Jaws Chief Broady both formally city cops, working small towns where nothing bad ever happens, overdriven by sense of fatherly protection. Broady snaps into action after the shark goes after his son, Hopper feels that saving will can make up by the death of his own daughter. When they fill out missing persons report, the scene shot in same way as both use typewriters, both characters also have to fight higher authorities to save their communities.

Stranger Things examines and updates 80s pop culture by using key themes and motifs such as showing us the punk emo culture in which freaks and geek reject the popular crowd and embrace Stranger Things over what's normal. Indiana and the town of Hawkins connote a feeling of 'Spielbergian America' this situates Stranger Things being in a down to earth world full of well meaning but oblivious adults, who only slowly come to realise that their witnessing something strange, and unusual is taking place. Spielbergian supernatural terror, and childlike awe mixed with fear and paranoia about the beyond, general distrust of authority due to government experimentation. Stephen King threat from both without and within, external monsters and the darkness within ourselves, Eleven being the perfect example of this. It also includes representations of a simpler childhood where kids used to ride their bikes all over town, working out their own problems and adults having no idea about what was going on.

Deutschland 83 tries to stay grounded firmly consisting real events of that time period- the Cold War division of Germany, the rule by communists in the East and Reagan's escalation of the arms race. This will be a time period that many Germans remember from personal experience, the programme addresses that lived experience (for example by the juxtaposition of East and West German culture and their consumer brands). In this way, the programme appears to be the least fit for Baudrillard's theory. However intertextual references of globalised media products are still included in Deutschland 83, for example the television news about the Cold War: the opening shot of Ronald Reagan's famous Cold War speech on television, which used a reference from Star Wars; Russia being the "evil empire". Shots from East and West German television are used, in the titles for example, to establish the Cold War tension that form and lie within the real historical context for these events. There are many other references, to different East and West German brand, for example, that may not resonate with international Audiences but still signify cultural difference. Internationally successful pop music is used to evoke the period. The young people at the East German party are dancing to a German version of the international hit "99 Red Balloons"; in West Germany we hear western pop music such as New Order and Annie Lennox.

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Apply Baudrillard's theory of postmodernism to stranger things and Deutschland 83

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Apply Baudrillard's theory of postmodernism to stranger things and Deutschland 83 Consider the following questions to help you write an answer. What is the basic reality represented by each drama? E.g. from drama Does the representation mask a basic reality? E.g. from drama Does the representation mask the absence of a basic reality (plays at being an appearance) E.g.

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Stranger Things agrees with Baudrillard’s theory as it is inclusive of many intertextual references, which depicts its hyperreal nature, as it refers to many media products, which adds to the hyperreality. Stranger Things includes intertextual references from films that were representations of their time and previous films, which is how Stranger Things relives the 80s era to a youth that never lived it. As Stranger Things places itself firmly within 1980s, the opening placecard tells us it is it is set in 1983, 6th November.

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The change in attitude and irony of the circumstance about parents wanting to protect their child

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right from the start we witness multiple parallel plot lines such as the laboratory, Eleven and the boys. We also see a non-chronological narrative strand in the flashback to Joyce and Will's conversation in Castle Byers. The fragmented narrative creates enigmas or questions for the audience, who have to work to figure out the connection, therefore ensuring greater audience engagement

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The serial I am analyzing is Stranger Things and my set piece is episode 1. The drama follows specific long from TV drama (LFTVD) conventions which are imperative parts to make the programme interesting and exciting to watch. The series is set in the 80s and takes on a non-linear format with a fragmented narrative. The story line is based on the disappearance of Will and also has a multi-strand narrative which is important because it allows the audience to be constantly invested and immersed within the show, something that was the aim for The Duffer Brothers as well as to fit the conventions of a long form TV drama. The show includes many different narratives and an eclectic group of characters which allow the show to have many plot twists and, in turn, many different meanings and representations that are highlighted.

Stranger Things employs a fragmented narrative because right from the start we witness multiple parallel plot lines such as the laboratory, Eleven and the boys. We also see a non-chronological narrative strand in the flashback to Joyce and Will's conversation in Castle Byers. The fragmented narrative creates enigmas or questions for the audience, who have to work to figure out the connection, therefore ensuring greater audience engagement. We, as the audience, are immediately introduced to the genre of thriller through the scene of the scientist running through the laboratory. The diagetic sound of the alarm bell rings throughout the lab, alongside the flashing lights which appear to be a common aspect of the series, both introducing panic and an intense atmosphere to the show. A birdseye shot is then used to signify a being in more power or more dangerous than we have seen before. The shot shows the scientist looking up at the creature, along with the diagetic noise that it makes, and the audience are thrown into the sci-fi genre.

Stranger Things introduces the audience to many different genres. This is a key part to gaining loyal viewers as well as attracting a wide demographic as a few genres can be targeted as oppose to just one, for example, Stranger Things includes sci-fi, crime, fantasy and romance. An example of the romance genre is the love story between Steve and Nancy. The episode begins with archetypes of the popular, sporty character of Steve and the vulnerable, sweet and innocent character of Nancy, a relationship that appears to have intertextuality of many 80s teen romance films such as Sixteen candles. This typical relationship is enjoyable and classic for the audience to watch, whether they are young viewers similarly aged to the characters themselves or older viewers who have grown to love this narrative. In the scene with Steve and Nancy in her bedroom, the stereotype of Nancy is reinforced by the mise en scene of her bedroom. The pastel pink colours and décor of women and quilted patterns complement Nancy's personality well and greatly contrast the personality of her love interest Steve, making this narrative an immersive one as the audience invest themselves into the show to find out how their relationship grows. A jump cut is used to show the proximity between the characters. As Steve moves closer, the audience are made aware of the advances in intimacy within their relationship as it blossoms.

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The serial I am analyzing is Stranger Things and my set piece is episode 1. The drama follows specific long from TV drama (LFTVD) conventions which are imperative parts to make the programme interesting and exciting to watch. The series is set in the 80s and takes on a non-linear format with a fragmented narrative.

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Stranger Things relies heavily on pop culture references from the 1980s to  give sustenance not only to what appears within the show  but also to contextualize it.