PASTICHE: Often referring to and mocking films and the genre. Austin Powers is said to be an example of this as it has an influence from the James Bond films and references 60's culture.
TIME BENDING: Time travel which makes the audience think 'What if?' and shapes reality differently. The film Looper, leaves many answers unanswered and leaves the audience feeling confused and made to think about the film again.
MORE HUMAN THAN HUMAN: This includes artificial intelligence and robotics that replace humans. I-robot, robots are capable of doing human tasks and even have emotion.
ALTERED STATES: This is the rise of social issues like drugs, alcohol or mental issues that provide the audience with a gateway to new internal realities. 'A Beautiful Mind' is an example of this as deals with schizophrenia and sees the main character have to fight one of his own creations.
HYPER REALITY: Technologically created realities that are often more authentic and desirable than the real world. An example of this is 'The Matrix': The film creates a world that in some ways can be more desirable.
FLATTENING OF AFFECT: Technology, violence, drugs and the media lead to detached, emotionless lives. 'Less Than Zero' is an example of a student that drinks alcohol takes drugs and goes from having everything to having nothing.
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