Explain What Thomasson Means When She Tells Us That "Perhaps

question 10

Essay

Explain what Thomasson means when she tells us that "Perhaps more interestingly still, fixing what is and is not part of the work also determines normative features: establishing how the work is to-be-displayed, to-be-conserved, and what is and is not to-be-considered relevant for interpretation and evaluation."

---

Definitions:

Steven Soderbergh

An American filmmaker known for directing films with innovative narratives and techniques, such as "Sex, Lies, and Videotape" and "Ocean's Eleven."

Sundance Generation

A group of independent filmmakers who gained prominence and recognition through the Sundance Film Festival, starting in the late 20th century.

Direct Address

An unusual presentation of dialogue in which a character in a film breaks the so-called fourth wall (separating the fictional characters from the film spectator) in order to speak directly to the movie audience.

Fiction Film

A movie that tells a scripted, fictional narrative with actors, as opposed to documentaries, which depict real events and people.