'DWEM' - stands for 'Dead, White, European Male'. A type of person that's viewed as dominant in both literature and culture, thus despised by feminists and multiculturalists.
Phallocentricism - A focus centred around men and the belief that masculinity is connected to power.
Eurocentricism - The emphasis placed on European cultures, values and beliefs.
Postcolonialism - The condition, both politically and culturally, of a former colony.
Multiculturalism - The support or presence of many different ethnic or cultural groups.
Feminism - A stance that fights for women and equal rights for both sexes.
5 reasons Moulin Rouge is postmodern
1. Appropriation: The songs in the film are all, with one exception, songs from pop culture that are mixed together to tell the characters emotions.
2. Non-Linear Narrative: The film has a non-linear narrative as it begins with the main character, Christian, typing as he proceeds to tell us the story. He opens his tale by telling us the end of the story and then working towards that end. The film closes on him back in that room, typing on his typewriter.
3. Multiculturalism: While the film is set in Paris, it references India and indian culture throughout the film - both in the play near the end and in the architecture of the giant elephant.
4. Pastiche: The film references many other movies through use of songs, scenes, dialogue and characters.
5. Pop - Pop culture is explored through songs throughout the film, as all of the song choices are from pop culture.
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